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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for 2026-06-25 ( 53 items )  
AG Nessel Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief (PDF) urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS. In January 2026, President Trump, his family, and his business organization filed sui more PR

Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with over $6.5 billion in intended losses. Working along more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and claimed settlement agreement in Trump v. IRS. In the brief, Raoul and the co more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System for Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund (10)
SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System for Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund * Litigation and manufactured "settlement" agreement designed to create a taxpayer-funded windfall for President Trump and his family Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition condemned the purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS, which granted President Trump and his family immunity from investiga more PR

Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS. In January 2026, President Trump, his family, a more PR

Best of the Best Navy Exchanges Announced (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Best of the Best Navy Exchanges Announced The Navy Exchange Service Command announced the winners of its 2025 Bingham Awards. Nine NEX locations from around the world were named the "Best of the Best" in performance in operations, customer service and community support. "Our Navy Exchange locations around the world work extremely hard all year to support our Navy and our warfighters," said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, NEXCOM. "NEXC more PR

Bilirakis, Arrington, Miller-Meeks, Cammack, Palmer, Allen, Bean and Carter Introduce Bill to Strengthen Medicaid Oversight and Protect Taxpayer Dollars (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Arrington, Miller-Meeks, Cammack, Palmer, Allen, Bean and Carter Introduce Bill to Strengthen Medicaid Oversight and Protect Taxpayer Dollars * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today introduced the Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to strengthen oversight of the Medicaid program, improve accountability, and better protect tax more PR

Biochar study points to long-term strategy for improving acidic soils (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Biochar study points to long-term strategy for improving acidic soils Kentucky State research published in Frontiers in Agronomy finds pine sawdust biochar can help buffer soil acidity and build soil carbon under soybean cultivation  - Findings from a two-year Kentucky State University field study are now available in Frontiers in Agronomy, pointing to a promising soil management strategy for addressing two long-term challenges in soybean p more PR

CAIR-CA Welcomes Rep. Derek Tran's Call for Release of American Woman Kidnapped by Israel (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Rep. Derek Tran's Call for Release of American Woman Kidnapped by Israel The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed a statement from Representative Derek Tran (D-CA) calling for the release of Sama Safi, a 20-year-old American citizen and student who was kidnapped by the Israeli military earlier this month in the illegally occupied West Bank and is being hel more PR

Congressman Jimmy Patronis Marks Five Years Since Surfside Building Collapse (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jimmy Patronis Marks Five Years Since Surfside Building Collapse * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis commemorated the fifth anniversary of the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida. The tragedy claimed 98 lives, forever changed countless families, and became one of the deadliest building collapses in American history. The Congressman recounted the brave first responders, rescue teams, and vol more PR

Diaz-Balart Commends Full Committee Passage of FY27 Department of War Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Commends Full Committee Passage of FY27 Department of War Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and member of the Defense Subcommittee on House Appropriations, issued the following statement after the full committee approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of War Appropriations Act (link is external).Vice Chairman Diaz-Balart said, "I commend Cha more PR

Do No Harm Chief Medical Officer Miceli Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Kurt Miceli, chief medical officer of Do No Harm, Newton Square, Pennsylvania, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Our Children: Exposing the Dangers of Irreversible Gender Transition Procedures on Minors": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, thank you for the invitation and opportunity to present on the dangers of gender t more PR

Duke Energy Expands Access to Local History and Civic Learning Across North Carolina Through America250 Grants (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy expands access to local history and civic learning across North Carolina through America250 grants As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation's America250 initiative, $186,100 is being distributed to 16 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that are bringing the nation's 250th anniversary to life through local stories, public art, oral histories and community programming. Why it matters: The grants back more PR

EEOC Sues Golding Barge Line for Disability Discrimination (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Golding Barge Line for Disability Discrimination * Federal lawsuit claims towboat and barge company rescinded job offer because of vision test results unrelated to the position JACKSON, Miss. -Golding Barge Line, Inc., an inland towboat and barge company in Vicksburg, Mississippi, violated federal law when it rescinded a job offer for an individual who applied for work as a deckhand on the basis of disability, the U.S. Equ more PR

FAU: Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution Study Snapshot: Deep within the caves of northeastern Mexico, the blind Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) has evolved to thrive in perpetual darkness, losing its eyes and pigmentation while developing unique adaptations for survival. In a new study published in Science Advances, researchers from Florida Atlantic University a more PR

