NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 4 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * "Festschrift" honors lifelong scholarship of Lynn Fuchs, renowned special education and psychological sciences scholar * By Jennifer Kiilerich In Germany, a Festschrift-literally "festival writing"-is an academic tribute that honors a scholar through collected works and new research from peers. On April 16-17, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development hosted a unique event based  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * A Legacy Built for What Comes Next * Highlights * For 25 years, The Charles Millican Legacy Society has supported scholarships, research and academic programs that open doors for students and fuel the future. * Through planned gifts such as bequests and retirement plan designations -which accounted for nearly one-third of all charitable support to UCF in 2025 -donors ensure the university's im  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Against the wind: FAMU-FSU researchers show how flight angles affect turbulence, vortex formation * At high speeds, even the smallest movement can have major consequences. When an aircraft tilts sharply during flight, the air around it does not flow smoothly. It twists into powerful, swirling currents that can destabilize the entire vehicle. These swirling structures, known as vortices, can behave unpr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * America's Anglers Celebrate Exempted Fishing Permits and Extension of Red Snapper Season * The Department of Commerce announced a significant expansion of the Atlantic red snapper fishing season, increasing access for anglers across the Southeast and providing greater certainty for the recreational boating and fishing community. "Today's announcement from   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's expands emergency care access on Jacksonville's Southside through new freestanding ER * Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding emergency care in Jacksonville's Southside community by opening a new freestanding emergency room at the intersection of Kernan and Beach Boulevards. "Our responsibility at St. Vincent's is to ensure high-qual  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father's path -- and built her own * A little Sara Arroyave Soto (back left) and family at a USF soccer game [Photos courtesy of Sara Arroyave Soto] By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing When Sara Arroyave Soto chose to attend the University of South Florida and major in mechanical engineering like her father, she knew she was fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Availity LLC, the U.S. healthcare clearinghouse and administrative network, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Availity highlights structural barriers within CMS that hinder effective fraud, waste, and abuse prevention across Medicare and Medicaid programs and proposes  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Avalon Healthcare Solutions submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Avalon, a diagnostic intelligence company specializing in laboratory test data analysis, offered recommendations aimed at enhancing CMS's strategy against fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health programs, with a focus on laboratory testing, inc  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Be About Action: Omar Goff's $100K Gift and Charge to 'Make It Count' Define FAMU Commencement By Rachel James-Terry By the time the last graduate crossed the stage Saturday, May 2, inside the Alfred Lawson Multipurpose Center, the energy felt familiar in a way only an HBCU like Florida A&M University can deliver. It was equal parts celebration, refl  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 5 -- Bombardier, a manufacturer of aircraft and trains, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Bombardier Announces Conditional Notice of Redemption for All Outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes due 2029 Bombardier Inc. ("Bombardier") today announced that it has issued a conditional notice of redemption (the "Notice of Redemption") for all of its outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes due 2029, in an aggregate principal amount of US$750,000,000 (the "2029 Notes"). As  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom warns insurance companies after major state enforcement against State Farm What you need to know: Governor Newsom urged insurance companies to quickly and fairly process pending claims for LA recovery survivors after the state announced the largest insurance enforcement action in a century against State Farm. * Governor Gavin Newsom today warned insurance  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Campaign Legal Center, UCLA Voting Rights Project Sue to Block Florida's Partisan Gerrymander TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On May 4, 2026, Campaign Legal Center and the UCLA Voting Rights Project (VRP) -on behalf of individual Florida voters - sued to block Florida's new illegal, gerrymandered congressional map, arguing that state lawmakers violated the Florida Constitution by drawing district  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, May 5 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * CAPLYTA(R) (lumateperone) showed greatest improvement across key efficacy outcomes among adjunctive MDD treatments in new network meta-analysis CAPLYTA(R) ranked highest among FDA-approved adjunctive therapies across four measures of efficacy, based on indirect comparisons from placebo plus antidepressant therapy-controlled trials Among the secondary endpoints for the  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter successfully fights to extend red snapper season * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries issuance of four exempted fishing permits (EFPs) to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina Department of Natural Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast Introduces Bill to Ensure Foreign Military Financing Puts America First Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast introduced the Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026 to give the State Department the green light to arm U.S. partners and allies on terms that put America first. The legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Morning in America: "I don't know of any farms on East 68th Street in Manhattan." Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined NewsNation's Morning in America to discuss the Committee's recent hearing with CEOs of massive hospital systems, highlighting how those systems are exploiting loopholes and c  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced Bryan Santizo, a sophomore from Hialeah, Florida's iMater Charter Middle and High School, as the winner of this year's 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 26th Congressional District. Bryan's artwork, titled " Horse," was selecte  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Consumer Debt Counselors, a nonprofit credit counseling organization specializing in student loan counseling, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the development and implementation of a Common Manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. The letter addresses systemic challenges borrowers face due to inconsistent information, disconnected systems, and uneven servicer practices, proposing comprehensive standardization across policies,  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniors * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Students in USF's biomedical engineering program aren't just taking classes or building models -they're bringing ideas to life through hands-on, industry-sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culmina  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11426) on May 1, 2026, by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * The Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause's Ban on Executing the Intellectually Disabled In 2002, the Supreme Court in Atkins v. Virginia ruled that the imposition of capital punishment on the intellectually disabled constitutes "cruel and unusual" punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment, leaving to   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on Signing of Florida's Further Gerrymandered Congressional Map * Following the signing of Florida's new, further gerrymandered congressional map, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: "The American people hate the Republican scheme to rig the midterm elections and, in elections across the country, voters have made that clear. Meanwhile, Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene on Why GOP is Pursuing Their Corrupt Power Grab: "They're losing across the country, so they want to rig the system." * DelBene also weighs in on Supreme Court's recent decision to gut the Voting Rights Act: "This is judicial overreach and a sad day day for our country" In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling to gut the Voting Rights Act and subsequent m  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021 by a bipartisan group of 52 Attorneys General, challenged Google's contro  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Delivers $3.1 Million to the University of Miami's Project to Cure Paralysis and Research and Innovation Hub * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $3,100,000 check to the University of Miami's Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Research and Innovation Hub Equipmen  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy finalizes two initiatives to deliver more than $5 billion in cost-saving benefits to customers * Estimated $2.3 billion in savings for customers expected from combination of Carolinas utilities * Safe, reliable, low-cost power plant operations and new investments to deliver up to $3.1 billion in tax savings for customers to keep costs lower over time * Duke Energy is committed to providing   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * EXIM Recognizes Exporters of the Year for Advancing U.S. Competitiveness in Global Markets * The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has named its Exporters of the Year, honoring 10 U.S. companies whose sustained export performance, global reach, and partnership with EXIM have helped strengthen American competitiveness in markets around the world.  The award recognizes exporters acro  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 2 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Farm Bill Passes with Key Provisions for Shrimpers Thanks to Congresswoman Mace In the earliest hours of April 30, the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567) by a vote of 224-200, and it includes two amendments that will meaningfully benefit the U.S. shrimp industry. Both amendments were offered by Representative Nancy   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 5 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Civil Engineers Host and Compete in Regionwide ASCE Competition By Jonathan Fraysure Florida Atlantic University recently hosted the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Southeast Student Symposium, in which FAU participants came away with six top-five finishes, including winning the "geo-wall" competition. More than 900 civil engi  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * First Hamilton School graduates help define new academic path at UF * When the University of Florida celebrated its spring 2026 commencement, three students made history as the first graduates of the Hamilton School of Classical and Civic Education, a program they helped shape from its earliest days. For John McKeehan, Frank Quattrochi and Gracelyn Roach, the milestone reflected both academic achievem  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 5 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * FIS Brings Agentic AI to Banking with Anthropic, Starting with Financial Crimes This marks an important step in purpose-building AI agents for regulated industries- with the Financial Crimes AI Agent, compressing AML investigations from hours to minutes and establishing a replicable model for AI deployment across financial institutions worldwide. * Anthropic's Applied   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following written testimony by Timothy L. Shipman, executive director of the Florida Athletic Commission at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Return to Your Corners: Have Federal Boxing Laws Gone the Distance or Slipped the Jab?": * * * For the record, my name is Timothy Shipman, and I serve as Executive Director of the Florida Athletic Com  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Maitland, submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to allow importation of fresh pineapples from Taiwan into all U.S. ports. The FFVA represents the majority of Florida's fruit and vegetable producers and is deeply concerned about the potential introduction of invasive pests, particularly the Oriental fruit fly, through th  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Hospital Association, representing over 260 member hospitals and health systems, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In the letter, FHA addresses CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, emphasizing the need for robust, data-driven oversight measures that balance fraud prevention with avoiding undue administrative burdens on hospitals. FHA   more

