Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / July 20, 2026 - Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network Inc. (Celsius), and his business partners, Shlomi Daniel Leon and Hanoch “Nuke” Goldstein, will pay a total of $16.5 million to resolve the Federal Trade Commission’s charges that they deceived users by falsely promising that deposits made to their cryptocurrency platform would be safe and always available.

Mashinsky and Leon have also agreed to a ban on marketing or selling products or services that can be used to deposit, exchange, invest or withdraw assets. Similarly, Goldstein has agreed to a ban on marketing or selling retail products or services that can be used to buy, sell, deposit, withdraw, distribute or trade cryptocurrency.

In its July 2023 complaint, the FTC alleged that Celsius and its co-founders promised consumers that Celsius was “safer” than a bank or other traditional financial institutions and misrepresented that their deposits were safe because Celsius earned profits at “no risk” to consumers by making secured loans to other exchanges.

The FTC says the company and its top executives deceived users by falsely promising them that they could withdraw their deposits at any time, that the company maintained a $750 million insurance policy for deposits, that it had sufficient reserves to meet customer obligations and that those in its Earn program could earn rewards as high as 18% annual percentage yield on deposits. They also repeatedly claimed that the company did not make any unsecured loans. The FTC, however, alleged that the promises were false and that its top executives continued to claim that customers’ deposits were safe days before the company filed for bankruptcy.

The settlement orders with the FTC require Mashinsky to pay $10 million, Leon to pay $4.1 million and Goldstein to pay $2.4 million. In addition, the order with Mashinsky, the order with Leon, and the proposed order with Goldstein will also prohibit the Celsius co-founders from:

• Marketing or selling products or services that can be used to deposit or withdraw certain assets, as Mashinsky, Leon and Goldstein’s deceptive conduct led to enormous consumer injury;
• Making misrepresentations regarding the benefits of any product or service or any other material fact about any other product or service; and
• Violating the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, including by obtaining or attempting to obtain customer financial information by making false, fictitious or fraudulent representations; and

Finally, the orders with Mashinsky and Leon prohibit them from disclosing nonpublic personal information about consumers unless the consumer first provides express informed consent.

The Commission vote approving the stipulated final order with Mashinsky was 3–0 and was approved prior to the departure of former Commissioner Melissa Holyoak. The Commission votes approving the stipulated final orders with Leon and Goldstein were both 2–0. The FTC filed the proposed orders in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Stipulated final orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court Judge.

The staff attorneys on this matter are Stephanie Liebner, Carlton Mosley and Sally Tieu of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

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FTC Reaches Settlement with Crypto Platform Celsius Network; Charges Former Executives with Duping Consumers into Transferring Cryptocurrency into their Platform and then Squandering Billions in User Deposits

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NJCP gives high school graduates, transfer portal athletes, and overlooked players a full season of live, padded competition, with every game recorded and livestreamed, and every athlete building verified game film against live competition. For a player whose recruiting stalled after graduation, game film is one of the most valuable assets they can produce.

Why Verified Film Matters

Not all footage on the field carries the same weight. Highlight reels can be edited to show only the best moments. Camp footage shows drills, not decisions. Seven-on-seven film removes the physicality that defines the sport. What evaluators trust most is full game film against real competition where they can see how a player handles assignments, responds to adversity, and performs when the outcome is not scripted.

That is the kind of film NJCP produces. Because games are played within a season format against rostered teams, the film shows a complete picture. Every snap, every rep, every situation caught on camera for athletes to build game film from. Evaluators can watch a receiver run the full route tree, a lineman play through four quarters, or a defender make adjustments from one series to the next. Game broadcasts add another layer. Instead of relying on isolated highlights, coaches can watch complete possessions and full drives, seeing how a player performs from one snap to the next, how they respond after a mistake, and what they do when the ball is not coming their way. Athletes and coaches can use that broadcast football for film study or add to their growing highlights to catch the interest of recruiters.

Fresh Tape Beats Old Reputation

For an unsigned athlete, the most dangerous thing in recruiting is silence. A player without current game film becomes much harder for college coaches to evaluate. Coaches move on to athletes they can see now. 

A season in NJCP resets that clock. A player who was overlooked at eighteen can put new film together at nineteen or twenty, showing not who they were as a junior in high school, but who they are today. 

Current film captures everything that has changed since graduation. The frame that filled out after two more years in the weight room. The footwork that finally caught up to the athleticism. The position change that turned an undersized linebacker into a natural safety. The confidence of a player who has learned the speed of the game and no longer plays with hesitation. None of that appears on old high school footage, but all of it shows up on this season's film. For late developers especially, the gap between old film and current ability can be the difference in how they are evaluated. Because the league runs a full season format, that film accumulates week after week, giving athletes a growing body of work rather than a single audition. 

The Film Only Exists If the Athlete Shows Up

Every piece of film in the NJCP system starts with a player deciding to stay in the game. The league provides the live competition, the broadcasts, and the platform, but the film belongs to the athletes who put themselves in front of the camera, week after week, with no guarantees attached. For players willing to do that, the film does the talking from there. 

Athletes and families interested in learning more about NJCP, available teams, and opportunities for the 2026 season can visit www.njcpfootball.com.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on our official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

Tesla, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA), the electric vehicle and clean energy company led by Elon Musk, will post its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.54 on revenue of $26.36 billion. $TSLA closed at $380.84 on Friday, declining $10.22 (2.61%).

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV), a provider of power generation, grid, and energy transition technologies, is scheduled to release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $3.19 on revenue of $10.76 billion. $GEV ended Friday's session at $1,057.84, advancing $21.62 (2.09%).

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM), the technology and consulting giant focused on hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence solutions, will deliver its second quarter 2026 earnings following the close of regular trading hours. Analysts anticipate EPS of $2.92 on revenue of $17.33 billion. $IBM closed at $212.67 on Friday, falling $6.38 (2.91%).

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Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK), a global supplier of metal packaging products for consumer goods companies, will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $2.16 on revenue of $3.37 billion. $CCK closed at $117.21 on Friday, gaining $0.19 (0.16%).

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), one of the world's largest movie theater operators, is scheduled to report its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens. The consensus estimate calls for a loss of $0.02 per share on revenue of $1.5 billion. $AMC ended Friday's session at $1.94, declining $0.13 (6.28%).

Ryanair Holdings plc (Nasdaq: RYAAY), Europe's largest low-cost airline by passenger traffic, will deliver its first quarter fiscal 2027 results ahead of the market opening. Analysts anticipate EPS of $1.29 on revenue of $4.45 billion. $RYAAY closed at $62.57 on Friday, falling $3.79 (5.71%).

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Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / July 17, 2026 - The FAA will allow Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates at the end of the production process for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes. The decision follows months of thorough data and safety review demonstrating consistent production quality and reflects the FAA's confidence in Boeing's ability to issue airworthiness certificates under FAA oversight.

In September 2025, the FAA allowed Boeing to resume issuing airworthiness certificates for some 737 MAX and 787 airplanes. Boeing and the FAA issued the certificates on alternating weeks. During the past eight months, the FAA has seen comparable production quality findings when Boeing issued airworthiness certificates and when the FAA issued them.

Based on these results, the FAA determined it can safely return this responsibility to Boeing. The FAA will continue inspections, audits, and monitoring of Boeing's production system including critical assembly activities, production quality trends, and compliance with approved type design and engineering requirements.

The decision is effective Monday, July 20, 2026.

“Safety drives everything we do, and this step forward is only possible because we are confident it can be done safely,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “Our inspectors will continue rigorous oversight of Boeing’s production while focusing more of their time where it has the greatest impact—identifying and addressing potential risks earlier in the manufacturing process.”

The FAA’s ongoing oversight will include closely observing and assessing Boeing’s Safety Management System (SMS) and safety culture.

Additional information:

The FAA’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) program allows authorized organizations to perform certification functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications for aircraft. Boeing’s ODA unit is an independent group within the company that represents the FAA. In May 2025, the FAA renewed Boeing’s ODA for three years.    

The FAA stopped allowing Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 MAX airplanes in 2019 following the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes, and for Boeing 787 airplanes in 2022 because of production quality issues.  

An airworthiness certificate confirms an aircraft is safe to operate and is the last stage of the production process.  

Contact: 

Federal Aviation Administration Press Office
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
United States

Email:
pressoffice@faa.gov

Source: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League provides those athletes a place to earn their spot back. By providing a full post-graduate junior college season, the NJCP allows younger players to continue developing physically, gain experience, and build current game film.

The Changing Recruiting Landscape

The transfer portal has become part of the modern recruiting picture. For many programs, it now plays a major role in roster building. That means high school recruits are often competing for attention in a tighter market, where experience and current film matter more than ever.

Within the league, athletes have a way to respond to that reality. Instead of waiting for an opportunity to come from a crowded recruiting cycle, players can continue developing in a setting that gives them live reps, a full schedule, and weekly chances to improve. The season gives athletes time to grow into their body, learn a system, and produce film that reflects where they are now.

Fighting Film with Film

One of the biggest challenges for high school graduates is getting current game film that shows how they compete against live, physical competition. University scouts choosing between a fresh high school graduate and a transfer portal player may favor the latter because their film has them already playing off against experienced collegiate athletes. NJCP helps fill that gap by giving athletes a national schedule and a full season of games that are livestreamed and documented.

That gives players a chance to put together a body of work that college coaches can evaluate over time. A season of competition can show how a player responds to pressure, handles different opponents, and continues to develop from week to week.

For athletes looking to separate themselves in the recruiting process, that kind of film can matter. It gives them a current look on the field rather than relying only on old high school tape.

Another Chance to Keep Moving Forward

Getting overlooked in high school is no longer the end of the road for post-graduate student athletes. A junior college football season allows athletes to focus and work towards building their recruiting profile. Players get a fresh opportunity to talk to coaches, present updated physical measurables, and showcase an entirely new body of work on the field. 

For high school graduates who feel overlooked, the NJCP path offers a way to keep playing while continuing to build their recruiting profile. The league gives athletes a chance to get stronger, gain experience, and present a new body of work to college programs.

The league is built around the idea that one recruiting cycle does not define a player's future. For athletes who are still hungry to compete, NJCP provides a place to keep working and keep pushing toward the next opportunity. 

For players and their families interested in learning more about NJCP, available teams, and opportunities for the 2026 season, visit www.njcpfootball.com.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on the league's official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

Those moments have become even more significant in today's recruiting environment, where roster decisions move quickly and competition for opportunities continues to grow. For many high school graduates and transfer athletes, staying involved in the game can be just as important as how they performed in the past.

The National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League provides athletes with another opportunity to continue competing after high school. Rather than allowing one setback or one recruiting cycle to define the future, players can return to the field, continue building experience, and create new game film over the course of a full season.

Football Careers Rarely Follow a Straight Line

Every player reaches the next level differently. Some athletes receive scholarship offers before their senior season even begins. Others continue developing long after graduation before finding the right opportunity. Injuries, coaching changes, position changes, and roster competition all become part of football for many players.

Those experiences do not automatically define a career. What often matters most is how players respond when another opportunity arrives.

Staying Ready Requires Staying Active

Returning to the field is about more than waiting for another phone call. It requires active, daily engagement with the sport. It means continuing to practice, preparing every week, and competing against new opponents while staying engaged with the sport. Each game becomes another opportunity to demonstrate growth, while every practice adds to the experience players carry forward.

A football career is built over time. Consistent work, live competition, and current game film all help athletes continue moving forward instead of standing still.

The Next Chapter Is Still Unwritten

The most memorable football stories always include setbacks. Some players overcome major injuries to dominate again. Others find unexpected success after changing positions or joining a new locker room. Every athlete's path is different. 

NJCP gives high school graduates and transfer athletes a place to continue writing that story through meaningful competition and a full football season. In the game of football, one difficult chapter never has to be the final one. 

Athletes and families interested in learning more about NJCP, available teams, and opportunities for the 2026 season can visit www.njcpfootball.com.

About NJCP Football League

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on the league's official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

“The Trump administration will use every available tool to stop New World screwworm from threatening America’s horses and livestock,” said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “This EUA expands our defenses, strengthens our preparedness, and helps protect the animals, producers, and communities that drive American agriculture."

