CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * Bypassing Closest Hospital for Emergency General Surgery Linked to Increased Complications and Prolonged Hospital Stay Multi-state analysis shows patients travelling further for urgent surgery present with more advanced disease Key Takeaways * Patients going past the nearest hospital equipped to provide surgical care for emergency abdominal surgery had 12% higher  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children John Kartch and Rachel Loren Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and compan  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Coalition statement on new Ten Day Notice rule * Today, the Trump administration will formally release a rule to rescind changes to the Ten Day Notice process implemented in 2024 and revert to the weaker process from President Donald Trump's first term that made it more difficult for communities to secure federal assistance at coal mines across the country. The Surface Min  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Advances Plant Forward Innovation Through Collegiate Menu Development Session As student expectations for dining evolve, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is advancing its plant forward menu strategy to develop craveable plant-forward, vegan, and vegetarian dishes designed for taste, health and  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army's newest obstetrics and gynecology nurses answer the call to provide comprehensive women's health services * Ten Army nurses earned their Area of Concentration designator in obstetrics and gynecology after completing the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center's Nursing Specialty Course, during a graduation ceremony Feb. 9. The nurses were honored during the ceremony where they received their diplomas f  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * At NCCU, Science Meets Service in $1.09 Million Biosecurity Breakthrough * North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is leading a $1,097,158 NCInnovation Partnership Grant aimed at transforming university research into real-world biosecurity solutions. The collaboration, anchored by NCCU and supported by NC State University and Orion Integrated Biosciences, underscores the state's commitmen  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Lawsuit * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected Live Nation's attempt to have all claims dismissed in an antitrust lawsuit filed by Attorney General James, a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Brook Floater Gets Second Shot at Endangered Species Act Protection * WASHINGTON-In a legal victory for the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to reevaluate Endangered Species Act protections for brook floaters. These freshwater mussels were once widespread in rivers along the Atlantic Slope from Canada to Georgia. The Center an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Joins CTE Caucus Co-Chairs in Leading Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize February as Career and Technical Education Month * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined his Senate co-chairs on the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing February 2026  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Feb. 19 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * Business Technology Council Welcomes New Member to Executive Committee * The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Business Technology Council (BTC) welcomed Scott Nash, director of sales, product and strategy at Spectra Premium, to its executive committee.  Continuing to serve on the executive committee are: * Chair: Jim Naso, Applicati  more

SALISBURY, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Welcomes Alumnus to Campus for Industry Collaboration with Ketner School of Business Students * Catawba College welcomed alumnus Andy Turner '00, President and CEO of Burkle North America, to campus on Tuesday afternoon, February 10, for a special visit with faculty and students in the Ketner School of Business (KSOB). During his visit, Turner met with KSOB faculty and students and engage  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Catawba Valley Community College and Gardner-Webb University Announce New Articulation Agreements Partnerships Expand Transfer and Degree-Completion Opportunities for Students in Applied Science and Nursing * Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) and Gardner-Webb University have announced two new articulation agreements--the Comprehensive Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Pathway Agreemen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking public feedback regarding a request from Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin, North Carolina, to change its partner for organ procurement services. Under current federal law, hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid must maintain agreements with their designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) to identify potential donors and facilitate transplants  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is reviewing a waiver application from Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, North Carolina, to change its designated organ procurement organization partner. Under federal law, hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid must have an agreement with a specific organ procurement organization to identify potential donors. These organizations are responsible for the procure  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America's Defense Technologies and Strengthen U.S.-Israel Alliance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced H.R. 7540, the United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026. This bill would establish a United States-Israe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Food Security and National Defense * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Mark Messmer (IN-08) introduced H.R. 7547, the Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Interagency Research Act. This bipartisan legislation directs the Secretaries of Defense and Agriculture to coordinate advan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Davis, Johnson Introduce Legislation Improve Support for Rural Water Systems * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Dusty Johnson (SD-At-Large) introduced H.R. 7530, the Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2026, to provide the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with additional authorities to provide grants, zero-interest and low-interest loans, loan forgiveness, a  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Feb. 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Pharmacy community health partnership with U.S. Soccer and National Women's Soccer League * Building on its relationship with the Washington Spirit, CVS expands its commitment to soccer through a new multi-year sponsorship with the league and federation, which includes a national community field investment and partnering with the Kansas City Current and Seattle Reign   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ State Energy Office to hold public hearing on Weatherization Assistance Program annual plan * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) will hold a public hearing on March 12 to accept public comments on the Weatherization Assistance Program's Annual State Plan. The plan describes the administration of the program  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Complexity Key to Preventing Infection After Heart Surgery Research indicates that uniform materials could be the culprit of deadly infections that can occur when using synthetic materials for cardiovascular grafts. * Heart diseases requiring surgical intervention are becoming increasingly common, with nearly a billion people worldwide already suffering from them. These d  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * How Split-Second Decisions Can Lead to Gun Violence -- and How We