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78 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Named to Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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78 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Named to Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers List
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NEW YORK - Feb. 2, 2026 - 78 lawyers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized by their clients as 2026 Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers.
Through its annual Sharplegal survey, Thomson Reuters asked more than 2,000 global senior legal buyers to identify up to three law more PR
A portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection of breast cancer (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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A portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection of breast cancer
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For people who are at high risk of developing breast cancer, frequent screenings with ultrasound can help detect tumors early. MIT researchers have now developed a miniaturized ultrasound system that could make it easier for breast ultrasounds to be performed more often, either at home or at a doctor's offi more PR
AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B more PR
Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se more PR
AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp more PR
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba more PR
Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
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February 2, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION
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Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I more PR
Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG
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If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
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Bipartisan lawmakers gather to create a pro-housing agenda for Pennsylvania (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Bipartisan lawmakers gather to create a pro-housing agenda for Pennsylvania
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Today, state Reps. Jared Solomon, Joe Hogan, John Inglis, and Abby Major introduced a new, bipartisan package of legislation aimed at tackling Pennsylvania's housing crisis. The proposed measures focus on removing local barriers to development, streamlining bureaucratic processes, and establishing comprehen more PR
Black Church Leaders Urge NHTSA to Maintain Strong Fuel Economy Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- A coalition of Black church leaders has formally contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging the federal agency to reconsider its plans to weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles. In a public comment letter, the leaders express concerns about the potential health impacts on marginalized communities, particularly those adversely affected by air quality issues.
The proposed changes to fuel economy standards are expected to increase vehicle more ST
Bomb Cyclone and Deep Freeze Reaching Florida Citrus Groves Cause an Estimated $13 Billion to $15 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss (10)
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release:
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Bomb cyclone and deep freeze reaching Florida citrus groves cause an estimated $13 billion to $15 billion in total damage and economic loss
* Blizzard conditions, powerful winds and coastal flooding disrupted travel, commerce, and deliveries across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic over the weekend
* Heavy snow from the bomb cyclone that blanketed i more PR
British Antarctic Survey: Scientists' Drilling Mission on Remote and Inaccessible Glacier (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, Feb. 3 -- The British Antarctic Survey issued the following news release:
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Scientists' drilling mission on remote and inaccessible glacier
A team of researchers from the UK and Korea has reached the most inaccessible and least-understood part of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica where they will drill through the glacier to directly observe how warm ocean water is melting it from below.
Researchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the Korea Polar Research In more PR
Brownley Applauds House Passage of VA Marriage and Family Therapists Equity Act to Expand Mental Health Access for Veterans and Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Applauds House Passage of VA Marriage and Family Therapists Equity Act to Expand Mental Health Access for Veterans and Families
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Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the VA Marriage and Family Therapists Equity Act, legislation authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health.
"Veterans a more PR
Buchanan, Durbin, Pingree Introduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Manage Chronic Disease Through Nutrition (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Buchanan, Durbin, Pingree Introduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Manage Chronic Disease Through Nutrition
Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) recently introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Produce Prescription more PR
Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US
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More frequent and intense weather phenomena like heatwaves, windstorms, or atmospheric rivers often come in pairs and these challenging combinations stress the power grid and lead to outages. A multi-year analysis by researchers from UConn's Outage Prediction Modeling (OPM) team, including Environmental Engineering more PR
Campaign for Accountability: Watchdog Renews Lindsey Halligan Bar Complaint Following Court Rulings (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Watchdog Renews Lindsey Halligan Bar Complaint Following Court Rulings
Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA) renewed its request for the Virginia State Bar to investigate former Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan for multiple potential violations of professional conduct rules during her brief, four-month tenure leading the Eastern District of Virginia. CfA also shared the new compl more PR
CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF D.C. CHIEF OF STAFF (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF D.C. CHIEF OF STAFF
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Left to right: Lourdes Gimenez, Alex Ferro (Chief of Staff), Rey Anthony (Chief of Staff - Capitol Hill), Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez, and Roberto Lugones (Communications Director).
WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) announced the appointment of Rey Anthony as his new Chief of Staff on Capi more PR
CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CONGRATULATES COSTA RICA'S PRESIDENT-ELECT LAURA FERNANDEZ, REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL TIES (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CONGRATULATES COSTA RICA'S PRESIDENT-ELECT LAURA FERNANDEZ, REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL TIES
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) issued the following statement congratulating President-elect of Costa Rica, Laura Fernandez.
Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, "From the United States Congress, I extend my congratulations to President-elect more PR
Defense Security Cooperation Agency Announces $705 Million High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems Sale to Australia (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has announced an arms sales to Australia. The agency outlined a proposed deal with an estimated total value of $705 million primarily focused on high-mobility artillery.