"President Trump has directed his entire administration to do what it can to combat and stop the spread of New World screwworm. We at USDA have been working with our federal partners to prepare for any potential infestation of animals that may occur as a result of New World screwworm, and today’s announcement is another step in the right direction," said U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins. "HHS and FDA have stepped up to the plate and have moved at Trump speed to authorize as many treatments as needed to protect our livestock, wildlife, and companion animals. I am thankful to Secretary Kennedy for getting this authorization across the finish line and ensuring our horse population has access to preventative measures, should they need it.”

NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. Newborn animals with healing umbilical wounds and animals with open wounds are particularly vulnerable to infestations, as NWS flies are attracted to these sites to lay their eggs. Left untreated, infestations can be severe and life-threatening.

Based on the totality of the scientific evidence available, the FDA has concluded it is reasonable to believe that Ivermectin Liquid for Horses may be effective in the short-term prevention of NWS myiasis in horses when used as authorized, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks.

“The Trump administration is leaving no stone unturned in our fight to shield American ranchers, livestock producers, and the agricultural economy from this threat,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle A. Diamantas, J.D. “This marks the FDA’s 11th Emergency Use Authorization deployed against New World screwworm, and we will continue to use all available authorities, act with maximum speed, and deliver tools to protect animals in the U.S.”

This EUA authorizes Ivermectin Liquid for Horses only for short-term prevention of NWS myiasis, not treatment. If a wound is already infested, or if an infestation develops after administering Ivermectin Liquid for Horses, contact a veterinarian to discuss treatment options.

“This authorization provides a short-term prevention option for horses, but owners and veterinarians should be aware of the limitations,” said Timothy Schell, Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. “This product's window of prevention lasts no more than 24 hours, so it is important that the product be used alongside other preventive measures such as bandaging, repellents, and other fly-control methods."

Ivermectin Liquid for Horses is a clear, ready-to-use solution and can be administered as an oral drench or via a tube going from a horse’s nose to its stomach. This product is available only by prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Do not use this product in species other than horses.

Detailed product information about Ivermectin Liquid for Horses can be found in the Fact Sheet: Emergency Use Authorization of Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (ivermectin oral solution) for New World Screwworm (NWS).  

This EUA will be effective until it is revoked or the HHS Secretary terminates the declaration that the potential public health emergency presented by NWS justifies the emergency use authorization of animal drugs for NWS.

Ivermectin Liquid for Horses is sponsored by Alberta Vet Labs Ltd. based in Canada.

Related Information

• Freedom of Information Summary: Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (EUA 006681)
• Letter of Authorization: Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (EUA 006681)
• Fact Sheet: Emergency Use Authorization of Ivermectin Liquid for Horses for New World Screwworm (NWS)
• Letter to Horse Owners and Veterinarians about FDA-Authorized Drugs to Prevent New World Screwworm in Horses
• Animal Drugs for New World Screwworm
• Emergency Use Authorization of Animal Drugs for NWS
• Screwworm.gov – Unified Government Response to Protect the United States

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

A high school quarterback shifts his focus and becomes a safety. A slightly undersized tight end grows into an offensive tackle. A wide receiver realizes his lateral quickness makes him better suited to lock down opposing wideouts as a defensive back. Throughout the history of football, players find unexpected opportunities and extend their careers simply by adapting to where they can best help a team win. 

That reality has become even more important in today's recruiting landscape. Some athletes discover that a different position better matches their skills after high school. 

The National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League gives high school graduates and transfer athletes another season to continue competing while exploring where they fit best on the field. A full football season gives coaches and players the opportunity to evaluate strengths, make adjustments, and continue developing within a competitive environment.

The Best Position Is Not Always the First One

High school football often asks athletes to play wherever their team needs them most. A player might spend three years at quarterback simply because he is the best natural athlete on the team, even though his physical traits and aggressive mentality translate much better to strong safety or outside linebacker at the college level. 

As players continue growing physically, those opportunities can change. Increased size, improved speed, and raw experience often open the door to a completely different position that better matches an athlete's skill set. However, making that transition rarely happens overnight. It requires countless reps, dedicated position coaching. It takes repetition, coaching, and game experience to build confidence at a new position. 

Versatility Creates Opportunity

Being able to contribute in more than one role has become an asset throughout football.

An athlete who understands multiple positions often develops a broader understanding of the game while giving coaches additional flexibility when building a roster. Whether that means contributing on offense, defense, or special teams, versatility can create opportunities that may not have existed before. That versatility can also give coaching staffs ultimate flexibility when building a roster or dealing with mid-season injuries. 

Whether that means a defensive end learning how to drop into coverage as an outside linebacker, or a backup running back turning himself into an elite special teams gunner, versatility may create opportunities that were previously unavailable. 

Within NJCP, athletes spend an entire season working with experienced coaches, practicing within a team environment, and competing against unfamiliar opponents. Those experiences can help players continue refining their role while adding valuable game film along the way.

Finding the Right Fit

Not every football journey follows a straight line. Some players remain at the exact position they have played since youth leagues and continue to dominate. Others discover that embracing a different role allows their natural athletic abilities to stand out in completely new ways. 

The important part is having the opportunity to continue competing while that process unfolds.

NJCP provides high school graduates and transfer portal athletes with a full, padded season to build that specific experience. Some position changes happen by necessity. Others reveal where an athlete belongs all along. Having another season gives players the opportunity to find that answer on the field rather than wondering what might have been. 

For athletes and families interested in learning more about NJCP, available teams, and opportunities for the 2026 season, visit www.njcpfootball.com.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on the league's official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

The recommendations aim to deepen cross-border financial activity between the United States and the United Kingdom, reduce unnecessary frictions, and advance open, market-based standards that promote innovation and support growth.  Building on deep and longstanding ties between U.S. and UK financial markets, the recommendations identify opportunities to enhance cross-border capital raising, update supervisory cooperation, and provide clarity for tokenized financial activity.  The recommendations also support channels for continued industry engagement as markets continue to evolve.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remarked: “The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future reflects the strength and depth of U.S. and UK markets and our shared commitment to fostering economic growth and advancing global standards that reward innovation and competition.”

Following one of the Taskforce’s recommendations, the United States and the UK also released a joint statement on stablecoins today, which supports dynamic cross-border stablecoin activity and highlights the key role of the private sector in the provision of money and payments.

The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future is a U.S.-UK initiative to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the world’s leading financial centers and advance leadership of capital markets and digital asset innovation.  The Taskforce was established by Secretary Bessent and UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in September 2025 during President Trump’s historic State Visit to the United Kingdom.  Co-chaired by U.S. Treasury and HM Treasury, and including participants from U.S. and UK financial sector regulatory agencies, the Taskforce was to report back to both finance ministries via the U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group. 

The Taskforce developed its recommendations through engagement with financial services industry partners in both countries, to help ensure that its work reflected practical measures to improve market functioning and maintain U.S. and UK leadership of international financial markets. 

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

The National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League gives high school graduates and transfer athletes a full season and another chance to show what they can do in a league setting. Instead of one weekend to make an impression, players get weeks of practices, meetings, game reps, and film to train and show how they respond over time, game after game.  By giving high school graduates and transfer athletes a full season to prove themselves, the league gives players out of high school a chance to rise and shine. 

What the Season Offers

A weekend camp evaluates potential. A full season evaluates production. Across the 18 NJCP teams in 14 different states, athletes navigate the exact same weekly rhythm they will face at a four-year college. The routine demands mandatory team meetings, film study, physical recovery, and weekly matches against unfamiliar opponents.

Playing a full schedule gives players time to settle into a pattern of growth and put meaningful reps on tape. A bad game in week two does not ruin a recruiting profile, but rather becomes a teaching moment. With veteran high school and coaches, as well as former NFL athletes leading the sidelines, players across the league learn how to make tough corrections on Monday and execute them by Saturday.

Building the Ultimate Resume

In the recruiting world, game film is currency. Film shows recruiters how a player blocks, tackles, runs routes, communicates, and handles different situations against live competition. Over time, a single highlight reel from a player's senior year of high school will eventually become outdated. College evaluators need current data. They need to see how a prospect matches up against competition right now, rather than last year.

Over the course of the season, players construct a comprehensive body of work. Consistent blocking, tackling, route running, and communication over a long stretch of time provides college scouts with undeniable proof of a player's readiness.

Sustaining Peak Performance

Fatigue breaks down technique, even for the best of players. For an athlete fresh out of high school, a full season can reveal how they play after putting in the work, game after game, month after month. NJCP gives athletes the chance to experience that resilience and show how they hold up through the weekly grind. The players who keep improving are usually the ones who keep showing up, keep learning, and keep competing as the schedule moves forward. 

For players willing to embrace the football journey after high school or overlooked by the transfer, NJCP offers the platform to rewrite their recruiting narrative from start to finish.

Start Building Your Tape Families and athletes looking to explore available rosters for the 2026 season can find regional team directories and enrollment details online. Visit www.njcpfootball.com to begin the process.

About NJCP Football League 

The National Junior College Prep Football League operates as the premier national system for junior college prep football. Designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked talent, the league provides a professionalized platform for player development. The NJCP features 19 teams across 14 states guided by veteran coaches and former NFL athletes.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on our official social media channels:

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• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), a diversified healthcare company with businesses spanning medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals, will deliver its second quarter 2026 earnings results before the market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $1.28 on revenue of $12.52 billion. $ABT closed at $93.93 on Friday, slipping $0.47 (0.50%).

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT), a global information technology consulting and business services provider, is scheduled to report its first quarter fiscal 2027 results before the stock market opens. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.04 on revenue of $2.59 billion. $WIT ended Friday's session at $1.87, gaining $0.02 (1.08%).

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA), one of the world's largest aluminum producers, plans to announce its second quarter 2026 financial results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts anticipate EPS of $2.24 on revenue of $4.12 billion. $AA closed at $48.68 on Friday, down $0.04 (0.08%).

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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH), the largest health insurer in the United States, will release its second quarter 2026 earnings results before the market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $4.85 on revenue of $110.82 billion. $UNH closed at $424.62 on Friday, declining $7.06 (1.64%).

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE), a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines and aerospace systems, is set to deliver its second quarter 2026 results prior to the market opening. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $1.86 on revenue of $11.85 billion. $GE ended Friday's session at $359.27, edging higher by $0.23 (0.06%).

Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX), the global streaming entertainment company, will report its second quarter 2026 financial results and business outlook after the closing bell. Analysts anticipate EPS of $0.79 on revenue of $12.58 billion. $NFLX closed at $73.37 on Friday, falling $2.10 (2.78%).

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), the healthcare giant with operations spanning pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products, will release its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $2.86 on revenue of $25.06 billion. $JNJ closed at $256.98 on Friday, declining $2.12 (0.82%).

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), the world's largest asset manager, is scheduled to report its second quarter 2026 earnings prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $12.59 on revenue of $6.8 billion. $BLK ended Friday's session at $1,036.11, advancing $16.43 (1.61%).

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS), a provider of workplace uniforms, facility services, and safety solutions, will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year results before the opening bell. Analysts anticipate EPS of $1.23 on revenue of $2.87 billion. $CTAS closed at $179.64 on Friday, gaining $1.95 (1.10%).

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Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC), one of the largest U.S. banking institutions, will release its second quarter 2026 earnings results before the stock market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $1.12 on revenue of $30.72 billion. $BAC closed at $59.67 on Friday, gaining $0.42 (0.71%).

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), the nation's largest bank by assets, is set to deliver its second quarter 2026 results before the opening bell. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $5.79 on revenue of $51.25 billion. $JPM ended Friday's session at $336.47, up $1.00 (0.30%).

AngioDynamics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANGO), a medical technology company focused on minimally invasive treatments and vascular access products, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 prior to the market opening. Analysts anticipate a loss of $0.09 per share on revenue of $80.24 million. $ANGO closed at $12.79 on Friday, declining $0.13 (1.01%).

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For many post-graduate athletes, adjusting to the next level is about more than running faster or lifting heavier. It requires learning how to process information more quickly, communicate effectively with teammates, understand new systems, and make sound decisions when the pace of the game increases. Those skills are developed over time, and they are reinforced through the daily routine of a football season.

Learning the Game Beyond the Playbook

Football IQ is built long before kickoff. It develops through team meetings, film review, practice repetitions, and conversations between coaches and players throughout the week.

Every practice presents an opportunity to understand assignments more clearly. Every film session gives players a chance to recognize what happened on the previous play and identify how to improve. Every game introduces new situations that require athletes to adjust, communicate, and respond under pressure.

Within NJCP's team environment, players experience that cycle repeatedly over the course of a season. They learn new terminology, adapt to different coaching styles, and work alongside teammates from different backgrounds. As those experiences accumulate, athletes gain a deeper understanding of the game and become more comfortable executing within a structured football system.

