WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * "Totally Committed" to DEI: University of Kentucky Faculty Caught Breaking State Law Accuracy in Media continues to carry out undercover investigations to find out whether universities are complying with DEI bans across the country. We have found that even in red majority states, rogue university officials continue to carry out DEI programming covertly. AIM investigations have exposed DEI continuing in North Carolina, F more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 18 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Advancing Family-Centered Care Through Inclusive Engagement Families are at the heart of pediatric healthcare, and at NRC Health's 2026 Pediatric Collaborative, leaders from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will showcase how elevating family voices transforms the care experience. Hosted March 25-26 in Orlando, Florida, by NRC Health in partnership with Nemo more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges YouTube to Stop Censoring Conservative Voices * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 16 states in a letter urging YouTube to treat conservative commentators fairly. That request reflects YouTube's own testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives in September 2025 that it "takes seriously the importance of prote more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Miller-Meeks, and Luna Introduce Legislation to Permanently Secure Seniors' Social Security Tax Deduction * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) have introduced the Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act, legislation that would make permanent the historic $6,000 Social Security tax deduction for se more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Beyond 'survival' of the fittest: Evolution works in teams Review of scientific studies shows that natural selection operates on multiple levels By Jennifer Micale Survival of the fittest. Nature red in tooth and claw. The common view of natural selection is based solely on the individual: A trait allows an organism to out-compete its rivals and is thus passed down to its offspring. To suggest otherwise more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 17 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives posted the following commentary by Fred Wilson and Robert Chernomas: * * * Time for a wartime industrial strategy in Canada A national industrial policy could unite Canada in the face of growing external threats from the Unites States * "I think the challenges we face are existential... And I think Canadians need to understand that our neighbour has desires and ambitions and goals under the current administration that n more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs released the following written testimony by Austin K. Holmes, CEO of the Caribbean Security Group and chairman of Mission of Hope, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Haiti 2026: Security and Foreign Assistance Priorities": * * * Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Schatz, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to testify on the humanitarian and  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Harnessing AI, Scientists Discover a Rise in Floating Algae Across the Global Ocean A recent study demonstrates the power of artificial intelligence as a tool for processing large amounts of ocean data. * Scientists used AI to analyze 20 years of satellite images and found that floating algae blooms are increasing worldwide. * Large seaweed (macroalgae) patches and microalgal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO CUT OFF CUBAN REGIME'S FINANCIAL LIFELINES * MIAMI, FL - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) held a press conference at PortMiami alongside Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, Ambassador Rosa Maria Paya, Jose Daniel Ferrer, Dr. Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat, and leaders of the Cuban exile community to outline decisive me more PR