TROY, Alabama, May 4 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Former chief academic officer and current university president to offer keynote address at two-day commencement * Northwest Missouri State University President and TROY alumnus Dr. Lance Tatum will provide the keynote address at Spring Commencement, across two days of festivities. Nearly 1,000 students are set to graduate in two commencement exercises on the Troy Campus. Commencement exercises for the College of Edu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving David Sacks: * * * Full Transcript: Former White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with David Sacks on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": David Sacks: AI is going to solve the problem that AI creates. That's kind of my...my view on where...on where that market is going. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 4 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * Governor Reappoints Three to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed Sara Bayliss, Eugene Lamb, Jr., and Karen Moore to the Tallahassee State College District Board of Trustees. The Board provides strategic oversight of the College, guiding policy, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting student-centered outcomes that strengthen the region's w  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Blake L. Sartini In Acquisition of Golden Entertainment and Its Transition to Private, Family-Owned Operation * LAS VEGAS - May 4, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Blake L. Sartini in the successful completion of Mr. Sartini's transition of Golden Entertainment to a private, family-owned operation following the close o  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release: * * * Heritage Action Applauds Florida's Newly Enacted Congressional Map, Restoring Equal Protection and Advancing Fair Representation * Heritage Action today praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing into law a newly enacted congressional map passed by the Florida legislature, calling it decisive leadership in the effort to reject racial gerrymandering and restore fair represent  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, released the following opening statement from an April 28, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: * * * Good morning, and welcome to our hearing on NOAA's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2027. I'd like to welcome NOAA Administrator Dr. Neil Jacobs as our witness this morning to discuss the President's pr  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Hussman Institute Brings DNA to Life for Kids at DNA Day Celebration * Hands-on activities and interactive lessons by John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics faculty introduced children to genetics and genomic science at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Curiosity met science as children explored the wonders of genomics at the Museum of Discovery and Scienc  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing  In boxing, you don't last long if you only know how to defend -or only how to attack. Fighters train not only to throw punches, but to recognize what a punch looks like when it's coming at them. Cybersecurity works the same way. Some specialists play offense, activel  more

JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, May 5 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news: * * * Jacksonville State University (Jax State) will honor the legacy of educator Dr. Beverly Ann Lorren through two transformational gifts supporting the College of Education and Professional Studies--one that will shape the future of teacher preparation and another that will open doors for graduate students pursuing leadership roles in education. Approved by the Jax State Board of Trustees on April 14,  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM LEADER JEFFRIES, CONGRESSMAN MORELLE ON NEW YORK REDISTRICTING * (New Haven, C.T.)-Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democracy Project. "House Republicans have failed and the American people know it," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "That is why GOP   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE ON NEW YORK REDISTRICTING * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democracy Project. " House Republicans have failed and the American people know it," said House De  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE ON NEW YORK REDISTRICTING * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democracy Project. " House Republicans have failed and the American people know it," said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jef  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on May 4, 2026: * * * Joint Statement from Leader Jeffries, Ranking Member Morelle on New York Redistricting Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released a statement announcing a redistricting initiative, the New York Democra  more

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, Named Chair of NYU Langone Health's Rusk Rehabilitation * NYU Langone Health has appointed Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, a nationally recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as chair of Rusk Rehabilitation, one of the top-ranked centers of its kind in the nation. Dr. Whiteson has been   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas for re-election * Oregon's statewide primary is May 19, and the general election is Nov. 3. The American Federation of Government Employees today endorsed Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxi  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Legacy of 'the cool aunt' inspires USF student's path to graduation * A high school-aged Alyssa Duurloo (left) and her aunt and brothers [Photo courtesy of Alyssa Duurloo] By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Alyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as "the cool aunt." While Card-Howe is, in fact, her aunt, she prefers to think of Duurloo more like a cousin "We're only five   more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 