MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Free Speech Advocates Urge Court to Reinstate Employee Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post Filing reveals State Commission lied under oath about employee's dismissal -- exposing a clear violation of the First Amendment and retaliation against protected speech * The ACLU of Florida and the law firm of Benjamin, Aaronson, Edinger & Patanzo, PA filed a motion for summary judg  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by Chair Bob Rommel to Florida's Voice: * * * How Tax Relief, Border Security, and Housing Reform are Helping Floridians Growing up in a small blue-collar town in New Jersey, life was simple, but it wasn't easy. My dad worked in a factory, and my mom stayed home to raise my three sisters and me. We weren't handed anything. If we wanted something, we had to work f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following statement: * * * Say "NO" to Importing Foreign, Socialist Drug Price Controls Americans for Tax Reform strongly opposes most-favored-nation (MFN) drug pricing. MFN is a government price-control scheme that imports failed foreign policies into the U.S. healthcare system. This hurts patients, stifles innovation, and weakens America's global leadership in biotechnology. Price controls won't stop foreign freeloading. Instead, t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Anne's College recognizes five alumni during 49th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards * Since 1977, Florida State University's Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne's College) has recognized the excellence of graduates during the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This year, Anne's College honored five alumni on Feb. 20 in historic Dodd Hall: Shiyi Chen (Ph.D. '19), Jeffrey  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Appropriators Deliver Joint Report on Christian Persecution in Nigeria to White House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following President Trump's call-to-action (link is external) and redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), the House Appropriations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee delivered a joint report on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria to the White Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * AU urges Tennessee court to rule for Rutan-Rams - Jewish couple denied foster care services Americans United for Separation of Church and State on Friday urged a Tennessee court to rule in favor of Elizabeth and Gabriel Rutan-Ram, a Knox County couple denied services by a state-funded, religiously affiliated foster care agency because the couple is Jewish. Rutan-Rams h  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems to install joint strike fighter capability aboard USS Iwo Jima BAE Systems' Norfolk shipyard has received a $204.1 million U.S. Navy contract to provide maintenance services aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Under the selected restricted availability (SRA) contract awarded, BAE Systems will upgrade shipboard systems to accommodate Joint Strike Fighter flight oper  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Bestselling author, educator John Green to deliver Rice's undergraduate commencement address May 9 * John Green, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, influential educator and global YouTube phenomenon, will serve as the speaker for Rice University's 113th undergraduate commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. May 9 at Rice Stadium. Green is widely credited with significantly expanding the popularity and cult  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU team claims second place at University of Florida Stock Pitch Competition * When four Central Michigan University finance students walked into the University of Florida Stock Pitch Competition, they knew they weren't the biggest name in the room. They didn't need to be. Ethan Schweitzer, a junior finance and logistics management double major from Traverse City, Mich., Trevor Carnovsky, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Cumberland Island National Seashore (CUIS), St. Marys, Georgia, intends to carry out the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects to one of 11 Native American tribes. These items were recovered from federal lands in Camden County, Georgia. The U.S. Department of Commerce National Park Service issued a notice as part of administrative responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The recovery oc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Three Mexican Citizens Charged with Trafficking Agricultural Workers into Servitude on Farms in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida A federal grand jury returned a 35-count indictment, unsealed Friday, charging three Mexican citizens for trafficking Mexican farmworkers into forced labor and harboring them in the United States after their visas expired for the defendants' financial  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Desai Sethi Urology Institute Offers Rare Surgical Option for Men Who Don't Produce Sperm * Summary * Thomas Masterson, M.D., and Rodrigo Pagani, M.D., are offering fresh microdissection testicular sperm extraction (microTESE) for men who cannot make sperm. * The specialized approach nearly doubles chances of paternity, compared to microTESE with frozen sperm. * Desai Sethi   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Delivers $7.2 Million to Strengthen Southwest Florida with New Everglades City Community Center * Everglades City, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $7.2 million check to the Everglades City to the Everglades City Community Center during the Everglades City Seafoo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA leadership emphasizes AI, partnerships as critical to warfighter readiness * NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. - "AI is the new gunpowder," declared Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, offering a prediction on the future of military logistics. Speaking at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual logistics forum Feb. 17, Simerly underscored the crit  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Foundation commits $500,000 to support local environmental resilience programs across North Carolina * Up to 20 nonprofits will each receive a $25,000 grant - apply by March 13 * Funding