OAKLAND, California, May 13 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: April 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic Voter Suppression Voting will not solve all political problems or transform oppressive systems. It is, nevertheless, a tool that can demonstrate our community's power and is a crucial part of holdi  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ***MEDIA ADVISORY***Congressman Bean to Host D.C. Health Summit on Care Delays, Billing Confusion * WASHINGTON -On Friday, May 15th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) will launch the third installment of his Path to Consensus Series, titled "Denied, Delayed, Surprised: A Conversation on Billing and Utilization." This installment will focus on the challenges surrounding healthcare billing and utilizat  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * 15 TSC Faculty and Staff Members Earn Prestigious NISOD Excellence Awards Tallahassee State College (TSC) is proud to announce that fifteen faculty and staff members have been selected as recipients of the 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, a national recognition honoring outstanding contributions to higher education and student success. Establish  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "No limitations" DEI Continues at Ohio State Despite Legislative Ban Despite assurances that Ohio's Senate Bill 1 would eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs from public universities, new undercover footage from Accuracy in Media suggests little has changed where it matters most: the classroom. Many believe Ohio has eradicated DEI from higher education. But according to a senior academic official, DEI is a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge * QUANTICO, Virginia - The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents. Col. Brian Alexander, commander of the AFOSI Center, said the new cell   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Alligator Alcatraz Could Shut Down in June * MIAMI-The massive detention center in the heart of the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is slated to be closed in June, according to reports from vendors at the facility. The facility was hastily constructed last summer and continues to operate illegally in Big Cypress National Preserve. Tuesday's report comes as Friends  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 12 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Amanda Luper Presents on Mentorship in Acute Care at National Occupational Therapy Conference * Amanda Luper, MOT, OTR, CBIS, program director for Marian University's developing Occupational Therapy Assistant program, recently presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association's INSPIRE 2026 national conference in Anaheim, California. Luper's presentation focused on mentorship in acute care settings  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Beverage Dispensing Equipment Manufacturer Pays $2.6 Million To Settle False Claims Act Allegations Involving Paycheck Protection Program * Tampa, FL - Micro Matic USA, Inc. (Micro Matic), a Delaware corporation with a principal place of business in Brooksville, Florida, has agreed to pay a settlement of $2,593,219.18 to resolve allegations that Micro Matic vi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 1.9 percent over the two months, up 3.8 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach rose 1.9 percent from February to April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.8 percent in April, up 3.6 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.8 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 5.8 percent over the month. The index for a  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN's industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront * * Week 0 kicks off with global games in Ireland and Brazil, plus Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta * Labor Day Weekend packed with premium presentations, including Lane Kiffin's LSU debut vs. Clemson on ABC Saturd  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Christian Bromley re-elected to Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section Board of Directors * BCLP Partner and Environmental & Toxic Tort Practice Co-Leader Christian Bromley has been elected to serve a fourth term on the Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 bar year. Christian, together with his fellow board members an  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, May 12 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Leaves Its Legacy at Flagler College Commencement * Under slightly overcast skies and lingering coastal humidity, the amphitheatre was packed with proud family members, friends, faculty, and supporters gathered to celebrate a class defined by resilience, curiosity, and community. The Class of 2026 represented 34 states and 21 international students, bringing together a wide range of backgrounds  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, May 12 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Women's Rugby Reclaims the National Crown * Colorado Mesa University women's rugby brought the NCR Division II 7s national title back to Grand Junction after a dominant postseason run For over a decade, Colorado Mesa University's women's rugby team has produced quality athletes and shown promise at national competition. For the second time in program history, the Mavericks defeated the defendi  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fine Introduces K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 * Today, Congressman Fine (R-FL) introduced the K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 to modernize American education by updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and giving states and school districts clear authority to prepare students and teachers for the AI-driven economy using existing federal resources.   