4 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Positive psychology interventions such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling and optimism training can consistently improve blood pressure, inflammation markers and other cardiovascular disease risk factors within a matter of weeks, a recent study found. However, since these benefits are associa  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * May 14 BTA Webinar to Focus on Lead Generation * The 221st webinar in BTA's Building My Business Webinar Series is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, May 14. The webinar, "The New Lead Generation Playbook," will be presented by Jenna Miller, CEO of Emerald Strategic Marketing. If your lead flow feels inconsistent or your sales team is spending too much time chasi  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Media Coverage: April 2026 * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. Notice a clip we missed? Email us at umsldaily@umsl.edu.   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, May 4 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Rovey named NOAA Hollings Scholar * An aspiring coastal ecologist is Mississippi State's latest Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship recipient, a prestigious award given by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration providing financial support and practical experience to select undergraduates.  Leah Rovey, a junior wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture major from Franklin, Tennessee, will  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release: * * * Expanded Hunting Directive in Some National Park Sites Defies Long-Term Protection National Parks Conservation Association fears these changes could compromise both the long-term protection of wildlife and visitor safety. * New changes are being implemented in 50+ national park sites in the lower-48 states, which National Parks Conservation Association fears could compromise both the l  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 4 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * New deep space radar capability employed early * PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -To counter growing threats from the proliferation of man-made objects and potential adversary activities on orbit, the U.S. Space Force has fast-tracked the employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designated ST-25. DARC is a global network of three ground-based space sensors that supports  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * New research reveals repeated flooding is altering a key Florida natural resource * Heavy rains causing repeated river flood intrusions into Florida's freshwater springs are changing the function of the clear natural resource. Recently published findings from University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers Paul Donsky and Matt Cohen reveal that these intrusions ca  more

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Faculty Member Elected to National Academy of Sciences * Andrea H. Brand, PhD, chair of the Department of Cell Biology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. The academy, established under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, recognizes ach  more

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Secures Nearly $70 Million NIH Grant to Accelerate Scientific Discovery * NYU Langone Health has been awarded a nearly $70 million, seven-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund its Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). The award is the highest level of funding   more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * One Stage, Thousands of Beginnings: How UCF Graduates Power Florida's Workforce * A first-generation Knight crosses the stage -the first in their family to turn years of hard work and sacrifice into a moment that reshapes their life's trajectory. A future nurse adjusts their cap, preparing to enter a hospital where the need for care continues to grow. An engineer looks out into the crowd, knowin  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Jeffrey Bossert Clark, vice president of litigation at the Oversight Project, and former acting administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Arctic Frost: Conspiracy and Coordination Against President Trump and the American Right": * * * Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and Members of the Subcommittee, than  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Ralph L. Sacco Research Day Highlights Next Generation of Neurology Investigators * The annual event at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine showcases resident-led neurology research, mentorship and nationally competitive scientific work. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Neurology celebrated mentorship, momentum and resident scholarship a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Recreational Boating Industry Leaders Convene in Washington for American Boating Congress 2026 * The recreational boating industry gathers today in Washington, D.C., for the start of the American Boating Congress 2026 (ABC), bringing together manufacturers, dealers, retailers and stakeholders from across the country for three days of policy discussions, indu  more

AMES, Iowa, May 4 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers find when retailers wait to reveal prices, shoppers fill in the blanks * AMES, Iowa -Sometimes the price wasn't missing; its disclosure was just delayed. That's what Minzhe Xu, assistant professor of marketing in Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business, and a team of fellow researchers noticed when shopping online. A growing number of retailers were asking shoppers to take one more step   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Sponsors PRESS Act to Stop Drug Cartels from Manufacturing Murder Pills to Kill Americans MIAMI, Fla.--Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl continue to kill thousands of Americans every year. To stop the manufacturing of these murder pills, Senator Ashley Moody is targeting the equipment used by drug cartels to create them. Today joined by law enforcement and local   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: * * * Soaring cargo growth lifts MIA to #1 in the U.S., #3 in the world Gateway airport surges in new rankings by Airports Council International * Freight shipments at Miami International Airport skyrocketed by 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tons in 2025, giving the global cargo hub a new claim to fame, based on the latest rankings by Airports Council International: Busiest freight airport in the Western Hemisphere  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Solventum Corp., a U.S.