SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Tracking Hurricane Nolo's Impacts Across the Pacific * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 615 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories, and to 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 10.6 million defined daily doses of medication. This week's shipments included rare disease therapies, vitamins, cardiovascular treatments,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49325) on Aug. 31, 2026, entitled "The Horse Protection Act: Background and Considerations for Congress" by agricultural policy analyst Eleni G. Bickell. Here are excerpts: * * * The Horse Protection Act (HPA; 15 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1821-1831, P.L. 91-540, as amended) was enacted in 1970 to prohibit the exhibition, sale, auction, or transportation of horses that are sore. The statute defines a so  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43956) on Aug. 31, 2026, entitled "The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: Compensation Related to Exposure to Radiation from Atomic Weapons Testing, Radioactive Waste and Uranium Mining" by disability policy specialist Scott D. Szymendera. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provides one-time benefit payments to persons who may have developed ca  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 26 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU recognizes 2026 Family of the Year * As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Carley Givens and WKU sophomore Clayton Givens was recognized as WKU's 2026 Family of the Year. Carley Givens, a fourth generation Hilltopper and Marketing major from St. Louis, Missouri, nominated her family, Corey Givens ('99), Debbie Olsofka Givens ('97) and Clayton Givens, for the award.   more