CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL free agency: Free agents, notable departures for all 32 teams Below is a team-by-team breakdown of notable player departures since the start of the 2026 NFL offseason. The list spotlights players who: * Have already been released or will become unrestricted free agents when the new league year begins on Wed., March 11. * Have retired or declared their intention to retire. * Have been included in  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Alleged Tren de Aragua Gang Members Charged in Connection with ATM "Jackpotting Scheme" * BOSTON - Two Venezuelan nationals, alleged to be members of the violent transitional criminal organization Tren De Aragua, have been charged in connection with an ATM jackpotting conspiracy that included robberies and attempted robberies in Massachusetts, Maine, Ne  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Jets grab edge rusher, receiver; Rams double dip on DBs Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst With the league gathering in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, it's a good time to provide my second projection of how the entire first round will play out in Pittsburgh when the 2026 NFL Draft takes place on April 23-25. It will be interesting to see how this week's eve  more

LIVERMORE, California, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Keeping the public safe at the big game: LLNL's RAP team deploys to Santa Clara, California As thousands of fans streamed toward Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, vendors hawked memorabilia, the scent of garlic fries filled the air and security officers checked clear bags beneath white tents. Somewhere i  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar Returns to VMI After a hiatus, Virginia Military Institute welcomed the return of the George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar Feb. 23-24. Each year since 1978, the U.S. Army Cadet Command recognizes and awards the top-tiered cadets at senior ROTC programs and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, by sending them to the seminar, originally held at VMI,  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Texans GM Nick Caserio calls C.J. Stroud trade speculation 'moronic' Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer C.J. Stroud's four-interception performance in the Houston Texans' Divisional Round loss ahead of an offseason in which he's eligible for a long-term extension instead sent trade rumors swirling. General manager Nick Caserio shut them down as bluntly as one could on Tuesday. "It's moronic. We're n  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Texans' C.J. Stroud 'grateful' for playoff struggles: 'I know somebody's going to see how I respond' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor * * * Texans' C.J. Stroud 'grateful' for playoff struggles: 'I know somebody's going to see how I respond' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor With snow drifting down around him and an abysmal stat line commanding the narrative, C.J. Stroud's season concluded in cala  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Northeast Aquaculture Conference Celebrates Innovation, Growth, and Community Nearly 700 aquaculture business owners, growers, scientists, managers, and students gathered in Portland, Maine to chart the future of sustainable seafood in the Northeast. * The snow and cold temperatures in Portland, Maine, were no match for the energy of nearly 700 people who g  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Unveils Resolution to Celebrate & Protect Black History Museums & Cultural Institutions, Marking 100th Anniversary of Black History Month * Pressley Has Fought to Protect Black History Against Trump's Crusade to Whitewash Museums Pressley, Tonko Demanded an Investigation into Trump's Attack on Smithsonian Museums Resolution Text (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley  more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Feb. 27 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * University of New England launches new online cannabis career certificate programs The University of New England Online (UNE Online) College of Professional Studies is offering new, 100% online certificate programs for those interested in careers in the cannabis industry. As the cannabis industry professionalizes, employers are increasingly seeking candidates with formal training and credentials. The  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 25, 2026, by Ted O'Callahan with Edward A. Snyder, professor of economics and management: * * * How an Antitrust Lawsuit from Michael Jordan Reshaped NASCAR A lawsuit charging NASCAR with anticompetitive practices led to a settlement that changed the structure of stock car racing. Yale SOM's Ted Snyder, an economist and antitrust expert, describes his experience testifying in the case brought by team owners,   more