LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 6 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 2026 CCTS Spring Conference Draws 1,300 Participants * The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science hosted its 21st annual Spring Conference on March 31. Nearly 1,300 researchers, clinicians, students and community members gathered to share findings and catalyze collaborations, making it the nation's largest translational science conference hosted by a single institution.   more

BELLEVUE, Washington, April 6 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA TO GOV. BESHEAR: HB 312 VETO AN INSULT TO YOUNG ADULTS * BELLEVUE, WA - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of House Bill 312 was a deplorable act of sexism which leaves young women unarmed and vulnerable to brutal attack, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms declared. "While he claims to be a 'different kind o  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule modifying the flight operations at various airports across the national airspace system. This regulatory action establishes, amends, or removes standard instrument approach procedures and associated takeoff minimums to ensure the safe use of navigable airspace. The updates address changes in air traffic requirements and the addition of navigational obstacles. By revising thes  more

BRONX, New York, April 7 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by Lara Ejzak: * * * Who Invited the Political Activist to the Sleepover? Picture the scene: your friends and you are all sitting around at a sleepover, pizza and candy is nearby and plentiful, a romcom is playing in the background and you're all talking about...boys? Drama? Celebrity crushes? Well, if this were my friends and I in freshman year of high school, the correct answer would b  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-552) on the Airport Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 6427). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 6427, as amended, is to amend title 49, United States Code,   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Hunger affected mental health more than income, job loss amid COVID-19 pandemic * Not having enough food may have had a greater negative effect on mental health in the United States than unemployment or loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. The study, published in PLOS One, examined how loss of income or employment and food suff  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 6 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers help lead national effort to prevent child sex trafficking * Researchers at the University of Kentucky are helping lead a national effort to strengthen the prevention of child sex trafficking. Ginny Sprang, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psychiatry and executive director for the UK Center on Trauma and Children, co-authored a published study that outlines critical gaps in resea  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Eliminating DEI * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life after graduation. Institutions required DEI statements from facul  more