PERTH, Australia, Feb. 17 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Curtin celebrates triple success in 2026 Fulbright Scholarships * Curtin University is celebrating the success of three outstanding scholars recognised in the prestigious 2026 Fulbright Scholarship Program, reinforcing the University's commitment to world-class research and global collaboration. Curtin University Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Stephanie Milford and Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre PhD candidate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Honduran Nationals Illegally in the United States Indicted on Alien Smuggling and Fraud Charges Related to the Sponsorship of Unaccompanied Alien Child Defendants Allegedly Targeted Child Online, Lured Her to United States and Filed Fraudulent Sponsorship Application to Gain Custody * An indictment was unsealed today in the Northern District of Georgia charging two Honduran nation more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Dominican National Previously Convicted of Drug Distribution Sentenced for Illegal Reentry * BOSTON - A Dominican national unlawfully residing in Worcester was sentenced in federal court in Worcester for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. The defendant was previously convicted and sentenced for illegal reentry in 2020 and subseque more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * FL Residents Urge Sen. Boyd to Support Affordable Energy Legislation TECO customers have seen bills increase exponentially in the last 5 years, with a 22% increase in the last year alone * Today, affordable energy advocates and impacted residents organized by Food & Water Watch gathered outside of Senate President-Elect Jim Boyd's office to deliver a giant 'Florida's more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Florida Forever Marks 25 Years with Largest Conservation Easement in Program History As Florida Forever marks 25 years of conserving the state's most important natural landscapes, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has secured the largest conservation easement in the program's history, permanently protecting 61,525 acres of working forestland with more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 18 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Capstone team builds predictive tool to improve patient safety When Lakeland Regional Health patients are admitted to the hospital, care teams must quickly assess their risk of falling and suffering a potentially serious injury. Traditionally, that process relies on clinical judgment and standard screening tools. Now, a group of Florida Polytechnic University capstone students is working to b more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Florida Reaches #1 in Workforce Education * TALLAHASSEE, Fla -Today, in recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's achievement as the number one state in the nation for workforce education fulfilling Executive Order 19-31 five years ahead of the 2030 goal. This milestone reflects Governor DeSantis' more than $12 billion commitment t more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Former Connecticut Resident Sentenced to 90 Months for Operating $4 Million Investment Fraud Scheme, Tax Evasion David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHN A. MASANOTTI, JR., 71, of Bonita Springs, Florida, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 90 mo more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemist lands international fellowship to advance quantum materials * A Florida State University researcher has been awarded an international fellowship to develop new materials that contain quantum bits -the elementary units of quantum technologies -with eventual applications ranging from health care to cybersecurity. Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Michael Shatruk has earned a 2025 Novo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Investigates Roblox for Reports of Child Exploitation Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has launched an investigation into Roblox, an online gaming and chat platform used by millions of children and teens, to determine whether the company is violating state consumer protection laws and putting kids at risk. This investigation follows repeated reports of child abuse and sexual expl more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Unveils Largest Ethics Reform Package in Modern Arizona History * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced a sweeping transparency and ethics reform proposal. The proposal is a comprehensive package to strengthen transparency and restore Arizonans' trust in government. The proposal applies broadly across state government, ensuring consistent standards for legisla more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Hosts Climatetech Tax Incentives Program in Firm's Boston Office * BOSTON - Feb. 17, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted a climatetech tax incentives program in the firm's Boston office Jan. 21. Co-hosted by Mass Mobility Hub, the event provided an in-depth overview of the newly available Commonwealth of Massachusetts Climatetech Tax I more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. IV in $230M IPO on Nasdaq * NEW YORK - Feb. 17, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. IV (the "company") in connection with its $230 million initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The offering, which was priced at $10 per unit, generated gross  more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Make Career Connections with Employers at Life Skills Career Summit * High Point University students learned about a variety of jobs and internships as they met with recruiters from nearly 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on Feb. 10. HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced a clarification regarding the scope of the antidumping duty order on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. The decision establishes specific certification requirements for tomatoes imported for processing that are excluded from the order. The action follows a proposal issued Dec. 22, 2025, intended to ensure that imports claiming an exemption for processing are properly documented. Under the clarif more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced the postponement of preliminary determinations in the less-than-fair-value investigations of high purity dissolving pulp imports from Brazil and Norway. This decision follows a formal request from petitioners seeking more time to analyze the complexities of the cases. The investigations began on Sept. 2, 2025. Original timelines shifted after a Federal Government shutdown led to a 47-day  more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 17 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Landscape architecture graduate student wins Data Visualization Competition * Clemson Libraries Celia Castellano, a graduate student in Clemson's Master of Landscape Architecture program, received first place in Clemson Libraries' first-ever Graduate Student Data Visualization Competition for her project "Making Greenville Greener." The competition gave graduate students a chance to showcase their ski more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "ICE HAS BEEN TARGETING LAW-ABIDING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND BRUTALIZING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will not provide any additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security without bold, transformational and meaningf more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "ICE HAS BEEN TARGETING LAW-ABIDING IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND BRUTALIZING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will not provide any additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security without bold, transformational and meaningful changes in the law that more PR

DORAL, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strikes, Feb. 16, 2026 Late on Feb. 16, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking more PR

