Cold and Flu Disrupts Daily Life for 9 in 10 Americans – But Simple Cleaning Steps Can Help

• New survey finds 87% take preventive cleaning steps, yet 28% wait until illness is already in the home
• American Cleaning Institute, American Academy of Family Physicians offer practical guidance families can use before illness enters the home

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cold and flu season is taking a major toll on Americans’ daily lives. A new survey from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) finds that 91% of respondents say these illnesses cause significant disruption. Parents report feeling the disruption across nearly every part of family life, including:

“Disruptions from illness can upend daily routines, and cleaning is one of the simplest ways to help stay healthy." - American Cleaning Institute

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Fasano Longevity Conference to Cover Politics, Artificial Intelligence, and Life Expectancy Research

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fasano Longevity Conference, which will be held on November 9th in Washington, DC, will explore a broad range of subjects and feature industry experts to discuss relevant topics bearing on longevity markets:

• Jack Kelly, Public Policy Expert and Washington insider, will analyze The Impact of the Mid-Term Elections on domestic and foreign policy.
• Dr. Jochen Russ, Managing Partner of the Institute for Actuarial Studies, will present

Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector Establish Gemini Launchpads to Power Purpose-Built Agents Across Federal Missions

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), and Google Public Sector today announced the deployment of Gemini launchpads, a new capability designed to help federal agencies move more quickly from agentic experimentation to mission execution at scale.

Mission-Ready, Day 1 - @Accenture Federal Services and @Google Public Sector are expanding their alliance to deploy Gemini Agentic Launchpads, providing a trusted path to securely transition from pilots to production at scale.

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Cantine Vedova Expands Its Promotional Activities Across the United States

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Cantine Vedova Event in New York

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WASHINGTON DC, WA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cantine Vedova is strengthening its presence in the United States through an extensive program of promotional activities spanning both the East Coast and the West Coast. The

Digital Power Network Expands Focus to AI, Data Centers and America’s Energy Future

The Digital Chamber initiative broadens its focus from Bitcoin mining to the energy infrastructure behind AI, cloud, and all large-scale compute, with six new policy priorities

Washington, D.C., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 8, 2026 — The Digital Power Network (DPN), an initiative of The Digital Chamber (TDC), today unveiled a new brand and an expanded mission: to champion the energy infrastructure needed to power America’s digital future. DPN envisions an energy system that enables American technological leadership while keeping power affordable and reliable for all. 

For the past three years, DPN has advocated for Bitcoin miners on energy and grid policy,

FINRA Foundation and AFCPE® Select the 2026 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellows

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) are excited to announce the selection of the 2026 cohort of the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship. This year, 30 military spouses will take steps toward achieving their Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation, setting the groundwork for meaningful careers in financial counseling.

Since 2006, the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship has offered more than 1,835

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Settlement of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Litigation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the announcement of a settlement in the litigation over Paramount Skydance Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, overcoming a