News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
AG Nessel Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief (PDF) urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS. In January 2026, President Trump, h
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and claimed settlement agreement
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Attorney General Rayfield Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System for Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund
SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System for Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund
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Litigation and manufactured "settlement" agreement designed to create a taxpayer-funded windfall for President Trump and his family
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition condemned the purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS, which granted Pres
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Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) -Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IR
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Best of the Best Navy Exchanges Announced
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
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Best of the Best Navy Exchanges Announced
The Navy Exchange Service Command announced the winners of its 2025 Bingham Awards. Nine NEX locations from around the world were named the "Best of the Best" in performance in operations, customer service and community support.
"Our Navy Exchange locations around the world work extremely hard all year to support our Navy and our warfighters," said retired Rear Adm. Robert
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Bilirakis, Arrington, Miller-Meeks, Cammack, Palmer, Allen, Bean and Carter Introduce Bill to Strengthen Medicaid Oversight and Protect Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis, Arrington, Miller-Meeks, Cammack, Palmer, Allen, Bean and Carter Introduce Bill to Strengthen Medicaid Oversight and Protect Taxpayer Dollars
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today introduced the Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to strengthen oversight of the Medicaid progr
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Biochar study points to long-term strategy for improving acidic soils
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Biochar study points to long-term strategy for improving acidic soils
Kentucky State research published in Frontiers in Agronomy finds pine sawdust biochar can help buffer soil acidity and build soil carbon under soybean cultivation
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Findings from a two-year Kentucky State University field study are now available in Frontiers in Agronomy, pointing to a promising soil management strategy fo
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CAIR-CA Welcomes Rep. Derek Tran's Call for Release of American Woman Kidnapped by Israel
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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CAIR-CA Welcomes Rep. Derek Tran's Call for Release of American Woman Kidnapped by Israel
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed a statement from Representative Derek Tran (D-CA) calling for the release of Sama Safi, a 20-year-old American citizen and student who was kidnapped by the Israeli military earlier this month in
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Congressman Jimmy Patronis Marks Five Years Since Surfside Building Collapse
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Jimmy Patronis Marks Five Years Since Surfside Building Collapse
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis commemorated the fifth anniversary of the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida. The tragedy claimed 98 lives, forever changed countless families, and became one of the deadliest building collapses in American history. The Congressman recounted
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Diaz-Balart Commends Full Committee Passage of FY27 Department of War Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart Commends Full Committee Passage of FY27 Department of War Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and member of the Defense Subcommittee on House Appropriations, issued the following statement after the full committee approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of War Appropriations Act (link is extern
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Do No Harm Chief Medical Officer Miceli Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Kurt Miceli, chief medical officer of Do No Harm, Newton Square, Pennsylvania, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Our Children: Exposing the Dangers of Irreversible Gender Transition Procedures on Minors":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, thank you for the invitation and
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Duke Energy Expands Access to Local History and Civic Learning Across North Carolina Through America250 Grants
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy expands access to local history and civic learning across North Carolina through America250 grants
As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, $186,100 is being distributed to 16 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that are bringing the nation's 250th anniversary to life through local stories, public art, oral histories and commu
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EEOC Sues Golding Barge Line for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Golding Barge Line for Disability Discrimination
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Federal lawsuit claims towboat and barge company rescinded job offer because of vision test results unrelated to the position
JACKSON, Miss. -Golding Barge Line, Inc., an inland towboat and barge company in Vicksburg, Mississippi, violated federal law when it rescinded a job offer for an individual who applied for work as a
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FAU: Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution
Study Snapshot: Deep within the caves of northeastern Mexico, the blind Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) has evolved to thrive in perpetual darkness, losing its eyes and pigmentation while developing unique adaptations for survival. In a new study published in Science Advanc
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Federal Register: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Issues Final Notice on U.S. Standards for Grades of Orange Juice
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Orange Juice by revising the limits for Grade B Brix allowances in Pasteurized Orange Juice (POJ) under the U.S. OJ Standards to reference the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Standard of Identity (SOI) for POJ.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Section 203(c) of
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Figures Honors Mobile Native Mikhail Torrance on House Floor
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Figures Honors Mobile Native Mikhail Torrance on House Floor
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) delivered a speech honoring the life and legacy of Mikhail Torrance, a Mobile native, former star basketball player for the University of Alabama, and community leader who tragically passed away last week.
Watch Congressman Figures speech here (link is external). Belo
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FIU: Heavy Rain May Be Driving Tire Pollution Into Florida Waterways
MIAMI, Florida, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Heavy rain may be driving tire pollution into Florida waterways
By Christine Fernandez
Florida International University scientists have, for the first time, detected a toxic tire-derived chemical in Florida waterways and developed a new testing method that makes it easier to find and monitor the pollutant at extremely low levels.
The
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Four FAMU Law Students Earn National Public Interest Fellowships from John Paul Stevens Foundation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Four FAMU Law Students Earn National Public Interest Fellowships from John Paul Stevens Foundation
Prestigious Fellowships support students as they strengthen their experience and deepen their commitment to public interest work, public service, and social justice.
