2026 'Shining Stars' Washington Showcase Celebrates Youth Arts and Cultural Exchange

Secretary of state of Maryland

Counsel General of the Chinese Embassy Song Shiyou

guests

youth performers

youth performers playing cello

Young performers from the Greater Washington Area gathered to celebrate creativity, multicultural arts, and international youth exchange.

WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Greater Washington Area division of the 2026 “Shining Stars” North America City Showcase was recently held successfully, bringing

NAWCWD data system speeds trusted test equipment to the fleet

Washington D.C - A Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division team rebuilt how the Navy tracks and delivers fleet test equipment, cutting errors and getting reliable gear to ships faster.

The work earned the team Naval Sea Systems Command’s top metrology and calibration

The King of Trash Heads to Washington, D.C. and Orlando After Successful Six-City Private Screening Tour

The King Of Trash Event In Houston

The King Of Trash Event in Orange County

Errol Webber and David Duong

After six private screenings across the U.S., The King of Trash brings a refugee family's true story of survival and legacy to Washington, D.C. and Orlando.

The response has been powerful because this is not only a story about one man. It is a story about family, survival, forgiveness, and the courage to rebuild after everything has been lost.”

— The King of Trash Production Team

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The King of Trash, the feature-length documentary chronicling the life of Vietnamese American entrepreneur and California Waste Solutions founder David Duong, is moving into the final

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Chuck Fleischmann May 2026 Porkers of the Month

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) its May 2026 Porkers of the Month for leading the way for feeding at the trough and receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in pork-barrel earmarks.

Sen. Murray and Rep. Fleischmann should be chastised for feeding at the trough and leading the way on the most corrupt, costly and inequitable costly practice in the history of Congress.

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National Association for Veterans Rights Raises Questions About Federal Court Ruling Impacting Veteran Claims Assistance

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) today responded to the recent district court ruling in Ford v. Veterans Guardian, warning that the decision could significantly disrupt access to lawful assistance for Veterans navigating the VA disability claims process.

While the ruling addresses a threshold legal issue and is not a final determination of liability,

Curio® Begins Application Process for Part 70 Operating License for NuCycle® Used Nuclear Fuel Recycling Production Facility

Letter of Intent Submitted May 27, 2026, Asks NRC to Establish 10 CFR 70 Docket Ahead of Formal Application

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curio®, a leader in advanced nuclear recycling technologies, today announced it has submitted a letter of intent to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to establish a 10 CFR 70 docket for pre-application engagement activities and ultimately the submittal and review of an operating license application for the NuCycle® used nuclear fuel recycling production facility. Once a docket is established, the license application will be developed to meet all applicable regulations for a nuclear fuel recycling facility.

The initiation of this application process marks a key and decisive moment for Curio and our nation as we commercially deploy what will be the world’s most advanced and capable used nuclear fuel recycling facility

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'America the Beautiful' Global Art Competition and Exhibition to Open at the Trump-Kennedy Center

By Bella Yanbo Huang

By Ray Simon

By Elena Ruseva

Honoring America’s heritage and freedom through global art, featuring artists Ray Simon, Bella Yanbo Huang, and Elena Ruseva.

Our mission aligns perfectly with celebrating America’s 250, the beauty of freedom and the universal desire for harmony through artistic expression,” said Rose Hong, the Executive Director.”

— Rose Hong

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In celebration of “Celebrate America’s 250,” the Global Humanities Foundation proudly announces the launch of the “America the Beautiful: Global Art Competition and Exhibition,” a landmark

Powering America’s Future: President Trump’s Policies Fuel Demand for Skilled American Workers

Washington D.C - As President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda fuels a blue-collar resurgence, American workers are back in demand — and a new generation is answering the call.

The Shift Is Already Underway

A seismic shift from years past towards the trades is a clear sign that President Trump’s relentless push to restore the dignity of American labor is taking hold.

• 60% of Gen Z Americans plan to pursue skilled trade work this year, up from less

The Internet Society Announces Appointments to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors

DC, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Internet Society today announced the reappointment of Saerin Cho and Kathryn Kleiman to the Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors. Both will serve new three-year terms beginning July

EPA announces rollback of protections for toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Health advocates warn rollback will prolong exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” linked to cancer, immune system harm, and developmental risks

EPA’s action to roll back these standards will prolong exposure and leave communities in danger from this contamination. EPA must put our health first.”

