House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Grassroots Challenge from LSUS Professor Matt Gromlich in November Race

August 7, 2026 4:05 PM

Dr. Matt Gromlich has officially requalified as a candidate for Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District, where he will challenge incumbent Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in this fall's election.A professor at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS), Gromlich holds a doctorate and has built his career as an educator and researcher dedicated to solving complex problems through collaboration, data, and community engagement. His campaign...

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James J. Carter Launches First National Initiative as National Bar Association President Through Landmark Election Protection Partnership

August 5, 2026 9:00 AM

Just days after being installed as the 84th President of the National Bar Association, James J. Carter has announced, with the strong support of NBA Past President Dominique Calhoun, the first major initiative of his administration: a national election protection partnership with the National Urban League and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and designed to mobilize attorneys, law students, and community volunteers to protect...

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James J. Carter Installed 84th President of the National Bar Association

August 4, 2026 9:00 AM

After a rousing introduction by stellar New Orleans attorney James Williams and swearing in by the legendary Judge Kern Reese, the National Bar Association on July 30, 2026 installed nationally accomplished trial attorney and civic leader James J. Carter as its 84th President. In addition to NBA Past Presidents, leaders, members, friends and family from around the world, the great international leader, President and CEO of the National Urban...

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Vineyards in the Valley Returns as Scottsdale's Premier Destination Wine Weekend

August 4, 2026 6:00 AM

This December, wine lovers from across the country are invited to experience one of the country's most exciting wine weekends at Vineyards in the Valley on December 4-5, 2026. Hosted in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona-a nationally recognized destination for luxury resorts, award-winning restaurants, championship golf, upscale shopping, and vibrant desert hospitality-the expanded two-day event brings together more than 60 acclaimed boutique wineries...

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John Kelly Launches Campaign for Mayor of Chicago, Pledges to Restore Public Safety, Revitalize the City, and Rebuild Trust in City Hall

July 29, 2026 3:45 PM

Chicago businessman and lobbyist John Kelly today announced his campaign for Mayor of Chicago, pledging to restore public safety, strengthen the Chicago Police Department, improve the CTA, stabilize property taxes, and bring accountability back to City Hall.Making his first run for public office, Kelly, 53, has spent his career building businesses, creating jobs, and bringing together employers, government leaders, and community stakeholders to...

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Judge Amanda N. Heath Elected President of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

July 24, 2026 1:45 PM

Judge Amanda N. Heath was sworn in as president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the nation's oldest and largest judicial membership and education organization, during the 89th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The first African American woman to be elected as a superior court judge in the Augusta Judicial Circuit's 156-year history, Judge Heath brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization,...

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AirIQ Announces March 31, 2026 Year End Results Reports Record 23% Growth in Recurring Revenue

July 23, 2026 7:30 AM

AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in IoT-based asset management solutions since 1997, today announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a record 23% increase in recurring revenue growth.Unless otherwise noted herein, all amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars except share and per share information."This was a strongest year ever for AirIQ, with record recurring revenue growth of 23%" said Mike Robb,...

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Hope for Haiti Launches "Buckets of Hope" Campaign to Support Clean Water Initiatives During National Water Quality Month

July 23, 2026 7:00 AM

In celebration of National Water Quality Month this August, Hope for Haiti is proud to announce the launch of Buckets of Hope, a nationwide fundraising campaign supporting the organization's critical WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) program in southern Haiti, running August through October.Buckets of Hope invites schools, churches, businesses, clubs, sports teams, hospitals, restaurants, and individuals across the U.S. to make a tangible...

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Korea Tourism Organization Showcases Korea's Four Seasons at EESEOL K-Beauty Pop-Up in Los Angeles

July 20, 2026 10:40 PM

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Los Angeles Office hosted a special tourism promotion event from July 17th to the 19th of 2026, at the EESEOL K-Cosmetics Pop-Up held at The Grove in Los Angeles, California.EESEOL is a global platform featuring 39 Korean small and medium-sized businesses in the K-beauty and lifestyle sectors. Designed to offer visitors an opportunity to experience the energy and culture of contemporary Seoul in the United...

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Asensio Files Lawsuit Accusing Florida GOP Chairman of Deceitful Scheme to Protect Congressman Randy Fine From a GOP Primary Debate

July 15, 2026 4:40 PM

Manuel P. Asensio is the Republican Party's only Anti-Federalist MAGA Candidate for Congress in the GOP'S 2026 Primary. Asensio is on the Republican ballot in Florida's Sixth Congressional District. Today, Asensio announced the filing of a lawsuit against Evan Power. The action details his individual misconduct and the harm he is causing Republicans nationwide. Power is the Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.The lawsuit explicitly...