Why a Full Season Makes a Difference

Football IQ is not built in a single practice or showcase. It develops through consistent exposure to preparation and competition.

A full season gives athletes time to make mistakes, receive coaching, apply corrections, and continue improving the following week. That process allows learning to become habit rather than theory.

Instead of being evaluated on one afternoon or one workout, players have multiple opportunities to demonstrate how they communicate, respond to coaching, and continue developing throughout an entire season. The result is a larger body of work that reflects not only athletic ability, but also growth, consistency, and understanding of the game.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As preparations continue for the 2026 season, NJCP remains committed to providing athletes with an environment where learning continues every day through coaching, repetition, and meaningful competition.

For athletes and families interested in learning more about the league, available teams, and upcoming opportunities, visit the official NJCP website.

Visit www.njcpfootball.com to take the next step.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on our official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / July 9, 2026 - RentGrow, a provider of consumer reports for tenant screening, will be required to pay $2.25 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), including by failing to use reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of its reports, and the FTC Act.

The FCRA requires consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) to maintain reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they include in background screening reports, disclose the sources of information used to compile a background screening report when a consumer requests it and take certain steps when a consumer disputes the completeness or accuracy of information in their background screening report.

A complaint, filed by the Department of Justice upon notification and referral from the FTC, alleged that Massachusetts-based RentGrow Inc. is a CRA since it compiles information it obtains from a variety of sources into background screening reports that it sells to landlords and property managers as tenant screening reports. As a CRA, RentGrow is therefore subject to the requirements of the FCRA, and the complaint alleged that RentGrow failed to comply with the FCRA. The complaint also alleged that RentGrow violated the FTC Act by misleading consumers about the outcomes of their disputes.

“Inaccurate background reports can have a real impact on people by affecting their ability to obtain housing or a job,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Companies that provide background reports have a responsibility under the law to take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of those reports and to comply with other requirements of the FCRA.”

The complaint alleged that RentGrow violated the FCRA in several ways by:

• Failing to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of its consumer reports by not preventing the inclusion of duplicate case records and multiple entries for the same criminal or eviction action on tenant screening reports, which gave the false impression that applicants had more criminal convictions or had been sued for eviction more times than they actually had. Even when RentGrow’s vendor provided the information accurately, RentGrow displayed the data in its reports such that some proceedings appeared multiple times. The FTC alleged the company was aware of these problems but failed to implement reasonable procedures to address the issue until the FTC began investigating the company.
• Failing to disclose all the information and sources of data included in its consumer reports when requested by consumers, which made it difficult for consumers to dispute inaccurate data in their reports. For example, the complaint alleged that the company did not disclose to consumers who requested such information that Lexis-Nexis Accurint was a source of additional historical address information and middle names for some consumers, even though RentGrow would then use those historical addresses and middle names to match criminal and eviction records to consumers.
• Failing to comply with requirements related to consumer disputes of information in tenant screening reports. When a consumer disputes the accuracy of information in a consumer report, CRAs are required to follow certain procedures to resolve the dispute.  They are not permitted to label disputes as “invalid” and fail to take any further action, as the complaint alleged RentGrow did when handling disputes related to consumer disputes about duplicate records in their reports and disputes concerning changes to records that occurred after a tenant screening report was prepared.

The complaint also alleged that RentGrow violated the FTC Act by misleading some consumers about the outcome of their disputes. The complaint alleged that in some cases, RentGrow told consumers who successfully disputed information in their tenant screening report—resulting in information being modified or deleted—that RentGrow had notified the property manager of the outcome of the dispute, but RentGrow instead told those property owners that there was no change.

Under the proposed order also filed by the DOJ, RentGrow will pay a $2.25 million monetary penalty. The company also will be prohibited from failing to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information in its consumer reports, including procedures to prevent the inclusion of multiple records for the same criminal or eviction proceedings and from failing to comply with other FCRA requirements. In addition, RentGrow is also prohibited from misrepresenting that it provides updated screening reports to landlords and property managers following a successful dispute by a consumer.

The Commission vote to authorize the staff to refer the complaint to the DOJ and to approve the stipulated order was 2-0. The DOJ filed the complaint and proposed order on behalf of the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

NOTE: The Commission authorizes the filing of a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Stipulated orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.

The lead staffers on this matter include Whitney Moore, Jamie Hine and Kamay Lafalaise in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

Contact Information

Media Contact

Juliana Gruenwald Henderson 
Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2924

Source: Federal Trade Commission

The National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League provides athletes with a full competitive season to experience that process. By bringing together players from different schools, communities, and football backgrounds, the league creates an environment where teamwork becomes part of player development.

Walking into a new locker room is one of the first challenges many athletes face after high school. New teammates bring different experiences, coaches introduce new schemes and expectations, and players must quickly learn how to work together in an unfamiliar setting. Those adjustments cannot be mastered in a single practice. They develop through daily interaction, shared preparation, and live competition over the course of several months leading up to a championship playoff 

Throughout the season, practices, team meetings, film review, and league games all contribute to that process. Players learn how to communicate before the snap, make adjustments during competition, and support one another after each series. Every week provides another opportunity to strengthen those relationships while continuing to improve on the field.

Team chemistry is rarely built in one moment. It develops through repetition, shared pressure to succeed and a collective experience in the trenches. A successful practice period improves communication. A correction made during film review carries into the next game. A challenging drive becomes an opportunity for teammates to respond together. Over time, those experiences help players become more capable of operating within their team environment.

For high school graduates looking to continue playing football, that experience extends beyond individual development. Learning how to contribute to a locker room, communicate effectively, and earn the confidence of teammates are valuable parts of competing over the course of a full season.

For athletes and families interested in learning more about NJCP, available teams, and opportunities for the 2026 season, visit www.njcpfootball.com.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on our official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / July 8, 2026 - The Federal Trade Commission, along with five states, secured an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will ensure farmers can enjoy the right to repair their own John Deere tractors and farm equipment.

The FTC’s settlement requires Deere—for the next 10 years and under the supervision of the FTC and plaintiff states—to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same equipment repair resources, including applicable software capabilities, that it currently provides to authorized Deere dealers.

The settlement resolves the FTC and states’ joint lawsuit against Deere, which alleged that Deere used unlawful practices to limit the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to perform repairs on Deere farm equipment. The settlement represents the Commission’s latest commitment to reducing the cost of living for Americans, including both farmers and downstream consumers of the products those farmers produce.

“Today’s settlement enables farmers to do what they’ve done for generations—fix their own tractors and other farm equipment—without having to pay an authorized John Deere dealer to do it for them,” said FTC Bureau of Competition Director Daniel Guarnera. “The settlement with Deere will help lower costs for American farmers. The FTC will continue fighting against anticompetitive restrictions on American consumers’ right to repair.”

Deere makes the only software repair tools capable of performing all electronic repairs on Deere equipment. Deere, however, has previously made such tools available only to its authorized dealers, forcing farmers to rely on authorized dealers for many necessary repairs, according to the FTC and the states’ lawsuit filed in January 2025. By withholding these repair capabilities, the complaint alleged Deere unlawfully acquired and maintained monopoly power in markets for repair services for Deere farm equipment. Deere’s practices led to service delays and higher costs for farmers, the complaint further alleged.

Under the terms of the stipulated order settling the lawsuit, Deere will be required to:

• Make available to farmers and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, repair resources equivalent to those Deere now makes available to Deere dealers including:
  • Reading, clearing and resetting electronic fault codes;
  • Reprogramming of electronic components (including “pairing” newly installed electronic parts with equipment);
  • Restarting a machine following an emissions-related shutdown (commonly referred to as “limp mode”); and
  • Viewing and searching technical manuals, troubleshooting solutions (including so-called “product improvement programs” and “DTAC solutions”) and other guidance and information useful for equipment diagnosis, maintenance, repair or upgrade.
• Make available to farmers and independent repair providers any future repair resources that are similar or reasonably necessary for repairs, once Deere makes them available to over 50 percent of its authorized dealer network in the United States;
• Instruct its authorized dealers to promote the availability of these repair resources and support their use, and not to discriminate or retaliate against any farmers or independent repair providers who purchase or use such resources rather than dealer repair services; and
• Provide notice to the public, to Deere’s farmer and independent repair provider customers and to its authorized dealers information about the stipulated order and the availability of Deere’s repair resources.

Deere will also be subject to strict reporting and oversight requirements to ensure its compliance with the stipulated order. The term of the order is 10 years and may be extended if Deere violates its terms.

The Commission vote to issue the proposed stipulated order was 2-0. The order was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Joining the proposed order are the FTC’s co-plaintiffs, the states of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson issued a statement joined by Commissioner Mark R. Meador.

NOTE: Stipulated orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.

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FTC, States Sue Deere & Company to Protect Farmers from Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs

Contact Information

Media Contact

Victoria Caslow 
Office of Public Affairs
415-848-5121

Source: Federal Trade Commission

For athletes continuing their careers after high school, adjusting to a new team means taking on new responsibilities. Every practice, meeting, and game requires players to be dependable, communicate effectively, and consistently fulfill their role within the team. Those habits are developed over time through repetition rather than a single performance.

Development Is a Daily Responsibility

Football is the ultimate team sport, built entirely around players operating as a team toward a single objective. Every player on the field has a specific assignment, and a single missed assignment can alter the outcome of a crucial play.

In NJCP, athletes participate in a season-long, highly regimented routine that reinforces personal responsibility throughout the week. Players are expected to master game plans, communicate pre-snap adjustments with new teammates, respond constructively to tough coaching, and actively seek improvement after each practice and game.

That immersive process teaches young athletes that true development extends far beyond physical performance in the weight room. Consistency in weekly preparation, attention to detail, and a genuine willingness to improve all contribute to becoming a more complete, recruitable football player.

Learning to Be Reliable

At the next level, college coaches recruit trust just as much as they recruit speed. Accountability often reveals itself in the quiet, unglamorous moments that occur throughout a long season. Arriving early and prepared for film meetings, maintaining high focus during repetitive practice drills, accepting hard coaching without ego, and immediately making corrections after mistakes all contribute to long-term athletic growth.

Every week in NJCP provides another highlight reel opportunity to strengthen those essential habits. Players quickly learn that lasting improvement comes from responding to in-game challenges, making on-the-fly adjustments, and continuing to build trust within their locker room.

For many post-graduate athletes, these character-building experiences become just as valuable as the football film itself. Learning to be completely dependable in a structured, high-stakes environment effectively prepares players for the rigid expectations that exist at four-year university programs.

Growth Happens Every Week

Player development is rarely defined by one game or one highlight. It is shaped by how athletes approach the work between games and how they respond throughout an entire season.

NJCP's season-long model gives players repeated opportunities to build those habits through practices, meetings, film sessions, and competitive games. Over time, athletes are able to demonstrate not only their physical abilities, but also the discipline and accountability that help teams succeed.

For athletes and families interested in learning more about NJCP, available teams, and opportunities for the 2026 season, visit www.njcpfootball.com.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on our official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

PepsiCo, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEP), the global food and beverage giant behind brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, and Lay’s, will issue its second quarter fiscal 2026 results before the stock market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $2.21 on revenue of $23.96 billion. $PEP closed at $144.22 on Thursday, rising $3.06 (2.17%).

WD-40 Company (Nasdaq: WDFC), the manufacturer of maintenance and cleaning products sold worldwide, is scheduled to deliver its third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings after the market closes. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $1.57 on revenue of $172.8 million. $WDFC ended Thursday's session at $245.83, gaining $4.40 (1.82%).

The Simply Good Foods Company (Nasdaq: SMPL), a consumer foods company known for its nutrition-focused brands, will report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 before the opening bell. Analysts anticipate EPS of $0.35 on revenue of $332.62 million. $SMPL closed at $13.73 on Thursday, advancing $0.23 (1.70%).

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI), the iconic apparel company known for its denim and lifestyle brands, will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings after the closing bell. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.24 on revenue of $1.52 billion. $LEVI closed at $24.41 on Thursday, slipping $0.09 (0.37%).

PriceSmart, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSMT), the membership warehouse club operator serving markets across Latin America and the Caribbean, plans to report its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after the market closes. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $1.19 on revenue of $1.45 billion. $PSMT ended Thursday's session at $197.90, advancing $2.61 (1.34%).

AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a provider of metal coating and infrastructure solutions for industrial and construction markets, will report its first quarter fiscal 2027 results following the close of regular trading hours. Analysts anticipate EPS of $1.69 on revenue of $434.52 million. $AZZ closed at $150.01 on Thursday, edging higher by $0.11 (0.07%).

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Under the new process, eligible philanthropic contributors may transfer approved publicly traded stock to Treasury. The stock will be contributed to Trump Accounts for eligible children consistent with the donor’s instructions, applicable law, and Treasury guidance. 

“Today’s announcement makes it easier for philanthropists to help American children build long-term financial security,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “By accepting contributions of publicly traded stock, Treasury is creating a practical pathway for large-scale private giving to support the next generation.” 

Trump Accounts are designed to help eligible children begin saving and investing early in life. Over six million families have signed up for Trump Accounts prior to the official launch of the program this month. 

Parents can download the official app to get started today.  For more information about Trump Accounts, visit trumpaccounts.gov. 

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Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

Gibbons will lead strategic business development and sales initiatives as Herbal Works enters an exciting new phase of commercialization and growth. His appointment underscores the company's commitment to building a world-class leadership team focused on innovation, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation.

Herbal Works launches with an innovative portfolio of wellness products, including:

• Nourish™ – Certified Organic Face & Body Oil for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
• Hempermint™ – Certified Organic Lip Balm.
• CBD Bath Bombs with Nano–Particle technology in Squeeze Me, Detox Drift, and Calming Bliss.
• Extreme Sport Full Spectrum Roll-On – Topical support for muscles and joints.
• Bacon Flavored CBD Dog Treats– Wellness support for canine companions.

These products are available now at herbal-works.com.

While these products mark the company's commercial launch, they represent only the beginning. Herbal Works is committed to developing innovative wellness products rooted in science, supported by research, and designed to deliver measurable results. Through advanced formulation science and premium ingredients, the company is building a diversified portfolio of wellness solutions that improve lives.

"Jim's appointment marks an important milestone for Herbal Works. His experience in product innovation, commercialization, and strategic growth aligns perfectly with our vision of becoming a leading science-driven wellness company. His leadership will help accelerate our growth while delivering meaningful, results-oriented products to consumers."

Wayne Howey
Chief Executive Officer

Gibbons shared his enthusiasm:

"I accepted this opportunity because I believe Herbal Works has the vision and leadership to become much more than another wellness brand. Together, we will build a company recognized for developing innovative nutraceutical products grounded in science, focused on quality, and committed to delivering real results. I'm excited to help expand our partnerships, accelerate growth, and build a trusted wellness brand for the future."

Jim Gibbons
Founder & CEO, Minotaur Management

About Jim Gibbons

Jim Gibbons is a nutraceutical executive and strategic advisor with more than 35 years of experience leading product innovation, manufacturing, operations, and business strategy. Throughout his career, he has generated more than $3.5 billion in product revenue, launched 800+ products, and expanded brands into 92 global markets.

His expertise includes nutraceutical formulation, ingredient commercialization, GMP manufacturing, supply chain optimization, executive leadership, and business development. Through Minotaur Management, Jim advises companies on strategic growth, commercialization, product innovation, and operational excellence, helping organizations transform scientific innovation into sustainable business success.

About Herbal Works Inc.

Herbal Works Inc. is a science-driven nutraceutical and wellness company dedicated to creating innovative products that help people and their pets live healthier lives.

The company combines advanced formulation science, premium ingredients, and emerging technologies to develop wellness solutions that deliver measurable benefits. With a commitment to continuous innovation, Herbal Works is expanding beyond its initial product portfolio into nutritional supplementation, personal care, sports recovery, pet wellness, and future health categories.

Science First. Quality Always. Results You Can Trust.

For more information, visit: herbal-works.com

Media Contact:

Herbal Works, Inc. 

Wayne Howey, Director
855-3HERBAL (855-343-7225)
info@herbal-works.com
Website: herbal-works.com

SOURCE: Herbal Works Inc. 

At launch, all contributions to Trump Accounts will be invested in the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) a low-cost exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund was selected to provide broad exposure to the U.S. stock market while maintaining expenses well below the statutory fee limitation. Treasury has also selected the following additional low-cost index ETFs for the Trump Accounts investment lineup:

• iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)
• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
• State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (SPTM)
• iShares Core S&P total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT)

These funds have been selected to provide diversified exposure across major segments of the financial markets while keeping investment costs low.

At launch, the SPYM will serve as the default investment for all Trump Accounts. In the coming months, Treasury expects to make available functionality that will allow parents or guardians to choose how to allocate funds across the additional investment options. Until that functionality is available, all contributions will remain invested in the default fund.

Treasury will announce when investment election functionality becomes available and will provide instructions for responsible parties wishing to change their account's investment allocation.

For more information about Trump Accounts, visit trumpaccounts.gov

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

For post-graduate athletes, earning the trust of a coaching staff is an important part of continuing to develop and moving toward the next level. College programs rely on players who prepare consistently, communicate well, and execute their assignments on every down, not just those who produce one memorable moment. A full season gives athletes repeated chances to build that trust through their daily work and weekly performance.

More Than One Great Game

A football season is made up of hundreds of individual plays, practices, meetings, and adjustments. Every week brings new opponents, different situations, and fresh opportunities to respond.

Within NJCP, athletes experience that rhythm throughout the season. Players prepare during the week, compete on game day, review their performance with coaches, and return to practice ready to improve. That routine encourages players to focus not only on individual success, but also on becoming dependable teammates who can contribute consistently.

For many athletes, that process becomes one of the most valuable lessons after high school. Football rewards players who continue showing up, continue learning, and continue doing the small things well over the course of a season.

Building Confidence Through Repetition

Confidence in football is rarely created by one big play. It grows through repetition, understanding responsibilities, executing assignments, and seeing steady progress over time.

Every practice rep, film session, and game becomes another opportunity for NJCP athletes to reinforce good habits and build confidence through preparation. Rather than needing to perform perfectly at a single showcase, players in NJCP are able to add to a larger body of work that shows how they compete, recover, and execute across an entire season.

That is what makes consistency such an important part of player development. It is not only about making a big play. It is about being ready for the next snap, the next read, and the next challenge.

Why It Matters for the Next Level

For athletes trying to continue their football careers at four-year universities, consistency is one of the clearest ways to show maturity and growth. A player who improves over the course of a 10-game season gives college coaches and evaluators a more complete view of who they are on the field.

NJCP's model is built around that reality. The league gives athletes a place where preparation carries into live competition, and where each week becomes part of a verified, nationally livestreamed body of work. For players who still believe they have more football ahead of them, that kind of consistent environment matters just as much as any highlight reel.

For athletes and families interested in learning more, visit www.njcpfootball.com to explore teams and opportunities across the league.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on our official social media channels:

YouTube: NJCP Football

X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

Instagram: @njcp_football

Facebook: NJCP Football League

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922-3335

Source: NJCP Football 

Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / June 30, 2026 - Amazon will pay $2.25 million in civil penalties to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the online retail giant knowingly violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by refusing to provide transaction records to consumers whose personal information was used by identity thieves to commit fraud.

The complaint, filed by the Department of Justice upon notification and referral from the FTC, alleged that in numerous instances, Amazon.com Inc. failed to comply with Section 609(e) of the FCRA, which requires companies to, within 30 days of a consumer’s request, provide victims of identity theft with application and business transaction records about fraudulent transactions made in their names. According to the complaint, Amazon had no written policy to respond to Section 609(e) requests until early 2025, after it learned of the FTC’s investigation, despite prior outreach from FTC staff advising the company to review its compliance with Section 609(e).

“Amazon often put identity theft victims through a Kafkaesque ordeal by demanding they identify the thief who stole their information before Amazon would release the records the law entitles them to—records that could help victims protect themselves and recover from the fraudulent conduct,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC will not allow companies to simply ignore their legal obligations, especially those designed to support and protect identity theft victims.”

Many consumers who contacted Amazon to report fraud were told by its customer service agents that they could not provide the requested records for “security” or “privacy” reasons, the complaint alleged. For example, one consumer reported that when they contacted Amazon seeking business records related to unauthorized charges stemming from a fraudulent account, a company representative said they could not share details about the other account that had used the consumer’s credit card for “security reasons” unless the consumer guessed the name on the account (the name used by the identity thief), which the consumer was unable to do after making 30 attempts.

The complaint alleged that in other instances, Amazon agents told consumers they were not able to access the requested records. Amazon even refused to provide application and business transaction records to law enforcement agencies who had been authorized to, and who did, submit requests to Amazon on behalf of consumers who were victims of identity theft. Some frustrated consumers resorted to sending copies of the FCRA and FTC guidance to Amazon in hopes of receiving the requested records, but Amazon still failed to comply with the law.

The complaint also alleged that in some cases where Amazon ultimately provided requested records, it failed to respond to consumers within the 30-day timeframe required by the FCRA.

In addition to the $2.25 million civil penalty—a record for a Section 609(e) violation—the proposed order will prohibit Amazon from failing to comply with Section 609(e) of the FCRA, requiring the company to provide the records lawfully requested by identity theft victims and law enforcement agencies acting on their behalf. The order also requires Amazon to provide notice to consumers about how identity theft victims can request records under the FCRA. The company must also contact consumers who had requested records since April 2024 from Amazon but did not receive them to inform these consumers that it may have additional records and that the consumers may request those records from Amazon.

This is the second case the FTC has brought using its authority under Section 609(e) of the FCRA. The FTC announced its first case involving a violation of Section 609(e) of the FCRA in 2020 against Kohl’s Department Stores Inc.

The Commission voted 2-0 to authorize the staff to refer the complaint to the DOJ and to approve the proposed stipulated order. The DOJ filed the complaint and final order on behalf of the Commission in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

NOTE: The Commission files a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Stipulated final orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge.

The lead attorneys on this matter include Whitney Moore, Gorana Neskovic and Jamie Hine in the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

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Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / June 29, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the selection of seven companies to participate in the FDA PreCheck Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to boost American global competitiveness, strengthen domestic drug manufacturing, and improve the resilience of the U.S. drug supply chain.

The FDA launched the PreCheck Pilot Program on February 1, 2026, in response to Executive Order 14293 signed by President Trump in May 2025 and following a public meeting on challenges and opportunities to facilitate domestic manufacturing. The pilot program is intended to support the development of new U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities by encouraging earlier FDA engagement and providing a more predictable regulatory pathway for companies that plan to manufacture drugs for the U.S. market, helping support greater access to critical medicines for Americans.

“President Trump is rebuilding America's pharmaceutical manufacturing base because our nation's health and security depend on it,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “The FDA's PreCheck Pilot Program will help bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States, strengthen our drug supply chains, create high-quality American jobs, and ensure patients have reliable access to safe, effective medicines. This is another important step toward making America healthier, stronger, and more self-reliant.”

Between February 1 and March 1, 2026, the FDA received over 80 requests to participate in the FDA PreCheck Pilot Program. To be eligible, companies proposed a new domestic manufacturing facility that will be capable of manufacturing drug products to address a market supply need or improve patient access to therapies for unmet medical needs. Eligible companies also committed to submitting a New Drug Application (NDA), Biologics License Application (BLA), Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), or a supplement to one of those applications that relies on the new manufacturing facility.

FDA drug and biologic experts evaluated all requests to participate using an objective framework and scoring rubric. In evaluating the requests, the FDA considered several aspects including the products to be manufactured, the stage of facility development, the anticipated timeline for bringing products to the U.S. market, and innovation in facility development and manufacturing operations.

”This milestone reflects the Trump administration's commitment to strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, creating American jobs, and driving down drug costs for families. It further highlights the value of early FDA engagement in building a more resilient U.S. drug supply chain and reducing reliance on foreign sources of pharmaceutical production,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, J.D. “By making our regulatory processes and expectations more transparent, we ensure that American pharmaceutical manufacturers remain global leaders while securely providing high-quality treatments to patients right here at home.”