— Liz Hitchcock, director of federal policy at Toxic-Free Future

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced plans to delay enforcement of national drinking water standards for two types of PFAS “forever chemicals” (PFOA and PFOS) and to roll back drinking water standards for four additional PFAS compounds (GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, and PFNA).

Toxic-Free Future and Safer States responded to the announcement:

“Communities across the country are already

Young Filmmakers Tackle Energy, Economics, and Ecosystems in Global Video Contest

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Winners from across the globe announced today

These students both explain complex issues clearly and think creatively about how we collectively can build a more sustainable future.”

— John Seager, President of Population Connection.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Students from around the world are tackling some of our biggest global challenges, from energy demand to economic development and the protection of wetlands, in the annual World of 8 Billion

Public Welfare Foundation Announces over $2 Million in Funding to Scale Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

Public Welfare Foundation Logo, Courtesy PWF

“Igniting Futures” Initiative Provides Investments in Youth Justice Coalitions in Michigan and Tennessee

Through the IGNITING FUTURES grants, we are investing in promising coalitions, expanding their capacity to build a truly just and safe future for young people.”

— Thena Robinson Mock, VP of Programs at Public Welfare Foundation

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Public Welfare Foundation (PWF), a leading national funder in justice reform, today announced the recipients of IGNITING FUTURES: A Youth

AltaDX Group and LeisureLabs Announce Strategic Global Alliance to Define the Future of Fitness & Wellness Tech Services

AltaDX Group and LeisureLabs unite to form the first globally coordinated technology consultancy built exclusively for fitness and wellness.

By combining AltaDX’s strength in North America with our experience across EMEA, we’re creating a genuinely global capability that neither business could credibly offer alone.”

— Alex Peacock, Co-Founder of LeisureLabs

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AltaDX Group, the North America-based fitness and wellness technology consultancy, and LeisureLabs, the EMEA-based fitness technology specialist, today announced a strategic alliance to create the world's first globally coordinated technology services and consulting capability purpose-built for the health, fitness, beauty and wellness industries.

The alliance combines AltaDX Group's deep North American operator relationships and AI-

Argentum Launches I Love Senior Living, a National Movement to Celebrate the Heart of Senior Living

I Love Senior Living is a national storytelling movement created to elevate the real people, relationships, and moments that define today’s senior living communities.

Argentum is the leading national association exclusively dedicated to supporting companies that operate professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the older adults and families they serve.

I Love Senior Living invites people to share authentic stories that showcase connection, purpose, joy, service, innovation, and belonging across senior living.

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Argentum, the leading national association representing senior living communities, announces the launch of I Love Senior Living,

Spa Logic Aesthetics DC – Med Spa & Wellness Introduces the Matrix® Platform: A Revolutionary Approach to Skin Health

Adding the Matrix allows us to offer clinically proven skin resurfacing alongside our existing aesthetic services, giving our clients more options in one trusted destination.”

— Kathy Phuong Luu, Founder, Author, Visionary of Spa Logic

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Located in the heart of Dupont Circle in Washington, DC, Spa Logic Aesthetics celebrated 14 years in business on May 1, 2026. The milestone also marks a new

‘EAT250: AMERICA AT THE TABLE’ CELEBRATES THE NATION’S MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY THROUGH FOOD, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY

Citywide initiative will unite chefs, restaurants, and cultural institutions across Washington, D.C. from June 14–28, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the nation prepares to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, Washington, D.C. will explore the American story through one of its most universal expressions: food.

EAT250: America at the Table is a citywide culinary and cultural initiative bringing together

Steve and Gina Merritt Featured in Washington DC Capitol Times Magazine for Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Steve and Gina Merritt make the cover of Capitol Times Magazine.

Entrepreneurs, Steve and Gina Merritt Engaging with the Audience

Steve and Gina Merritt take a photo with members of their global team

The Merritt Family Photo 2026 | Utah

Steve and Gina Merritt are featured in Washington DC Capitol Times Magazine, sharing insights on leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and growth.

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Entrepreneurs Steve and Gina Merritt, were sought out and featured by Washington DC Capitol Times Magazine for their leadership,

ZyDoc Introduces Secure U.S.-Based Documentation Solution for ASCs Amid Rising Offshore Compliance Concerns

Capture more revenue from every encounter. ZyDoc helps increase practice efficiency by up to 61%.

ZyDoc directly integrates into existing EHR systems without clinician-IT burden or cut & paste.