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost and Members of House Oversight Committee Announce Investigations and Legislation To Address ICE Abuse of Holds in Local Jails ORLANDO, FL -- Today, May 11, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and members of the House Oversight Committee, alongside local leaders and immigration advoca  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Introduces "Never Fight Alone Act" to Tackle Veterans' Mental Health Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) introduced the Never Fight Alone Act to improve access to urgent mental health care for veterans to ensure no veteran is left waiting when it matters most. Original cosponsors include Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, May 12 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Appoints Media Visionary Wendy Whitt to Lead Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media * DePauw University has named Wendy Whitt as the new director of the Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media. A recognized powerhouse in multimedia strategy and marketing, Whitt brings a comprehensive portfolio of industry expertise to the university's hub for student media activities and education. Whi  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following Q&A involving Zoukaa Sargi, president of the North American Skull Base Society: * * * Dr. Zoukaa Sargi on Advancing Skull Base Surgery Through Innovation, Collaboration and Global Leadership * As president of the North American Skull Base Society, Zoukaa Sargi, M.D., M.P.H., shares his vision for multidisciplinary collaboration, research advances in sinonasal cancers and training the next generat  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 13 -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release: * * * EIP and Allies Sue Zeldin's EPA for Excessive Trash Incinerator Pollution Weak Federal Rules Allow Incinerators to Release Cancer-Causing Pollutants Into Communities of Color, Harming Children's Development Before They're Even Born * Community groups from multiple states today sued the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to establish strong emission rules for municipal solid waste i  more

ELMHURST, Illinois, May 13 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Entrepreneurs Henry and Jan Holzkamper to Receive Honorary Degree At Elmhurst University's 155th Commencement, alumnus Henry Holzkamper '63 and his wife, Jan Moore Holzkamper, will receive an honorary doctoral degree for their achievements as entrepreneurs, adventurers and philanthropists. The Holzkampers will be awarded the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Henry Holzkamper, who passed away in 2020, will rec  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 12 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Embrace Naples' "Secret Season" This Summer with a Florida Resident Rate at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort * This summer, Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort offers Florida residents the opportunity to rediscover the beauty of their own Sunshine State with a limited-time Florida Resident Rate, featuring up to 25 percent savings and a resort credit at one o  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot kicks off 40th season in Baton Rouge with 500th show on the road * * College GameDay opens the 2026-27 college football season in Baton Rouge for statement show: Saturday, Sept. 5 featuring LSU vs. Clemson * College GameDay will originate from Austin, Texas in Week 2 (Sept. 12) * GameDay, coming off its most-watched   more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, May 11 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Esports Teams Wrap Up Spring with Two Titles * HIGHLIGHTS * The Eagles won 4-1 over St. Clair College and then won the 2026 OWCC (Overwatch Collegiate Championship) National Championship 4-2 over Northwood University. * With the Super Smash Brothers, the team won the NACE Varsity Championship 2-0 over UT Arlington. ORLANDO, FLORIDA - Winthrop University's Overwatch and Super Smash Brothers espor  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop AI tool to predict E. coli contamination in waterways * The model combines real-time and historical data to predict outbreaks and protect public health Every summer, beach closures disrupt families, harm local businesses and raise public health alarms. Most of the time, the warning comes after it is already too late. A new artificial intelligence f  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 13 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates - at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium. The ceremony marked their transition into the nati  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * 60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily Study Snapshot: As conversational artificial intelligence chatbots (CAI chatbots) become increasingly embedded in the daily lives of American teens, a new national study provides one of the first large-scale assessments of how widely these tools are used - and the risks they m  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * GOMEZ CALLS ON DISNEY TO FIGHT CENSORSHIP, EXPOSES DOUBLE STANDARD IN FCC TARGETING In First Communication to Disney's New CEO, FCC Commissioner Describes What Appears to Be Entrapment While Encouraging the Company to Stand Firm * FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez today sent a letter to Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro documenting the record of this Administration's campaign  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 13 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * FIS(R) Supply Chain Finance Platform Powers Landmark $2.55 Billion Glencore Oil and Gas Trade Receivables Securitization * Glencore's $2.55B oil and gas trade securitization is one of the largest oil and gas trade receivables transactions ever executed. * Powering the transaction, the highly scaled FIS Supply Chain Finance Platform enables real-time monitoring and tr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU appoints Gregory Bell dean of The Graduate School * Florida State University has chosen Gregory Bell as the next dean of The Graduate School. He will begin