WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Accelerating the fight for drone dominance * JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AFNS) - In July 2025, the Secretary of War released a memorandum concerning the urgency of establishing U.S. military drone dominance. In it, Secretary Pete Hegseth described drones as the "biggest battlefield innovation in a generation" and called for the removal of red tape and the allocation of resources to bolster the U.S. milita  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Hurlburt Chapter Supports Deployed Airmen and Guardians * AFA's Hurlburt Chapter #398, based at Hurlburt Field in Florida and serving the surrounding Gulf Coast military community, is supporting deployed service members through a $1,000 grant from AFA's United Forces & Families Program. The grant will fund basic hygiene and personal care items, such as  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Art is Medicine: The Healing Power of Nature * An Art Is Medicine exhibit featuring National Geographic photographer Mac Stone brings the healing power of nature into Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. There is a strong parallel between a photographer looking through a camera lens and a scientist looking through the lens of a microscope. Both are in search of the minute detail t  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Puts America's Veterans, Military Families First * WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Congressman Bean said, "We have a duty to support and care for those who have shown courage of conviction through their selfless service t  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Beat-MS Trial at University of Miami Tests Stem Cell Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Multiple Sclerosis * A national clinical trial led is evaluating whether autologous stem cell transplantation can improve outcomes for patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis that no longer responds to standard therapies. A national phase 3 clinical trial now underway at the University   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Building Local Capacity to Catch Skin Cancer Early * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center provided hands-on training to local providers from across the Florida Keys to strengthen their ability to identify and respond to suspicious skin lesions earlier. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. An estimated 90% to 95% of melanoma cases in the United States are attr  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Minnesota Democrats recycle tired myths to block scholarships for kids As governors from both parties announce they intend to participate in the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), Minnesota Democrats are doubling down. Canned responses from legislators incl  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 18 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Delaware Wells Fargo Branch Employees Latest to Remove CWA Union * Labor board officially revoked union certification after workers overwhelmingly petitioned to end union boss 'representation' Wilmington, DE (May 18, 2026) - Employees at a Wells Fargo branch in Wilmington, Delaware, have successfully ousted Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses from th  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, deputy chief of staff for Army logistics, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Army's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for military   more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 19 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn named Dean of the College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Huntsville Julie Jansen The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has named Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn as the next Dean of the College of Nursing following a national search. His appointment begins July 1, 2026. Ahn joins UAH from the University of Arizona, where he currently serves as Dean and Professor of the Co  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Eighteen Charged in Multi-State Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy * BOSTON - Eighteen individuals in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Hawaii have been arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering scheme centered in Gardner, Mass. The following defendants have been charged with conspi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 18 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Even after adopting cattle, early herders kept hunting and gathering * The first pastoralists in eastern Africa didn't suddenly switch to a diet centered only on cows, sheep and goats. Instead, they kept eating a wide mix of foods -fish, wild animals and plants -alongside livestock for at least 1,000 years. That's the key finding from new University of British Columbia-led research, with Rice University as a  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Ranked No. 4 Nationally as Executive Education Provider By Amber Bonefont Florida Atlantic University's Executive Education Programs was ranked No. 1 in Florida for the fourth year in a row and No. 4 in the United States for its open enrollment professional development programs by the Financial Times. The Financial Times establishes the rank  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 18 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care Study Snapshot: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which was just renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (PMOS), is the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting women of reproductive age, impacting up to 13% of women and contributing to nearly 40% of infertility cases worldw  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 19 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Launches Strategic Planning Initiative Focused on Alignment, Innovation, and Student Success By Dr. Alonda Thomas Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) convened faculty, staff, and industry partners for a comprehensive strategic planning session designed to help shape the University's next era of institutional   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * From coastal challenge to sustainable opportunity: FSU researchers find new value in pelagic sargassum * Each year, massive mats of pelagic sargassum drift across the Atlantic Ocean and wash ashore along coastlines from West Africa to the Florida Gulf. What begins at sea as a floating habitat for marine life quickly becomes a serious problem once it reaches land, smothering beaches, disrupting ecosystem  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available to discuss high-functioning anxiety during Mental Health Awareness Month * Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized each May to provide education and reduce the stigma of several disorders. One lesser-known term gaining attention is high-functioning anxiety, which describes people who appear successful and composed while privately struggling with chronic stress, worry and self-do  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad * An outstanding group of five Clemson University students and one alumna have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant awards, nationally competitive scholarships that support teaching and cultural exchange abroad. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the peo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Nine Judicial Appointments * Governor Ron DeSantis announces nine judicial appointments.  Knute Nathe, of Dade City, to serve as Judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Nathe has served as a County Court Judge for Pasco County since his appointment by the Governor in 2023. Previously, he served as an City Commissioner for Dade City. He earned both his   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Fort Lauderdale Expands Litigation Practice with Addition of Joshua Carpenter * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - May 18, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. has expanded its Litigation Practice with the addition of Joshua Carpenter as a shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office. He joins the firm from K&L Gates LLP. Carpenter focuses his practice on  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Recognized with Academy of Country Music Awards * ATLANTA - May 18, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their achievements at the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, held May 17. Greenberg Traurig clients were recognized with 23 nomin  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Fights to Block Trump's Self-Dealing Settlement in Sham $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit As President Donald Trump attempts to conclude the sham $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)--an agency he oversees as President of the United States--House Democrats' Lit  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Fights to Block Trump's Self-Dealing Settlement in Sham $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit As President Donald Trump attempts to conclude the sham $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)--an agency he oversees as President of the United States--House Democrats' Litigation Task   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The Gulf of America Needs Further Oil Development * Key Takeaways 1 The American Petroleum Institute and the National Ocean Industries Association commissioned a study of the South-Central Gulf of America. 2 Most acreage in the area is more than 100 nautical miles from the coast of Florida, where the study believes almost half a million barrels per day of oil could be developed  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Justice Department Announces Anti-Weaponization Fund Part of settlement agreement in President Donald J. Trump v. Internal Revenue Service * The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that as a part of the settlement agreement in President Donald J. Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, the Attorney General established "The Anti-Weaponization Fund" to provide a systematic process t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Dominion Energy in Historic Combination With NextEra Energy All-Stock Deal Creates World's Largest Regulated Electric Utility Business at $420 Billion Enterprise Value * McGuireWoods LLP advised Dominion Energy, Inc. in its definitive agreement to combine with NextEra Energy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $420 billion and a market  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College and Jackson Health System Announce Plans to Launch Health Science Collegiate Academy * Miami Dade College (MDC) and Jackson Health System have united to open Health Science Collegiate Academy, designed to prepare students for careers in health care and address South Florida's growing workforce needs. Leaders from the two institutions shared details of this transformative partnership durin  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 19 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * Miami-Dade County Mayor unveils plans for first airport-wide digital monitoring hub in the U.S. State-of-the-art MIA Operations Center set to open in 2027 * Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials unveiled plans and renderings for MIA's new state-of-the-art Airport Operations Center (AOC) and Digital Monitoring Hub - the first of its ki  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * NextEra-Dominion Merger Would Create a Mega Utility Monopoly That Makes Families Pay for the AI Boom * In response to news that NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion all-stock deal -the largest power-sector merger on record, creating the largest electric utility in the country serving roughly 10 million utility customers across Flor  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 19 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Ocean Conservancy, Earthjustice File Amicus Brief to Prevent Red Snapper Overfishing in South Atlantic In Florida alone, so-called new "exempted" fishing permits could allow fishing to exceed the annual catch limit by 20 times - threatening ongoing efforts to rebuild fish stocks * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Ocean Conservancy, represented by Earthjustice, filed an amicus brief in Southe  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Outlandish Merger of Giant Power Companies NextEra and Dominion is 'Contrary to Public Interest' * Massive Florida-based power company