Federal Register: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Issues Final Notice on U.S. Standards for Grades of Orange Juice (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Orange Juice by revising the limits for Grade B Brix allowances in Pasteurized Orange Juice (POJ) under the U.S. OJ Standards to reference the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Standard of Identity (SOI) for POJ. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1 more PR

Figures Honors Mobile Native Mikhail Torrance on House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures Honors Mobile Native Mikhail Torrance on House Floor * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) delivered a speech honoring the life and legacy of Mikhail Torrance, a Mobile native, former star basketball player for the University of Alabama, and community leader who tragically passed away last week. Watch Congressman Figures speech here (link is external). Below is a transcript of his speech as delivered: "T more PR

FIU: Heavy Rain May Be Driving Tire Pollution Into Florida Waterways (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Heavy rain may be driving tire pollution into Florida waterways By Christine Fernandez Florida International University scientists have, for the first time, detected a toxic tire-derived chemical in Florida waterways and developed a new testing method that makes it easier to find and monitor the pollutant at extremely low levels. The study focuses on 6PPD-Quinone (6PPD-Q), a toxic c more PR

Four FAMU Law Students Earn National Public Interest Fellowships from John Paul Stevens Foundation (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Four FAMU Law Students Earn National Public Interest Fellowships from John Paul Stevens Foundation Prestigious Fellowships support students as they strengthen their experience and deepen their commitment to public interest work, public service, and social justice. - Four Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law students were selected as 2026 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows. more PR

Frankel, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Esther Coopersmith Award Act to Honor Champions of Women, Peace, and Security (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Esther Coopersmith Award Act to Honor Champions of Women, Peace, and Security * Today, Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-22), co-chair of the Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-27) introduced the Esther Coopersmith Award Act, legislation to create a State Department award honoring public servants who advance Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) around the world. Named for Esther Coopersmith more PR

FSU computational scientist helps advance targeted drug-delivery systems using coding, modeling (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU computational scientist helps advance targeted drug-delivery systems using coding, modeling * A Florida State University computational scientist is paving the way for future medical breakthroughs by developing mathematical models and simulations to predict the behavior of a unique drug-delivery method, which aims to deploy treatments directly to targeted sites in the body. Florida State University Associate Professor of Scientific Computing Brya more PR

Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces Atlanta Judicial Circuit Appointments (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces Atlanta Judicial Circuit Appointments Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial appointments: the Honorable Debbie-Ann R. Rickman to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Shermela Williams; David H. Emadi to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon more PR

Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates the Launch of Florida's Showcase at the Great American State Fair (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates the Launch of Florida's Showcase at the Great American State Fair * Florida Pavilion to Bring the Free State of Florida to Life on the National Mall During America's 250th Anniversary Celebration TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was proud to celebrate the opening of the Florida Pavilion at the Great American State Fair. Designed as a journey through the Free State of Florida, the pavilion  more PR

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Protecting Taxpayers and Increasing Local Government Accountability (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Protecting Taxpayers and Increasing Local Government Accountability * BRADENTON, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation designed to increase transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in local government while supporting ongoing efforts to provide property tax relief for Florida homeowners. "Florida has reduced its budget for four straight years and has demonstrated fiscal r more PR

ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Touts 'Freedom' on the Anniversary of the Day He Took It Away From Millions * Today marks four years since the conservative majority on the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended a 50-year federal right to abortion access. Trump has also chosen today for a rally to mark the W more PR

IGFA Announces Fourth Annual SoCal IGFA Great Marlin Race Event (10)
DANIA BEACH, Florida, June 24 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * IGFA Announces Fourth Annual SoCal IGFA Great Marlin Race Event Local anglers and clubs can sponsor one of five satellite tags deployed on Southern California striped marlin this season, with the farthest-traveling fish taking the title - The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is excited to announce the fourth year of the SoCal Annual IGFA Great Marlin Race event. The IGFA Great Marlin Race, in partnership with more PR

Increased awareness about heart failure symptoms during and after pregnancy is essential (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Increased awareness about heart failure symptoms during and after pregnancy is essential * Statement Highlights: * Current evidence indicates that nearly 1 in 4 women 20-44 years of age currently has some type of cardiovascular disease, and heart disease is now one of the leading causes of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. * Heart failure symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling, often resemble more PR

Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 24 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa archers place at the 2026 NASP Championship * Iowa archers competed in the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Championship, held June 18-20, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The following Iowa archers placed in the Top 10 in their division. NASP Championship - Bullseye High School Division: * Third Place Girls Individual- Emily Mourlam, Center Point- Urbana High School 293 * Ninth Place Girls Individual - Ava Boldt more PR

