BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, April 11 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * 'The road to the moon goes through Ohio': Two BGSU graduates at NASA help lead communications efforts for Artemis II mission Shauntina Lilly '10 and Jacqueline Minerd '13 are public affairs officers at NASA who have seen the inner workings of the mission's success. * From space lovers to casual observers, NASA's Artemis II mission has captured the attention of the world. For two Bowling Green S more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Announces 2026 Scientific Achievement Award Recipients * SAN DIEGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will honor the following cancer researchers and physician-scientists during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, to be held April 17-22 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Awardees to be recognized at the more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 11 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Announces New Secretary and 2026-27 Members of the Board at AAHOACON26 AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term, elected at the 2026 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in Philadelphia, PA. These leaders, including newly elected Secretary Dhiren Masters, will guide AAHOA's mission to advocate for and em more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: * * * ACF Announces Key Appointments to Advance Trump Administration Priorities The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced key political appointments to deliver on President Trump's and Secretary Kennedy's priorities to make America great and healthy again. These ind more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Aiden's Law Passes Unanimously Out of Committee, Says Leadbeter * Continuing the fight to protect Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced his legislation to establish the Purple Alert System in Pennsylvania passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee Thursday. Similar to Amber Alert for abducted children, Silver Alert for missin more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * American College of Physicians Awards $280,000 in Grants to Address Equity Challenges in Obesity Care * Grantees selected to help reduce educational and training gaps in obesity care PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2026 - Today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) announced that it has awarded $280,000 in grants to support regional programs advancing equitabl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following statement on April 9, 2026: * * * After SC Enacts Path to 1.99 Percent Flat Tax, NC Lawmakers Deliberate Over Income Tax Phase Down to 2.49 Percent As governors and legislative leaders around the country make progress toward income tax elimination, a debate is raging in North Carolina, the state that kicked off a nationwide push toward lower and flatter state income tax rates, over whether the state's march to a 2.49% incom more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 10 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Artemis II launch reveals unique seismic activity captured by USF scientists * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing As millions watched Artemis II lift off from Kennedy Space Center, USF scientists remained on the ground, capturing rare seismic and infrasound data-insights that inform launch impacts on Earth. USF researchers are no strangers to working with rocket launches. Ove more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's Interim Market Lead speaks to UNF students and local healthcare leaders * Ascension St. Vincent's is committed to inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. Ascension St. Vincent's Interim Market Lead Scott Kashman spoke to graduates of the University of North Florida's IGNITE program and members of the ACHE North Flori more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson leads support of President Trump's deployment of National Guard to D.C. * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a coalition of 23 states in a friend-of-the-court brief supporting President Trump's constitutional deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. In the years preceding President Trump's current term, crime surged  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE OVER BUSINESS PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas Ltd. (NCL), following an investigation of NCL's cancellation procedures and sales practices, which the attorneys general al more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 10 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Balancing the AI Equation in Healthcare: Convene 2026 * The 8th annual Convene conference, hosted by Minnesota Carlson's Business Advancement Center for Health (BACH), united medical industry leaders and academic researchers to explore the ethical, practical and technological pathways to ensure timely and equitable healthcare in an increasingly automated world. The ev more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 1.3 percent in March, up 3.0 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 1.3 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 14.2 percent over the month. The index  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices rose 0.5 percent over the two months, up 2.1 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater rose 0.5 percent from January to March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Leads Multi-Front Effort to Advance SAFE Act, End Horse Slaughter * "Protecting America's Horses from Slaughter Is a Commonsense, Bipartisan Priority That Reflects Our Values as a Nation." Leads Bipartisan Efforts, Meets Advocates to Protect America's Horses WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan, Co-Chair of the Animal Protection Caucus, is continuing his leadership to protect Americ more PR