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Four Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law students were selected as 2026
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Frankel, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Esther Coopersmith Award Act to Honor Champions of Women, Peace, and Security
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Frankel, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Esther Coopersmith Award Act to Honor Champions of Women, Peace, and Security
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Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-22), co-chair of the Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-27) introduced the Esther Coopersmith Award Act, legislation to create a State Department award honoring public servants who advance Women, Peace, and Security (WPS
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FSU computational scientist helps advance targeted drug-delivery systems using coding, modeling
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU computational scientist helps advance targeted drug-delivery systems using coding, modeling
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A Florida State University computational scientist is paving the way for future medical breakthroughs by developing mathematical models and simulations to predict the behavior of a unique drug-delivery method, which aims to deploy treatments directly to targeted sites in the body.
Florida State Universit
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Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces Atlanta Judicial Circuit Appointments
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp Announces Atlanta Judicial Circuit Appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: the Honorable Debbie-Ann R. Rickman to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Shermela Williams; David H. Emadi to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to fi
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Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates the Launch of Florida's Showcase at the Great American State Fair
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates the Launch of Florida's Showcase at the Great American State Fair
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Florida Pavilion to Bring the Free State of Florida to Life on the National Mall During America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was proud to celebrate the opening of the Florida Pavilion at the Great American State Fair. Designed as a journe
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Protecting Taxpayers and Increasing Local Government Accountability
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Protecting Taxpayers and Increasing Local Government Accountability
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BRADENTON, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation designed to increase transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in local government while supporting ongoing efforts to provide property tax relief for Florida homeowners.
"Florida has reduced its budget for
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ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions
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Today marks four years since the conservative majority on the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended a 50-year federal right to abortion access. Tru
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IGFA Announces Fourth Annual SoCal IGFA Great Marlin Race Event
DANIA BEACH, Florida, June 24 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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IGFA Announces Fourth Annual SoCal IGFA Great Marlin Race Event
Local anglers and clubs can sponsor one of five satellite tags deployed on Southern California striped marlin this season, with the farthest-traveling fish taking the title
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The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is excited to announce the fourth year of the SoCal Annual IGFA Great Marlin Race even
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Increased awareness about heart failure symptoms during and after pregnancy is essential
DALLAS, Texas, June 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Increased awareness about heart failure symptoms during and after pregnancy is essential
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Statement Highlights:
* Current evidence indicates that nearly 1 in 4 women 20-44 years of age currently has some type of cardiovascular disease, and heart disease is now one of the leading causes of pregnancy-related death in the U.S.
* Heart failure symptoms, such as shortne
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Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 24 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship
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Iowa archers competed in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Championship, held June 18-20, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The following Iowa archers placed in the Top 10 in their division.
NASP Championship - Bullseye
High School Division:
* Third Place Girls Individual- Emily Mourlam, Center Point- Urbana High School
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Kelly, Bacon Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Bacon Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal
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Read in USA Today : New effort in Congress would grant Artemis II astronauts rare honor
Today, retired NASA astronaut and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced th e Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the four crewmembers of the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon
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Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success
The Spring 2026 graduating class at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering represents a milestone more than two decades in the making.
Fifty engineering degrees were awarded this spring to 49 graduates, m
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two Sherwin-Williams Properties in Jarrell and Helotes, Texas
ENCINO, California, June 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two Sherwin-Williams Properties in Jarrell and Helotes, Texas
JARREL and HELOTES, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of two newly constructed Sherwin-Williams properties in Texas totaling nearly 9
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Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine
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Chicago, IL - June 24, 2026 - When Craig Conover of Chicago, Illinois, began experiencing discomfort from a bulge in his groin, he learned he had an inguinal hernia -a common condition that often requires surgery. The retired infectious diseases doctor knew it needed to be repaired but was concerne
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Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine
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Returning to activity
Conover's search for a team skilled in the Shouldice technique initially led him to a physician in Florida, but that physician in turn referred him to Dr. Melland-Smith at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
"He said, 'You know, you really don't have to come see me in Florida. D
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Exposed for Trying to "Rewrite Michigan's Autoworker History" With False Claim
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Exposed for Trying to "Rewrite Michigan's Autoworker History" with False Claim
According to new reporting by The Detroit Metro Times, Mike Rogers has "falsely claimed he would be the first former autoworker to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate" as the multimillionaire Florida resident tries to "portray himself as a working-class candidate."
