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

Wild About Wildlife and Palm Beach Zoo Bring Acclaimed Author Richard Louv to West Palm Beach

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Richard Louv (photo credit: Heather Kuhkin)

Two Oct. 12 appearances center on reconnecting children, families and communities with nature

Richard gave a name to something parents and teachers had already noticed: kids are spending less time outside, and it shows. “Noticing” asks all of us to slow down and pay attention again.”

— Nancy Marshall, Co-Founder of Wild About Wildlife

WEST PALM BEACH, DC, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wild About Wildlife, a fundraising and awareness initiative benefiting the National Wildlife Refuge Association's South Florida programs, and Palm Beach Zoo

My Ads Guru Launches AI Local SEO Platform With White-Label Suite for Agencies

My Ads Guru GeoGrid scan showing local ranking coverage across a service area.

My Ads Guru launches AI local SEO: GeoGrid rank tracking, review & Q&A automation, and a white-label suite agencies run as their own product. 14-day free trial

Most local businesses have no idea they're invisible three blocks from their front door. We built My Ads Guru so any owner can see exactly where they rank with AI without hiring an agency.”

— Himanshu Batra, Founder, My Ads Guru

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- My Ads Guru, a new AI-powered local SEO platform, launched today with an ambition on two fronts: give individual local businesses the visibility tooling that used to require an

COMEDY ICON DAVE CHAPPELLE HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SEPT. 25 AT DAR CONSTITUTION HALL

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Dave Chappelle with Ellington Students

DESA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues As Proceeds Benefit the Donal Leace Endowment Fund and other programs.

Ellington has spent five decades proving that when young artists are given access, mentorship, and opportunity, they can change the world.”

— Sandi Logan, principal of Duke Ellington School of the Arts

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Comedy icon and Duke Ellington School of the Arts alumnus Dave Chappelle announced today he will return to Washington, D.C., to perform a benefit for his alma mater on Friday, September 25, 2026, at historic DAR

ARC Announces $4.7M Contract Award With Army CPE ST3 to Integrate AI-Enabled Weapon Sensors Into Live Collective Training

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Armaments Research Company (ARC), Inc., a leader in advanced defense technology solutions, has been awarded a $4.7 million Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) supporting Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3) to integrate its AI-enabled weapon sensors (AEWS)

'Iran And Its Proxies' Use Of AI-Generated Videos Violence U.S. And West To Violence' – A New MEMRI Study

With Special Foreword By Gen. (Ret) Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., USMC

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has published a new study titled "Iran And Its Proxies Use AI-Generated Videos To Incite Youths In U.S., West To Violence, Seek To Discredit U.S., Threaten Spectacular Attacks – Including Missile Strikes On The White House, Statue Of Liberty, U.S. Forces."

Since the Iran war began on February 28, 2026, Iran and its proxies have been using AI

Maryland Registers Nation's First AI Project Management Apprenticeship, Sponsored by Master of Project Academy

Apprentices join participating employers as full-time W-2 employees in this two-year, earn-and-learn pathway — closing the deployment gap where most enterprise AI stalls

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On September 8, 2026, the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council registered the first Registered Apprenticeship in the United States dedicated to AI Project Management — a two-year paid pathway into leading

GrayRobinson Welcomes Aerospace and Global Business Veteran Matthew Jennings

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GrayRobinson is pleased to announce Matthew Jennings has joined the firm’s Federal Lobbying Team as a senior government affairs advisor. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, Jennings brings more than two

Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation Named Patient Experience Partner for ARPA-H's Groundbreaking RAPID Program

The UDNF community coming together to take action for the undiagnosed. April 2026

UDNF to bring the voice and experiences of the undiagnosed community to a federal initiative aimed at transforming rare disease diagnosis.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation (UDNF) today announced it has been selected as a Patient Experience Partner (PXP) for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for

Greater Washington Urban League Launches Give 8/28 Fundraising Campaign

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Greater Washington Urban League, Give 8/28 Campaign

National Day of Giving Highlights the Critical Role of Black-Led Nonprofits in Strengthening Communities