his appointment July 6. Bell currently serves as dean of the Graduate School and mathematics professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Before his time as dean, he worked as associate dean and interim dean of the UNCG G  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * FSU criminology researcher named editor of leading journal A researcher in Florida State University's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice has been named editor of a top journal in the field. Professor Sonja Siennick was named editor of the American Society of Criminology's journal, 'Criminology.' Siennick called the appointment an honor   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Panama City Small Business Executive Program celebrates first graduating class * The Panama City Small Business Executive Program, operated by Florida State University's Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, celebrated its first-ever graduating cohort on April 30. The achievement marks a significant milestone for small business leadership development in the Northwest Florida region. The  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 12 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman honors students, faculty and retirees at 2026 commencement * Furman University awarded several awards and honors to students and faculty at the May 9 commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. President Elizabeth Davis, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Beth Pontari and Board of Trustees Chair Cindy Davis '84 handed out the following awards. General Excellence Awards The Donaldson  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Ph.D. Grad in Health Sciences Using Research to Improve Chronic Disease Management After a two-decade career in health analytics, Marci Bennafield (Ph.D. '26) has found a new passion for research and teaching. And as the first graduate of Georgia State's Ph.D. program in Health Sciences, she's ready to put into practice her accumulated experiences. Bennafield started as a part-time instructor in   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Animal Welfare Protections and Consumer Safeguards * PALM BEACH, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 559 and SB 1004, strengthening Florida's animal cruelty laws, increasing protections for vulnerable animals, expanding accountability for abusers, and enhancing consumer protections related to pet sales and financing. "Florida h  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cortez Masto, Mast Welcome Unanimous Senate Passage of Medal of Sacrifice Act During National Police Week * Legislation Now Heads to President's Desk WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), and U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) duri  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 13 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * Grant funds City of Gainesville's new economic mobility position Ask Eric Estevez, the City of Gainesville's new economic mobility program manager, to define economic mobility and he replies: "It means opportunity for all - a key issue that America stands for. I want to see more families from neighborhoods suffering from economic challenges be better off." Helping residents in underserved areas c  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Max D. Jiusto as Corporate Finance Associate in Boston * BOSTON - May 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Max D. Jiusto to its Boston office as an associate in the firm's Banking & Financial Services Practice. Jiusto represents financial institutions and private lending entities in secured corporate finance transactions. H  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As toddlers age into the preschool years, their dependency on their parents usually begins to ebb. However, a new study led by Penn State researchers has revealed that physically or psychologically aggressive parenting, such as spanking or shouting, can disrupt this pattern to the detriment of bo  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 13 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations and HGV Foundation Pledge $100,000 to the American Red Cross in Support of Spring Match Day Combined contribution doubles prior-years' support, reinforcing company's long-standing commitment to disaster relief * Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced a com  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSletter) -- The House Ways and Means Chairman, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, sent a letter to Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund regarding concerns about China-linked financing associated with U.S. tax-exempt standing. * * * May 4, 2026 Ms. Mara Verheyden-Hilliard Co-Founder and Executive Director Partnership for Civil Justice Fund 617 Florida Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Dear Ms. Verheyden-Hilliard:  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Legal Intervention Aims to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales From Deadly Ship Strikes * Conservation groups today filed a motion to intervene to help fight a lawsuit aimed at overturning a seasonal speed rule protecting North Atlantic right whales from deadly vessel strikes. The groups want to defend the rule against a lawsuit brought by a New York vessel owner fined for violati  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Medal of Sacrifice Act Passes Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida), U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) during National Police Week. The legislation would create a new presidential award to posthumously honor law enforcement officers and   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 12 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Media advisory: KU to test manufactured homes in hurricane winds May 13 in Florida * LAWRENCE -The WiSH project, based at the University of Kansas, is testing three full-scale manufactured housing units at the NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility at Florida International