Procurement Details The centerpiece of the request is forty-eight (48) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). In addition to the launchers, the package includes M1084A2 resupply vehicles, M1095 trailers, practice rocket pods and specialized com more PR
Determining Brain Death: Neurology Residents Gain Critical Insight into a Complex Process (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Determining Brain Death: Neurology Residents Gain Critical Insight into a Complex Process
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* The Neurology Residency Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has implemented a brain death determination simulation course in its training.
* All third-year neurology residents participated in the fall course at the Simulation Center in the Center for Pat more PR
DNC: In the States - As Republicans' Toxic Agenda Unleashes Chaos on Working Families, Democrats Are Fighting To Lower Costs and Protect Our Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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IN THE STATES: As Republicans' Toxic Agenda Unleashes Chaos on Working Families, Democrats Are Fighting To Lower Costs and Protect Our Communities
Over the weekend, Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter in a desperate attempt to coerce unredacted voter files out of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz -- mere hours after the tragic murder of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration agents. The D more PR
Energy Secretary Secures Florida's Grid During Prolonged Cold Snap (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2026:
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Energy Secretary Secures Florida's Grid During Prolonged Cold Snap
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued seven emergency orders over the weekend to mitigate the risk of blackouts in Florida as exceptionally low temperatures hit the state and are expected to persist through early next week. Pursuant to Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, the orders were issued to Homestead Pub more PR
Environmental Action Urges Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to Halt Offshore Drilling Expansion (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Environmental Action, a grassroots organization focused on promoting environmental activism since its inception in 1970, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This letter, bolstered by 10,400 signatures, calls for a halt to any plans to expand leasing for offshore oil and gas development under the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
The organization's letter expresses growing concerns regarding th more ST
EPA Unveils $8.5 Million Grant Opportunity for South Florida Water Initiatives (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the 2025 South Florida Program, aimed at fostering innovative projects throughout the 16 counties that fall under the South Florida Water Management District. With an estimated total funding of $8.5 million, the program will offer up to 12 grants, with each award reaching a ceiling of $1 million.
The South Florida Program is designed to support demonstration projects that yield tangible, practical results through applied sc more ST
ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks
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* Nearly 150 games across ESPN linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network
* 16 top 10 regular season matchups
* Nearly 2,600 regular season games on ESPN+
* Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Returns for Seventh Year
* Conference Championships more PR
FAA Releases Final EIS for SpaceX Starship Operations at Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has announced the availability of the final environmental impact statement and record of decision regarding SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy operations at Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida. The decision follows a review conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to evaluate the environmental effects of launch and landing activities at Launch Complex 39A.
The final report more PR
Florida Association of Counties Opposes Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) has submitted a public comment letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to maintain the existing ban on offshore oil and gas leasing along Florida's coastlines. The organization represents all 67 counties in Florida and emphasizes the critical importance of healthy coastal waters for tourism, local economies, and military operations.
In its letter, FAC commends the President's 2020 executive action that extended the moratoriu more ST
Florida Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening to Assassinate President Trump (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Florida Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening to Assassinate President Trump
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Fort Myers, Florida - Christopher Davies (32, Cape Coral) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri P. Chappell to 27 months in federal prison for making a threat to assassinate the President of the United States. Davies pleaded guilty on October 29, 202 more PR
Florida Polytechnic University: Killam Fellows Broaden Horizons Through International Exchange (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 2 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release:
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Killam Fellows broaden horizons through international exchange
Transitioning between cultures, educational expectations, and even changes in the weather is redefining the college experience for two students participating in the prestigious Killam Fellowships Program this academic year at Florida Polytechnic University.
Administered by Fulbright Canada, the program provides an opportunity for more PR
FSU psychologist offers guidance on new screen time recommendations for children (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU psychologist offers guidance on new screen time recommendations for children
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated guidelines on digital ecosystems for children and adolescents, mostly shifting away from firm screen time limits to a more nuanced approach focused on the quality of content.
The new report continues to warn parents of the dangers of children absorbing c more PR
Helping Clients Meet a Growing Demand for Healthcare along the I-4 Corridor (10)
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Feb. 2 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Helping Clients Meet a Growing Demand for Healthcare along the I-4 Corridor
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As population and employment growth accelerate along Florida's Interstate 4 (I-4) corridor, VHB is working with major healthcare providers to design next-generation medical facilities th more PR
Heritage Foundation Backs BOEM's 11th OCS Leasing Program to Expand U.S. Energy Development (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Heritage Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), expressing strong support for the proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Program. The organization advocates for restoring the OCS leasing program as vital to aligning with congressional intent as outlined in the OCS Lands Act.