Give 8/28 is an opportunity to recognize the critical role Black-led organizations play in creating stronger, more resilient communities”

— Faith Gibson Hubbard, Interim President & CEO, GWUL

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) is launching its Give 8/28 fundraising campaign in support of programs that create stability,

Heresy Press Acquires Misadventures on K Street, the Second Memoir by KRL International CEO, K. Riva Levinson

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- KRL International is pleased to announce that Heresy Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, has acquired Misadventures on K Street: My Decade with the

Community Oncology Alliance Promotes Drew Lovejoy, MS, to Deputy Director of Communications

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Expanded Role Recognizes Years of Contributions to Independent Community Oncology

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) today announced the promotion of Drew Lovejoy, MS, to Deputy Director of Communications. In

Main Street Economics Warns America Is Racing Toward a Fiscal Cliff

Economic Education for the American Public

Leslie A. Rubin, Founder and President, Main Street Economics

Our Ship of State

Why You Should Give a Damn about Economics: The Us Debt Crisis and Your Future

The Greatest Ponzi Scheme on Earth: How the US Can Avoid Economic Collapse

Les Rubin: “Bankruptcy Happens Slowly, Then All at Once”

The fiscal cliff is in sight. The question is whether we will recognize the danger and put on the brakes before we reach the edge.”

— Les Rubin

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States is racing toward a fiscal cliff that could arrive sooner and with greater consequences than many Americans realize, as

Free Over-the-Air TV’s HDR Upgrades Offer an Enhanced Way to Watch Baseball in U.S.

Stations Broadcasting in Advanced HDR by Technicolor

Technology for an Enhanced Visual Experience

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the battle for sports rights among streaming services continues, the broadcast television industry is quietly evolving to meet sports viewers' demands for live sports video content. An increasing number of U.S. stations are

The internet is about to get much louder

AI has removed one of the last barriers to publishing. What comes next may change more than what we read.

You need to push out as much content as you can, because if you're not controlling your narrative, someone else will.”

— Jeremy Fields, Newsmatics

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Open your phone over breakfast and the competition begins.

A war is breaking. A company has discovered something revolutionary. Someone famous has died, except perhaps they haven't. There's a new study about coffee, a new reason you're sleeping badly and a video explaining that you've been cutting onions incorrectly your entire life.

Now imagine that everyone producing all of that has suddenly become much, much faster.

Chuck Brown's Family Withdraws their support for the 2026 Annual Chuck Brown Day

Legendary Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown/ Photo by: Hilsdon Photography

The Family of Legendary Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown Releases Official Statement

Protecting Chuck Brown's legacy, reputation, and the integrity of any event bearing his name remains our highest priority.”

— Chuck Brown's Family

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BROWN FAMILY OFFICIAL STATEMENT

"The Brown family has made the difficult decision to withdraw our support for Chuck Brown Day, which we notified DPR of on Feb 3rd of this year. After three years of being marginalized in both the planning process and the overall direction of the event, we no longer believe the event reflects the level of collaboration, respect, and stewardship that Chuck Brown's legacy deserves.

Accordingly, the Brown family does not support the continuation of Chuck Brown Day

Safer Chemistry Impact Fund Launches Universal Blueprint to Standardize Measurement of Safer Chemistry

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Companies have long relied on standardized frameworks to measure carbon emissions. Until now, no

Media Pitch: Could AI Companions Help Older Adults Age Independently or Make Them Feel Constantly Monitored?

What if an AI assistant could do more than answer questions - it could have ongoing conversations with older adults, monitor changes in their speech and cognitive function, and help caregivers identify potential changes in health?

A new paper from George Washington

Women’s Soccer, Howard Play to Scoreless Draw

The George Washington women's soccer team played to a scoreless draw with Howard on Wednesday night, moving to 1-1-1 on the season.

NOTEWORTHY

• The match saw 11 shots on goal, with

Investing in Eagles: American University Launches $4,500 Undergraduate Internship Pledge

As the university rolls out funding to help students pursue professional opportunities, three summer interns share their formative experiences—and offer advice for fellow students searching for their next role.

