WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Fact Sheet 2025-3051, titled 'Bascom Laser Diffraction Sedimentology Laboratory, Reston, Virginia,' authored by Grant D. Colip of the U.S. Geological Survey and dated February 2026. Produced by the Department of the Interior's science bureau as part of its Florence Bascom Geoscience Center program, the four-page online publication describes how the Reston-based laboratory uses laser diffraction, portable x ray fluorescence, p  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 11 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * A Culinary Icon at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre: Michael Mina at MINA Brasserie * MINA Brasserie at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre announces the highly anticipated visit of globally celebrated chef and restaurateur Michael Mina to Dubai for a curated culinary showcase. From February 14 to 18, 2026, Chef Mina will perso  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 12 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State offers accelerated training to help address child care shortages in Western NC Child Care Academies to be held in Boone, Morganton and Hickory By Rebekah Saylors To help address significant child care staffing shortages, Appalachian State University is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to offer three Child Care Academies in Western North  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up, ASAM Weekly for Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Stigma casts a long shadow over addiction. We've seen this with the removal of the X-waiver, which led to only a modest increase in buprenorphine prescribing ( Substance Use and Addiction Journal ), and with Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC,) whose success is often limited by the stigma beyond their walls ( JAMA Network Open   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet and public sector mobility at AT&T, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet's Role in Public Safety": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Opening of New Office Space in Fayetteville * Griffin: 'This space directly connects our office to the activity and growth happening in Northwest Arkansas, and it improves our ability to recruit the University of Arkansas School of Law's top students' FAYETTEVILLE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the open  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF CRUCIAL FAIR HOUSING REGULATIONS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Belonging is key to a college degree * In the social media era, you can look at a university's Instagram feed and get the impression that every day rates a 10/10 and everyone belongs. But Shannon Brady, a Wake Forest University psychology professor who studies the implications of social belonging (opens in a new tab), cautions you to look deeper. Smiles on faces and free hoodies emblazoned wit  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Strategically Enters Data Center Market with Power Generation Solution Award * Auburn Hills, Michigan, February 11, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) announced it has signed a Master Supply Agreement with TurboCell, a subsidiary of full stack data center infrastructure developer Endeavour, to supply a highly modular turbine generator system. BorgWarner expects  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Cassidy Lead Push to Streamline Access to Employer-Directed Skills Programs, Strengthen America's Workforce * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, reintroduced the Employer-Directed Skills Act today to revitalize America's workforce by streamlining businesses' access  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Kim Lead Bipartisan Federal Banking Reform Effort to Cut Red Tape Limiting Community Banks * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) are introducing the Tailored Regulatory Updates for Supervisory Testing (TRUST) Act today, which would increase the examination threshold for well-managed institutions from $3 bi  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College, the Rowan-Salisbury School System, and the Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation Partner to Build New Track and Field Facility * Three of Salisbury's most enduring institutions-Catawba College, the Rowan-Salisbury School System (RSS), and the Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation-have announced a $5 million partnership to build a new track and field facility on the campus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Brendan Duke, senior director for federal fiscal policy: * * * Republican Megabill Trades Essential Support to Low-Income People for Skewed Tax Cuts The sprawling megabill passed by the Republican-controlled Congress and signed by President Trump in July 2025 will redistribute trillions of dollars upward over the next decade, making it harder for families with modest income  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 10 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Martin 'Side by Side' Episode Debuts on PBS Tonight * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) - An interview with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor James R. Martin II is featured on the Feb. 10 episode of "Side by Side with Nido Qubein" on PBS North Carolina. The show airs at 7 p.m. and is hosted by Qubein, president  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * CRL Endorses New Senate Bill to Cap Interest Rates on Loans Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amid a national conversation on limiting interest rates, the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) applauds U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) for introducing the Predatory Lending Elimination Act (S. 3793), legislation to create a strong, permanent cap of 36% annua  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ issues approvals for Buxton beach nourishment and groin repair * The Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has issued a permit to Dare County for a beach nourishment project that is planned for this summer at the Village of Buxton. DCM also issued a letter to the county affirming that the proposed work to rebuild one of t  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 9 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A by Andrew Tie with Haozhe "Harry" Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering: * * * Duke's Semiconductor Game Changers: Haozhe "Harry" Wang Haozhe "Harry" Wang pioneers atomic-scale semiconductor manufacturing to push electronics beyond silicon. * In January 2026, a landmark gift from the Lamond Family named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer E  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Works to Lower Post-Disaster Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) joined Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) and Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) to introduce the Disaster Zone Affordability Investment Act to stimulate local communities and lower electricity costs for communities impacted by natural disasters. This legislation will allow eligible energy c  more

