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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for Saturday January 31, 2026 ( 46 items )  

2026 Galilee Immersion Program: Exposing First-Year Law Students to the Impact of Public Interest Law
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Jan. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * 2026 Galilee Immersion Program: Exposing First-Year Law Students to the Impact of Public Interest Law * In 1981, Notre Dame Law School launched the Galilee Immersion Program to give students a unique opportunity to learn from practicing lawyers, reflect on their future legal careers, and live out what it means to be a "different kind of lawyer." What began as an experimental program-bring  more

Alumnus Jonathan Campos Commemorated at Embry-Riddle Through Funds Supporting Aviation Safety Research
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 30 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Jonathan Campos Commemorated at Embry-Riddle Through Funds Supporting Aviation Safety Research * Two aviation safety research funds honoring the memory of alumnus Jonathan Campos have been established at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety. Campos, 34, died a year ago in the midair collision between an American Airlines regional  more

American Investment Council: All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The American Investment Council issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment AIC President and CEO Will Dunham released the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors: "For decades, public pension funds have invested in private assets because they deliver strong returns over the long term and are a smart, safe way to di  more

Army and Academia Forge New Pathways at Florida Symposium
FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Army and Academia Forge New Pathways at Florida Symposium By Tim Bundick, 2nd Recruiting Brigade Jensen Beach, FL - In a forward-thinking initiative to connect with the educators who shape the nation's future workforce, Colonel Upperman led a significant U.S. Army presence at the Florida Career Pathways Network Symposium. He was joined by battalion command teams from across Florida, the Brigade'  more

ArtSci at USU: February Events Preview
LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ArtSci at USU: February Events Preview * February at Utah State University is alive with creativity, inquiry and collaboration across the College of Arts & Sciences. From concerts, exhibitions and theatrical productions to lectures, workshops and public science events, ArtSci's February lineup reflects the breadth of disciplines that shape learning and discovery at USU. Read below for more details about these comi  more

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Florida Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Florida Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Jan. 30, 2026 * * * Florida had 431,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 504,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Florida was 4.1 percent in November and 4.8 percent in the previo  more

CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC President Councilmember Kevin Kramer on Leading Cities Into 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC President Councilmember Kevin Kramer on Leading Cities Into 2026 * A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, KY. Recorded live at City Summit 2025 in Salt Lake City, the episode explores the essential role local leaders   more

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ APPLAUDS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING CUBAN REGIME
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ APPLAUDS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING CUBAN REGIME * MIAMI, FL -Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's executive order: "Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba." Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, "President Donald J. Trump's executive order impo  more

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE END TO COMMUNIST CUBA'S FINANCIAL LIFELINES
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE END TO COMMUNIST CUBA'S FINANCIAL LIFELINES * MIAMI, FL \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R FL) held a press conference alongside Congressman Mario Diaz Balart (R FL), local elected officials, and leaders from the Cuban exile community to reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere. Dur  more

FAU Launches Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering
BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 31 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering CODE Snapshot: FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science has launched the Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE), an interdisciplinary research hub that advances engineering-driven innovation at the intersection of computation, data science, and the lif  more

FEMA: Additional $480 Million Approved for Florida's Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * Additional $480 Million Approved for Florida's Disaster Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA announced more than $480 million in federal funding to support more than 500 disaster recovery projects statewide in Florida. These local and state-managed projects include $180 million for rebuilding or restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, mor  more

Florida Chamber Foundation's 2026 Economic Outlook Predicts Florida Economy Expected to Outperform the Nation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation's 2026 Economic Outlook Predicts Florida Economy Expected to Outperform the Nation The Florida Chamber Foundation released the 2026 Florida Economic Outlook Report, unveiled during the Florida Chamber Foundation 2026 Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit, offering a data-informed assessment of Florida's economy and what business leaders can expect in the year ahead. T  more

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute * BOSTON - A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute. Deane Gilmore, 35, of Brandon, Fla., pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks before U.S. District Court Judge Brian E. Murphy, who schedu  more

FSU Career Center's Seminole Futures Recruitment Series propels student career prospects and partnerships
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Career Center's Seminole Futures Recruitment Series propels student career prospects and partnerships * Florida State University students can further their future and expand their career connections through the Seminole Futures Recruitment Series Tuesday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 13 at various campus locations. The recruitment series is open to all majors and class levels. Led by FSU's Career   more

Greenberg Traurig Litigators Prevail for Dale Swanberg as SEC Dismisses Civil Securities Fraud Charges
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Litigators Prevail for Dale Swanberg as SEC Dismisses Civil Securities Fraud Charges * MIAMI and MINNEAPOLIS - Jan. 30, 2026 - A team of Greenberg Traurig attorneys led by Global Litigation Practice Co-Chair William Michael, Jr. secured a victory for Dale Swanberg on Jan. 30 when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed its civil securiti  more

Greenberg Traurig Named a Leading Trademark Firm in WTR 1000 2026 Edition
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named a Leading Trademark Firm in WTR 1000 2026 Edition * NEW YORK - Jan. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 16th edition of the WTR 1000. In addition to the firmwide rankings, WTR recommended 30 attorneys in Greenberg Traurig's Trademark & Brand Man  more

