CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 'Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown' wins 2026 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award * CHICAGO -"Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown," written by Candace Fleming, has been named the 2026 winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, the first national award that hon more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: * * * 2nd Marine Logistics Group; Innovating the Future of Mobile Satellite Communications * MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ian Koval, a satellite communications operator with Communications Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 2nd MLG, and a native of Pennsylvania, was the original mind behind the creation of the mount. "Two weeks before a deployment in 2023 is when we r more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Abraham Matias, Lupe Ruiz-Flores and Vanessa L. Torres Win Pura Belpre Awards * CHICAGO -Abraham Matias, illustrator of "Popo the Xolo," Lupe Ruiz-Flores, author of "The Pecan Sheller," and Vanessa L. Torres, author of "On the Wings of la Noche," are the 2026 recipients of the Pura Belpre Youth Illustrator Award, Children's Author Award, and Young Adult Author Award,  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 27 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * American Association of Professional Baseball Announces Strategic Partnership with Engine AAPB will use Engine, a modern business and group travel platform, as their preferred travel partner for 2026 * The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced a new partnership with Engine, which has been named the League's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Deregulatory Reform Advances in the States, with S.C. Poised to be the Next REINS Act State By Patrick Gleason The first month of 2026 has featured a flurry of early-session activity in state legislatures, nearly all of which are now back in session. The most economically harmful proposals, such as California's wealth tax initiative and the raft of tax hikes introduced by Virginia Democrat more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Federal Efforts Obstructing Wind and Solar Energy Development * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge brought by clean energy trade associations against six federal agencies: the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Bureau of Land Managem more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Demands More Action from xAI to Stop Grok Chatbot from Producing Inappropriate Images to Protect Children and Adult Users * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general demanded that xAI take additional steps to protect users from inappropriate images and content created by its AI chatbot Grok and s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general have sent a letter (PDF) demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from gen more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Co-Leads Letter to xAI Demanding Change to Grok's Unchecked Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday is co-leading a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI -the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok -take additional action to prevent Grok from generating  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Belk College of Business issued the following news: * * * Belk College scholar soars with curiosity, drive Michael-Paul James is a rare bird, able to fly in the boardroom, the classroom and the shop floor. He's worked several "side gigs" -- as a mechanic, a professional musician and founder of an entertainment technology design firm. In his spare time, he coaches pickleball, soccer, baseball and dance. He's also an impres more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * The Key Theme of Davos 2026? Ice The Trump reality show barreled into the Swiss Alps with a roar that drowned out critical developments in Ukraine and Iran. By Matthew Kaminski Comparing notes with a fellow journalist on the last night of this year's Davos extravaganza, it was clear that from a professional point of view, this had been the most fun and interesting either on more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Investigation into International "ATM Jackpotting" Scheme and Tren de Aragua results in Additional Indictment and 87 Total Charged Defendants A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an additional indictment charging 31 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as "AT more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * EcoFABs Could Help Fuel AI in Agriculture Illustration of the earth with nodes jutting from specific locations that depict the rhizosphere microbiome. Key Takeaways * EcoFABs are takeout-box-sized plastic chambers that give scientists a reproducible way to study plants and their root microbes. * In a first-of-its-kind global study, scientists showed EcoFABs c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards * CHICAGO -Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of "Will's Race for Home," and R. Gregory Christie, illustrator of "The Library in the Woods," are the winners of the 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Creation and Distribution of Videos Depicting Animal Torture and Mutilation A North Carolina man pleaded guilty yesterday to crimes based on his involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. According to more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU faculty available for coverage of America 250 * On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence. The semiquincentennial includes a commemoration of America's storied history from the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, into the present day. The Florida State University Departments of History, English and Religion, all housed with more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Urges Caution on Roads, Warns of Dangerously Cold Temperatures * Today Governor Stein provided a video update to share guidance and developments on the state's response to the winter storm that has impacted regions across North Carolina. "Thank you, North Carolina, for staying off the roads and keeping each other safe through this weekend's winter weather," said Go more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin Gets EPA Back on Track to Eliminate Animal Testing After Biden Admin Halted Phase Out * WASHINGTON - On January 22, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the agency is getting back on track to end mammalian animal testing and reviving the ambitious goal, first set during the Trump Administration, to eliminate the pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Jonathan Fenske wins 2026 Geisel Award for 'Stop That Mop!' * CHICAGO -Author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske is the 2026 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for "Stop That Mop!" published by Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Judge rules USDOT illegally withheld funds for EV charging infrastructure * In a multi-state lawsuit co-led by Washington, California, and Colorado, a federal judge issued a final ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) illegally withheld about $1 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program from 20 states and the  more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Lexington City Council passes resolution expressing concern on Transco's SSEP * LEXINGTON, N.C. - Late last week, the Lexington, North Carolina, City Council passed a resolution highlighting concerns around the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC -a subsidiary of Williams Companies commonly referred to as Transco -wants  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * McDowell Calls for Cooperation With Federal Law Enforcement Following January 24 Minneapolis Tragedy * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell released the following statement regarding the events that took place Saturday, January 24, in Minneapolis, MN: "What happened on Saturday in Minneapolis was an avoidable tragedy. ICE and Border Patrol have critical and dangerous more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 27 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study Sheds New Light on What Drives Evolution of Gut Microbiomes A study of wild African herbivores offers new insight into how environmental conditions - not just diet and anatomy - can influence the evolution of gut microbes that play a critical role in animal health and well-being. "There's a concept in ecology called phylosymbiosis, which is basically the idea that as sp more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Demands Immediate Action from xAI to Stop Production of Nonconsensual Intimate Images and Child Sexual Abuse Material Bipartisan Multistate Coalition Tells Grok It Must Stop Abusive and Illegal AI Images * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that she is partnering with a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 27 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Drummond demands xAI take action to protect children, prevent abuse of AI technology Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take action to prevent the chatbot from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. Drummond and a co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Renee Watson, Catia Chien win Newbery, Caldecott Medals * CHICAGO -Renee Watson, author of "All the Blues in the Sky," and Catia Chien, illustrator of "Fireworks," are the 2026 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Watson and Chien were among the award winners announced today by the Associ more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Sound body, sound mind: The Army Reserve audiologist who outruns the noise * FORT BLISS, Texas - By day, U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Alyssa Stefl listens closely for what many Soldiers cannot hear. By night and on weekends, she runs farther than most would dare, pushing her body and mind to their limits in ultramarathons that mirror the endurance required in uniform. Stefl, an audiologist and more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soldiers strengthen Tunisian Armed Forces' civil-military operations capacity * BIZERTE, Tunisia - U.S. Soldiers provided Tunisian Armed Forces and Brigade des Forces Speciales with training in civil affairs operations at Camp Ramadia, Tunisia, Oct. 6-24, strengthening civil-military capacity. Instructors assigned to Civil Affairs Team Tunisia, Bravo Company, Civil Affairs Battalion more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 26 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Nursing Innovates Training to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes * North Carolina's maternal mortality rate has risen significantly in recent years, and UNCG School of Nursing (SON) faculty are developing new simulation-based training to better prepare nurses to respond to postpartum hemorrhage -the leading cause of maternal deaths. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) occur more PR