will support projects aimed at enhancing and preserving the state's natural surroundings * Duke Energy Foundation is committing $500,000 to support local environmental resilience projects across North Car  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Professor Leads $7.2 Million Space Weather Research Project * Severe weather, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms, can send atmospheric waves blasting upward, where they roil and ripple a layer of the atmosphere known as the ionosphere. These disturbances can disrupt important communication and navigation systems. Now, in a $7.2 million project funded by the U.S. Office of  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Equiturn Holdings earns No. 1 spot on FSU's 2026 Seminole 100 list * Equiturn Holdings Inc., a global financial advisory and capital-markets platform, has earned the No. 1 spot on the 2026 Seminole 100 list as the fastest-growing business owned or led by Florida State University alumni. Led by FSU alumnus Joshua Orlinsky (B.S. '13), the company was recognized Saturday, Feb. 21, during the ninth annua  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN golf: Back-to-back TGL doubleheaders Monday & Tuesday; Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches tees off Thursday * ESPN golf highlights * Monday-Tuesday: TGL action returns with back-to-back doubleheaders. * On Monday, Atlanta Drive GC and Boston Common Golf get the action started with a showdown at the top of the standings at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN. Atlanta retur  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 24 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * FIS Launches 24/7 AI Assistant to Ease Risk Models Management * FIS has launched the Insurance Risk Suite AI Assistant, a generative AI tool that provides instant guidance and answers * Delivers expert risk modeling guidance in any language, 24/7, accelerating risk response * Actuaries spends a substantial amount of their time searching for information buried in   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Five exclusive NHL games this week on ABC and ESPN * * Thursday ESPN doubleheader: Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers at 8 p.m. ET and Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m. * ABC Hockey Saturday doubleheader: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Rangers at 12:30 p.m. and Boston Bruins vs. Flyers at 3 p.m. * Sunday on ESPN: Florida Panthers vs. New York Is  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases will host Rare Disease Day symposium and panel discussion * The Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases and the Florida State University College of Medicine will recognize Rare Disease Day this week with a symposium and panel discussion, featuring experts in genomics and its clinical application. "We are committed to fostering collaboration and inno  more

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 24 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Water fluoridation takes center stage at Florida Poly panel Decisions about fluoridating public drinking water have prompted both passionate support and strong opposition since the process first began in 1945, and that debate continues today. Experts in water quality, water fluoridation, and municipal public governance led a public panel discussion about fluoridated water as a public health   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student earns American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship * A Florida State University graduate student has received the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship to support his work connecting heart and brain health. Exercise physiology doctoral candidate Thomas Bissen received the highly competitive national award that supports promising doctoral students pursuing innovative cardi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU'S 2026 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo explores latest applications for technology across industries * This week, Florida State University will bring together experts on artificial intelligence and machine learning to explore the role of agentic AI -a type of AI that performs tasks and adapts to change with little human intervention -across industries including medicine, finance,   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Gift from Citadel Founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin to Bring Eminent Gastroenterologist to Miller School and UHealth as Division Chief * The $10 million donation will enable Dr. Field F. Willingham to advance the growth of a division focused on innovation, research and training, building on Griffin's prior support for UHealth. Field F. Willingham, M.D., M.P.H., will join the Unive  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers List * NEW YORK - February 23, 2026 - Lawdragon recognized 13 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP in its guide, Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers. According to the publication, this guide selected its member  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Paloma Acquisition Corp I in Connection with Its $150M IPO * NEW YORK - Feb. 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Paloma Acquisition Corp I in connection with its $150 million initial public offering. The company announced the closing of its IPO of 15 million units at a price of $10 per unit. Total gross proceeds fro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a list of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program from Jan. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2026. This notice identifies individuals seeking compensation for injuries or conditions related to vaccines listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. While the Secretary of Health and Human Services is named as the respondent, the United States  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Hialeah Gardens Police Department to Receive 30 New Patrol Vehicles Through $2 Million Federal Funding Secured by Diaz-Balart * Hialeah Gardens, FL - Last week, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $2 million check to the City of Hialeah Gardens Police Department to support critical   more