By Jack Frederick | August 19, 2026

Photo by Jeff Watts.

Do you have an internship lined up for this fall? 

Eligible American University undergraduates can now apply for university funding designed to make high-quality professional experiences more accessible.

This week, the university launched the

Understanding the Potential Risks of Prescription Drug Affordability Boards and Upper Payment Limits

National Pharmaceutical Council researchers examined questions about how these policies could affect patients, pharmacies, and providers.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) commentary in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) warns of

Reset My YouTube Feed Adds a Clean YouTube List View and Hides Shorts From Subscriptions

Reset My YouTube Feed turns the YouTube Subscriptions feed into a clean, single-column list view.

Free, privacy-first Chrome extension: organize YouTube subscriptions in a clean YouTube list view, hide YouTube Shorts, and filter the noise.

YouTube's feed is built to keep you scrolling, not to help you watch the channels you chose. Reset My YouTube Feed turns your subscriptions into a quiet, readable list and hides Shorts.”

— Himanshu Batra, Founder, Sphnix, Inc.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sphnix, Inc. today launched Reset My YouTube Feed, a free Chrome extension that gives YouTube a clean, single-column list view and lets viewers hide YouTube Shorts from

Main Street Economics Warns National Debt Will Hit $40 Trillion This Week

Economic Education for the American Public

Leslie A. Rubin, Founder and President, Main Street Economics

Our Ship of State

Les Rubin: “We Are Spending Our Way Toward Financial Ruin”

We are spending enormous sums simply servicing the debt rather than investing in America's future. That is a vicious cycle – we will soon be in a ‘doom loop’ from which there is no escape”

— Les Rubin

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States is on the verge of another staggering fiscal milestone, with the national debt now above $39.93 trillion, it will reach

Families are Discovering a New Side of Washington, D.C. from NoMa and Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the District prepares for the height of the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebrations, a new traveler profile has emerged: the "Post-Monument" family. According to the

CDAO Government 2026 Returns to Washington, D.C. Bringing Together Senior Public Sector Data, AI, and Digital Leaders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CDAO Government 2026 returns to Washington, D.C. for its 14th edition, bringing together senior data, analytics, AI, and digital transformation leaders from across the U.S. public sector to

Eden Gordon Media & Hells Angels 'CUT FREE' Book Tour A Road to Redemption

CUT FREE: A Hells Angel's Ride to Redemption Book Tour

Joby Walters, former Hells Angels, encourages people from all walks of life to get involved in his written devotionals and stories by the campfire.

Eden Gordon Media & Hells Angels 'CUT FREE' Book Tour A Road to Redemption

Our prayer is that CUT FREE will open doors into places and communities that are often difficult to reach, and ultimately that God will use Joby’s story to change lives.”

— Daniel Sidler of Catamont, LLC

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eden Gordon Media, LLC, is proud to represent former Hells Angels member Joby Walters on the CUT FREE: A Hells Angel's Ride to

THE (SUMMER) HEAT IS ON AND ICED REFRESHERS COULDN’T BE HOTTER

Lavender Tea pairs nicely with lemonade and explodes with exotic summer color.

Mango Tea combines tea and fruit juice for maximum refreshment.

You won't find a healthier summer beverage than fresh Strawberry Pina Colada Tea.

Hot Weather ‘Refresher’ Craze Dominates 2026 Summer Beverages

The hottest drinks this year are all fun, summery and refreshing, and they tend to be healthier and lower in sugar. We see ice in all forms – crushed, whole cubes, flaked -- and Cold Foam too.”

— Victoria Wu, Co-Owner of Cakes By Happy Eatery

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts to the neighborhood burger bar, Iced Refresher beverages seem to be everywhere, that

Correcting 340B Hospital Overpayments Would Increase Payments for Most Hospitals

 

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New study finds that 78 percent of hospitals would gain under the budget-neutral correction

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new analysis by Avalere Health, commissioned by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), finds that correcting Medicare overpayments for drugs purchased through the 340B Drug Pricing Program would increase overall Medicare Part B payments for 78 percent of hospitals.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to reimburse hospitals