The following companies have been selected to participate in the pilot:

• Amneal Pharmaceutical: Amneal’s facility in Long Island, NY will manufacture small molecule sterile liquid products for pain management, respiratory and ophthalmic diseases.
• Cellares Corp.: Cellares’s facility in Bridgewater, NJ will manufacture cell-based gene therapy products for oncology and hematology diseases.
• Eli Lilly and Company: Eli Lilly’s facility in Lebanon, IN will manufacture drug substance (active pharmaceutical ingredients) in support of the company’s existing and future medicines.
• FUJIFILM Biotechnologies:FUJIFILM's facility in Holly Springs, NC will support commercial-scale cell culture biomanufacturing.
• Kriya Therapeutics, Inc.: Kriya’s facility in Durham, NC will manufacture AAV-based gene therapy products to address chronic disease conditions.
• Kyowa Kirin, Inc.: Kyowa’s facility in Sanford, NC will manufacture biotechnology drug substance for rare diseases.
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Regeneron’s facility in Saratoga Springs, NY will manufacture biotechnology drug substance, sterile injectables, and novel protein therapeutics for multiple diseases.

Selected participants will engage with FDA under the two-phase PreCheck model. In  Phase 1 (Facility Readiness), participants will receive early technical guidance from the FDA before the facility becomes operational, including reviews of facility information submitted through a facility-specific Drug Master File (DMF). This allows the FDA to assess and help enhance facility readiness before a drug or biologics application is submitted. In  Phase 2 (Application Submission), participants will have opportunities for enhanced engagement with the FDA through facility-focused pre-submission meetings, which are intended to support expedited facility evaluation and enable inspections earlier in the review cycle.

The FDA PreCheck Pilot Program enhances FDA-industry engagement by facilitating earlier interactions to minimize uncertainty associated with manufacturing readiness. The PreCheck model enables FDA expertise and feedback to inform the acceleration of the facility development process from the outset, while allowing the FDA to identify potential facility issues before they result in deficiencies that could delay or prevent application approval. By facilitating earlier resolution of manufacturing issues, the program is intended to support the timely availability of critical drugs for Americans.

FDA will continue to evaluate implementation of the PreCheck Pilot Program and assess opportunities to inform future program development.

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For many athletes transitioning out of high school, the primary challenge is not just staying in football, but learning how to carry the mechanics and concepts established in practice directly onto the field. The NJCP's team-based model addresses this by providing players with a setting where they can consistently work through advanced playbooks, adjust to college level coaching, and immediately apply those lessons in live, competitive games across the season.

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Bridging the Gap: From the Practice Field to the Game

Football development requires more than isolated talent. True improvement occurs when athletes receive consistent reps, face live competition, and learn how to perform under pressure week by week. 

The NJCP facilitates this process by offering a complete, structured routine that mirrors the expectations of a college football program. Players engage in a continuous cycle of preparation and execution. That includes daily access to team meetings, position-specific drills, and comprehensive film review to build a high football IQ. It also includes a full schedule of competitive games that allows athletes to test their weekly preparation against unfamiliar opponents.

Just as important, the league creates space for feedback and correction. Immediate post-game evaluations from experienced coaching staffs help identify mistakes, correct habits, and refine technique for the following week. That routine ensures that practice and game day are directly connected, giving athletes a clear understanding of how preparation impacts their final game film.

Louisville Thunder combine day

The Value of the Day to Day Process

For the individual athlete, the true value of the NJCP system lies in the day to day work. The league is built specifically for players who are still looking to grow physically and mentally, compete at a high level, and build a verified body of film while staying active in the game after high school.

Within this team-centric model, each week becomes another measurable opportunity to demonstrate improvement, show resilience to college scouts, and continue moving forward in their athletic careers. Players are not just waiting for a moment to happen. They are working through a season that gives them repeated chances to show what they can do under real football conditions.

"Players get better when the work starts showing up on the field," said NJCP President Shawn Jones. "That is what NJCP is built around. We give athletes the chance to train, compete, and keep developing until practice becomes performance."

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Taking the Next Step

As the 2026 season approaches, NJCP remains focused on helping athletes turn preparation into production through detailed coaching, essential repetition, and meaningful competition.

For athletes and families interested in learning more about the developmental process, the first step is exploring the available team directories and league information. Visit www.njcpfootball.com to learn more about teams, opportunities, and how to get started.

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The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran college coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

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Las Vegas, Nevada / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / June 24, 2026 - As teams across the country prepare to open their official summer training windows, the National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League has highlighted its extensive coaching network as a cornerstone of the upcoming 2026 season kickoff. Spearheaded by a network of former NFL athletes, collegiate standouts, and veteran coordinators, the league's coaching staff is implementing a professional-grade developmental culture tailored specifically to rescue elite prospects impacted by the modern college recruiting bottleneck.

With the NCAA Transfer Portal dramatically reducing the number of roster spots available to traditional high school graduates and unsigned seniors, the NJCP's 18-team national footprint offers a vital alternative. By placing these athletes under the direct guidance of mentors who have competed at football's highest levels, the league provides players with the exact technical and mental toolsets required to earn next-level scholarship opportunities.

Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Overlooked Talent

The instructional baseline across the NJCP is explicitly structured to mirror the daily operations of a collegiate program. Rather than focusing solely on raw athleticism, the league's coaching staffs prioritize comprehensive football IQ, advanced film study, and position-specific mechanical refinement.

This professionalized approach directly targets the overwhelming majority of high school football players who do not transition straight into four-year NCAA member programs. Having a coaching staff composed of individuals who have successfully navigated the collegiate and professional recruiting machines changes the paradigm for these developing athletes.

"Athletes don't just need a place to play; they need a staff that understands where they want to go," said an NJCP board member. "Our coaches bring decades of combined NFL and high-level collegiate experience to the grass. We aren't just calling plays. We are teaching these young men how to prepare, process information, and perform like professionals."

Comprehensive Development and the Three Pillars

The athletic preparation delivered by the NJCP coaching network is reinforced by strict operational guardrails designed to protect the long-term future of every student-athlete:

• The Academic Safety Net: Through a formal collaboration with Southern Utah University (SUU), student-athletes are enrolled in an online undergraduate curriculum as part-time students. This prevents the NCAA's five-year eligibility clock from starting prematurely, allowing athletes to preserve their future eligibility timeline while earning legitimate, transferable college credits.

• Verified National Exposure: Every game across the 10-game national schedule is livestreamed nationally, providing college scouts at the FBS, FCS, Division II, and NAIA levels with verified, professional-grade game film.

Locking in Roster Selections for the 2026 Campaign

With regional combines wrapping up and official team rosters rapidly locking in across both the Eastern and Western Conferences, coaching staffs are shifting focus toward playbook installation and structural conditioning. The upcoming competitive season will transition directly from the regular-season slate into a high-visibility postseason bracket, concluding with a multi-day National Championship Weekend designed to bring the league's top teams together to face off in a Pro-Bowl game. 

Prospects, families, and collegiate coaching staff looking to review team directories, register for final regional showcases, or track upcoming schedules can access league resources through the NJCP's official website. For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

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The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation.

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CareFirst of Maryland Inc. brought a class action alleging that Johnson & Johnson willfully maintained its monopoly power in the market for Stelara (ustekinumab)—a drug used to treat several autoimmune conditions, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease—through the acquisition of Momenta Pharmaceuticals and subsequent assertion of its patent portfolio to delay or prevent competition.

The FTC’s amicus brief argues that binding precedent focuses on the effect on competition and harm to consumers, not on proof of specific intent to harm competition. Requiring a plaintiff to show that an alleged monopolist specifically intended for conduct to have anticompetitive consequences would impede vigorous antitrust enforcement, undermine competition and harm American consumers, the FTC’s brief states.

The Commission filed the amicus brief given its strong interest in ensuring the proper application of federal antitrust laws.

Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the Federal Trade Commission is focused on making prescription drugs more affordable for Americans by promoting competition.

The Commission vote authorizing the issuance of the amicus brief was 2-0.

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The FTC alleged that Rollins imposed noncompete agreements on nearly all its employees, which typically prohibited them from working in the pest-control industry for two years after ending employment with Rollins. The company’s noncompete agreements prohibited employees from working in pest control within a predetermined distance, typically within a 75-mile radius from one of Rollins’ more than 700 locations in the U.S., according to the FTC’s complaint.

The FTC’s final consent order requires Rollins to stop enforcing noncompete agreements against thousands of current and former Rollins workers, which will free them from these alleged unfair and anticompetitive agreements. The final consent order also imposes other conditions, including requiring Rollins to provide notice to current and former employees that they are no longer subject to a noncompete agreement and that they can compete against Rollins, including by starting their own business.

Following a public comment period, the Commission voted 2-0 to approve the final order.

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“This is one of the most innovative moments in aviation, not just for America but also for our international partners,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “Sharing information and fostering conversations about safety allow us to strengthen our international partnerships and ensure aviation systems evolve safely and efficiently.”

“As aviation evolves at an unprecedented pace, strong cooperation between regulators is essential to maintain the highest level of safety," said Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA. "By working together, sharing expertise, and aligning our approaches, EASA and the FAA can support innovation while preserving public confidence in aviation.”

Discussions at the three-day conference on the theme “Safety Together: Innovation, Integration and Trust” reinforced the importance of global regulatory partnerships to advance aviation safety and prepare the future of aviation. 

The FAA and EASA pledged to:

• Prioritise cooperation at all organisational levels in line with the U.S. - European Union Aviation Safety Agreement. 
• Strengthen information exchange on safety oversight to promote a strong safety culture and advance best practices globally. 
• Advance Safety Management Systems (SMS) toward proactive, data-driven decision-making.
• Expand on collaborating and sharing operational data to support rulemaking.
• Streamline the approval processes for advance aviation technologies and operations to harmonise certification pathways. 
• Accelerate the safe integration of automated flightdeck technologies to improve crew performance and enhance safety.
• Accelerate the use of Portable Electronic Devices in the cockpit to transform operations with real-time data.
• Modernise aircrew training and simulator capabilities to sustain pilot competence in automated environments.
• Enhance information sharing and improve coordination on emerging safety risks from external challenges including cyber threats, 
  conflict zones, GPS/GNSS interference and extreme weather.
• Work together to support global aviation safety initiatives through collaboration with other regulatory authorities and organisations

The FAA and EASA’s executive leadership will meet regularly to review progress, identify emerging priorities and share progress on implementation of the commitments outlined in this pledge.

The FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference brings together around 400 senior aviation professionals from regulators, manufacturers, airlines and associations from all over the world. The event is held annually and is alternately hosted by the FAA and EASA. Next year’s conference will take place in Cologne, Germany on June 22- 24, 2027. 

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Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / June 17, 2026 - The Federal Trade Commission, along with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, today filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), alleging the organization has provided the means for medical providers to make false and unsubstantiated claims to parents in order to sell pediatric medical transition services.

WPATH, an association of clinicians who profit from pediatric medical transition services, recommended medical interventions, including drugs and surgery, for children and adolescents who expressed dissatisfaction with or distress about their sex traits. In their complaint, the FTC and its state partners allege that these recommendations misled parents and children about the medical consensus and medical necessity, as well as the safety and effectiveness, of such services, in violation of the FTC Act.

“Today, the FTC filed a lawsuit against WPATH alleging that the organization made false and unsubstantiated claims regarding the necessity, effectiveness and safety of puberty blockers, hormones and sex-change surgeries,” said Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. “Children, but especially their parents, must have complete and truthful information when making decisions to purchase medical services. For decades, the FTC has taken action against entities that make deceptive and unsubstantiated health-related claims. The complaint filed today reflects that same long-standing mandate: when an entity makes a claim about a medical treatment, the claim must be truthful, evidence-based and not misleading.”

In 2022, WPATH omitted all mention of age limitations for breast amputation or penis removal from the “Standards of Care” document providing the organization’s official recommendations for treating sex-trait-related dissatisfaction or distress in children. As alleged in the complaint, WPATH did not base this decision on medical evidence.

“When an organization provides guidance designed to mislead families about the risks, benefits, or medical consensus behind a treatment, it undermines trust in those responsible for providing medical care,” said Commissioner Mark R. Meador. “Our action today is a straightforward application of the law to ensure that families receive accurate, evidence-based information as they seek to make some of the most important healthcare decisions for their children.”

The complaint further alleges that WPATH failed to disclose side effects of certain pediatric medical transition services, including that cross-sex hormones can cause mood disturbances, vocal pain and limitations, pelvic pain, clitoral discomfort, vaginal pain, inability to orgasm, incontinence and erectile pain.  

As described in the complaint, in several instances, parents seeking help for their children were asked by clinicians whether they “would rather have a live daughter or a dead son,” based on WPATH representations that pediatric medical transition services are “lifesaving.” As the complaint argues, there is no competent and reliable scientific evidence to suggest these interventions reduce the risk of suicide.