Greenberg Traurig's Carlos L. Diaz and Sandra Ramirez Loe Recognized with Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers '40 Under 40' Award
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Carlos L. Diaz and Sandra Ramirez Loe Recognized with Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers '40 Under 40' Award * MIAMI - Jan. 30, 2026 - Two attorneys from the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. were selected as 2026 "40 Under 40" Award recipients by the Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section: Carlos L. Diaz, a shareholder in the Miami Lan  more

HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series IT'S FLORIDA, MAN. For A Third Season
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series IT'S FLORIDA, MAN. For A Third Season * * The HBO Original late-night comedy series IT'S FLORIDA, MAN. has been renewed for a third season. The first two seasons are available to stream on HBO Max. * From Rough House Pictures (HBO's "Eastbound & Down" and "The Righteous Gemstones"), this outrageous late-  more

House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2026, regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, R-Florida: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: On January 21, 2026, in accordance with Clause 3 of House Rule XI and Committee Ru  more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: Americans are Relying on Adversaries Like Communist China for Everyday Medications
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: Americans are Relying on Adversaries Like Communist China for Everyday Medications * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott announced his Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (CLEAR LABELS) Act during a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. This announcem  more

Independent Women's Voice: Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom Legislation modeled on Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act" would modernize benefits for today's workforce and protect Independent Contracting Status * TOPEKA, KS -- Today, Kansas Representative Laura Williams introduced HB 2602 mod  more

Justice Dept. Ex-Special Counsel Smith Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Jack Smith, former special counsel of the Justice Department, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss my work as Special Counsel in the investigation and prosecution of President Trump for his alleged unlawful retention of classified do  more

Lee Health is the First in Southwest Florida to Offer Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair, Helping Cardiac Patients Recover Quicker
FORT MYERS, Florida, Jan. 31 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Lee Health is the First in Southwest Florida to Offer Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair, Helping Cardiac Patients Recover Quicker Lee Health is raising the bar for heart care in Southwest Florida, becoming the first health system in the region to offer robotic-assisted mitral valve repair using the state-of-the-art da Vinci surgical robot. This innovative approach dramatically shortens recovery time, allow  more

Maine State Rep. McCabe Introduces Bill to Support Behavioral Health Care for Maine Youth
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * McCabe introduces bill to support behavioral health care for Maine youth On Tuesday, Rep. Julie McCabe, D-Lewiston, introduced a measure before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that would establish an emergency rate increase and a stabilization fund for children's residential care facilities in Maine. LD 2125 would provide $1 million to the sustainability fund i  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.9M Sale of Net-Leased Retail Property in Miami
ENCINO, California, Jan. 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.9M Sale of Net-Leased Retail Property in Miami MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $5.9 million sale of a single-tenant sale-leaseback asset at 11035 SW 40th St. in Miami, Florida. The site is occupied by Pinch  more

Marcus & Millichap Closes $41 Million Net-Lease Portfolio in the Midwest
ENCINO, California, Jan. 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes $41 Million Net-Lease Portfolio in the Midwest NORWALK, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the Yellow Brick Road Portfolio: 18 triple-net-leased early childhood development centers in Iowa, Minnesota, and N  more

Mayo Clinic offers newly FDA-approved robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy surgery
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Jan. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic offers newly FDA-approved robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy surgery * ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding surgical options for patients undergoing treatment or risk reducing procedures for breast cancer through the adoption of robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy at its Minnesota and Florida campuses. Following recent Food and Drug Adm  more

MDC Launches Program to Expand Entrepreneurship Opportunities
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 31 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * MDC Launches New Program to Expand Entrepreneurship Opportunities The Idea Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), housed within the McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, to launch the UPBI program in Miami. Support from The Coca-Cola Company in North America   more

Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking: "Mike Rogers Campaigns From Florida as Carpetbagger Questions Return" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * BREAKING: "Mike Rogers campaigns from Florida as carpetbagger questions return" [Detroit Metro Times] Rogers resumed campaigning from his Florida home, took his Cape Coral mansion off the market, and said he would 'rather be on the beach in Florida' * A breaking report from the Detroit Metro Times reveals that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers is "again facing accusations that he's   more

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Received FL Traffic Citation the Same Month He Told Reporters He Was Living in Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Received FL Traffic Citation the Same Month He Told Reporters He Was Living in Michigan New public records shows Rogers deceived reporters in 2024 when questions first arose about his Florida residency * Two years ago today, Michigan Advance first raised questions about multi-millionaire Mike Rogers' out-of-state residency and his Cape Coral mansion. His campaign  more

NASA Selects Axiom Space for Fifth Private Astronaut Mission to International Space Station
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * NASA Selects Axiom Space for Fifth Private Astronaut Mission to International Space Station NASA and Axiom Space have signed a mission order for the fifth private astronaut mission (PAM) to the International Space Station - its fifth consecutive PAM award granted by the agency. Axiom Mission 5 (Ax-5) is targeted to l  more