This is the latest in a long string
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Rep. Diaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on H.R. 8595
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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Diaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on H.R. 8595
Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 8595, the National Sec
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REPS. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ AND TROY CARTER, INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN ONE-STOP PILOT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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REPS. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ AND TROY CARTER, INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN ONE-STOP PILOT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Troy A. Carter (LA-02), introduced the One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, bipartisan legislation to extend and expand the federal aviation security program that allows eligible international passengers and their checked baggage to conn
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SEC Files Settled Actions Against Unregistered Sales Agents Who Helped Raise Millions in Alleged $56 Million South Florida Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 5:26-cv-03953, 1:26-cv-24369; W.D. Tex. filed June 23, 2026, S.D. Fla. filed June 23, 2026):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Sanders Family Office, LLC, et al., No. 5:26-cv-03953 (W.D. Tex. filed June 23, 2026)
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Francisco J. Herrera, No. 1:26-cv-24369 (S.D. Fla. filed June 23, 2026)
On June 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission
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Senate Aging Committee Chairman Scott Calls for Investigation Into CCP-Linked Wearable Tech
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Rick Scott Calls for Investigation into CCP-Linked Wearable Tech
Senate Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick yesterday sent a letter to Brendan Carr, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling for an investigation into Communist China-linked health wearables, including smartwatches and
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Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman Cruz Considers Transportation and Consumer Safety Nominees
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Chairman Cruz Considers Transportation and Consumer Safety Nominees
During today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) considered five nominations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Surface Transportation
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Senator Moody Recognizes New Florida Member of Army Ranger Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Senator Moody Recognizes New Florida Member of Army Ranger Hall of Fame
Senator Ashley Moody is honoring a new Florida member of the Army Ranger Hall of Fame. Douglas Philippone, a West Palm Beach resident, is being inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame, one of the highest distinctions a Ranger can receive. Senator Moody is entering his accomplishment into the Congre
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SLAC researchers 'watch' molecules steered by laser light
MENLO PARK, California, June 24 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC researchers 'watch' molecules steered by laser light
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By Chris Patrick
Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link)
Key takeaways:
* For the first time, researchers have imaged a molecule undergoing a coherently controlled chemical reaction - a reaction steered with pulses of laser light.
* Powerful X-ray pulses from the LCLS are routinely used to visualize
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STATEMENT FROM REP. MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR ON THE DEDICATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AMERICA250 TIME CAPSULE
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT FROM REP. MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR ON THE DEDICATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AMERICA250 TIME CAPSULE
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Congressional America250 Time Capsule was officially dedicated during a ceremony held in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol, marking a historic milestone in the nation's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Time Capsule, which will re
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Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation
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CINCINNATI -The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program. These one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to children of Fifth Third employee
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Establishing Guardrails to Protect Americans' Privacy in Firearm Purchases
When Americans make a purchase at a firearm retailer, credit card companies can assign a specific merchant category code (MCC) to the transaction, identifying it as a firearm-related purchase. Thi
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The Ross Procedure Is Associated With Excellent Outcomes, Durability, and Efficacy in a Wide Range of Adults With Aortic Valve Disease
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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The Ross Procedure Is Associated With Excellent Outcomes, Durability, and Efficacy in a Wide Range of Adults With Aortic Valve Disease
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The Ross procedure, a highly specialized option for aortic valve replacement, is associated with significant long-term durability and excellent outcomes in a wide range of adult patients with aortic valve disease. These are the results from a new
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Two Florida Men Convicted At Trial Of Orchestrating $18 Million Advance-Fee Scheme
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Two Florida Men Convicted At Trial Of Orchestrating $18 Million Advance-Fee Scheme
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that JOSEPH MALVASIO, a/k/a "Joe Cohen," and GREGG MARCUS, a/k/a "Gregg Pierce," were convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a years-long advance-fe
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls on the President to Sign the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to Lower the Cost of Housing for Floridians
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls on the President to Sign the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to Lower the Cost of Housing for Floridians
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:
"This week, the Congress passed meaningful, bipartisan legislation that will help make home
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UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research
ORLANDO, Florida, June 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research
Highlights
* In 2023, Pegasus Professor Greg Welch was awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to create a system, VERA, that enables researchers nationwide to conduct large-scale studies in extended reality environments.
* UCF Associate Professor Gerd Bruder is leading VERA's first large-scale study with
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UNF earns national recognition for preparing education students to teach reading
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF earns national recognition for preparing education students to teach reading
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The University of North Florida's elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), placing it among a select group of programs nationwide recognized for excellence in preparing future educators to teach reading.
The recognition comes fr
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USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault
TAMPA, Florida, June 25 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault
By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health
In the hours following sexual assault, teens may face difficult decisions about seeking medical care and whether to undergo a forensic exam that could support a future investigation or prosecution. Understanding their ability to consent
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WCC mourns passing of Very Rev. Dr Festus Ambe Asana, former moderator of Presbyterian Church in Cameroon
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 24 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news:
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WCC mourns passing of Very Rev. Dr Festus Ambe Asana, former moderator of Presbyterian Church in Cameroon
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Very Rev. Dr Festus Ambe Asana, former moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, and a former member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central and executive committees, passed away on 22 June in Orlando, Florida (US).
He guided the church as its 5th moderat
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What's New On HBO Max This July
NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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What's New On HBO Max This July
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Debuts Of Max Original Series "Stuart Fails To Save The Universe" And HBO Original Documentary Series "The Man Will Burn"
A24 Films "The Drama," And "Marc By Sofia," Plus "The Long Walk"
Catch Discovery's Shark Week Beginning July 26
Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE
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Yardi Matrix report documents easing of U.S. self storage rent decline
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 24 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Yardi Matrix report documents easing of U.S. self storage rent decline
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Month-over-month average rate increases but pressures stifle year-over-year growth
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 24, 2026 - Average U.S. self storage advertised rates posted a month-over-month gain in May 2026 but
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