WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSrep) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean Rise 15.7% in Early 2026, Extending Growth Trend The value of goods exported from Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 15.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, building on 7.8% growth in 2025, according to the latest edition of "Trade Trends Estimates - Latin America and the Caribbean," a report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The increase reflects faster growth in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and other specified congressional officers and employe more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 16 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf receives Inuit art collection through ACM bequest * St. Olaf College and Macalester College have recently divided a bequest from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), through the estate of donor Robert C. Leestma. While Leestma had no associations with the ACM, he nevertheless donated a collection of more than 200 prints and objects to the organization. Flaten Art Museum Director Jane Becker Nelson explains how St. Olaf became a recipient  more PR

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 16 [Category: Sports] -- The International Boxing Association issued the following news: * * * Undefeated world champion Ataev faces experienced Venezuelan puncher Uzcategui at IBA PRO 19 * One of amateur boxing's most accomplished stars, Sharabutdin Ataev (8-0, 5 KOs), will take another major step in his professional journey when he faces Venezuela's Jose "Bolivita" Uzcategui (34-5, 29 KOs) at IBA PRO 19 on 11 July at the VTB Arena in Moscow. The bout forms part of a stacked card headlined by WBA heavyweight w more PR