WPATH claims its recommendations represent “consensus-based expert opinion.” This leads WPATH members and other clinicians to repeat to consumers false, misleading or unsubstantiated statements about safety and efficacy found in WPATH guidelines, according to the complaint.

According to the complaint, despite the absence of competent and reliable scientific evidence, WPATH’s guidelines label nearly every pediatric transition service as “medically necessary” to maximize the likelihood that insurers will pay for the pediatric transition procedures.

“Any group that illegally promotes irreversible, life-altering ‘transitioning’ procedures to kids as safe and necessary will face the full force of the law for harming children,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. “We will not allow WPATH or any other organization to illegally promote or perform dangerous ‘transitioning’ procedures on our kids that leave them with permanent trauma and lifelong health consequences.”

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said: “WPATH has long represented itself as the final authority for the gender-related treatment of children, advancing profit-driven ideology unsupported by science and withholding crucial information from children, parents and doctors. We’re proud to work with the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to hold WPATH accountable for deceiving parents and medical professionals and causing harm to children in Nebraska and nationwide.”

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said: “WPATH recommends permanent irreversible treatments and surgeries on children without solid medical science. Patients and their families have been deceived into believing the organization is an authoritative, medical body, when, in truth, their recommendations are based on politics and ideology. Parents and children deserve better.”

Alaska Acting Attorney General Cori Mills said: “Our laws demand real transparency and full disclosure of risks—whether it’s a defective product that harmed consumers or powerful drugs like opioids. This is especially vital for irreversible treatments with lifelong consequences, and it must be held to the highest standard when minors are involved. Unfortunately, as alleged in the complaint, WPATH failed that test by prioritizing ideology over sound science, downplaying serious long-term harms. They must be held accountable like we have held countless other companies and organizations accountable when they fail to follow the laws that protect consumers.”

The Commission vote authorizing staff to file the complaint was 2-0. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

NOTE: The Commission files a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. The case will be decided by the court.

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FTC Announces Workshop on Exploring Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in “Gender-Affirming Care” for Minors

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“Reducing opioid overdose deaths is a top priority for FDA,” said Mike Davis M.D., Ph.D., Acting Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). “Today’s approval of an additional over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray helps broaden access and offers an additional option for consumers. Empowering people without medical training to take immediate action with these products has been proven to save lives.”  

Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose. Rextovy is an additional life-saving medication approved by the FDA to reverse an opioid overdose to be sold directly to consumers and contains the same active ingredient as other naloxone nasal sprays. The availability of multiple approved formulations expands access and market availability, encourages competition that may reduce cost, and offers alternative sourcing options.

The number of overdose deaths has dramatically decreased since the first FDA approval of an OTC naloxone nasal spray in 2023, but drug overdose persists as a major public health issue in the U.S., primarily driven by synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl. In the 12-month period ending in August 2023, 111,451 overdose deaths were reported; in the 12-month period ending in December 2025, 68,632 overdose deaths were reported.1

“Immediate access to naloxone nasal sprays is essential when a person is experiencing an overdose, and FDA remains committed to ensuring nonprescription options are widely available,” said Karen Murry, M.D., Director of the Office of Nonprescription Drug Products in CDER. “We are proud of the dedicated work our review divisions put into making this approval possible, and we encourage any manufacturer seeking to market a nonprescription naloxone product to contact the agency to initiate a conversation.”

When using Rextovy, some people may experience symptoms when they regain consciousness following overdose reversal, such as shaking, sweating, nausea, or feeling angry. The product is safe to use even when it is uncertain whether opioids are present in the person’s system. The product’s packaging includes pictorial directions with five clear steps, including calling 911 after giving the first dose.

The FDA granted the nonprescription approval to Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / June 15, 2026 -  On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Tzield  (teplizumab) for a new indication, to delay the decline of insulin production in pediatric patients ages 8 through 17 years who have been recently diagnosed with Stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D). This approval marks the first FDA-approved treatment for this indication and represents an important advancement for children living with type 1 diabetes and their families.

"The FDA recognizes the large unmet need in patients with type 1 diabetes," said Acting Associate Director for Therapeutic Review of the Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders and Obesity, Mahtab Niyyati M.D. "Based on robust evidence of safety and effectiveness, this accelerated approval provides a chance for pediatric patients with recently diagnosed Stage 3 type 1 diabetes to alter the course of their disease."

Tzield was previously approved to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older  with Stage 2 type 1 diabetes. The newly approved indication is for the use of Tzield to help delay the decline in insulin  production in certain pediatric patients who have recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 disease.

The FDA granted this application under the agency's accelerated approval pathway. The approval was based on evidence from an adequate and well-controlled clinical trial that Tzield demonstrated a statistically significant effect on C-peptide, a  surrogate endpoint reasonably likely to predict a clinical benefit. A required postapproval study is ongoing to verify clinical benefit.    

Healthcare professionals and patients should review the prescribing information for important safety information. The approved labeling includes a boxed warning regarding serious and life-threatening cases of viral reactivation, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation, reported with Tzield. The most common side effects of the drug are vomiting, rash, increased liver transaminase (a blood test that detects liver stress or damage) and headache. Tzield is associated with a reduction in white blood cells (leukopenia), including a reduction in different types of white blood cells (lymphopenia and neutropenia) that can increase the risk for certain infections. More information: FDA Approves Drug for Pediatric Stage 3 Type I Diabetes.

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San Antonio Vipers Facilities

With the 2026 game schedule already locked in, the program is transitioning into final roster preparations and housing allocations for incoming players.

The Hub of Viper Nation: Dedicated Athletic Facilities

The center of daily team operations is the official Viper Fieldhouse. Serving as the functional hub for the roster, the fieldhouse coordinates all essential daily routines outside of game days, housing the head coach's offices and dedicated spaces for:

• Team tutoring and character mentoring

• film study and strategic meetings

• Intensive Strength workouts and indoor team practices

Located just a short walking distance from the fieldhouse is the Whitley Heights Sports Complex, a modern stadium facility where all Vipers home games will take place. The complex features a massive synthetic turf field, large stadium bleachers for fans, and full locker room facilities equipped with showers. Beyond the regular season, the stadium will host future elementary, middle school, and high school football camps, where Viper Nation players will serve as active mentors for local youth.

Structured Student Housing Pathways: Limited Availability

To ensure team cohesion and player accountability, the program has secured two distinct student housing options. Both pathways feature limited availability and require immediate action:

1. The Lofts at Creek View (Priority Track): Players who complete their application process and fulfill their commitment fees by the end of June will receive placement in this newly constructed apartment complex.

• Layout & Features: Fully refurnished 2-and-3-bedroom units accommodating two players per bedroom. Units feature two full bathrooms, in-unit washers and dryers, and a modern kitchen equipped with granite countertops, an island, stainless steel appliances, and built-in microwaves.

• Amenities & Community Rules: The complex includes an outdoor courtyard, a swimming pool, a resident mailroom, a conference room for meetings, a dedicated media room for film study, and a fitness room that will be fully equipped prior to player move-in. The units offer direct balcony views of the nearby Frost Bank complex.

• Accountability Policies: To maintain team standards, a strict zero-tolerance policy against smoking of any kind (inside units, courtyards, or parking lots) and unauthorized parties is strictly enforced. All residential compliance issues are routed directly to Head Coach Sweeney.

1. Houston Street Town Homes: Delivering a spacious secondary track, this complex features two-story, 3-bedroom townhomes configured for two players per bedroom.

• Layout & Features: Each unit includes two bathrooms, decent-sized dual closets per bedroom, a fenced patio, a fully equipped kitchen with appropriate student housing furnishings, and an in-unit washer and dryer set.

• Additional Assets: Residents receive access to a private pool, a workout gym, and a community clubhouse. Attached one-car garages are available within the community (additional usage fees apply).

Securing Your Roster Spot

With the 2026 schedule set, the Vipers are preparing to finalize their camp roster. Athletes interested in locking in a roster spot for the upcoming season can visit www.njcpfootball.com to register or follow @NJCP_Football on social media.

About NJCP Football League:
The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

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“Children deserve access to the best tools available to manage their health," said Center for Devices and Radiological Health Director Michelle Tarver, M.D., Ph.D. "Today's clearance reflects the FDA's commitment to fostering innovation for pediatric patients and supporting the safe and effective use of medical devices where children live, learn, and play.”

Prediabetes is increasingly impacting children in the United States, placing millions at heightened risk for progressing to Type 2 diabetes. OTC CGMs can play a critical role in addressing this public health concern for pediatric users who do not use insulin. By providing real-time glucose data, these devices can help pediatric patients and their caregivers build greater glycemic awareness, track patterns in response to meals and exercise, and make informed adjustments to support healthier long-term outcomes and quality of life.

The product is indicated for children, including those with diabetes, who receive oral medication to manage their condition and people who want to understand how diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes affect their glucose levels.

The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System uses a wearable sensor, paired with an application installed on a compatible smartphone, or other smart device, such as a parent’s or caregiver’s smartphone, to continuously measure, record, analyze and display glucose values. Each sensor lasts for up to 15 days before it must be replaced, although sensor wear time may be shorter in pediatric users than in adults due to several interconnected physiological and behavioral factors. The app displays glucose measurements and trends every 15 minutes. Users and their caregivers should consult their health care provider before making any medication adjustments based on the device’s output.

This clearance is an example of the FDA’s use of real-world evidence (RWE) to support regulatory decision-making. Dexcom and the FDA used previous clinical study data from both pediatrics and adults, along with RWE derived from real-world data on current iCGM use among both groups, to understand expected device performance in pediatric users over the full 15-day wear period.

Participants in the previous study reported mild adverse events including local infection, skin irritation, and pain or discomfort.

For children, the device should be used under the supervision of an adult caregiver. Importantly, this system is not for people with problematic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) because it is not designed to alert users when this potentially dangerous condition occurs. This system is also not for people on dialysis. People with a history of disordered eating or eating disorders should talk with their health care provider before using Stelo.

This clearance is also aligned with the FDA’s Home as a Health Care Hub Initiative, which focuses on advancing the development of innovative, patient-centered devices that fit more seamlessly into people’s daily lives at home.

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Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / June 11, 2026 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old. This is the first generic animal drug authorized for use against NWS.

“The U.S. government is maintaining an aggressive approach to stop the spread and eradicate this pest,” said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “When I signed the initial emergency declaration back in August 2025, we established a proactive defense. Today’s authorization is the latest tactical tool in that ongoing containment strategy — providing an affordable, fast-acting treatment for dogs and cats in affected areas.”

The FDA has concluded that based on the totality of the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that Nitenpyram Tablets may be effective in the treatment of NWS myiasis in certain dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens, and the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh its known and potential risks. 

“The FDA has spent nearly a year fast-tracking reviews and readying for the arrival of New World screwworm in the U.S.,” said Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas. “As of today, under the Trump administration’s decisive leadership, the FDA has issued ten EUAs and three conditional approvals for drugs to combat this threat, and this count will continue to grow as we receive more animal drug submissions and unleash American regulatory speed.” 

“The Trump Administration is taking a whole of government approach to fighting New World screwworm. USDA has been working with our partners to prepare for this day and were ready day one to spring into action,” said U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. “HHS and FDA have been great partners in this fight, and I am thankful to Secretary Kennedy for making sure cat and dog owners have access to treatment should they need it.”

“Generic animal drugs build resilience in our domestic supply chain and play a critical role in expanding the toolkit of U.S. veterinary drugs for New World screwworm,” said Timothy Schell, Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. “By authorizing this generic treatment, FDA is reinforcing our commitment to providing timely, affordable options to safeguard animal health for American pet owners.” 

NWS flies lay eggs in open wounds or mucous membranes of mammals and the larvae hatch within hours and burrow into the animal's flesh. Nitenpyram works quickly, killing most NWS larvae within hours of the first dose. Pet owners should administer a second dose six hours after the first. Because the effects are short-acting, Nitenpyram Tablets do not prevent NWS myiasis or protect against reinfestation.

Following treatment with Nitenpyram Tablets, a veterinary professional may need to physically remove any remaining live or dead larvae. This task is best performed by someone with training in veterinary medicine to minimize the risk of infection or further tissue damage. Pet owners should consult a veterinarian about appropriate wound care and how to minimize the risk of reinfestation.

Nitenpyram Tablets are available over the counter and come in two tablet sizes: 11.4 and 57 mg. Dosage is based on a dog’s or cat’s weight. Do not administer to pets less than two pounds.

