Monday, August 24, 2026

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

Thursday, August 20, 2026

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

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Community Oncology Alliance Logo

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

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.

Snapshot of Stations Broadcasting in Advanced HDR by Technicolor

Stations Broadcasting in Advanced HDR by Technicolor

Multi-color bar logo for 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

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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.

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Photo of interns walking in DC. Photo by Jeff Watts.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

Sunday, August 16, 2026

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

YouTube Subscriptions feed shown as a clean single-column list view by the Reset My YouTube Feed Chrome extension

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

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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

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.

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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Community Oncology Alliance Logo

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

Friday, August 7, 2026

ICE Asks Miami-Dade County to Not Release Illegal Alien Charged in Hit-and-Run that Critically Injured 74-Year-Old Woman

WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asked officials in Miami-Dade County to not release a criminal illegal alien charged with hit-and-run after injuring a 74-year-old woman. 

According to local reporting, the incident occurred on the morning of August 2. The victim,

Trump Administration Recommends Passage of Protect College Sports Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Executive Office of the President formally expressed its support for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). As the official Statement of

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Stand Up for Science Condemns Latest Round of NIH Grant Cancellations

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Stand Up For Science logo is a trademark of Stand Up For Science and it may only be used with prior written permission. Copyright © 2026 Stand Up For Science, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization

Terminations of National Institutes of Health grants target health disparities research; more cancellations expected

Cancelling public health research projects as they’re nearing completion — millions of dollars into the project, with nothing to show for it — is the very definition of waste.”
— Dr. Colette Delawalla, Founder and CEO of Stand Up for Science

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, Stand Up for Science is responding to the news, as reported in Science, that the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has

Friday, July 31, 2026

Many Months of Work Led to National Recognition for Vietnam Veterans of America

The mention was brief, but the work behind it was not. It resulted from months of work by VVA’s national leadership

The purpose of this work was not to receive public praise. It was to make certain that VVA had a voice in an initiative affecting veterans and their future employment.”
— James McCormick, Exec Direct, Gov't Affairs, VVA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Thursday, July 30, President Donald Trump recognized Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) during the announcement of the Freedom Haulers initiative.

The mention was brief, but the work behind it was not. It resulted from months of meetings, direct communication, policy discussions, and nonpartisan engagement by VVA’s national leadership and Government Affairs team.

Since January, VVA Government Affairs has met with trucking companies, transportation

Preservationists Seek Emergency Court Order to Halt White House Paint Testing on Historic Eisenhower Building

The Dwight Eisenhower Executive Office Building is seen on August 18, 2024, in Washington, DC. J. David Ake/Getty

White House Says Preservation Laws—and Courts—Are Powerless to Stop Project

DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Plaintiffs in the lawsuit (Case No. 1:25-cv-03969-DLF) challenging President Donald Trump's plan to paint the exterior of the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building (“EEOB”) filed a renewed

As Drone Harassment Complaints Rise, DRONERESPONDERS Releases Free Resource for Victims and Law Enforcement

Visit DRONERESPONDERS.org

Free guides and resources show individuals and law enforcement how to address drone harassment using laws already on the books

When an officer has the right information, they can act. When a victim knows what to document, their case is buildable. Virginia proved that in 2024”
— Chief Charles L. Werner, EFO (Ret., Emeritus), Director, DRONERESPONDERS

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A national nonprofit is releasing free legal guides aimed at correcting a widespread misconception that

Monday, July 27, 2026

The Evolving Role of Real Estate Attorneys in Community Development

Gita Sankano - Washington, DC based attorney

Washington, D.C.-based attorney Gita Sankano is sharing her prospective on the evolving role of real estate attorneys in community development.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- More Than Transactions: The Expanding Role of Real Estate Attorneys

Throughout my career in real estate law and affordable housing finance, I have seen the role of attorneys continue to evolve. Real estate attorneys are no longer simply focused on reviewing agreements, managing closings, or

Friday, July 24, 2026

National Black Church Initiative Urges the Senate to Pass the Clarity Act Before the August Recess

Rev Anthony Evans, President National Black Church Initiative

Rev Anthony Evans, President National Black Church Initiative

Senate Majority Leader John Thune

Senate Majority Leader John Thune

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

The Black Church cannot afford to be late to the future of finance, and we cannot allow our people to enter that future unprotected.”
— Rev. Anthony Evans, President of the National Black Church Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, is calling on the United States

Senator Roy Blunt: A Practical Path Forward for U.S. Foreign Assistance

Senator Roy Blunt writes about a practical path forward for U.S. foreign assistance

Foreign assistance needs to be rebuilt, not abandoned. A year after USAID's closure, 8 in 10 Americans, across party lines, say the answer is reform, not elimination.”
— Senator Roy Blunt

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Senator Roy Blunt, Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services, was recently named to the new Commission on the Future of Foreign Assistance, a bipartisan effort launched by the Rockefeller Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. In a new column, Sen. Blunt makes the case that foreign assistance needs a rebuild, not a retreat, and that the answer is a system that is accountable to taxpayers and keeps America leading in the world. Read his full take here: https://hbstrategies.us/a-practical-path-forward-for-u-s-foreign-assistance/

Sen. Blunt represented Missouri in the U.S. House and Senate for 26 years. He now serves as Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services.

Amtrak Advances Accessibility Across Its National Network

As the nation marks the 36th ADA anniversary, Amtrak reaffirms its commitment to creating a more accessible travel experience for all customers.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accessibility remains a core component of Amtrak’s mission to provide safe, reliable and welcoming transportation for all travelers. As the nation marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26,

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Occasions Caterers Celebrates 25 Years of Culinary Partnership with Taste of the South

Celebrating a 25-year partnership, Occasions Caterers continues to power Taste of the South, one of D.C.'s premier philanthropic culinary events.

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Occasions Caterers is proud to celebrate 25 years as the exclusive catering partner for Taste of the South’s Annual Gala, one of Washington's premier philanthropic culinary events. For a quarter century, Occasions has helped bring this beloved annual gathering to life through

New Washington Monthly Article Reveals a Nation Divided in Politics but United in Its Longing for Connection

Dr. Gail C. Christopher

Dr. Gail C. Christopher proclaims that most Americans want to move beyond divisiveness to belonging, fairness, and less anxiety in their daily lives

We can replace culture war with cultural peace. We can replace the illusion of division with the reality that most Americans want civility, solidarity, and fairness...”
— Dr. Gail C. Christopher

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a new article in Washington Monthly offers a striking counter-narrative to the story of a hopelessly divided America. In "The Heart of America

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

From Waste to Worth: Bloom Marks 10 Years of Transforming Wastewater into a Regional Sustainability Success

Hands scooping a rich earthy compost, with seedlings growing in the background

Bloom's Woody Blend is a high-performing compost alternative, recycled right from DC's wastewater.

Program has generated more than $13.5 million in revenue and savings while improving soils, strengthening food security and building the circular economy

"What started as a simple question—'Why should something valuable be treated as waste?'—has grown into a program that's changing how utilities think.”
— Chris Peot, President, Blue Drop

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ten years ago, the idea that a wastewater utility could transform biosolids into a sought-after landscaping product seemed unlikely. Today,

Wilson Sonsini Expands Healthcare Regulatory Practice With Brandon Ge and Ty Kayam

Ge Adds Health Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI Governance Depth

Kayam, FDA Digital Health Center of Excellence’s First Attorney, Brings Digital Health and AI Regulatory Experience

WASHINGTON & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Brandon Ge has joined the firm as senior counsel in Washington, D.C., and Ty Kayam has joined as Of Counsel in Seattle, expanding the firm’s