-based global healthcare company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information concerning Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter underscores the need for stronger data-driven methodologies to identify avoidable healthcare events, promote payment accuracy, and leverage artificial intelligence to reduce fraud and waste in Medicare, Medicai  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * GOVERNOR DESANTIS SIGNS EXTREME PARTISAN GERRYMANDERING BILL TALLAHASSEE, FL.-- Today, Governor DeSantis signed a bill to redraw the state's congressional districts to give his party four more seats in Congress -- despite Florida'  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for May 5, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 9:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio delivers keynote remarks at the Chiefs of Mission Conference at SOUTHCOM in Doral, Florida. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU 10:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Landau delivers remarks at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland. (MEDIA DETERMINDED BY HOST) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds benefits in being older college student while working * LAWRENCE -The number of students in higher education who don't come straight from high school is rapidly increasing across the country. Yet little research has addressed how the characteristics of post-traditional students affect key academic outcomes. New findings from the University of Kansas show there are some advantages to students who   more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranks * A family of USF Bulls - Evan, Rick and Jonathan Fueyo and Elizabeth Krystyn [Photo courtesy of Fueyo/Krystyn family] By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing With parents who met, fell in love, graduated from and later helped grow the University of South Florida, it could be said the writ  more

NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Top-Ranked Cancer Care Expands With the Opening of Perlmutter Cancer Center--Staten Island * NYU Langone Health has announced the opening of Perlmutter Cancer Center-Staten Island, expanding access to nationally recognized cancer care for residents and the surrounding communities. Perlmutter Cancer Center, designated a Compreh  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 4 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane researchers say Louisiana could lead global climate adaptation efforts * A Tulane-led team of interdisciplinary researchers says coastal Louisiana's climate-driven land loss and population shifts could position the state to become a global leader in planning for climate adaptation. Their findings, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, argue that Louisiana's accelerating shoreline re  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8-9 * UCF will award more than 10,700 degrees during this spring's ceremonies, continuing its record-setting momentum in preparing highly skilled graduates for in-demand fields, including engineering, computer science, business, nursing, and digital and emerging media. UCF is the leading producer of talent among Florida's universities, awarding nearly 19,  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Miami School of Communications issued the following news: * * * School of Communication launches inaugural AI in Communication Symposium By Keira Faddis The University of Miami School of Communication hosted its first-ever AI in Communication Symposium on April 10, bringing together faculty, researchers and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is making an impact on the field of communication. Designed to spotlight AI's gr  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Kaleigh McLaughlin, a public administration and environmental policy student at University of Miami, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed revisions to Iowa air quality regulations, warning that the changes could weaken protections against hazardous air pollutants. The public comment letter focuses on the agency's plan to revise the Iowa State Implementation Plan and Title V Operating Permit Program, inc  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role * A young Chase Cooper and his dad cheer on the Giants against the Cowboys [Photo courtesy of Chase Cooper] By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Chase Cooper was raised as a football fan. Whenever there was a big game, his father found a way to get them tickets. In 2007, they attended a playoff game be  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding * The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, th  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, May 5 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF IDT students earn top honors at ISPI Case Study Competition Two teams from the University of West Florida's Department of Instructional Design and Technology, housed in the School of Education, earned top honors in the 2026 International Society for Performance Improvement Case Study Student Competition in Nashville, Tennessee, pla  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Convenes Housing Affordability Roundtable * Dania Beach, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) convened local elected leaders, housing advocates and residents facing skyrocketing housing costs to discuss possible solutions and reforms the affordability problem confronting nearly all Floridians when it comes to keeping a roof over their head. Watch the f  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing  As USF celebrates its 70th anniversary throughout 2026, the university community is honoring the people who helped shape its rise. Sofia Chepenik is already one of those trailblazers. A member of USF's inaugural women's lacrosse team -which played its first regular-season game  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Working under cover: Active duty, Army Reserve medics at Combined Resolve 26-07 * HOHENFELS, Germany -Active duty and Army Reserve medics found a creative solution to provide medical care to patients while dealing with threats from above during Combined Resolve 26-07. The threat the medics faced during the exercise was that of Unmanned Aerial Systems, commonly known as drone warfare or strike  more