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Elevated Style Meets Modern Power in the Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander * * Highlander Reimagined for 2027, with All-New, Head-Turning Style, Elevated Comfort, and All-Electric Powertrain * Spacious Three-Row SUV with Seating for Up to Seven and Over 45-Cubic Feet of Rear Storage with Third Row Folded Flat * Equipped with The Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia and Toyota   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Empowering State Management of Red Snapper Populations Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a request for comment for pending applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. If approved, these EFPs would allow for the South Atlantic st  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Energy Department Announces $175 Million to Modernize Coal Plants, Keeping Affordable Reliable Power Online for Americans The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities across the United States, keeping dependable energy s  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 11-17 * * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a top-20 Big 12 battle on ESPN between No. 17 TCU and No. 12 Baylor (7 p.m. ET) * Saturday highlights a top-6 SEC bout as South Carolina-LSU clash during primetime (ABC, 8:40 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: ABC doubleheader featuring   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish Class E airspace over the Haywood Regional Medical Center, Clyde, North Carolina. This proposal aims to provide the necessary controlled airspace for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the facility. Under the proposed amendment to 14 CFR part 71, the new airspace would extend upward from 700 feet above the   more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner Webb Celebrates Black History Month with Campus Wide Events Programs, Library Display, and Black Student Association Events Spotlight Black Voices, Identity, and Resilience * The observance of Black History Month at Gardner Webb University features a series of events and initiatives designed to connect the campus community to the past, celebrate the present, and strengthen relationsh  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Governor's Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery: * Leah Wong Ashburn of Buncombe County as an at-large member. Leah is the second-generation family owner, president, and CEO  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 12 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Greensboro MPO Launches Digital Public Open House for Safety Action Plan The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is inviting the public to participate in a new digital public open house for the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP), an effort to improve transportation safety and reduce serious injuries and fatalities across the Greater Greensboro area.   more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Museum Announces Significant Art Donation Valued at $371,000 from Distinguished Attorney T. Michael Todd * HAMPTON, Va. (January 28, 2026) -Hampton University is proud to announce a significant gift to the Hampton University Museum from prominent Charlotte-based attorney and civic leader T. Michael Todd, Esq. The donation, valued at approximately $371,000, comprises significant works from Mr.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Budd's TRUST Act Gains Strong Support Across Leading Bank Trade Groups * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd's (R-N.C.) bipartisan Tailored Regulatory Updates for Supervisory Testing (TRUST) Act, aimed at increasing the examination threshold for well-managed institutions from $3 billion to $6 billion in total assets to qualify for an extended 18-month exam cycle. The TRUST Act would al  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * The EPA Will Rescind Obama's "Endangerment Finding" President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to rescind an Obama-era ruling that currently serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation. The 2009 "endangerment finding" determined that six greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare. Despite Obama's EPA indicating the rule was b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced that revoking antidumping duty orders on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet and strip (PET Film) from India and Taiwan would likely cause dumping to continue or return. This determination follows the fourth sunset reviews of the orders originally established on July 1, 2002. ITA initiated these reviews on Aug. 1, 2025. By Aug. 18, 2025, domestic producers Microworks America Inc., Seou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission is seeking public comments regarding an investigation into unfair import practices involving certain photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies and their components. This request follows a Feb. 6, 2026, initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge regarding a potential violation of trade laws. The investigation involves products imported or sold by the following respondents: * Ningbo Voltage Smart Production Co.,  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Lightbulb - January 2026 Appellate Roundup At a Glance This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment and labor law developments in the federal courts of appeal in the last month. By Amelia McDermott Ninth Circuit Reverses District Court and Finds Production Company Not Liable Under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act Nev. Resort Ass'n Int'l All. of The  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Gillibrand, Cohen, DeSaulnier, Ross Introduce Legislation to Protect Drivers from Fatal Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents * The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 would require side underride guards on new trucks and direct additional research and data collection about underride crashes Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representatives Stev  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * As His Oil Investments Spike From Policies He Championed, DC Insider Michael Whatley Remains Silent on Stock Trading Ban Whatley still refuses to share his position on banning Congressional stock trading after getting caught supporting policies that boosted his portfolio up to $63,000 in a single weekend * As DC insider Michael Whatley gets caught personally financially   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * NEW FROM WTVD: Michael Whatley's Tariffs "Sharply" Increasing Costs, "Going to Take a Lot of Small Businesses Out" New reporting from WTVD is spotlighting the devastating impact of DC insider Michael Whatley's tariffs on North Carolina small businesses and families. One small business owner said that "prices...have climbed sharply," while another warned that Whatley's tariffs are "going to  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Survey Says: Floriculture Sustainability Differs by Industry Sector A national survey of the four supply-chain sectors involved in the production and sale of flowers and ornamental plants shows that sustainability practices - those already implemented and those planned for the future - differ by sector. The findings could provide a roadmap of specific needs to help all sectors  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * NCDA&CS Agronomic Services laboratory fee increasing March 2 The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Lab will raise some of its testing fees beginning March 2, with most increases ranging from $3 to $5 depending on test. Soil testing will remain free for North Carolina residents outside the peak se  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * NCDHHS Report Shows Progress in Improving Mental Health Services in North Carolina The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a report detailing progress increasing access to quality mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services (https://www.ncdhhs.gov/documents/dmhddsus-strategic-p  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * North Carolina Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Money Laundering Justin Isiah Hawkins, 35, and Emmanuel Lee Baldwin, 35, both of