LONG BEACH, California, April 11 (TNSjou) -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news: * * * Friendly fins and cartoon grins might change how we see sharks By Andrew Edwards Pictures, like words, can mold opinions. Psychology student Benjamin Krochman has "always had a soft spot for marine animals," thanks to photo-filled library books that introduced him to the wonders of sharks and whales as a child. Now, he is researching whether cartoon art can help scienc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSFR) -- The Canaveral Port Authority has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board to reorganize and expand the service area of Zone 136 in Brevard County, Florida. The proposal, filed under the alternative site framework, seeks to include Lake and Osceola Counties, Florida, within the zone's jurisdiction. The FTZ Board docketed the request on April 7, 2026. If the expansion is approved, the grantee will gain the authority to d more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 10 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by Brooke Landry, chair of the submerged aquatic vegetation workgroup: * * * My Clean Water Story: Brooke Landry From the farm of my childhood to the seagrasses of the world--nature has been a constant source of inspiration * I grew up on a cattle farm in Virginia, not exactly the kind of place you think would churn out marine biologists. But while I was expected to help with farm c more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- Black Voters Matter, a voting rights and community empowerment organization, posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups Sue to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee, NAACP file in DC * Washington - Four of the nation's leading civil and voting rights groups, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, and NAACP are suing to stop President Trump's attempt to n more PR

DELAWARE, Ohio, April 10 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Creative Force * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University has selected Mary McCann, acclaimed actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Atlantic Theater Company, to deliver the keynote address at its 182nd commencement ceremony on May 9. McCann's career reflects a clear throughline of ambitious self-discovery. From producing plays as a teenager in her hometown of Put-in-Bay, Ohio, to helping bui more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * GenBioPro, Manufacturer of Generic Mifepristone, Granted Intervention in Florida et al. v. FDA GenBioPro is challenging extremists' attempt to entirely eliminate nationwide access to mifepristone * Wichita Falls, TX - The U.S. District Court for the more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 11 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 10, 2026: * * * 'Theocratic' Fla. AG wants to use public dollars to fund religion The Florida attorney general is FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" for indicating that he will no longer enforce the state Constitution's more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Support Transitional Housing in Patterson, Louisiana, with $1.17M Grant * PATTERSON, LOUISIANA, April 10, 2026 -There's a larger transitional housing apartment complex available to residents of South Louisiana, made possible in part by a $1.17 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Fede more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University hosts inaugural Florida Quantum Conference * Leading researchers from academia and industry are at Florida State University this week for the Florida Quantum Conference, a three-day event exploring the latest breakthroughs in quantum science and engineering. This conference is the inaugural edition of what is planned as an annual event held at institutions around the state.  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University, City of Tallahassee complete hospital asset transfer, advancing FSU Health * Florida State University and the City of Tallahassee on Friday completed the legal transfer of city-owned hospital assets, marking a historic milestone for FSU Health, the university's academic health system. The action allows Florida State and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare to continue their work more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU delegation visits Republic of Panama campus to deepen partnerships, expand opportunities for students * A delegation from Florida State University's Tallahassee campus recently visited the university's regional branch campus in the Republic of Panama to strengthen collaborations, expand student opportunities and deepen academic partnerships. FSU Panama offers four undergraduate degree programs,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU leaders highlight health, research and technology at RISE Together Showcase and town hall * Florida State University's Information Technology Services highlighted strategy, innovation and partnerships April 7 during the 2026 ITS Spring Town Hall and RISE Together Showcase, a daylong event highlighting how technology is accelerating the university's academic, research and service missions. Hosted more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Law/Legal -- Haitian Bridge Alliance, a grassroots community organization that advocates for fair and humane immigration policies and provides migrants and immigrants with humanitarian, legal and social services, issued the following news release: * * * HAITIAN BRIDGE ALLIANCE MOURNS THE TRAGIC KILLING OF YASMIN EASMAN IN FORT MYERS AND REJECTS WEAPONIZATION OF VIOLENCE TO TARGET IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION * San Diego, CA. -The Haitian more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Huffman, Dexter Call for Inspector General Investigation into Interior Official's Potential Ethics Violations, Family Favoritism Today, Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Ranking Member of the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.) sent a letter to Acting Interior Inspector General Caryl B more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Violent Thugs, and Robbers * Today marked the one-year anniversary of the re-opening of the VOICE office that was created in President Trump's first term in office that was shuttered by the Biden administration WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced the arrest of more criminal illegal aliens from across the country, convict more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, April 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Il Volo Live in Concert is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Nov. 10 * Il Volo Live in Concert is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. and start at $65. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one ho more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Medications Depart for Nepal, 11 Other Countries This Week * Over the past week, Direct Relief dispatched 530 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included diabetes management supplies, specialty therapies, antib more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * Purpose-Driven Leadership: MBA students earning national recognition A pair of Oklahoma State University MBA students were selected for the highly competitive Mortimer J. Adler Fellowship, a national leadership program recognizing emerging business leaders from top institutions across the country. Chosen as part of a cohort of just 45 fellows for 2026, Olumide Ale and Oladot more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Polsinelli Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards Polsinelli is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected to serve on Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards, recognizing their leadership and insight across key practice areas. Law360's Editorial Advisory Boards are composed of leading practitioners from across the legal industry who provide feedback on covera more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 10 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Preparing Students for the AI Workforce: Higher Ed Confronts a Rapidly Changing Future * UBalt takes the 'critical embrace' approach to AI literacy This article was written by Tamara Ward-Lucas, a graduate student in The University of Baltimore's M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business program. Below the article, read her reaction to a recent forum on the state of AI in higher education. AI more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, Rick Scott, R-Florida, Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, Todd Young, R-Indiana, Jim Banks, R-Indiana, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, and Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, Rick Scott, R-Florida, Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, Todd Young, R-Indiana, Jim Banks, R-Indiana, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's arbit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136  more PR

POTSDAM, New York, April 11 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam English Professor Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein Accepted to Prestigious Rare Book School SUNY Potsdam Professor of English, Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein, has been accepted to attend an upcoming session, "Material Foundations of Map History, 1450-1900," at the Rare Book School, an internationally recognized program based at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Transcript: Ryan Ruocco and Rebecca Lobo preview the 2026 WNBA Draft * ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league's inception in 1997, will once again exclusively broadcast the WNBA Draft as the league celebrates its 30th season. Ahead of the WNBA Draft 2026 Presented by State Street Investment Management SPY on Monday, April 13 (7 p.m. ET) from The Shed at H more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 10 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition Team Advances to Nationals After Outstanding Regional Win * Highlights * The UCF Collegiate Cybersecurity Competition team placed first at the 2026 Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, where students defended a fictional company's network from live cyberattacks while maintaining operations. * The win marks UCF's ninth first-place finish at more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 10 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Day of Giving 2026 Launches Knights to New Heights * In a powerful show of generosity and shared purpose, thousands of donors, alumni and supporters rallied together during UCF Day of Giving on April 9 to support not only the university, but the futures of its students and the communities they will go on to serve. The Power of a 24-Hour Mission In a single day, 5,187 donors from across th more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, April 11 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * UL Lafayette alumni contribute to Artemis II mission Two University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni played key roles in Artemis II, a mission that has carried astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years and is nearing its return to Earth. Artemis II is NASA's first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Splashdown is expected later to more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 11 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF Honors student turns opportunity into AI and cybersecurity impact As a dual enrollment student in high school, Ella Luedeke entered the University of North Florida in fall 2023, with enough credits to begin as a sophomore and immediately charted a path toward helping solve complex problems in computing, AI and cybersecurity. Now a senior at the Hicks Honors College, Luedeke has already se more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, April 6 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Your Spring 2026 Commencement guide Spring Commencement is almost here. Meet the speakers and get key details for the May 2 ceremonies. * The newest graduates of the University of Michigan-Dearborn will officially join U-M's alumni network of more than 695,000 at commencement on May 2. UM-Dearborn will honor 1,072 degree candidates who are collectively earning 1,090 degrees. The firs more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Agriculture will submit the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date of publication of this notice. Comments are requested regarding: (1) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University's Faith Yost '27 CLAS Named 2026 Goldwater Scholar * VILLANOVA, Pa. (April 10, 2026)- Faith Yost '27 CLAS, a Biology major in Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Yost was selected from a competitive, nationwide pool of students for this more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee University School of Law released data showing that 94.5 percent of its class of 2025 is employed in positions requiring a law degree or is pursuing further graduate education. The report, which calculates employment status 10 months following graduation, indicates that nearly 93 percent of graduates secured roles where bar passage is required or a Juris Doctor degree provides a professional advantage. This results in the fourth consecutive ye more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The White House issued the following news on April 10, 2026: * * * Democrats Empower Sick Criminal Illegal Alien Predators to Prey on American Women, Children President Donald J. Trump and his Administration are moving with decisive force to secure our borders and rapidly deport dangerous criminal illegal aliens. Democrats in Congress, however, are attempting to sabotage these efforts as they block critical funding for the Department of Homeland Security and shield san more PR

NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights * (New York) - World Cup city host committees and FIFA have fallen short on the steps needed to protect players and fans, Human Rights Watch said today, with the tournament two months away. All but one of the host city committees have either failed to present action plans required by the Federation Internationale de Football Assoc more PR