WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Blue Star Families, Encinitas, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding state priorities for 2028 impacting service members and their families. The organization highlighted persistent quality-of-life challenges such as spouse unemployment, childcare access, food insecurity, and mental healthcare disruptions, which directly affect military readiness and retention. The letter emphasized the high unemployment rate among milit  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 26 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * College of Education Announces 2026 Celebrating Excellence Award Recipients * Each year, the College of Education hosts an annual Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni and partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education. We are pleased to announce this year's Celebrating Excellence Award winners. Mahlet Asfaw, College  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following written testimony by Scott Kahan, president and senior financial planner at Financial Asset Management Corp, Chappaqua, New York, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Good afternoon. My name is Scott K  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, April 22 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Florida Tech, Burrell College Launch 3+4 Program to Accelerate Degree Completion Students Can Earn Bachelor's, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degrees in Seven Years * Florida Tech and the Burrell College of Health Sciences are pleased to announce a new partnership that unites the impact of both distinguished institutions into an accelerated pathway toward becoming a doctor of osteopathic medicin  more

DORAL, Florida, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, April 26, 2026 * On April 26, 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 Eastern Pacific and   more

MIAMI, Florida, April 25 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * M-DCPS Unveils State-of-the-Art Innovation Space at Ponce de Leon Middle School Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) unveiled a redesigned, technology-rich innovation space at Ponce de Leon Middle School. The new space includes an interactive floor and new furniture in an open area where students can engage in creative group activities. "The idea for this innovation s  more

CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ravens' Eric DeCosta: RB Adam Randall was first draft pick owner Steve Bisciotti has ever made Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The Baltimore Ravens had a slew of picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, so general manager Eric DeCosta figured he might as well let team owner Steve Bisciotti make one. It was a first for Bisciotti, who has owned the club since 2004. Given his opportunity to make his stamp throu  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * "The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. I'd like to start today's hearing by asking you to think about someone you love. Maybe it's a parent, grandparent, even a n  more