Kelly, Bacon Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Bacon Lead Bill to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal * Read in USA Today : New effort in Congress would grant Artemis II astronauts rare honor Today, retired NASA astronaut and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced th e Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the four crewmembers of the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon. Cosponsors of the bill include Senators Pete Ric more PR

Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Largest FAMU Engineering Graduating Cohort in More Than 25 Years Reflects Growth, Support and Student Success The Spring 2026 graduating class at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering represents a milestone more than two decades in the making. Fifty engineering degrees were awarded this spring to 49 graduates, making it the largest graduating cohort of FAMU eng more PR

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two Sherwin-Williams Properties in Jarrell and Helotes, Texas (10)
ENCINO, California, June 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Two Sherwin-Williams Properties in Jarrell and Helotes, Texas JARREL and HELOTES, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of two newly constructed Sherwin-Williams properties in Texas totaling nearly 9,000 square feet in the Austin and San Antonio met more PR

Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine * Chicago, IL - June 24, 2026 - When Craig Conover of Chicago, Illinois, began experiencing discomfort from a bulge in his groin, he learned he had an inguinal hernia -a common condition that often requires surgery. The retired infectious diseases doctor knew it needed to be repaired but was concerned the standard approach with surgical mesh would n more PR

Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Mesh-free hernia repair offers patients a new option at Northwestern Medicine * Returning to activity Conover's search for a team skilled in the Shouldice technique initially led him to a physician in Florida, but that physician in turn referred him to Dr. Melland-Smith at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. "He said, 'You know, you really don't have to come see me in Florida. Doctor Melland-Smith just left the Shouldice clinic more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Exposed for Trying to "Rewrite Michigan's Autoworker History" With False Claim (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Exposed for Trying to "Rewrite Michigan's Autoworker History" with False Claim According to new reporting by The Detroit Metro Times, Mike Rogers has "falsely claimed he would be the first former autoworker to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate" as the multimillionaire Florida resident tries to "portray himself as a working-class candidate." This is the latest in a long string of lies Rogers has told while running for U.S. Sen more PR

Rep. Diaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on H.R. 8595 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Diaz-Balart Testifies at Rules on H.R. 8595 Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs A more PR

REPS. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ AND TROY CARTER, INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN ONE-STOP PILOT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ AND TROY CARTER, INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN ONE-STOP PILOT PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Troy A. Carter (LA-02), introduced the One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, bipartisan legislation to extend and expand the federal aviation security program that allows eligible international passengers and their checked baggage to connect to domestic flights without undergoing a secon more PR

SEC Files Settled Actions Against Unregistered Sales Agents Who Helped Raise Millions in Alleged $56 Million South Florida Real Estate Ponzi Scheme (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 5:26-cv-03953, 1:26-cv-24369; W.D. Tex. filed June 23, 2026, S.D. Fla. filed June 23, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Sanders Family Office, LLC, et al., No. 5:26-cv-03953 (W.D. Tex. filed June 23, 2026) Securities and Exchange Commission v. Francisco J. Herrera, No. 1:26-cv-24369 (S.D. Fla. filed June 23, 2026) On June 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled actions as to Sanders Family Office more PR

Senate Aging Committee Chairman Scott Calls for Investigation Into CCP-Linked Wearable Tech (10)
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Calls for Investigation into CCP-Linked Wearable Tech Senate Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick yesterday sent a letter to Brendan Carr, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), calling for an investigation into Communist China-linked health wearables, including smartwatches and fitness trackers. These fitness devices are popul more PR

Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman Cruz Considers Transportation and Consumer Safety Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz Considers Transportation and Consumer Safety Nominees During today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) considered five nominations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Surface Transportation Board (STB), and the Consumer Product Safety Comm more PR

Senator Moody Recognizes New Florida Member of Army Ranger Hall of Fame (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Recognizes New Florida Member of Army Ranger Hall of Fame Senator Ashley Moody is honoring a new Florida member of the Army Ranger Hall of Fame. Douglas Philippone, a West Palm Beach resident, is being inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame, one of the highest distinctions a Ranger can receive. Senator Moody is entering his accomplishment into the Congressional Record as a gesture of gratitude for Phili more PR