LONDON, England, Feb. 23 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * First-in-class drug candidate for multiple myeloma shows promise in Phase 1 trial By David Silverman A multiple myeloma candidate with a new mode of action is now in Phase 2 patient trials following positive Phase 1 results showing it kills cancer cells without toxicity to patients. Multiple myeloma (MM) is a cancer of plasma cells, accounting for about 200,000 annual new cases globally. Despite recent ther  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 20 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: * * * Virtual Women's Police Station Boosts Gender-based Violence Reporting in Pakistan, Notre Dame Analysis Finds Author: Renee LaReau Some 28 percent of women in Pakistan aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical violence, yet 55 percent of these victims never seek help, according to the United Nations Population Fund. This l  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Leader of Transnational Criminal Organization Extradited from Jamaica Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Smuggle Firearms to Trinidad and Tobago * Tampa, Florida - Shem Wayne Alexander (36, Port of Spain, Trinidad) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge John L. Badalamenti to four years and nine months in federal prison for conspira  more

DORAL, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 23, 2026 On Feb. 23, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH/ APRIL 2026 * Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE NEW YORK - February 23, 2026 - Magnolia Network is warming up for spring with an inspiring lineup of new and returning series. The slate kicks off with a new season of Storied Spaces, premiering with back-to-back episodes each week beginn  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Sims * Many Medal of Honor recipients come from humble beginnings, but perhaps none more so than Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Chester Sims, who spent much of his early life with nowhere to call home. Sims grew into a humble and thoughtful man, so when an explosive device threatened his fellow soldiers in Vietnam, he didn't hesitate to give his life to save theirs.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Nears 1,000 Measles Cases in 2026 -- Largest Outbreak in a Generation * The U.S. is approaching a troubling milestone: nearly 1,000 measles cases in the first two months of 2026 alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With 982 cases already reported across 26 states -more than four times this time last year -the country is experiencing the largest single me  more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Members of Jacksonville Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drive-By Shooting on I-95 * Jacksonville, Florida - James Toney (20, Jacksonville) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Harvey Schlesinger to 16 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana, committing a drive-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Miami Boat Show Fuels Sales with Refined Experience and Innovation * The annual Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show concluded its 85th edition following five days of industry engagement and qualified buyer activity across Miami and Miami Beach, attracting tens of thousands of boating enthusiasts worldwide to see and shop new boats, global debuts  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Microplastics Discovered in Prostate Tumors * S mall fragments of plastic were found in 9 out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, and in higher levels inside tumors than in nearby noncancerous tissue, a new study finds. The small, single-center study was led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, its Perlmutter Cancer Cent  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski: "I support voter ID -- but oppose the SAVE America Act" * Washington, DC- In an opinion piece published in the Anchorage Daily News today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) expressed her support for voter ID but explained why she will not support the SAVE America Act. Senator Murkowski outlined why the bill would be difficult to implement in states like Alaska-especially in time for ele  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 23 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease * WILMINGTON, Delaware-(Feb. 23, 2026) - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, is proud to announce its designation as a qualified treatment center (QTC) to offer a transformative gene therapy, LYFGENIA(tm), to treat sickle cell disease. This designation marks a significant milestone in pedi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * New Flood Insurance Program Aims to Close Coverage Gap for Homeowners * Nearly 96% of U.S. households lack flood insurance 1, despite flood being one of the most frequent and costly natural disasters in the country. A new flood insurance program is working to change that. Titan Flood, an AI-enabled flood insurance platform is now offering private residential flood coverage in pa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Science Held in Outdoor Classroom Continues to Evolve NOAA participates in the 14th Annual St. Petersburg Science Festival school day event. * Over the last decade, Science in the Sun has seen some changes, but the popular St. Petersburg Science Festival School Day remains an annual staple along Bayboro Harbor. It offers hands-on science experiences to thou  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Pension Reform News: Rules on how public pensions should invest in crypto Plus: Alaska could take on billions in extra costs by rolling back reforms, unfunded public pension liabilities are a debt, and more. In This Issue: Articles, Research & Spotlights * Rules on How Public Pensions Should Invest in Crypto * Alaska Could Take on Billions by Rolling Back Reforms * Florida Lawmakers Should Avoid A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Public Health Preparedness: Improved Coordination Needed for HHS's Emergency Preparedness Programs * Fast Facts The Department of Health and Human Services awarded about $900 million to states and localities in fiscal year 2024 through two emergency preparedness programs. One helps public health departments prepare for threats, and the other helps health care systems-which include hospi  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 24 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Rethinking Empathy and Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatrics Healthcare