University with the goal of providing evidence for needed building-code changes. Read more about the project and plans for testing m  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Represen  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New Rice professor leads project to build more climate-resilient Gulf Coast * Andrew Hoffman, an incoming professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences who will join Rice University's faculty July 1, was awarded a $1.9 million grant to improve the accuracy, actionability and regional relevance of sea level rise projections. This project (shifting land rising seas) is part of the Gulf Coast Sea Level  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport will host in-person hiring event on May 30 * NEWPORT, R.I. - Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport will hold an in-person recruiting event on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held inside the gymnasium of Building 80 located at 80 Fleet Access Road, outside of NUWC's main gate. Candidates are being sought in the fields of engineering, data science,   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Drummond leads 18-state coalition urging EPA to protect chemical facility data from cybersecurity threats Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to lock down a proposed federal database of chemical facility information that the coalition says could help foreign governments and hackers target American infr  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Problem Solvers Caucus today endorsed the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), marking a major step forward for the legislation and underscoring its growing support in Congress. The endorsement adds new weight to the bill's standing, brings a new block of support, and signals increased focus on a proposal that can realistically move forw  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 13 (TNSjou) -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * PSU-led team develops promising drug candidate for control, elimination of malaria A Portland State University-led research team has developed a novel chemical compound that shows promise for the treatment and prevention of malaria, one of the world's deadliest diseases. Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, results in approximately a quarter billion   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $2.3B Virginia-Class Submarine Contract Award to Electric Boat * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on the U.S. Navy's new $2.3 billion Virginia-class contract for advanced construction of Block VI Virginia-class submarines. Thi  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Recap of NCAA/NFHS Rules Meetings * Discussions of upcoming and potential rule changes in various sports by the NCAA and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) were discussed by sports organizations and members of the sporting goods industry at the 20 th annual Team Sports Conference hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Leads House Letter Urging Action on Mexican Specialty Crop Imports Ahead of USMCA Review * Washington, D.C- Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) led a bipartisan group of 79 members of the U.S. House of Representatives in sending a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to emphasize the importance of fair-trade measures for the U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, sends letter to Acting Attorney General Todd W. Blanche regarding potentially illegal payout to former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 6, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: Your Department of Justi  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Oversight Dems for Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach * PALM BEACH, FL - MAY 12, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Oversight Committee, joined Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Democratic colleagues for a field hearing in Palm Beach, Florida as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes. The hea  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Rolling out our anti-party system for Memorial Day weekend * Ahead of Memorial Day, Airbnb is activating our anti-party technology for bookings over the holiday weekend across the United States. These defenses-first deployed for this holiday in 2022-are part of our ongoing effort to help reduce the risk of disruptive and unauthorized parties, which are banned on our  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan entrepreneur earns top prize at statewide UPitchNJ competition * Rowan University welcomed student entrepreneurs from across New Jersey for the 11th annual UPitchNJ competition. The May 1 event marked the first time the statewide contest has been hosted on Rowan's campus and was organized by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Held at Business Hall, the competition brought together 13 u  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-23237; S.D. Fla. filed May 7, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Reign Financial International, LLC, et al., No. 1:26-cv-23237 (S.D. Fla. filed May 7, 2026) On May 7, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Reign Financial International, LLC, Reign Financial International, Inc. (together, "Reign"), their principals, Giorgio Johnson and Gary Mills; Flor  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on May 14, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Justin D. Smith, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit * Michael J. Hendershot, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio * Arthur Roberts Jones, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas * Jeffrey M. Kuhlman, to be United States Distr  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Honors Florida's Law Enforcement Heroes During National Police Week Senator Ashley Moody today kicked off National Police Week by cosponsoring a Senate Resolution honoring Florida's law enforcement heroes. Since serving as Florida's Attorney