SLAC researchers 'watch' molecules steered by laser light (10)
MENLO PARK, California, June 24 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SLAC researchers 'watch' molecules steered by laser light * By Chris Patrick Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Key takeaways: * For the first time, researchers have imaged a molecule undergoing a coherently controlled chemical reaction - a reaction steered with pulses of laser light. * Powerful X-ray pulses from the LCLS are routinely used to visualize how a molecule's atoms rearrange in real time duri more PR

STATEMENT FROM REP. MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR ON THE DEDICATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AMERICA250 TIME CAPSULE (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM REP. MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR ON THE DEDICATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AMERICA250 TIME CAPSULE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Congressional America250 Time Capsule was officially dedicated during a ceremony held in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol, marking a historic milestone in the nation's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Time Capsule, which will remain sealed until July 4, 2276, preserves a snapsh more PR

Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation * CINCINNATI -The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program. These one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to children of Fifth Third employees for educational purposes at college or universit more PR

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Establishing Guardrails to Protect Americans' Privacy in Firearm Purchases When Americans make a purchase at a firearm retailer, credit card companies can assign a specific merchant category code (MCC) to the transaction, identifying it as a firearm-related purchase. This policy has raised concerns that these codes coul more PR

The Ross Procedure Is Associated With Excellent Outcomes, Durability, and Efficacy in a Wide Range of Adults With Aortic Valve Disease (10)
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * The Ross Procedure Is Associated With Excellent Outcomes, Durability, and Efficacy in a Wide Range of Adults With Aortic Valve Disease * The Ross procedure, a highly specialized option for aortic valve replacement, is associated with significant long-term durability and excellent outcomes in a wide range of adult patients with aortic valve disease. These are the results from a new landmark study, led by world-renowned Mount Sinai  more PR

Two Florida Men Convicted At Trial Of Orchestrating $18 Million Advance-Fee Scheme (10)
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two Florida Men Convicted At Trial Of Orchestrating $18 Million Advance-Fee Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that JOSEPH MALVASIO, a/k/a "Joe Cohen," and GREGG MARCUS, a/k/a "Gregg Pierce," were convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a years-long advance-fee scheme through which they defrauded hundreds of  more PR

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls on the President to Sign the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to Lower the Cost of Housing for Floridians (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls on the President to Sign the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to Lower the Cost of Housing for Floridians * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: "This week, the Congress passed meaningful, bipartisan legislation that will help make home ownership more attainable for hard-working neighbo more PR

UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF-Led VERA Project Reaches 2 Major Milestones for VR Research Highlights * In 2023, Pegasus Professor Greg Welch was awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to create a system, VERA, that enables researchers nationwide to conduct large-scale studies in extended reality environments. * UCF Associate Professor Gerd Bruder is leading VERA's first large-scale study with virtual participants, which will focus on cybersi more PR

UNF earns national recognition for preparing education students to teach reading (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF earns national recognition for preparing education students to teach reading * The University of North Florida's elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), placing it among a select group of programs nationwide recognized for excellence in preparing future educators to teach reading. The recognition comes from NCTQ's latest report, which highlights UNF for  more PR

USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 25 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assault By Anna Mayor, University Communications and Marketing and USF Health In the hours following sexual assault, teens may face difficult decisions about seeking medical care and whether to undergo a forensic exam that could support a future investigation or prosecution. Understanding their ability to consent to these services can be complicated, as laws var more PR

WCC mourns passing of Very Rev. Dr Festus Ambe Asana, former moderator of Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 24 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * WCC mourns passing of Very Rev. Dr Festus Ambe Asana, former moderator of Presbyterian Church in Cameroon * Very Rev. Dr Festus Ambe Asana, former moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, and a former member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central and executive committees, passed away on 22 June in Orlando, Florida (US). He guided the church as its 5th moderator between 2009 and 2014. During his four-year l more PR

What's New On HBO Max This July (10)
NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * What's New On HBO Max This July * Debuts Of Max Original Series "Stuart Fails To Save The Universe" And HBO Original Documentary Series "The Man Will Burn" A24 Films "The Drama," And "Marc By Sofia," Plus "The Long Walk" Catch Discovery's Shark Week Beginning July 26 Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE FEATURED PROGRAMMING Series Debuts July 23 Max Original Comedy Ser more PR

Yardi Matrix report documents easing of U.S. self storage rent decline (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 24 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix report documents easing of U.S. self storage rent decline * Month-over-month average rate increases but pressures stifle year-over-year growth SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 24, 2026 - Average U.S. self storage advertised rates posted a month-over-month gain in May 2026 but declined year-over-year, underscoring the industry more PR