MIAMI, Florida, April 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Double Miracle: How a Life-Saving Neurosurgery Led to an Endowed Chair at UHealth * The Codina Kadre Endowed Chair in Neurological Surgery honors Dr. Robert Starke's lifesaving care, pioneering cerebrovascular innovation and commitment to advancing outcomes for patients with complex neurological disease. Thanks to extraordinary generosity of two prominent South Florida families,  more PR

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 9 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Presents the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award to Jennifer Andersen * Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will present Jennifer Andersen, MSNA, CRNA, with the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director of the Year Award during its 2026 Mid-Year Assembly, April 24-29, in Washington, DC.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Adaptive Radiation Turns Daily Imaging Into Precision Treatment * Summary * For more than six years, the University of Miami Health System has delivered adaptive radiation therapy, using daily imaging to adjust treatment plans in real time for greater precision. * By standardizing advanced platforms and workflows across multiple sites, UM has scaled adaptive radiation into a co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Dennis Hull and Jack Guidi: * * * Georgia Passes Legislation Moving to 3.99% Flat Income Tax, Moving Closer to Zero Republican lawmakers in Atlanta passed legislation last week moving Georgia closer to a 0% income tax, a win for taxpayers and businesses across the state. Thanks to Georgia's adoption of a flat income tax in 2022, every Georgian family and small business will see a tax cut as a more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Another ocean drone joins NOAA's growing fleet The SeaTrac has the potential to become a do-it-all research platform * It's bright yellow, solar-powered and self-propelled. It can stay at sea for months, collecting data with a wide variety of off-the-shelf and NOAA-designed instruments. It's emerging as the next important member of NOAA's growing Uncrewed Surface Vehicle more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior staff writer Patrick Boyle: * * * Student-run free clinics fill gaps for patients in need, as medical students find meaning in service Clinics staffed through medical schools deliver care to underserved populations that often have no options. A common challenge: Getting sufficient resources. * A few months ago, a mother brought her young son to a clinic r more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson leads pro-life effort to withdraw mifepristone from FDA approval list * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading 13 other states in a letter supporting Senator Josh Hawley's "Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act." This legislation would withdraw mifepristone from the FDA's approval list. If it becomes law, the act would al more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Bank of America Grant Helps UCF Reach Goal to Fund Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion * Bank of America has awarded UCF a $500,000 grant to support the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion on UCF's Academic Health Sciences Campus in Lake Nona. The funds will propel critically needed nursing talent and healthcare innovation at the state-of-the-art facility. The pivotal investment closes an aggressive and pur more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- 1EdTech has launched a collective effort to integrate safety, privacy, and security into the design and implementation of educational technology. According to the research document, Bringing Diverse Voices Together: The Purpose of 1EdTech's Student Safety Task Force, effective student protection requires a unified approach among schools, technology providers, and government agencies. The initiative addresses the reality that student data protection and digital harm preven more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * California's economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP What you need to know: California's economy continues to dominate, growing 5% to reach a record nominal GDP of $4.25 trillion in 2025. California outperformed every other state in the nation -- continuing a 16-year growth streak, growing faster than the second-largest state, Texas, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Clinical Trial: CBD Assists in Recovery From Muscle-Related Injuries * Gainesville, FL: The twice-daily use of hemp-derived CBD oil extracts reduces muscle-injury-related pain and induces recovery, according to placebo-controlled data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. Investigators affiliated with the University of Florida at Gaine more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces Volume II Transparency Act * Public deserves to see evidence of Trump's obstruction in classified documents case WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Volume II Transparency Act, requiring disclosure of Volume II of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents retained by Donald more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Delivers $350K to the Miccosukee Tribe Police to Strengthen Public Safety and Emergency Response * MICCOSUKEE RESERVATION, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented a $350,000 in federal funding to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Police Departme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Supernova and Typhoon Lighters Hazard: The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. In addition, the lighters failed to meet the pre-market lighter submission requirement needed to demonstrate  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Creating Custom Genetic Treatments for Critically Ill Newborns * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are building a rapid pipeline to turn genomic diagnoses into lifesaving therapies for infants with ultra-rare genetic diseases. Genomic sequencing has been a godsend for sick infants and their families. By sequencing a baby and, often, both parents, clinicians c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * Cycle for Clean Air and Healthy Lungs: American Lung Association to Host Five Iconic Bike Treks in 2026 * Today, the American Lung Association announced five bike trek events that showcase scenic landscapes around the country-from majestic Alaskan mountains to Maine's forests and rugged coastline to charming waterfront towns along Florida's Gulf Coast. These unique fundraiser more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 10 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Receives Gift to Install Jerusalem Stone on Wallach Building By Kristine Gobbo Florida Atlantic University received a gift from Boca Raton residents Joshua and Harriet Kalin that will support the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building and add a significant element to the building. The couple provided a gift to have a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by partners Benjamin M. Ebbink and Usama Kahf: * * * Could New Privacy Law Coalition Help Curb California Wiretapping Litigation? What Businesses