The letter highlights concerns regarding the existing lease plan inherited from the previous admin more ST
House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Sets Feb. 4 Hearing on Runaway College Spending Meets Working Families Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts" at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses:
* Dr. Beth Akers, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
* Mr. Geoffrey Landward, Commissioner, Utah System of Higher Education
* Dr. Julie Margetta Morgan, President, The Cen more PR
Judicial Watch Sues for FBI Public Corruption Unit Records on Lawfare against Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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Judicial Watch Sues for FBI Public Corruption Unit Records on Lawfare against Trump
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(Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for records regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Public Corruption Unit's investigation of Donald Trump codenamed "Arctic Frost." The investigation was p more PR
Lowndes Completes Acquisition of Rossway Swan, Expanding Presence Across Florida's East Coast (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Lowndes, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Lowndes Completes Acquisition of Rossway Swan, Expanding Presence Across Florida's East Coast
Lowndes, one of Central Florida's largest and most established law firms, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Rossway, Swan, Tierney, Barry & Oliver, P.L. (Rossway Swan). Effective February 1, former Rossway Swan attorneys and staff have officially joined Lowndes, extending the f more PR
Marco Island City Council Opposes Offshore Drilling in 11th OCS Leasing Program to Protect Gulf Waters (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Marco Island City Council has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, expressing strong opposition to proposed oil and gas lease sales in the upcoming 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The council's letter emphasizes the importance of protecting the Gulf of Mexico and all U.S. waters from further oil and gas development.
According to the councilors, the expansion of offshore drilling poses a ser more ST
Miami Dade College Brings Innovative Programs to the Heart of Doral With 'MDC at the Mall' (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release:
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Miami Dade College Brings Innovative Programs to the Heart of Doral with "MDC at the Mall"
Miami Dade College (MDC) invites students, families, and community members to "MDC at the Mall," a free, informative event designed to showcase the ground-breaking academic opportunities available to the residents of Doral.
The event will take place on Saturday, February 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Miami Inte more PR
Miami Valves 2026 Showcases Latest in Valvular and Structural Heart Disease (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Miami Valves 2026 Showcases Latest in Valvular and Structural Heart Disease
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* Cardiovascular specialists from around the world gathered at Miami Valves 2026, a meeting focused on the fast-evolving field of transcatheter therapies for valvular and structural heart disease.
* Dr. Jeffrey Popma received this year's Miami Valves Lifetime Achievement Award.
* A number of more PR
Mich. Democratic Party: Groundhog Day - Mike Rogers Keeps Reliving the Issues That Plagued His Failed 2024 Campaign (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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GROUNDHOG DAY: Mike Rogers Keeps Reliving the Issues That Plagued His Failed 2024 Campaign
This Groundhog Day, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers might be feeling a sense of deja vu.
Like Bill Murray's character reliving the same day over and over, Rogers seems to be trapped in his own endless loop--once again facing scrutiny for selling out Michiganders, once agai more PR
National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Now Accepting Applications for Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Grant (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 2 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Now Accepting Applications for Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Grant
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RESTON, Va. -The National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom have renewed their collaboration to fund innovative, solutions-based higher education programs that protect threatened, vulnerable, and endangered wildlif more PR
Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ( more PR
NFL Great Bobby Wagner Named 2026 Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients Announced (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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NFL Great Bobby Wagner Named 2026 Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients Announced
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Utah State Athletics Hall of Famer and NFL All-Pro defender Bobby Wagner is returning to Logan as the keynote speaker for this year's commencement. The April ceremony will honor Joyce Albrecht, Stan Albrecht and Ara Serjoie with honorary degrees during this spring's ceremony.
Bobby Wagner is widely considered one of the more PR
NRCC: Radical Rutinel Railed Against Meat and Dairy Industries (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Radical Rutinel Railed Against Meat and Dairy Industries
Democrat frontrunner, Manny Rutinel, is being called out for his radical anti-meat and anti-dairy crusade.
Rutinel spent years condemning animal agriculture going as far as calling it a "horrific, exploitive industry" while pushing initiatives to "discourage meat products."
Colorado's 8th congressional district "is one of the state' more PR
NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces New Appointments, Including Commissioners for Health and Correction (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news:
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Mayor Mamdani Announces New Appointments, Including Commissioners for Health and Correction
* Mamdani appoints Stanley Richards to lead Department of Correction, the first formerly incarcerated individual to lead the agency in city history
* Appointments also include Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Veterans' Services, and Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
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Toda more PR
Oceantic Statement: Sunrise Wind Resumes Construction, Marks Fifth Ruling to Overturn Construction Pause (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 3 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Oceantic Statement: Sunrise Wind Resumes Construction, Marks Fifth Ruling to Overturn Construction Pause
Moments ago, a federal judge for D.C. District Court has allowed Sunrise Wind to resume work after granting a preliminary injunction against the administration's lease suspension and construction pause issued December 22, 2025. D.C Dist more PR
PGA TOUR, DraftKings, ESPN launch PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast, the first all-day, watch-and-bet experience for golf fans (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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PGA TOUR, DraftKings, ESPN launch PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast, the first all-day, watch-and-bet experience for golf fans
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A new era has arrived for golf bettors, as the PGA TOUR and ESPN are doubling sports betting coverage for the 2026 PGA TOUR Season with a first-of-its-kind watch-and-bet experience from sunup to sundown.