moves fast. Decisions arrive in seconds. Clinical skills are essential. But when families are navigating fear, trauma, and uncertainty, the moments they remember most are often not the major medical milestones--they're the "small" ones. A glance that conveys reassurance. A pause long enough to let you  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 23 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multi-state amicus brief to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology. "Parents are not required to surrender to radical gender ideology," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Children who flee to a different state should be ret  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 26-cv-01482; S.D.N.Y. filed Feb. 23, 2026): * * * On February 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action as to Christopher B. Ferguson, former CEO of Edison Nation, Inc., and Brian P. McFadden, a consultant to Edison Nation, in connection with allegations that Edison Nation disseminated a false and misleading press release and attached it to a Form 8-K it file  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged in Massive Drug Trafficking Scheme An alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel made his initial appearance in federal court today to face charges for leading a large-scale drug trafficking operation responsible for moving fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States. According to court records, Fidel Felix-O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from the Office of Congresswoman Kat Cammack * The Office of Congresswoman Kat Cammack is closely monitoring escalating violence in Mexico following the killing of a cartel leader. The U.S. State Department is urging Americans in Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, and Tulum to shelter in place. If you are in these areas: * Stay indoors * Avoid public spaces * Follow guidance from the nea  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Two HPU Students Elected to National Leadership Positions with Dental Association * HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 23, 2026 - Two High Point University students who are part of the Workman School of Dental Medicine's inaugural class were elected to national leadership positions with the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). The ASDA is a student-run organization that protects and advances th  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Career Services Turn UCF Students into Ideal Job Candidates * As an ambitious computer science major at UCF, Kenny Nguyen '25 was already thinking ahead before graduating -about internships, industry connections and the kind of real-world experience that would launch his career as a cyber analyst for Deloitte & Touche. Thanks to UCF's Kenneth G. Dixon Career Center 's dedicated support for S  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Launches $3.5 Billion Go For Launch Campaign to Expand Opportunity, Innovation and Impact * UCF announced on Feb. 21, the public launch of Go For Launch: The Campaign for UCF's Next Mission, a bold, $3.5 billion comprehensive campaign designed to accelerate discovery, expand opportunity and position UCF to lead Florida and the nation into the next era of impact. Spanning multiple years, Go F  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF and Petticoat-Schmitt advance AI-driven solutions for construction industry The University of North Florida and Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors are working together to develop AI powered tools that can help construction firms manage time consuming, inefficient or error prone tasks. UNF's College of Computing, Engineering & Construction (CCEC) launched the three-year academia-industry r  more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, Feb. 23 -- The University of Groningen issued the following commentary by postdoctoral fellow Brian Hare: * * * Insight into the inner workings of lightning A bright flash, a loud bang, and a deep rumble: lightning is a fascinating meteorological phenomenon, and perhaps a little scary. Though it has been around forever, research on the inner workings of lightning has been limited thus far. However, Brian Hare and his colleagues from the Kapteyn Astronomical Institu  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 24 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following Q&A on Feb. 23, 2026, with Mississippi filmmaker Antonio Tarrell: * * * Q&A With Filmmaker Antonio Tarrell on 'Cole: Bridge to Justice' New documentary details impact of longtime UM leader Donald Cole * Antonio Tarrell is a Mississippi filmmaker who recently co-directed "Cole: Bridge to Justice," a documentary on the life and legacy of University of Mississippi icon Donald Ray Cole. In this Q&A, Tarrell disc  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt co-hosts inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach * Vanderbilt University co-hosted the inaugural Defense Tech Leadership Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida, convening leaders from business, government, defense and academia in a city emerging as a hub for defense and high-technology innovation. The summit was co-hosted by Vanderbilt, Related Ross and Amazon Web Serv  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * Victory! High school clears publication of stalled student articles after FIRE's intervention * Peruse stories produced by high school student journalists for The Torch at Pine View School in Sarasota, Florida, and you'll find articles detailing walkouts, the importance of voting, and criticism of public officials. Torch staffers Ava Lenerz and Alex Lieberman   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Announces State of the Union Guest to Focus on Cutting Family Costs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) put a spotlight on the high healthcare and housing costs her constituents confront, as she introduced Steve Reyes, her State of the Union guest. Yet Republicans refuse to address these rising costs, as mom-and-pop entrepreneurs like   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * What's New On HBO Max This March * Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE FEATURED PROGRAMMING Series Debuts March 1 HBO Original Limited Series DTF ST. LOUIS 7 Episodes Rollout: Episodes debut weekly Logline: A limited series about a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one  more