Need to Know About CIPA Reform A broad coalition of California businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations formally launched a campaign this week to push for reform of the state law being weaponized against busin more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 10 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU Alzheimer's research earns second place in national science competition 'STAT Madness' FIU's Alzheimer's research earned national recognition with a second-place finish in STAT Madness 2026, marking the university's second consecutive run to the finals of the annual biomedical research competition. By Jonathan Ruadez Just as March Madness more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Mayor Roy Johnson * TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development John Penny, Mayor, City of Holly Hill FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2026 RE: On Monday, March 23, 2026, Former Mayor Roy Johnson of Holly Hill passed away peacefully at the age of 86. He began his career of service in the U more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Four sperm whale strandings point to potential human causes * Four sperm whales that stranded separately on southeastern U.S. coastlines between 2020-22 were emaciated and malnourished, with ingested fishing gear and marine debris found in two of them, according to a new study that compared the four cases. The investigations, intended to better understand the causes behind whale deaths and to inform future mar more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Libraries preserves university history through the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection * The Florida State University Libraries is now home to the James and Betty Lou Joanos Collection, one of the most comprehensive personal records documenting the university's evolution. Donated by Betty Lou in honor of her late husband, the Honorable James E. Joanos, the collection offers a window into FSU's  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU students named worldwide champions after earning first place at international forensics tournament in Greece * Two students in Florida State University's Forensics Program were recently named worldwide champions after competing at the International Forensics Association tournament, which took place March 8-12 in Athens, Greece. FSU students Harleigh Demchak, a junior studying economics, and Zoey  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement names Austin McDonald new director, assistant dean of Undergraduate Studies * Florida State University has appointed Austin McDonald as assistant dean of Undergraduate Studies and the new director of the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE), which serves first-generation undergraduate students and others who may face challenges in coll more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 4th Quarter and Year 2025 * Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 0.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 (October, November, and December), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter of more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Texas Continues Growth with Addition of Phillip Aurentz * DALLAS- April 9, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Litigation and Intellectual Property & Technology practices with the addition of Phillip Aurentz as a shareholder in its Dallas office. Aurentz joins from Sidley Austin LLP. "Greenberg Traurig's commitment to Texas run more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for 61st ACM Awards * ATLANTA - April 9, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients on their nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, scheduled for May 17. "We extend our congratulations to our clients more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Honoring Family Legacies by Opening Doors for First-Generation Students * A few months into his freshman year, economics major Ervin Xhemali was stunned to see a few thousand dollars in his student account. As the first in his family to navigate a four-year university, Xhemali assumed there had been an error; he didn't want to spend money that wasn't his. "Once I realized it wasn't a mistake, I  more PR

NEW YORK, April 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Aryeh Neier fellow Angelica Cesar: * * * Another Disturbing Surprise From ICE Warehousing Immigration Detainees in Unfit Conditions Poses Serious Risks * Emboldened by President Donald Trump's abusive mass deportation agenda and Congress recently approving a supersized budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun purchasing ware more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in Fox News: 'The lesson of Artemis? Purge woke politics and let NASA do its job' * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed in Fox News arguing that the success of Artemis II shows what can be achieved when NASA is focused on its core mission and not overloaded with radical left political mandates. Senator Scott also urged Con more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Federal and state policymakers are increasingly signaling that the future of workforce development and postsecondary education depends on integrating systems and strategies. According to the research document, Interoperability Standards Are the Foundation for Emerging Workforce Policies, recent actions such as the expansion of Workforce Pell and the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge reflect a push for infrastructure that supports learner mobility and skills transp more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law to host annual Federal Courts Junior Scholars Workshop * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Law will host the 15th annual Federal Courts Junior Scholars Workshop, a selective national conference that brings together emerging and established legal scholars to exchange ideas, strengthen scholarship and build community within the field of federal courts. The 2026 workshop will take place Apri more PR

MIAMI, Florida, April 10 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * New M-DCPS Program PK-3 Sprouts, Gives Three-Year-Olds the Tools to Thrive in School Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is proud to announce the launch of PK-3 Sprouts, a new tuition-supported early learning program designed to expand access to high-quality preschool for three-year-old children beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The program provides a full-day ins more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Momentum Builds for Bean's POW/MIA Memorial Bill with Senate Companion * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) at Cecil Field for the introduction of the Senate companion to his National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act. The legislation would designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum as a national landmark to honor, connect, inspire, and educate the A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in U.S. Fisheries * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2026) -The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Fisheries today announced $3.4 million in grants to support data modernization and electronic data