Consortium to bring together technical capabilities and expertise to create next era in science RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the Genesis Mission Consortium to accelerate scientific and technological innovation in support of the Genesis Mission. Accelerated by artificial intelligence, the consortium will unite technical capabilities and expertise… Continue reading DOE Partners with RTI International to Administer Newly Launched Genesis Mission Consortium Via TechWerx
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SchoolWise Partners Advises Birch Tree Academy on Sale to Busy Bees North America
MIAMI, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SchoolWise Partners announced today that it acted as the exclusive sell-side financial advisor to the former owners of Birch Tree Academy in the sale of their schools to Busy Bees North America (“BBNA”), one of North America’s leading early childhood education providers. “We’re thrilled to welcome Birch Tree Academy… Continue reading SchoolWise Partners Advises Birch Tree Academy on Sale to Busy Bees North America
VTR Feeder Solutions and Performance Feeders Join Global Feeders Group — Forming North America’s Largest Parts Feeding Company
GRIMSBY, ON, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Global Feeders Group Inc. (GFG), a company dedicated to advancing excellence in automated parts feeding and material handling systems, is pleased to announce that VTR Feeder Solutions Inc. and Performance Feeders Inc. have joined together as sister companies under GFG—forming the largest parts feeding organization in North America.… Continue reading VTR Feeder Solutions and Performance Feeders Join Global Feeders Group — Forming North America’s Largest Parts Feeding Company
ALWAYS BEST CARE EXPANDS SENIOR CARE SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA
Local Franchise Owner Shawn Cothran Opens New Location in Johnston County ROCKLIN, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Always Best Care Senior Services, a leading provider of non-medical in-home senior care and assisted living referral services, announces the expansion of Always Best Care of Johnston County, further extending the brand’s reach in the Greater Raleigh… Continue reading ALWAYS BEST CARE EXPANDS SENIOR CARE SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA
AI-Powered Surgery Tool Repeatedly Injuring Patients, Lawsuits Claim
Artificial intelligence has taken the medical device industry by storm — even adding a layer of complexity to the operating room that’s resulting in patients being hurt, some health professionals claim. As Reuters reports, the TruDi Navigation System by device maker Acclarent was designed to treat chronic sinusitis, inflammation of the nasal sinuses, by inserting… Continue reading AI-Powered Surgery Tool Repeatedly Injuring Patients, Lawsuits Claim
Plamondon Hospitality Partners Breaks Ground on Downtown Frederick’s New Hotel & Conference Center
This event marks an important milestone in the continuation of the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek project. FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Plamondon Hospitality Partners celebrates the next milestone of the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek project, the highly-anticipated full-service hotel and conference center, with a groundbreaking ceremony. This project’s unique, four-way investment partnership combines public and private parties, and is poised… Continue reading Plamondon Hospitality Partners Breaks Ground on Downtown Frederick’s New Hotel & Conference Center
/C O R R E C T I O N — Lincoln Avenue Communities/
In the news release, Lincoln Avenue Communities Closes Financing for New Affordable Housing Development in Columbus, Ohio, issued 05-Feb-2026 by Lincoln Avenue Communities over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company of a stylistic change to the 1st sentence of the 4th paragraph. The complete, corrected release follows: Lincoln Avenue Communities Closes Financing for… Continue reading /C O R R E C T I O N — Lincoln Avenue Communities/
Visit Salt Lake Celebrates Back-to-Back Success with 20,000 Attendees for Winter Roundup and SUMMIT 2026
Innovation, Western grit, and Olympic legacy collided this week for a high-octane experience in Salt Lake SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Salt Lake successfully transformed into a global epicenter of innovation and Western culture this past week as the 10th Annual Silicon Slopes Summit and the 3rd Annual Salt Lake Winter… Continue reading Visit Salt Lake Celebrates Back-to-Back Success with 20,000 Attendees for Winter Roundup and SUMMIT 2026
National Organization for Rare Disorders Ranks All 50 States on Rare Disease Policies
Annual state report card highlights progress and persistent gaps in access to care for 30 million Americans WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Access to care for Americans living with rare diseases still depends heavily on where they live, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®), which today released its 2025 State Report… Continue reading National Organization for Rare Disorders Ranks All 50 States on Rare Disease Policies
Finland’s Health Authority Launches ‘2-4-2’ Gambling Risk Limits Ahead of Expected Advertising Boom
THL is cautioning that gambling-related problems are increasing as Finland prepares for its 2027 licensing reform. To promote safer play, the institute has introduced new risk limits and a “2-4-2” self-assessment rule encouraging players to stay within healthy gambling habits. HELSINKI, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — THL warns problem gambling is rising ahead of 2027 licensing… Continue reading Finland’s Health Authority Launches ‘2-4-2’ Gambling Risk Limits Ahead of Expected Advertising Boom