Newmark Arranges $690 Million Refinancing for Sun Belt Multifamily Portfolio on Behalf of West Shore
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $690 Million Refinancing for Sun Belt Multifamily Portfolio on Behalf of West Shore The transaction represents the largest multifamily closing in the U.S. year-to-date[1] * Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to global corporations, institutional investors, and owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged a $690 mi  more

North Carolina Ranked Top State for Domestic Migration, Remains Third-Fastest-Growing State in the Nation, According to Latest U.S. Census Bureau Findings
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Ranked Top State for Domestic Migration, Remains Third-Fastest-Growing State in the Nation, According to Latest U.S. Census Bureau Findings * North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in population growth last year, North Carolina grew  more

NSS Space Business Competition Closes on February 15 With $32,000 in Prizes
COCOA, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * NSS Space Business Competition Closes on February 15 with $32,000 in Prizes The National Space Society's annual Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement business plan competition for 2026 is accepting entries through midnight, Pacific Time, February 15, 2026. The competition challenges students, academicians, entrepreneurs, and the broader space community to develop compelling business plans that will hel  more

Opa-Locka Aviation Company to Pay $109,618 to Resolve Allegations of Improper Maintenance of Coast Guard Aircraft
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Opa-Locka Aviation Company to Pay $109,618 to Resolve Allegations of Improper Maintenance of Coast Guard Aircraft Sherwood Avionics and Accessories, Inc. (Sherwood), headquartered in Opa-Locka, has agreed to pay $109,618 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to use contractually required and updated technical manuals when pe  more

Polk County Public Schools Reaches Historic Graduation Rate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Polk County Public Schools Reaches Historic Graduation Rate * Economic prosperity doesn't begin at the ribbon cutting-it starts in the classroom. A strong education system lays the foundation for a skilled workforce, business growth, and long-term competitiveness. Polk County Public Schools ' (PCPS) newly announced 2025 graduation rates underscore just how powerful that fou  more

Ranking Member Frankel Speaks Out Against Trump's Expansion of the Deadly Global Gag Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Frankel Speaks Out Against Trump's Expansion of the Deadly Global Gag Rule * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced a sweeping expansion of the Global Gag Rule-a policy that cuts off U.S. foreign assistance  more

Representative Ro Khanna's Statement on DOJ's Release of Additional Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Ro Khanna's Statement on DOJ's Release of Additional Epstein Files Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, released the following statement: "The DOJ said it identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages but is releasing only about 3.5 million after review and redactions. This raises questions as to why the rest are being withheld. I w  more

Secretary Noem Announces Additional $480 Million for Florida Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces Additional $480 Million for Florida Disaster Recovery * The funds will be distributed through FEMA's Public Assistance program to support more than 500 recovery projects across the state WASHINGTON - Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced an additional $480 million for Florida recovery, continuing the Trump Administration's  more

Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on International Scams
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Made in China, Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams": * * * The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Today, we are here to discuss a growing threat to American seniors and our families: the surge of international scams rooted in Communist China and its regional crimin  more

Senator Moody Secures Nearly Half a Billion Dollars in FEMA Public Assistance Funding for Florida
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Secures Nearly Half a Billion Dollars in FEMA Public Assistance Funding for Florida Today, following a meeting with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senator Ashley Moody announced that nearly half a billion dollars in FEMA public assistance funding for Florida will be approved and released immediately. Senator Ashley Moody said, "I am proud to announce  more

Senator Moody Works to Bring Florida's Educational Success to All Americans During National School Choice Week
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Works to Bring Florida's Educational Success to All Americans During National School Choice Week During National School Choice Week, Senator Ashley Moody is working to bring Florida's winning educational playbook nationwide. Today, Senator Moody took to the Senate floor to highlight Florida's status as best state for educational freedom and share her vision for e  more

STAR 2.0: Miller School to Host Continuation of Multi-center Study of HIV and Young Women in American South
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * STAR 2.0: Miller School to Host Continuation of Multi-center Study of HIV and Young Women in American South * Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is hosting a kickoff of the second five-year phase of STAR (Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes), a multi-center, longitudinal investigation of HIV and women of reproductive age in the southern region of   more

Top-Tier Pastry Chefs From Across the Country Battle for Elite Title in The Ultimate Baking Championship
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Top-Tier Pastry Chefs From Across the Country Battle for Elite Title in The Ultimate Baking Championship * Sixteen elite pastry chefs push their innovation and execution skills to the limit in the new series T he Ultimate Baking Championship, premiering Monday, March 9 th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+  more

U.S. Department of Justice Publishes 3.5 Million Responsive Pages in Compliance With the Epstein Files Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Department of Justice Publishes 3.5 Million Responsive Pages in Compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act The Department of Justice today published over 3 million additional pages responsive to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on November 19, 2025. More than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images are included in today's additional p  more

USDA Shifts Sterile Fly Dispersal Efforts to Defend U.S. Border
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service posted the following news: * * * USDA Shifts Sterile Fly Dispersal Efforts to Defend U.S. Border Immediate and Decisive Actions Will Better Protect U.S. Animal and Public Health * The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a shift in its 100 million per week sterile fly dispersal efforts to stop the northern spread o  more