NextEra Energy announced today its plan to acquire Virginia's Dominion Energy, citing the growth of A.I. data centers as the impetus for the move. In response, Public Citizen Energy Program director Tyson Slocum issued the following statement :  "This absurd   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Eliza Terziev, housing and land use policy analyst: * * * The BUILD housing package is a step forward for Illinois While the BUILD Act's proposed spending could harm the state budget, its deregulatory reforms are necessary to ease housing pressure across lllinois. * Illinois is facing a severe and ongoing housing shortage. Current estimates suggest the state is short 142,000 housing units, with all 2  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on May 21, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * 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 T. Kuntz, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida * John George Edward Marck,  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Shareholder Justyna Wilczynska-Baraniak and Team Join Greenberg Traurig Poland and Form Tech, Cyber, IP and Data Practice * WARSAW - 18 May 2026 - In a further step to deepen its sector expertise and reinforce its position as a leading advisor in the market, Greenberg Traurig, a globally recognized law firm, proudly announces that Shareholder Justyna Wilczynska-Baraniak   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * The United States to Host G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30-31, 2026. The meeting will bring together foreign ministers from the world's leading economies to advance the G20's core mission of promoting global stability and prosperity. Discussions will focus on s  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Athletics Announces Key Additions to Athletics Leadership Team Nicole Harris, Charles Small and Yulander Wells Jr. bring extensive experience and records of excellence to Orange Athletics. * Syracuse University Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair today announced the appointment of three senior leaders to the Department of Athletics' executive team. Nicole Harris, Charles Small, Ph.D., and Yulander W  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * Tallahassee State College and Sterling Flight Training Launch New Professional Aeronautics Certification Program Tallahassee State College (TSC) and Sterling Flight Training have partnered to launch a new Professional Aeronautics Certification (PAC) program, creating an accelerated pathway for students pursuing careers as professional pilots. The innovative program was developed in response to the nati  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Trustees Approve New Faculty and Academic Programs, Celebrate Graduates * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations The Cedarville University Board of Trustees met Friday, May 1, approving 14 new faculty appointments, adopting updated curriculum offerings designed to meet workforce demands and conferring 1,167 degrees at commencement. Cedarville's 130th commencement took place Saturday,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * TSU Professor Dr. Learotha Williams Jr. Honored as 2026 Black Male Educator by Tennessee General Assembly Emmanuel Freeman Dr. Learotha Williams Jr., a professor of African American and Public History at Tennessee State University, has been recognized by the Tennessee General Assembly as a 2026 Black Male Educator Honoree. The distinction celebrates Willliams' extraordinary contributions to education,  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Two Florida State University history graduates win statewide awards in historic preservation * Two Florida State University students from the Department of History have earned prestigious awards for their work in the identification, protection and rehabilitation of historic sites around the state of Florida. Chase Panish and Flora Domitrovic, both Spring 2026 graduates, have won the Historic Preservati  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following joint testimony by Kathryn Kolbe, assistant deputy chief of space operations, installations and logistics at the U.S. Space Force, and Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenyon Bell, deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, a  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 18 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF professor helps Dominican teens refine fire-snuffing robot from 1,000 miles away * I n 2025, Alberto Dante Gil reached out to his old friend Edwin Marte, Ph.D., a high school pal from the Dominican Republic who is now an engineering education professor at the University of Florida. Could Marte, via Zoom sessions from Gainesville, help three Dominican high school students refine their robot for an   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 19 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF opens Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF's Korey Stringer Institute The University of North Florida opened the Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF's Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) today. The lab will be a hub of research on how extreme heat affects the body, informing real-world protocols and policies. The event brought together university leaders, researchers, community partners and athletes on campu  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 19 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * Notice of Proposed Changes to University Fees Pursuant to Board of Governors Regulation 7.001(4), the University of North Florida is providing notice of proposed changes to current University tuition and fees as well as student housing. The proposed changes will be presented to the UNF Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Adam W. Herbert Univer  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Cleveland (LCS 31) Commissions in Namesake City * CLEVELAND (May 16, 2026) - The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest and last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in Cleveland. Download During the ceremony, Acting Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Hung Cao highlighted the significance of the crew's role in bringing the ship to life as it began its commissioned service. "Today we celebr  more