LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly * The United States District Court for the Northern District of California stated last week that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. In 2021, Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys ge  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As tourism surges in Florida, a CEO spotlights career pathways for students -- starting at UF * Florida welcomed a record 143.3 million visitors to its beaches, theme parks and influencer-inspired destinations last year, reinforcing tourism as one of the state's largest economic drivers. For every dollar spent by a visitor, 99 cents stays in Florida's economy, with 59 cents going toward wages. Knowing t  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * Aspen Institute and Heisman Launch Project to Develop Next Generation of Leaders Through Sport * The Aspen Institute Captains Leadership Academy, created with the Heisman Foundation as its founding partner and supported by IMG Academy, will develop high school team captains to become leaders in their schools and communities. Washington, D.C., May 5, 2026 -The Aspen  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 5 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for victims of human trafficking * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 12-state friend-of-the-court brief to ask the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to allow human traffickers to be held liable for conduct that takes place beyond the United States' borders under the TVPA (Trafficking Victims Prote  more

ORANGE, California, May 6 -- Chapman University issued the following news: * * * Antony Page to Lead Fowler School of Law as Dean Page brings global perspective and commitment to teaching * After a national search, Provost Mike Ibba announced Antony Page as the next dean of the Dale E. Fowler School of Law. Page most recently served as dean of the Florida International University College of Law in Miami and is an internationally recognized scholar on corporate law and social enterprise.   more

ARMONK, New York, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM Model a 12,635-Atom Protein - the Largest Known to Be Simulated with Quantum Computers * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., and CLEVELAND -May 5, 2026 - Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) have used IBM quantum computers and two of the world's most powerful supercomputers to simulate protein complexes spanning up to 12,635 atoms. These are t  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 6 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Cross Country Healthcare, FAU Release 2026 State of Nursing Report Survey Snapshot: Cross Country Healthcare, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, released its fifth annual report, Purpose Under Pressure: The State of Nursing in 2026, based on responses from more than 2,000 nurses and nu  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by Katherine E. Bliss, director and senior fellow of Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, and program coordinator and research assistant Priya Chainani, both of the Global Health Policy Center: * * * 10 Charts to Explain Global Immunization Policy--Where the United States Stands Introduction The United States has long supported bilateral and multilateral immunizatio  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 6 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Review: Obesity and Alzheimer's Share Disease Metabolic Pathways Review Snapshot: As the U.S. population ages and obesity rates rise, researchers are increasingly examining how these trends may intersect to drive Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. A review from Florida Atlantic University, published in the journal Cells, highlights growing  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to vibepixi.com from its Center for Tobacco Products: * * * Recipient: vibepixi.com, 1301 South Shamrock Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016, United States, info@vibepixi.com, info@puffpixi.com, support@puffpixi.com Issuing Office: Center for Tobacco Products, United States WARNING LETTER To Whom It May Concern: The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and D  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-169) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Broward County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the tim  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-168) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Santa Fe College - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of Santa Fe College (College) focused on selected College processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-034. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: The College did not maintain d  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-170) on April 30, 2026, entitled "State Courts System - Office of Inspector General's Internal Audit Activity - Quality Assessment Review." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In our opinion, the State Courts System, Office of Inspector General's internal audit activity fully conformed with applicable professional auditing standards and fully achieved the principles and Purpose of Intern  more