Detailed product information about Nitenpyram Tablets can be found in the Fact Sheet: Emergency Use Authorization of Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for New World Screwworm (NWS). Refer to the package insert for safety information related to redosing, use in pregnant or nursing dogs and cats, and use together with other products.

Nitenpyram Tablets are sponsored by Felix Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. based in Ireland.

Related Information

• Freedom of Information Summary: Nitenpyram Tablets (EUA 006661)
• Letter of Authorization: Nitenpyram Tablets (EUA 006661)
• Fact Sheet: Emergency Use Authorization of Nitenpyram Tablets for New World Screwworm (NWS)
• Animal Drugs for New World Screwworm
• Emergency Use Authorization of Animal Drugs for NWS
• Screwworm.gov – Unified Government Response to Protect the United States

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Operating across distinct Eastern and Western Conferences, the NJCP format provides an alternative path to traditional post-graduate programs. The league emphasizes financial accessibility, verified athletic progression, and structured academic tracking to prepare prospects for the physical and mental demands of the next level (The Drip Sports Show).

A Viable Economic Alternative

A primary focus for the league is lowering the steep financial barriers commonly associated with post-graduate sports academies. Traditional "pay-to-play" preparatory programs often require significant family investments without verified residential or playing time baselines. By standardizing administrative operations nationally, the NJCP structure saves athletes an average of $7,000 to $8,000 annually compared to typical preparatory pathways, making elite development economically sustainable for families (The Drip Sports Show).

"We have built a network grounded in merit, development, and direct visibility," noted NJCP Founder and Commissioner Shawn Jones. "Our goal is to give athletes an accessible platform to sharpen their skills, accumulate film against elite competition, and earn their way onto a collegiate roster."

The Academic Safety Net: Southern Utah University Collaboration

To complement high-intensity on-field training, the NJCP has established an official collaboration with Southern Utah University (SUU) to provide athletes with a fully accredited academic platform (SUU News: NJCP and SUU Collaboration). This initiative ensures that players maintain their academic progress and NCAA eligibility while competing in the league's developmental framework.

Through this alignment, players gain direct access to SUU's robust suite of online undergraduate programs, which are specifically structured to eliminate regional or scheduling barriers. This system provides student-athletes with:

• Accredited Academic Support: Tailored resources built around a competitive training and travel schedule.

• Direct Transfer Pathways: Consistent coordination with academic advisors to streamline transitions to four-year universities.

• Mission-Critical Eligibility Tracking: Strategic auditing designed to keep players "transfer-ready" for future collegiate scholarships.

"We're excited to partner with NJCP to give student-athletes the chance to continue their education while developing on the field and beyond, and to work with SUU alumnus Shawn Jones, founder and president of the league," stated Lynn Kvamme, Director of Recruitment and Partnerships at SUU Online (SUU News: NJCP and SUU Collaboration).

The program serves as an essential guardrail, ensuring players remain fully prepared when moving on to Division I or Division II universities. "The goal is simple: zero academic casualties," added Commissioner and President Shawn Jones, a 1998 SUU graduate. "We've built a league on grit and national pride, but that talent has to be backed by a solid academic foundation. By integrating SUU's world-class platform into our league structure, we provide our players with the ultimate safety net."

The Postseason Architecture

The competitive layout for the 2026 season transitions directly from a strict regular-season gauntlet into high-stakes conference playoffs. Moving away from independent scheduling, teams face strict structural standards to ensure uniform film quality for evaluation by collegiate scouts.

The Eastern and Western Conference playoff tracks will ultimately culminate in a coast-to-coast postseason battle. The final surviving programs will meet for a national postseason showcase, organized as a multi-day National Championship Weekend 'extravaganza' designed to draw regional recruiters, four-year staff members, and national scout evaluation eyes (The Drip Sports Show). 

Athletes interested in locking in a roster spot for the upcoming season can visit www.njcpfootball.com to register or follow @NJCP_Football on social media. 

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a coast-to-coast developmental network built to support athletes on and off the field. By combining regular-season game reps, quality film collections, community service integration, and accredited academic pathways, the NJCP organizes a structured environment for players working toward four-year collegiate opportunities.

For more information, visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on our official social media channels:

• YouTube: NJCP Football

• X (Twitter): @NJCP_Football

• Instagram: @njcp_football

• Facebook: NJCP Football League

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References & Verification Sources

1. National League Network: Data mapping coast-to-coast conference teams, operational values, and program requirements verified via the official NJCP Football Website.

2. Economic Metrics & Championship Format: Program baseline details regarding family savings and the Eastern/Western Conference championship model verified via the video broadcast The Drip Sports Show: Powered by NJCP Football League.

3. Accredited Academic Platforms: Collaboration parameters, eligibility structures, program benefits, and official institutional quotes verified through the formal press release NJCP Football League and Southern Utah University Team Up to Secure NCAA Eligibility for Athletes on Southern Utah University News.

4. Registration Parameters: National enrollment details and athlete development tracking criteria verified through the informational broadcast Get Recruited. Prove You Belong. Video Registry.

Source: NJCP Football

NJCP was created for players who have passed over, need more time to develop, or are rebuilding academically. For many of these athletes, the challenge is not whether they still want to play. It is finding the right place to continue. Whether a player needs another year of development, a new environment, or simply a chance to be seen in live competition, NJCP is designed to be that place.

The league's model is built around national competition with all games livestreamed, giving athletes the ability to build verified film and gain exposure in front of a broader audience. Across 18 teams in 14 states, athletes compete in a real football environment with experienced coaching, weekly accountability, and a full season format that allows development to happen over time rather than in a single day.

NJCP's sponsorship efforts reflect that same purpose, with support directed toward funding scholarships, travel, and player development across the league. The broader vision behind NJCP extends beyond football. The league is focused on developing young athletes through competition, education, and personal growth, giving them tools that carry forward regardless of where their football careers take them.

For overlooked players, the opportunity begins when they decide to keep going. NJCP provides the platform, the coaching, and the competition. The athlete provides the commitment.

Roster spots remain available across both conferences. Athletes and families interested in learning more can visit njcpfootball.com to explore teams and begin the application process.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. For more information, please visit  www.njcpfootball.com.

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The league operates on a full season format with all games nationally livestreamed. Athletes compete in defined roles with real coaching and development with consistent practice schedules. The model is designed to mirror the expectations of a college football program. For athletes enrolling in college courses, NJCP's academic partnership provides registration support, financial aid guidance, and academic mentoring throughout the season.

But the opportunity NJCP provides only becomes real when an athlete decides to pursue it. For many players, graduation marks the point where football stops being automatic. There is no next season handed to them, no roster spot waiting. The athletes who enter NJCP are the ones who make a deliberate choice to keep going when the easier option is to move on.

"A lot of athletes graduate and just assume football is over because nobody told them otherwise," said NJCP CEO Shawn Jones. "We built this league for the ones who are not ready to accept that. But we cannot want it for them. They have to get out of their comfort zone, believe in themselves, and take that first step on their own."

Jones noted that every athlete currently in the NJCP system started the same way. Not with a highlight reel or a phone call from a recruiter, but with a personal decision followed by action.

"Nothing happens without putting action to thought," Jones said. "You apply, you answer the phone, you commit. That is how it starts. Everything else the league provides comes after that moment."

Getting started with NJCP begins at njcpfootball.com. Athletes submit an application, connect with their assigned head coach and begin preparing for the season alongside their team.

With the 2026 season scheduled to kick off in August, NJCP teams across the country are finalizing rosters and entering the last phase of preseason preparation. Roster spots remain available, and the league encourages athletes who are considering their options after high school to begin the application process now.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on social media.

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“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are taking a transformative step toward an education system that fits the student rather than the other way around,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “At Treasury, we take seriously the work of implementing this federal tax credit faithfully and effectively. We are committed to providing certainty to states, scholarship-granting organizations, taxpayers, and families alike, as well as making certain that this process is easy to navigate.”

The forthcoming guidance is expected to provide states, scholarship-granting organizations, taxpayers, and other stakeholders with a clear path to prepare for the launch of the Education Freedom Tax Credit in January 2027. Treasury expects to issue proposed regulations by the end of September. States, scholarship-granting organizations, and taxpayers are expected to be able to rely on those proposed regulations for tax year 2027.

Treasury previewed the guidance during a roundtable with scholarship-granting organizations, education stakeholders, technology providers, state representatives, and other partners to discuss implementation of the new credit. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Kevin Salinger outlined several key issues in the forthcoming guidance and his remarks are available here. 

Background

The new scholarship tax credit under section 25F is intended to expand educational opportunity by encouraging private contributions to scholarship-granting organizations. Participating States may opt in to the program and provide to the IRS a list of eligible scholarship-granting organizations located in their state.  Scholarship-granting organizations that are included on one or more state SGO lists can receive qualified contributions from taxpayers and use those funds to provide scholarships for eligible students. Taxpayers who make qualified contributions may claim a federal tax credit, subject to applicable statutory requirements and forthcoming Treasury and IRS guidance.

The credit is designed to support scholarships for K–12 education expenses, helping families access educational options that meet their children’s needs. Treasury and the IRS are developing proposed regulations to provide States, scholarship-granting organizations, taxpayers, and other stakeholders with clear rules for implementation, compliance, reporting, and program integrity ahead of the credit’s expected 2027 launch.

The Education Freedom Tax Credit Fact Sheet is available here.

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Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

“As promised in the Trump Administration’s MAHA Strategy Report, HHS is advancing innovation by bringing a new sunscreen ingredient to the U.S. market for the first time in 20 years,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “Bemotrizinol has been used safely in Europe for decades, and FDA’s action will increase competition and consumer confidence in sunscreen products.”

FDA finalized this action within seven months of issuing the proposed order. The new ingredient has been marketed as a sunscreen ingredient in Europe and many countries around the world for years.

“This is exactly the kind of progress we can achieve when we modernize our processes and apply sound science to regulatory decisions,” said Mike Davis, M.D., Ph.D., Acting Director of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). “The FDA is committed to ensuring the American consumer has access to the most effective and safe therapies, including over-the-counter products like sunscreens.”

Bemotrizinol provides protection against both ultraviolet A and B rays and has low levels of absorption through the skin into the body. The FDA considers bemotrizinol to be generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) for use in sunscreens by adults and children 6 months of age and older.

Bemotrizinol is the first new active ingredient added to an OTC monograph under the streamlined process established by the CARES Act. Today’s action aligns with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Strategy Report priority, "FDA will promote innovation in the sunscreen market, and improve regulatory processes for over-the-counter sunscreen, which has fallen behind other countries."

“The FDA’s rigorous standards ensure consumers can be confident in the sunscreens and other nonprescription drugs they use,” said Karen Murry, M.D., Director of the Office of Nonprescription Drugs in CDER. “Now, through the best available science and updated regulatory framework, we can work with companies to get innovative products to market in a more efficient manner than ever before.”

An OTC monograph drug, such as a sunscreen product, can enter the market without an approved drug application if it meets certain requirements, including conditions established in its monograph such as permitted active ingredients, uses, and doses. The FDA can modify an OTC monograph through an administrative order, and a drug company may start the process by submitting an OTC monograph order request.

DSM Nutritional Products LLC submitted an OTC monograph order request to add bemotrizinol, at concentrations up to 6 percent, as a new active ingredient in the OTC monograph for sunscreens. The FDA reviewed the request and proposed to amend the OTC monograph to add bemotrizinol as a sunscreen active ingredient. The agency issued a proposed order on December 12, 2025, to this effect, and the public could submit comments from December 12, 2025 - January 26, 2026. The agency reviewed public comments on the proposed order and is now issuing the final order.

Related Information

• View the final order.
• For answers to frequently asked questions about OTC monograph drugs and the administrative order process, visit the OTC Monographs @ FDA portal.
• For more information about sunscreens, visit FDA's consumer page on the topic.

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Adobe Inc. (Nasdaq: ADBE), the software company behind Creative Cloud, Acrobat, and a range of digital experience products, will release its second quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings results after the market closes. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $5.81 on revenue of $6.45 billion. $ADBE closed at $251.44 on Friday, declining $7.01 (2.71%).

McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH), an education technology and learning solutions provider, is scheduled to report its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results before the opening bell. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.17 on revenue of $439.96 million. $MH ended Friday's session at $12.21, gaining $0.19 (1.58%).

The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE), a furniture retailer known for its modular seating products, will deliver its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results ahead of the market open. Analysts anticipate a loss of $0.90 per share on revenue of $136.34 million. $LOVE closed at $15.73 on Friday, falling $0.62 (3.79%).