General to now as U.S. Senator, Moody has advocated for and advanced the mission of Florida law enforcement. This week, Senat  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 12 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * She Came as One Woman. She Leaves as a Better One. * There is something you need to understand about Kayla King before you learn anything else. She is actually shy. Not shy in the way people say when they mean humble. Shy in the real way. Introverted. Reserved. Now hold that image. Hold it tight. Because it is going to make everything else she has accomplished during her time at Texas Southern University  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 12 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrep) -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Report Examines Threat of Rural Hospital Closures in Wake of Federal Healthcare Cuts * MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released Critical Condition: Rural Health Care Access Following HR 1, a report that examines how implementation of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" could exacerbate a dangerous trend of hospital closures throug  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * This is who we are: DAV Community Impact Day continues to grow * To know me is to know the passion I have for volunteering and serving veterans. When I see a veteran helped-whether it's with their VA benefits or because someone has lent a helping hand-it reminds me of the good that exists in our country. That's why DAV Community Impact Day has become so special to me. Ov  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump Jr.'s Hunting Buddy Diamantas a Poor Choice for Acting FDA Commissioner * U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary resigned under pressure today. Kyle Diamantas, the Deputy Commissioner for Food, was named the acting FDA Commissioner. Previously Diamantas was a Miami attorney who represented Abbott Laboratories, which manufactures infant formula, and a hunt  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy Celebrates United's First Flight to Venezuela in Eight Years * United is the second airline to resume flights to Venezuela under President Trump's leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that United Airlines would resume flights to Venezuela this summer for the first time since June 2017  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 13 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Shrimp Industry Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Shrimpers Act The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers (SOS) Act by an overwhelming 391 to 18 margin. Today's vote delivers a clear message: the U.S. government should actively oppose funding of foreign shrimp competitors that are driving U.S. shrimpers out of business. The Southern Shrimp A  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Emergency Management Faculty Selected for Prestigious FEMA Fellowship * Highlights * The Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship is a two-week, senior-level leadership program focused on improving personal and collective preparedness in emergency management and crisis leadership. * UCF's Claire Connolly Knox and Chris Emrich, who each worked with FEMA prior to joining UCF's School of  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Scientist Sends Blood Clotting Research to Space * Highlights * Hansjorg Schwertz is leading the NASA-funded Megakaryocytes Orbiting in Outer Space and Near Earth (MOON) study, which examines how space flight affects the development and function of megakaryocytes -bone marrow cells -as they create platelets. * Pre- and post-mission medical testing of astronauts on the International Space   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Engineering students win international aircraft design competition The UC Aerocats advanced team spent a year designing, testing and refining the aircraft By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu A team of University of Cincinnati engineering students earned first place in the advanced class of the international SAE Aero Design competition, where students design, build, and fly an aircraft. "When  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * USC researchers launch study of the most complex lab-grown kidney structures A $2.1 million grant from CIRM supports the new project designed to understand how mature lab-grown kidney structures, which combine the kidney's filtering and urine-collecting components, can improve the study of disease and development of therapies. A team led by USC St  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 12 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UTSA Baseball sets sights on second consecutive conference championship this weekend * Winning a championship is hard. Defending a championship is even harder. But as college baseball's regular season reaches its final week, UTSA is on the verge of accomplishing that difficult feat. The Roadrunners, who were the American Conference's regular-season champions in 2025, are in a prime position t  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: In Palm Beach Hearing, Pressley Highlights Economic & Emotional Harms Borne by Epstein Survivors * "There is no amount of compensation that could ever fully account for what was stolen, but every single survivor certainly deserves much more than sympathy, and that is the work that I'm committed to doing alongside of you legislatively." As a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Pressley Has Led Calls f  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, May 12 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Health Science Students Present at First Student Research Symposium * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -West Virginia Wesleyan College Health Science presented its first Student Research Symposium recently showcasing graduating seniors' capstone research projects. Dr. Jessica Riffee, assistant professor of health sciences, said, "Watching our Health Science seniors take the stage to share the  more