BRONX, New York, May 6 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by Andrea Lizeth Dominguez: * * * Taxing New York's Idle Rich: The First Pied-a-Terre Tax On April 15, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a historic proposal: a pied-a-terre tax on ultra-luxury second homes, the first in the city's history. Under the plan, any single-family home, condo, or co-op in NYC worth over $5 million would face an extra annual   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel: Airport Naming Decisions Should Be Made Locally * West Palm Beach, FL -Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement ahead of the Palm Beach County Commission's meeting to approve a trademark agreement with the Trump Organization in a step toward renaming Palm Beach International Airport. "Airports named after presidents have traditionally been designated once t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Nursing partners with CHAI to launch nation's first micro-credential series on responsible AI for nursing * The Florida State University College of Nursing has launched its first micro-credential series that integrates artificial intelligence and nursing care. The program, Nursing Essentials of Responsible AI, was developed in partnership with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and provi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers develop method to expand winter weather forecasting capabilities from weeks to months * Florida State University researchers have discovered how to accurately predict winter weather forecasts months in advance, affording sectors such as agriculture, water management, energy use and public health a longer lead time to prepare for inclement conditions. The research, which was published in  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Textile Testing Lab upgraded through tech fee funding, expands student training * Inside the William Johnston Building at Florida State University, students are testing how fabrics hold up under pressure, heat, moisture and wear by using the same tools found in industry labs. The Textile Testing Lab, led by Meredith McQuerry, the Carol E. Avery Associate Professor in the Jim Moran College of Entrep  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason Board of Visitors approves modest tuition and fees increase for 2026-27 * The George Mason University Board of Visitors voted Thursday to increase tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, a response to rising utility costs, and the decades-long gap in state funding when compared with the university's peers. The increase, both for in-state and out-of-state students, is $360 per undergraduate stud  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, May 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Marine Biological Laboratory, an affiliate of the University of Chicago, posted the following news: * * * Global Scientists, Woods Hole Bound: 23 Named MBL Whitman Fellows * Twenty-three scientists from around the world will converge at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) as the 2026 cohort of Whitman Fellows. Selected for their outstanding work, these investigators range from early-career to veteran scientists. Each will carry o  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Mexico Recognized Among the Top 5 Most Active Firms in Banking and Financial Sector by LACCA * MEXICO CITY - May 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig 's Mexico City office was ranked among the top 5 most active firms in the financial sector in the country by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA), as part of a select group of Mex  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents PIMCO in Major Debt Financing Deal for Oracle Data Center Project * NEW YORK - May 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented funds and accounts managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO) in acquiring a significant portion of a $14 billion private-debt package that will finance the development of Oracle's da  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Secures Appellate Victory for Texas Radiologist in California Income Tax Dispute * SAN FRANCISCO - May 5, 2026 - A Greenberg Traurig, LLP team led by State & Local Tax (SALT) Shareholder Bradley R. Marsh and Associate Jennifer A. Vincent prevailed in a tax dispute against the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) on appeal May 1. The decision reverses a t  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Texas Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice with Clark Stockton Lord * HOUSTON - May 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas with the addition of Clark Stockton Lord as a Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice shareholder in the Houston office. Lord joins the firm from Bracewell, where he   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Joseph J. Curran Named a Massachusetts 'Go To' Lawyer for Taxation * BOSTON - May 5, 2026 - Joseph J. Curran, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, was named a "Go To" Lawyer for Taxation by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Curran and his fellow honorees are featured in the publication's April 27 edition. Curran also re  more

FORT MYERS, Florida, May 6 -- Lee Health issued the following statement on May 5, 2026: * * * Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshops Learn how to better manage your chronic pain * Would you like to learn how to better manage chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches and more? Lee Health's "It's All About You," Chronic Pain Self-Management Program" a Self- Management Resource Program with the SMRC is offering a research based Chronic Pain Self-Management  more

DORAL, Florida, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, May 4, 2026 * On May 4, 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 in   more

DORAL, Florida, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, May 5, 2026 On May 5, 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 was engaged in  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * New collaborative research by FSU anthropologist reveals historical migration is key to planning for sea-level rise resilience * A Florida State University anthropologist is part of a team that has found that ancient migration routes used by Indigenous peoples are relevant to today's policy and planning surrounding coastal living in rapidly changing environments. Their findings were recently published in  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, May 5 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * New pomologist positions University of Idaho for cutting-edge fruit production and management research * Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera was among the first scientists in Florida to successfully establish a high-density peach orchard, using trellises to train tree branches to grow on fruiting walls, which reduces labor while increasing yields. Now Clavijo is poised to help University of Idaho blaze trails wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * New Report Reveals Coordinated Corporate Campaign Against Life-Saving Federal Heat Standard for Workers A national heat rule could save up to 1,500 lives each year, but a patchwork of state standards and corporate resistance to stronger protections leave workers exposed As record heat waves threaten workers from report sites and   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * On National Tourism Week, Lombardo-Trump Agenda Turns Visitors Away and Jacks Up Costs * It's National Tourism Week and under Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's reckless leadership, Las Vegas tourism is plummeting, gas and flight costs are skyrocketing, and economists warn that a recession could be coming. Yet, Lombardo thinks Nevadans should "feel a little pain " from Trump's tariffs. And this "p  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 5 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Program expands emotional regulation support for autistic students * A large proportion of children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle with irritability and behavior challenges stemming from emotional dysregulation -the inability to manage emotional responses. These struggles can include intense, prolonged anger, anxiety and sadness that are disproportionate to situations. Emotional dysregulat  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James expands Western U.S. financial services investment banking capabilities with addition of senior banker * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James is growing its Financial Services Investment Banking platform throughout the West by hiring Managing Director Jimmy Troy. Troy's deep regional expertise and over 20 years of experience serving clients across  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta, Steube, Thompson Announce House Passage of Disaster Tax Relief Bill * Monterey, CA -U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the House of Representatives has passed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act. The legislation would extend current law to deliver critical tax relief to Americans impacted b  more