MOORESVILLE, North Carolina, Feb. 18 -- Lowe's Companies, a chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Lowe's Foundation Invests Over $10 Million in Nonprofits to Expand and Scale Skilled Trades Training As American infrastructure investments and housing needs continue to rise, the Lowe's Foundation today committed more than $10 million in Gable Grants to help prepare the next generation of trades professionals. The funding more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 18 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Miami-Dade Public Schools Announces Additional Sites to Participate in the After-School Meals Service For 2025-26 Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) provides the "After-School Meals Program," a sub-component of the Child Care Food Program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in over 295 schools announces the implementation of additional locations starting March 1, 2026, at D more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Price Hike Mike's Canada Trade Threats Could Raise Michigan Gas Prices As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers continues to face blowback for supporting his billionaire Moroun family donors' corrupt scheme to block the Gordie Howe Bridge, FOX 17 West Michigan reports that the escalating Rogers-backed trade war with Canada could force Michigan drivers to pay higher gas prices at the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Signs Bicameral Letter Urging HHS To Examine Impact of Immigration Enforcement On Child Care Workforce * Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined other lawmakers in sending a bicameral letter to Alex J. Adams at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter urges HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to examine how recent immigration policies and enforcemen more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences issued the following news: * * * Tissue Chips in Space 2.0 Will Reveal Age-Related Disease Mechanisms and Possible Therapies During spaceflight, the human body is exposed to unique conditions, one of which is microgravity (diminished or close to zero gravity compared with Earth). Spaceflight ages the human body at an accelerated pac more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * OncoPRO: Transforming Cancer Care Through Real-Time Symptom Monitoring * Summary * OncoPRO is a next-generation symptom monitoring program designed to detect problems earlier, strengthen cancer patient safety and deliver data-driven cancer care. * At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, OncoPRO embeds patient-reported outcomes directly into MyUHealthChart, the health system's more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- California State University Northridge (CSUN) issued the following news release: * * * Rates of US Alcohol-Induced Deaths Nearly Doubled From 1999-2024, Says Study by CSUN Prof Numbers tell a story. California State University, Northridge mathematics professor Maria D'Orsogna is hoping that the recent study she and her colleagues did on alcohol-related deaths in the United States will serve as a resource for policymakers and community members workin more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Feb. 17 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Corporation to Report Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on February 25, 2026 * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (February 17, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW; "Redwire" or "the Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the full year and fourth quart more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Introduces Bill to Protect Pets During Wildfires and Disasters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Rep. Brian Mast (FL-21), Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL-16), and Senator Adam Schiff (CA) in introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen emergency preparedness for companion animals. During weather-related disasters, families are frequently force more PR

BURBANK, California, Feb. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * RJ Decker: Pilot (3/8) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) * SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:01-9:00 p.m. EST - RJ Decker: "Pilot" (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline : Ex-con photographer RJ Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him. Stream more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Diaz-Balart, Gimenez, and Malliotakis Call for Indictment of Raul Castro * Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar joined Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart, Carlos Gimenez, and Nicole Malliotakis in sending a letter (link is external) to President Donald J. Trump urging the Department of Justice to formally reopen the criminal investigation into Raul Castro's role in the 1996 state-spons more PR

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Sixteen Attorneys General Demand Answers to YouTube's Censorship of Conservative Commentator Steve Deace * Sixteen Attorneys General sent a letter to YouTube executives demanding answers regarding YouTube's treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels since January 1, 20 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * TALLAHASSEE MAN POSING AS A DECORATED ARMY VETERAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS Michel Duane Dyson, 46, of Tallahassee, Florida, who misrepresented himself as a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran despite having never served in the military, pleaded guilty in federal court of theft of government funds for his fraudulent re more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data * The Tampa Bay Partnership and University of South Florida Muma College of Business released two complementary economic competitiveness reports that benchmark the area against 19 similar metropolitan communities. This year's reports included a focus on innovation, education and work o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC and One Hope United partner to build national model of Hope House program One Hope United is partnering with the University of Illinois Chicago to expand its successful Hope House program in Illinois and strengthen the evidence base for national replication. This collaboration will focus on a rigorous, data-driven evaluation of the Hope House model to support future growth and  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * How to keep CFOs from leaving Hint: It's not about the pay * Changing corporate strategies are putting more pressure than ever on chief financial officers (CFOs), a change that's reflected in record high turnover of the position in U.S. businesses despite the fact that pay is at an all-time high. What can stop the churn? According to a new study from Adrienne Rhodes, ass more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Wake up, Long Island! Wake up, New York! Climate Change is Real. * Glen Cove, NY- Today, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) held a press conference to call out the Administration's revocation of the 'Endangerment Finding' that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare-a move widely seen as a major setback to U.S. efforts to combat the climate crisis. "We are here with a ver more PR