ZyDoc is the only clinical documentation solution powered by AI with notes corrected by human specialists, with direct EHR insertion.

ZyDoc unveils secure U.S.-based ASC documentation solution at ASCA 2026, addressing compliance, efficiency, and offshore data concerns.

ZyDoc was designed specifically for this environment... leveraging scalability while maintaining human oversight and U.S.-based compliance infrastructure that ASCs increasingly require.”

— James Maisel, MD, Founder & CEO of ZyDoc

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ZyDoc(R), a leader in clinical documentation and medical transcription solutions, announced today that it will formally introduce its U.S.-based clinical

Newsmatics Launches 'Journalists Wanted' Initiative to Amplify Credible Journalism and Expand Audience Reach

Affinity Group Publishing

This is a fundamentally different model. We are not recreating journalism or training systems on it. We are amplifying it.”

— David Rothstein

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the local news landscape continues to shift, a new initiative is aiming to ensure that important journalism reaches broader audiences.

Newsmatics, the media intelligence company

GB Group Global Congratulates Cybastion on EXIM Bank 'Deal of the Year' Recognition

 

GB Group Global

This award is a strong reflection of Cybastion’s vision, execution discipline, and institutional credibility”

— Dr. Gloria Herndon

WAHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GB Group Global proudly congratulates its esteemed client, Cybastion, on receiving the prestigious “Industries of the Future – Deal of the Year” Award at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Export-Import Bank of the United States(EXIM Bank), held April 29–30 in Washington, D.C.

This distinguished recognition reflects Cybastion’s leadership in advancing next generation

National casting call for E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical With Original Score by Ashford & Simpson Announced

Invisible Life The Musical Casting

Invisible Life Casting Call

CASTING CALL: E. LYNN HARRIS INVISIBLE LIFE: THE MUSICAL (score Ashford & Simpson) DC Black Pride Celebration @ Howard Theater DC Sponsored by Gilead Sciences

This casting call for E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical during this moment goes beyond finding talent; it honors the legacy of E. Lynn Harris, who gave voice to lives often left unseen.”

— Proteus X, Producer, Writer and Curator.

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The May 24, 2026, event will bring together live auditions, special guests, and community engagement in a high-visibility setting.

A national casting call for E. Lynn Harris

William J. Edwards to Receive Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights From the American Bar Association

William J. Edwards

FASD United congratulates William J. Edwards, a leading expert in FASD and the law and Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles County, California.

Mr. Edwards' enduring commitment to justice for individuals with FASD is unmatched.”

— Tom Donaldson, FASD United CEO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FASD United congratulates William J. Edwards, a leading expert in FASD and the law, on his selection as

'Stobbi' Hits Kickstarter Goal in Under a Week, Bringing Premium Craftsmanship to a Market Saturated with Plastics

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Giggles & You, a design-forward children’s brand founded by brothers Abhishek and Vinayak, is proud to announce that its debut product, Stobbi, has successfully reached its Kickstarter funding

TV Show Features Foundation Supporting Veterans Startups

Andrea McCarren, president of The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes, guests on "White House Chronicle," airing on public TV and SiriusXM satellite radio.

It makes sense for veterans to use the skills they acquired in service to the country to do something for themselves and their families by establishing their own businesses.”

— Llewellyn King

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Veterans come out of the military with unique skills, many of which are invaluable if he or she starts a business.

That is the thinking behind a drive by The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes.

Andrea McCarren, the foundation’s president, says the skills honed on the battlefield are often ideal for business, which include being “mission-focused, deadline-oriented, crisis-

Broadcast Management Group Adds AI to Its Fully Managed Media Asset Management Service

Master Control Room For Broadcast

Data Center for Broadcast and TV Networks

AI capabilities, including auto-tagging, speech-to-text, facial and object recognition, and smart search, now come standard in BMG’s turnkey, fully managed MAM

Most teams don’t need another AI tool to evaluate, license, and integrate. They need AI that just works within the system they already use”

— Mohammad Ataya

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Broadcast Management Group (BMG), a leading provider of broadcast managed services, today announced a major AI expansion to its fully managed Media Asset Management (MAM) service. The release adds AI-powered auto-

Statement from the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies on Release of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena-Related Records

SCU will monitor newly released UAP records and provide evidence-based analysis of data, photos, video, metadata, and related materials as they become available

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) welcomes the White House’s decision to follow through on its pledge to release files and records related