Can Stop It Behaviorial economist and gun violence researcher Jens Ludwig recently visited Duke University and Durham as part of the Ethics of Now, an event series hosted by the Kenan Institute for Ethics. Ludwig, now a public policy professor at the University of Chicago, earned his doctorate in Economics from Duke more than 30 years ago. At D  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * How to Ensure Ocean Projects Are Fair A scorecard asseses how ocean projects and policies recognize relevant stakeholders and include them in decision-making * Let's say an energy company is developing an offshore wind farm near a small First Nations fishing village. How can this company ensure that it respects Indigenous rights? A flexible new tool called the Ocean Equity Index could help. It's a scorecard  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * Global Nuclear Fuel's GENUSA awarded fuel supply contract by Vattenfall for Forsmark Plant in Sweden WILMINGTON, North Carolina - Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF, a GE Vernova-led alliance with Hitachi, Ltd. and affiliate of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH)) and ENUSA today announced the awarding of a contract to provide fuel reloads for Vattenfall's Forsmark Nuclear  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-461) on the Student Financial Clarity Act (H.R. 6498). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 21, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 6498, the Student Financial Clarity Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to strengthen transparency and consumer access to information on college costs, financial aid, debt, and outcomes by codifying and expanding the C  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Montana Ranks in Top States With Highest Purchasing Power * * February 19 2026 HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana ranks in the top three states in the nation with the largest increases in purchasing power for consumers from 2020 to 2024. "With affordability top of mind for all Americans, Montanans continue to be better equipped to handle still-high inflation   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * NC Community Colleges at Forefront of New $9.25 Million Siemens Foundation Careers Electric(TM) Initiative The North Carolina Community College System is taking a leading role in the launch of Careers Electric(TM), a groundbreaking national initiative by the Siemens Foundation to expand access to high-quality electrical training and create direct pathways into well-pay  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Supports Raising Health Care Costs for North Carolinians As North Carolinians face skyrocketing premiums, DC insider Michael Whatley has repeatedly championed Republicans' efforts to raise health care costs on working families - all while raking in campaign cash from "donors linked to health care fraud" and giving billionaires a tax break. His record   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $472 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects * Governor Josh Stein announced today that 145 projects in 66 counties across the state will receive more than $472 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The awards will help cities, towns and counties strengthen infrastructure  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Feb. 19. 2026: * * * North Carolina Awarded $75 Million to Support Child Care Facilities Following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it received $75.8 million from the Administration for Children & Families, Office of Child Care in American Relief Act Disaster Supplemental Funds fo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Insurance Commissioner Causey, AG Jackson pen joint message to NC's PBMs Letter discusses SCRIPT Act's consumer protections, provisions * North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Attorney General Jeff Jackson have co-authored a letter to the state's Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) informing them of the new SCRIPT Act. The SCRIPT Act, passed  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Launches Workplace Safety Initiative to Prevent Struck-By Injuries and Fatalities Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced the implementation of a new workplace safety initiative aimed at reducing struck-by injuries and fatalities in workplaces across North Carolina. The initiative will strategically target struck-by hazards in bot  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Want Entrepreneurs to Work Harder? Tell Them They'll Fail A new study finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful. "Most entrepreneurs - people who start their own businesses - actually identify with the business they're running," says Tim Michaelis, corres  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 19 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Nathan Cemin Earns Indoor Track Athlete of the Week with Two First Place Finishes Montreat (N.C.) junior Nathan Cremin has been named the NAIA Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week after a record-breaking weekend at the Tryon Mid-Winter Collegiate Invitational in Tryon, North Carolina. The Limerick, Ireland native delivered two winning performances  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * New Weatherspoon Exhibition Stitches Black Quilter's Artistry, Life Stories * Threaded narratives will come alive for guests of the Weatherspoon Art Museum's new exhibitions celebrating the history and creativity of Southern Black quilters. On view now, the museum is delighted to present O f Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South, organized by the Missis  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Awarded $75 Million to Support Child Care Facilities Following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby * The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it received $75.8 million from the Administration for Children & Families, Office of Child Care in American Relief Act Disaster Supplemental Funds for Child Care. These funds will support  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Edwards Launch Bipartisan Congressional Camp Caucus * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) are launching the Congressional Camp Caucus, a new bipartisan caucus to elevate the role camps play in supporting youth development, workforce preparation, and community vitality across the country. Each year, more than 26 million children attend day and overni  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * Secretary Bessent Announces 2026 G20 Finance Track Agenda and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced the priorities and schedule for the 2026 G20 Finance Track, including hosting a meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina. "Th  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of Feb. 13-19, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of February 13 - February 19 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, February 13, 2025. At 75, Myron Cohen isn't interested in retiring. But fewer titles would b  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * Kicks on Route 66 History doctoral student Kay Andrea documents the untold stories of women in motorcycling By Rebekah Friedman, rebekahb@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-777-7543 The summer before the United States entered World War I, sisters Augusta and Adeline Van Buren donned leather jodhpur breeches, mounted their 1916 Indian Power Plus motorcycles and kicked off from their home in New York City   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Physicists open door to future, hyper-efficient 'orbitronic' devices For the first time ever, researchers prove that atomic vibrations can transfer orbital angular momentum directly to electrons in a non-magnetic material, the most streamlined system yet in the exciting new field of 'orbitronics.' * To keep up with today's computing needs, researchers mine the quantum realm to find bett  more