Gastonia, North Carolina have been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for a money laundering conspiracy involving theft from the United States Treasury. Evidence obtained in the invest  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * North Carolinians Favor Candidates Who Balance Appealing to the Party Base with Swing Voters, According to Catawba-YouGov Survey * New statewide poll highlights voter preferences on candidate style, compromise, and expectations and early intentions for November's elections. An Update from the Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service As voters are casting ballots for the March primary electio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Overwhelming Support in NC CD-01 Race for Congressional Term Limits U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. House candidate for North Carolina, Eric Rouse (District 1), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidates Ashley-Nicole Russell, Bobby Ha  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Welcomes Physician Assistant Class of 2028 * Pfeiffer University is proud to introduce our most recent Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2028, a highly accomplished and diverse cohort that reflects the program's academic excellence and commitment to preparing compassionate healthcare professionals. Students enter the program with an average of 3,125 direct patient care hours, ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jackson Introduces Bill to Protect U.S. Livestock Industry from New World Screwworm * WASHINGTON -Yesterday, Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Safeguarding America's Food Economy and Controlling Agricultural Threats to Livestock and Enterprises Act or the SAFE CATTLE Act. This bill will establish a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of Agriculture (US  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Fights to SAVE America's Elections * WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday, Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC-08) took to the House floor to champion the SAVE America Act, a key election integrity measure that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to register and vote in federal elections. Representative Harris said, "What do airplanes, Costco, al  more

BEDFORD PARK, Australia, Feb. 12 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect * New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID19 adenovirus-based vaccines or after a natural adenovirus infection. The international research team, including experts from Flinders University and Greifswald University, found that in a small number of   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU researchers model mpox transmission, shed light on medical mystery In a groundbreaking new study, a team of researchers from South Dakota State University -- led by associate professor Saikat Basu -- determined the critical exposure durations for inhaled transmission of pox viruses, including smallpox and mpox, and may have provided key insights into a medical mystery. By Addison  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Smokey and the artist: Museum of Fine Arts highlights Burt Reynolds' gift of Ernie Barnes lithographs * Florida State University's Museum of Fine Arts is home to a permanent collection of more than 7,000 works of art, including 12 offset lithograph prints by renowned American artist Ernie Barnes. The pieces were donated by the late actor and former Florida State Seminole football star Burt Reynolds.   more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Students Advance to National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition in Atlanta Students in The University of Southern Mississippi's Sport Management program will compete in the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition (NCSSC) face-to-face event Feb. 24-25, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Southern Miss will be represented by seniors Heath D  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Spencer Awarded NASPA Professional Development Scholarship * Simone Spencer, assistant director for Student Success and Engagement for the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program in Academic Affairs at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), has been awarded a scholarship to attend the NASPA Annual Conference, March 7-11, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. NASPA is the leading professional as  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * States Move to Govern AI Use in Schools * Alexandria, VA -With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, state leaders have sought to get ahead of its implications, harnessing its potential for teaching and learning while addressing key concerns about cheating, data privacy, misinformation, and inequitable access. In a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The North Carolina Justice Center posted the following news release: * * * Stein should unambiguously reject Trump's voucher scheme * Last year, President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act created a new federal school voucher program to advance his agenda of dismantling public schools. The program, which is set to begin in 2027, will allow wealthy taxpayers to receive tax credits of up to $1,700 per year by donating to scholarship   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Total Army builds unity of effort towards mobilization preparation * FORT HOOD, Texas - Leaders assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command and the 120th Infantry Brigade conducted a Mobilization Assessment Workshop, February 2-6, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas, ahead of an upcoming mobilization for observer, coach/trainers that will prepare combat ready formations for deployments and   more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration decision to deny the science of climate change puts communities at increased risk * February 10, 2026 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will issue a final rule on Thursday attempting to dramatically limit its responsibilit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways * At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued a final rule to sto  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean   more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 12 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * UNC Fertility Announces Expansion Plans and New Partnership with Reproductive Medicine Leader, IVI RMA North America Clinic will hire more providers and consider new locations to meet increasing demand * UNC Fertility, one of North Carolina's leading providers of fertility treatment and care, today announced its plans to expand to accommodate increasing demand from t  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Feb. 12 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news: * * * Lilit Martirosyan Advocates for Mathematics Research on Capitol Hill Lilit Martirosyan, associate professor of mathematics at UNCW, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to represent the mathematics community in national research advocacy and leadership efforts. In January, Martirosyan spoke at the Association for Women in Mathematics session on women in mathematical phy  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has released Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5104, titled 'Estimating the Magnitude and Frequency of Floods at Ungaged Locations on Urban Streams in Tennessee and Parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Using Data Through the 2022 Water Year,' by Daniel M. Wagner and David E. Ladd. Prepared in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and published from Reston, Virginia, the 17  more