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Savantage Solutions Introduces Five New FM QSMO-Approved Innovative Financial Management Tools to the Federal Market

July 14, 2026 10:30 AM

Savantage Solutions (Savantage) announced today that it has launched five new Additional FM Solutions in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Quality Service Management Office (FM QSMO) Marketplace. Each of these FM QSMO-approved Additional FM Solutions help usher in a new era of secure and modern powerful automations with full auditability for manually cumbersome Federal financial management operations. Made in America and...

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Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence Appoints Jacqueline Schillereff as Executive Director

July 13, 2026 4:35 PM

The Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Schillereff as its new Executive Director. Schillereff, who has been serving as Director of Business Development and Communications for the Center, brings a dynamic combination of leadership, communications expertise, relationship-building ability, operational discipline, and a deep commitment to advancing health literacy and community...

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Vice President Kamala D. Harris to Join National Bar Association President Ashley L. Upkins for One-On-One Conversation at 101st Annual Convention

July 13, 2026 8:00 AM

In a powerful moment that will reverberate across the legal community, the 49th Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris will appear with National Bar Association (NBA) President Ashley L. Upkins on Thursday, July 30, during the NBA's 101st Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. This highly anticipated one-on-one conversation promises an unvarnished exchange between two of the nation's foremost legal leaders.The NBA's return to...

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The Evolution of the British Interpretation of the "Right to Rights"

July 10, 2026 9:25 PM

In the international arena, the United Kingdom frequently positions itself as one of the key guarantors of "international law," "human rights," and "democratic freedoms." This is closely tied to its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and its role in shaping the post-war architecture of global security. As researchers A.V. Averyanov and P.V. Shamarov have noted, a growing number of historical-legal and political-legal works...

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Mount Rainier Pool Uses New Technology to Help More Kids Get Involved in Aquatics

July 9, 2026 8:15 PM

This year, hundreds more kids are learning to swim at Mount Rainier Pool because new software makes it easier for families to get financial help. As more families signed up, the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District, which runs Mount Rainier Pool, raised its swim lesson scholarship program from $1,000 to $15,000.With the new technology, parents can fill out scholarship applications on their phones in their own language in under five...

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Bernard Taylor for Congress Raises $562,952.75 in Q2 as Voters Invest in a New Voice for Florida's 21st District

July 8, 2026 7:53 AM

Bernard Taylor, Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Florida's 21st Congressional District, announced that his campaign raised $562,952.75 in Q2, the second fundraising quarter of the year covering April, May, and June 2026. The campaign received 25,598 individual contributions during the quarter, with an average donation of just $21.99.The campaign's Q2 fundraising reflects broad-based support from everyday people rather than...

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Inaugural Saudi Water Week Concludes With Roadmap for 2027 World Water Forum in Riyadh

July 3, 2026 10:40 AM

The first-ever Saudi Water Week has wrapped up in Jeddah, drawing delegates from more than 80 countries, including 20 ministers, 180 international experts, and over 2,500 participants. Over five days, the event hosted 97 specialized sessions and showcased 20 exhibition pavilions, highlighting global efforts to address water challenges. The gathering also set the stage for Riyadh 2027, when Saudi Arabia will host the 11th World Water Forum under...

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The National Bar Association Announces Annual Senator Arthenia Joyner Prayer Breakfast

July 2, 2026 9:00 AM

The National Bar Association (NBA) invites attendees to begin the week in faith and fellowship at the Annual Senator Arthenia Joyner Prayer Breakfast, held Sunday, July 26 from 8:00 AM-9:15 AM during the NBA's 101st Annual Convention in Nashville. The prayer breakfast will feature gospel icon Shirley Caesar and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches and the first woman elected bishop in...

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DEA Scheduling Action Confirms Chemically Manipulated 7-OH Opioids Are Not Kratom

July 1, 2026 7:47 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today supported the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) announcement of its intent to temporarily schedule high-potency 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, and its follow-on products under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.Source: American Kratom Association (AKA) (EZ Newswire) The DEA action confirms what the AKA has repeatedly warned state and federal policymakers: chemically...

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World Impact Media Report: Kazakhstan's Economy Broadens Beyond Oil Amid Global Slowdown

July 1, 2026 12:34 PM

According to new research from the World Impact Media Organization, Kazakhstan's economy grew 3.7% in the first five months of 2026, building on 6.5% GDP growth in 2025, according to recent figures. Taken with new international investment data, the numbers suggest growth that is becoming steadier and less dependent on any single commodity.World Impact Media Report: Kazakhstan's Economy Broadens Beyond Oil Amid Global Slowdown / Source: World...

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