collection in U.S. fisheries. The grants will leverage $4.2 million in matching contributions to generate a tota more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service is reviewing a permit application from Susana Caballero of Nova Southeastern University to conduct research on marine mammals and their parts. The proposed study aims to analyze genetic diversity, population structure, and connectivity among species across Florida, the Caribbean, South America, and Antarctica. If approved, the permit would allow Cabal more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Twenty-Eight New Members in First Quarter of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the largest association of Christian communicators, welcomed a group of 28 new organizations and individuals who joined the association in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued growth across the Christian media landscape. "God is raising more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL and ONR to Showcase Defense Technologies at Sea-Air-Space 2026 * From airborne research to electronic warfare and space science, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will showcase redefining defense technologies, alongside the Office of Naval Research (ONR), at the Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition in booth 1653 and outside at T1209, held at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Carderock Team Advances Robotic and Autonomous Systems * BETHESDA, Md. - A team of engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is advancing how the Navy develops and employs robotic and autonomous systems across the maritime domain. Led by William Gottwald, a mechanical engineer and Old Dominion University graduate, the team brings together expertise in robotics, autonomy, aerospa more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 -- Catholic Legal Immigration Network issued the following news release: * * * Over 100 organizations, alongside Alianza Americas and CLINIC, urge DHS to correct misinformation affecting Salvadoran TPS holders Chicago, IL - More than 100 transnational, national, state, and local organizations are urging the newly appointed Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow to more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Pitch perfect: FSU student wins People's Choice Award at ACC InVenture Prize competition * A Florida State University student created a buzz by impressing a panel of judges at the Shark-Tank-style ACC InVenture Prize competition held at the University of Notre Dame. Hugo Davies, majoring in STEM entrepreneurship with a concentration in computer science, earned the coveted People's Choice Award at the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Marks First DOJ Conviction Under Landmark TAKE IT DOWN Act She Led in the House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), original sponsor of the TAKE IT DOWN Act in the House, marked the first-ever conviction secured by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the law, a major milestone in protecting Americans from online exploitation and AI-generated more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 6:26-cv-00778; M.D. Fla. filed Apr. 9, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Backswing Ventures GP LLC, et al., No. 6:26-cv-00778 (M.D. Fla. filed Apr. 9, 2026) On April 9, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Windermere, Florida, resident Kyle James Asman and an entity he controls--Backswing Ventures GP LLC--for allegedly defrauding a private  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Community Leaders for a Roundtable on the Future of Agriculture in the Sunshine State * CLEWISTON, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined a roundtable with community leaders to discuss Florida's agricultural community and the critical role the industry plays in the state's economy and way of life. Senator Rick Scott said, "Florida's agriculture industry is the backbone of our  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, April 9 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Septimo Set to Debut at Four Seasons Hotel Miami * Four Seasons Hotel Miami introduces Septimo, an intimate new cocktail bar and destination debuting on the hotel's seventh floor and opening to the public April 29, 2026. Blending timeless technique with contemporary expression, Septimo offers a refined yet spirited escape above the energy of Brickell, where classic mixo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 12-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected approximately $1.5 billion and disbursed $851.9 million, political parties received $834.1 million and spent $664 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $4.6 billion and spent $3.4 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commi more PR

NEW YORK, April 9 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Colorado State's 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Calls for 'Somewhat Below Average' Season * MALVERN, Pa., April 9, 2025 - A somewhat below average hurricane season is projected for 2026 in the Atlantic Basin, according to a forecast released today by Colorado State University's (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science. Led by CSU senior research scientist Phil K more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 7, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai. Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon? The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) - also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1) - with a reported range of 1,725 miles, consist more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 10 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF Sets Donor Record During Giving Day 2026 The University of North Florida's 2026 Giving Day on April 8 raised more than $1.7 million from 5,884 donors, racing past the goal of 4,750 donors and marking UNF's largest single day of donor participation. This year's donors included students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, corporate partners and friends of the university. With more than 120 fund more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Ending Gender Extremism and Cutting Underused Programs * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life after graduation. Institut more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Discusses Unannounced Everglades Detention Center Oversight Visit * Ochopee, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) made an unannounced visit to conduct an oversight inspection of the Everglades Detention Center. Last summer, Democratic Members of Florida's Congressional Delegation were given a sanitized tour of the site by Florida's Division of Emergenc more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 9 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * What South Carolina homeowners can learn from Augusta National's front nine * This week, millions of viewers will tune in to watch the Masters Tournament, where pristine fairways and iconic blooms are as much a part of the experience as the golf. Augusta National Golf Club, built on a former plant nursery, features more than 350 plant varieties and an estimated 80,000 plants, creating one of the most reco more PR