PGA TOUR LIVE Betcast presented by DraftKings wil more PR
Q&A with Gastrointestinal Cancer Researcher Dr. Shria Kumar (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Q&A with Gastrointestinal Cancer Researcher Dr. Shria Kumar
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* Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Dr. Shria Kumar studies ways to prevent gastrointestinal cancers by treating H. pylori.
* Dr. Kumar's research is filling a data gap for gastric cancers in the United States.
* Dr. Kumar advocates for H. pylori screening as a way to identify gastric cancers early.
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Research shows invasive pests outpacing research in the Southeast (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Research shows invasive pests outpacing research in the Southeast
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The Southeastern U.S. is one of the country's busiest entry points for invasive insects and other tiny arthropods, or bugs. Experts say what's happening here should concern every resident, gardener, grower and nature-lover in the region.
Zee Ahmed, an entomologist stationed at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center n more PR
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio more PR
S.D. State University: Future Innovator Spotlight / Matthies Designs Experiment to Test Innovative Cooling Jets (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
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Future Innovator spotlight / Matthies designs experiment to test innovative cooling jets
By Dave Graves
"Cool your jets" might have been advice your mother gave you when you got a little hot under the collar.
For Connor Matthies, it's a science project -- in a sense, anyway. Matthies, a senior mechanical engineering major from Hartford, is one of eight Future Innovators of America this school more PR
Spotlight on Sports: Women's basketball clinches playoff spot (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news:
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Spotlight on Sports: Women's basketball clinches playoff spot
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Last week in review: A two-win week allowed the women's basketball team not only to surpass last season's win total, but to match the most wins since the 2008-09 squad won 16 games, and, with three regular-season games remaining, put the team in position to match or surpass the program-win record of 19 set in 2005-06. Th more PR
Spring is for Spartan Sports (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 2 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Spring is for Spartan Sports
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Highlights of UNCG's Spring Athletics Calendar
Winter belongs to men's and women's basketball in the pantheon of UNCG sports. But as the wintry weather marches our Spartan cagers towards the SoCon Tournament, held in Asheville in March, our warm-weather teams gear up for exciting seasons of their own.
From the diamond to the track to the more PR
Supporting your team can improve well-being, even if they're not in the Super Bowl (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Supporting your team can improve well-being, even if they're not in the Super Bowl
Research co-authored by Daniel Funk, professor from the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, finds that supporters of sports teams often feel more socially supported and fulfilled.
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When the Philadelphia Eagles fell to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of this year's NFL playoffs, their hope more PR
Transfer Centric | Olivet The Magazine (10)
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news:
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Transfer Centric | Olivet The Magazine
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Each year more than 100 students transfer to Olivet Nazarene University to complete their college education. The Office of Admissions has a dedicated team of professionals who work exclusively with prospective transfer students to provide a smooth transition from one college experience to the next. Olivet offers competitive transfer scholarships, and students more PR
Turner Breaks Ground on Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital in Florida (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Breaks Ground on Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital in Florida
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Turner Construction Company joined Baptist Health and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital, a more than $500 million investment by Baptist Health aimed to expand access to trusted, high-quality health care for residents of western Broward County.
The new hospital will be more PR
Two engineering faculty granted early career awards from materials society (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Two engineering faculty granted early career awards from materials society
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) awarded two faculty members in the Penn State College of Engineering the Early Career Faculty Fellow Award. The award was granted to Miaomiao Jin, assistant professor of nuclear engineering, and Yang Yang, assistant professor of engineering sci more PR
Two exclusive NHL games this week on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Two exclusive NHL games this week on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
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* Tuesday on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu: Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 p.m. ET
* Thursday Battle of Florida Between Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 p.m.
* The Point returns Thursday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+
* All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or more PR
Va. A.G. Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets
AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi more PR
Warren, Lawmakers Lead Over 50 Members of Congress in Opening New Investigation into Trump Ripping Legal Status Away from Haitian Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Lawmakers Lead Over 50 Members of Congress in Opening New Investigation into Trump Ripping Legal Status Away from Haitian Workers
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"This trend of de-legalizing legal immigrant workers will not make Americans safer. It will simply leave our communities with fewer options for quality, affordable care"
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass. more PR
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