FLORIDA, May 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 5, 2026, by Director of Division of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway at the Options Industry Conference: * * * Fixing Failures to Communicate Good afternoon. Steve [Luparello], thank you for that kind introduction. Given the incredible, persistent growth in the options markets over the past decade, it is only fitting to hold your annual conference in the great state of Florida, an anchor participant i  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Reps. Elise Stefanik & Josh Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Limit Foreign Influence on American Universities * NAPLES, Fla. -Senator Rick Scott and U.S. Reps. Elise Stefanik and Josh Gottheimer introduced The Defending American Research Act and No Branch Campuses in Hostile Countries Act to prevent foreign interference by America's enemies in the higher education system. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Supports Florida Small Businesses TAMPA, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody supports the more than three million small businesses in the Sunshine State. Senator Moody cosponsored a Senate Resolution recognizing May 3-May 9 as National Small Business Week, celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. "It's National Small Business W  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * SWC Thanks NY Political Leaders for Show of Support in Face of Antisemitic Vandalism * Statement from Madison Mounty, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Simon Wiesenthal Center.  The Simon Wiesenthal Center strongly condemns the latest acts of vandalism targeting synagogues and homes in Queens with swastikas. These symbols carry a long and painful history of hatr  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Survivorship Celebration Brings Community, Care and Joy Together * A free, family-friendly event at Dolphin Mall honored life beyond cancer through movement, connection and community-centered survivorship care at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sunshine, music and laughter filled Vivo! Plaza at Dolphin Mall on Saturday, May 2, as hundreds   more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Grant Extends Opportunities for Students With Intellectual Disability Syracuse University receives $1 million from the Golisano Foundation to grow inclusive postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability statewide. Eileen Korey When Beth Myers, executive director of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, celebrates InclusiveU students at their graduation, she does so with both p  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 6 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Tampa Bay's Post-Disaster Roadmap: A Regional Blueprint for Resilient Recovery * VHB completed Phase Two of the Tampa Bay Region Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan (TBRPDRP), which creates a unified regional roadmap to help communities recover and provide opportuniti  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 6 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Redefining the starting line Mechanical engineering student Jonathan Kiser '26 proves that grit and persistence can turn any starting point into something extraordinary through Texas A&M's Engineering Academy program. By Hollie Sowell Brittain, Texas A&M Engineering One question was all it took for a math adviser at Northwest Vista College -- part of the Alamo Colleges District  more

NEW YORK, May 5 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Selected for $500 Million Westcourt Orlando Mixed-Use Development * Turner Construction Company was selected by JMA Ventures to serve as the general contractor for Westcourt Orlando, a transformative 900,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Orlando adjacent to the Kia Center, home of the NBA's Orlando Magic. The $500 million development will offer a Kimpton hotel, high-rise re  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, May 6 -- The University of Miami's School of Communications issued the following news: * * * From the classroom to the field: A new sports media minor By Madison Block A new sports media minor in the School of Communication allows students to gain hands-on experience while pursuing a career in sports. At the University of Miami's School of Communication, hands-on experience isn't a perk, it's part of the curriculum. To meet the demand, Senior Lecturer's Ed Julbe and   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Application of Florida 'extreme risk' firearm law varies widely across counties, study finds Written By: Kate Barnes, Office for the Vice President for Research A Florida law designed to prevent gun violence by temporarily removing firearms from people at risk of harming themselves or others is used unevenly across the state, according to a new study. The study, published in the American Journ  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook April 2026', by Wilma V. Davis, Catharine Weber, and Helen Wakefield; the report number is VGS-378, and it was released on April 30, 2026. The outlook says U.S. vegetable availability continues to depend heavily on imports for some crops, even as reliance varies sharply by commodity. ERS estimates that imports accounted for about one-third of U.S. vegetable availab  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Assessment of Long-Term Trends in Streamflow Statistics Within and Near the Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay Watersheds, United States, 1950-2022', authored by William H. Asquith, Elena R. Crowley-Ornelas, and Amanda R. Whaling, as Scientific Investigations Report 20265142 in 2026. The report assesses monotonic trends in streamflow statistics for 69 long-term USGS streamgages in and near the Mobile Bay and Perdido Bay watersheds, worki  more

EL PASO, Texas, May 6 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Real Estate Program Ranks Among World's Top Ten for Research The University of Texas at El Paso's Woody L. Hunt College of Business is once again earning global recognition for its impact in real estate research with a top 10 ranking in the 2021-2025 Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) Rankings. The REAL Rankings, which measure institutional productivity based on publications in t  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, May 6 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF student earns prestigious Boren Scholarship for study abroad in Ghana A University of West Florida student has been selected for one of the nation's most competitive international scholarship programs. Younge Dogbe, a senior supply chain logistics management major, has been awarded a Boren Scholarship to study at the University of   more

ALBANY, New York, May 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins Representative Joe Morelle to Provide an Update on Redistricting * Governor Kathy Hochul today joined Representative Joe Morelle to provide an update on redistricting. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio f  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Voting Rights Groups Sue to Stop Florida Congressional Map * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Common Cause, the League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) and Democracy Defenders Fund, filed a lawsuit today in the 2nd Judicial Circuit C  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Sue to Stop Florida Congressional Map TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Today, The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL), Common Cause, and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ), and Democracy Defenders Fund, filed a lawsuit in the Second Judici  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Why Immunotherapy Works for Some, But Not All, Mesothelioma Patients * New research points to DNA methylation as a key factor in predicting who may respond to treatment and a potential new way to target resistant tumors. Immunotherapy has transformed cancer treatment, but not all patients respond. In pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer, only a small group of patients b  more