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Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL), the enterprise software and cloud infrastructure giant, will release its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings results after the market closes. Wall Street is forecasting earnings per share (EPS) of $1.96 on revenue of $19.09 billion. $ORCL closed at $213.68 on Friday, falling $22.66 (9.59%).

Navan, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAVN), a provider of corporate travel and expense management solutions, is scheduled to report its first quarter fiscal 2027 financial results following the close of U.S. financial markets. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.01 on revenue of $205.27 million. $NAVN ended Friday’s session at $21.20, down $1.06 (4.76%).

Stitch Fix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFIX), the online personal styling and apparel retailer, will deliver its third quarter fiscal year 2026 results after the closing bell. Analysts expect a loss of $0.05 per share on revenue of $333.56 million. $SFIX closed at $3.42 on Friday, declining $0.25 (6.81%).

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SailPoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIL), a provider of identity security and access management solutions, will release its fiscal first quarter 2027 earnings results and outlook before U.S. markets open. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04 on revenue of $276.09 million. $SAIL closed at $18.24 on Friday, declining $0.37 (1.99%).

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY), a convenience store and fuel retailer with a large footprint across the Midwest, is scheduled to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results after the market closes. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $3.31 on revenue of $4.34 billion. $CASY ended Friday’s session at $761.91, up $0.34 (0.04%).

Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC), a uranium mining and exploration company focused on supplying nuclear fuel markets, will issue its fiscal 2026 third quarter operating and financial results before the opening bell. Analysts anticipate a loss of $0.01 per share on revenue of $4.25 million. $UEC closed at $12.65 on Friday, falling $1.49 (10.54%).

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Earlier this year, the FTC opened a formal inquiry into anticompetitive behavior related to Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification program. In Diversity Lab’s own words, the Mansfield program “writes the unwritten rules” imposing discriminatory DEI employment practices among law firms and legal employers.

The investigation arose out of public statements showing that Diversity Lab awarded Mansfield Certification based on law firms’ adherence to common DEI hiring standards, including quotas based on race, gender and other demographic characteristics. In particular, law firms would certify that they considered candidate pools made up of at least 30% individuals with particular characteristics for certain employment decisions.

The Mansfield program was founded in 2016 and grew to include over 360 law firms. More than half of these firms were also part of “Mansfield Certification Plus,” which required them to certify that they actually implemented Diversity Lab’s 30% employment quotas in their final employment decisions.

Participating law firms employed tens of thousands of attorneys who were subject to Diversity Lab’s DEI rules. The FTC investigation sought information relevant to determining whether the Mansfield agreements were collusive in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act and Section 5 of the FTC Act.

“Hiring on the basis of protected characteristics rather than on merit is as immoral and un-American as it gets,” said Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson. “Colluding with your competitors to set race-based quotas for hiring is not only immoral, but it also may violate the antitrust laws. The FTC will not tolerate agreements rigging the labor markets. I hope today’s developments will encourage law firms to compete to hire the best talent, rather than to enter into agreements that exclude job applicants because of the applicants’ race or sex.”

In January, Chairman Ferguson issued warning letters to 42 law firms that participated in the Mansfield program.

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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Issues Warning Letters to Law Firms on Anticompetitive DEI Hiring

FTC Grants Chairman Ferguson Authority to Comply with President Trump’s Orders to End DEI

FTC Chairman Ferguson Announces that DEI is Over at the FTC

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To facilitate this transition, NJCP establishes a complete football ecosystem modeled after collegiate athletic programs. The league provides athletes with structured team environments, experienced coaching staffs, regular practice schedules, and mentorship designed to prepare them for life both on and off the field. Rather than training in isolation, players compete in a formalized system that demands daily accountability, playbook execution, and team chemistry.

A central component of the league framework is generating the verified resources that collegiate recruiters require. Every NJCP game is professionally captured and nationally livestreamed, ensuring that every snap is documented. This provides athletes with high quality game film, which serves as the primary currency of modern football recruiting, allowing scouts from across the country to evaluate talent that might otherwise remain unseen due to geographic or institutional obstacles..

However, these institutional resources only come only when an athlete commits. Without individual action, resources like exposure and coaching lack value. Success requires moving beyond familiar surroundings and competing against mature athletes to earn a spot. Joining a new program requires stepping out of a familiar hometown dynamic, entering an uncomfortable locker room environment, and competing against older, more mature athletes with absolutely no guarantee of a team win. 

Choosing to stay in the game requires a baseline of self belief that outweighs the comfort of walking away. It means accepting that the traditional high school recruiting window has closed and actively seeking out an alternative pathway. Before a single play can be captured on camera or evaluated by a college scout, the athlete must first make the conscious decision to put the pads back on and earn their spot on the depth chart.

For athletes looking to take control of their football career, the process to get started is straightforward. Prospective players can visit the official league website at www.njcpfootball.com and review available regional teams, fill out a player prospect form with their athletic background, and access league registration information to secure a roster spot for upcoming team evaluations.

As the 2026 season approaches, NJCP remains committed to maintaining a sustainable, high quality platform for post high school talent. By merging league infrastructure with individual athlete determination, the organization continues to reinforce a viable pathway for players dedicated to extending their football journeys.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

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In its petition to the Commission, X Corp. cited several reasons why it believes that the order should either be set aside or modified so that it terminates at the end of 2026. The petition argues:

• The order was imposed on a company that no longer exists, that every individual responsible for the underlying failures has left the company and that X Corp. has since built a world-class privacy and data-protection program;
• The order no longer serves any valid regulatory purpose, imposing millions of dollars in needless costs to address obligations and protections already required by domestic and international privacy regimes and industry-recognized frameworks that X Corp. follows;
• Setting aside the order safeguards First Amendment values; and
• Setting aside or modifying the order is critical to advancing American leadership in artificial intelligence.

The public will have 30 days, until July 2, 2026, to submit comments on the petition. Instructions for filing comments appear on the docket. Once processed, they will be posted on Regulations.gov. After the comment period closes, the Commission will vote to determine how to resolve the petition.

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FTC Charges Twitter with Deceptively Using Account Security Data to Sell Targeted Ads

FTC Accepts Final Settlement with Twitter for Failure to Safeguard Personal Information

Twitter Settles Charges that it Failed to Protect Consumers' Personal Information; Company Will Establish Independently Audited Information Security Program

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“The FIFA World Cup 2026 coin program reflects President Trump’s unwavering commitment to the brave men and women of our military, and the families that serve alongside them,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “Every surcharge dollar will directly support youth soccer initiatives for service members' children, expanding opportunities that build character, resilience, and community.”

“I am proud of the hardworking men and women at the U.S. Mint that will create these beautiful coins to benefit the children of our men and women in uniform. Under President Trump, we continue to celebrate American pride, spirit, and success during our 250th birthday,” said Treasurer Brandon Beach.

“On the eve of America's 250th birthday and the FIFA World Cup, this coin program reflects President Trump's bold vision and Secretary Bessent's steadfast leadership,” said Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House FIFA Task Force. “Together, they have ensured that families of America’s greatest heroes are honored on the world stage, reaffirming the patriotic values that make America great.”

FIFA AGREEMENT PRIORITIZES MILIARTY YOUTH

Per law, surcharges ($35 gold, $10 silver, and $5 clad) go to FWC2026 US, Inc., but in a pivotal Trump-era deal, FIFA has pledged 100% of surcharges to military family youth soccer initiatives, channeling collector dollars directly to service members' children. This ensures proceeds return to American heroes, amplifying support for family wellness and soccer access on bases nationwide.

Under the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 118-143), the Mint will produce $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad coins celebrating the 2026 tournament, issued at no taxpayer cost.

Pre-orders will begin soon and shipments for the initial orders will begin before the end of the games. These will be on sale throughout the calendar year and continue to ship.

COIN SPECIFICATIONS AND MAXIMUMS BY LAW

• Gold $5: 100,000 maximum mintage
• Silver $1: 500,000 maximum mintage
• Clad Half-Dollar: 750,000 maximum mintage

The U.S. Mint will continue to produce to meet demand based on costs and sales quantities.

Available proof and uncirculated via www.usmint.gov; bulk/prepaid discounts apply.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE: AI), an enterprise artificial intelligence software company serving commercial and government customers, will issue its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close. Wall Street expects a loss of $0.37 per share on revenue of $50.23 million. $AI closed at $10.77 on Friday, gaining $0.55 (5.38%).

THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO), one of the world's largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles, is scheduled to release its third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings before the market opens. The consensus estimate calls for earnings per share (EPS) of $1.94 on revenue of $2.65 billion. $THO ended Friday's session at $79.08, down $1.24 (1.54%).

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD), a cybersecurity leader known for its cloud-native security platform, will report its fiscal first quarter 2027 financial results following the closing bell. Analysts anticipate EPS of $1.07 on revenue of $1.36 billion. $CRWD closed at $731.00 on Friday, surging $60.00 (8.94%).

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Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG), the parent company of several well-known jewelry retail brands, plans to announce its first quarter fiscal 2027 results before the market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $1.38 on revenue of $1.55 billion. $SIG closed at $87.39 on Friday, gaining $0.40 (0.46%).

PicS N.V. (Nasdaq: PICS), a digital payments and financial technology company, will release its first quarter 2026 financial results following the market close. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $1.13 on revenue of $3.18 billion. $PICS ended Friday’s session at $10.59, down $0.10 (0.94%).

Victoria’s Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO), the specialty retailer focused on lingerie, beauty, and apparel products, is set to deliver its first quarter 2026 earnings before the opening bell. Analysts anticipate EPS of $0.32 on revenue of $1.52 billion. $VSCO closed at $55.00 on Friday, declining $4.60 (7.72%).

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“President Trump’s economic policies continue to attract trillions of dollars in investment into the United States. Treasury and the IRS conducted thorough reviews of taxpayer and stakeholder comments on proposed technical U.S. tax rules, which informed the release of additional guidance to provide certainty on the treatment of current investments and transitional relief to sovereign investors,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “As final regulations continue to develop, we will evaluate feedback to ensure that they strengthen the American economy, uphold established market practices, and maintain a stable environment for existing and future sovereign wealth fund investment.” 

“In response to comments on the recent proposed regulations, the IRS heard the concerns of many taxpayers and decided to provide transitional relief,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. “With these changes, the IRS aims to preserve established market practices, drive domestic economic growth and support current and future sovereign wealth fund investment in the United States.”

Modification to the 2025 Proposed Regulations 

On December 15, 2025, Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations under Section 892, clarifying when an acquisition of debt by a foreign government is commercial activity and when a foreign government has effective control of an entity engaged in commercial activities, in which cases the exemption does not apply. 

After taking stakeholder comments into consideration, Treasury and the IRS introduce a two-part approach in today’s guidance providing both grandfathering protection and transitional relief to sovereign investors before these proposed rules become final: 

• Grandfathering rule: it proposes new applicability dates to ensure that existing foreign government interests would not be subject to the final regulations. 
• Transition period: a foreign government has at least 90 days after the publication date or until the start of the first taxable year after the publication date to transition to the final regulations.

Treasury and the IRS continue to consider comments from interested parties on all aspects of the proposed regulations. Instructions for submitting comments are included in today’s guidance. 

The guidance is available here.

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Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / May 29, 2026 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a draft guidance to reduce unnecessary animal testing in nonclinical safety assessments for certain cancer drugs.

“This draft guidance not only supports the FDA’s commitment to expedite regulatory pathways for meaningful treatments but also fulfills the agency’s promise to reduce the use of animal testing during drug development,” said FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence Director Angelo de Claro, M.D. “With recommendations for eliminating unnecessary animal testing, using a single relevant species instead of two, or replacing animal studies with evidence-based approaches — as outlined in this draft guidance — the FDA is advancing a more efficient drug development process.”

When finalized, the guidance will provide recommendations for general toxicology studies, including when animal testing may be unnecessary because there is no binding or pharmacologic activity. In some cases, the guidance recommends using rodent studies only or replacing three-month non-human primate studies with a weight-of-evidence risk assessment. That assessment may include New Approach Methodologies, as appropriate. New Approach Methodologies were defined in a recent FDA webpage.

This draft guidance, “Oncology Pharmaceuticals: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies for Biologics and Conjugated Products,” is part of the FDA’s broader work to reduce the estimated 10 to 12 years it can take to bring new drugs from discovery to patients. It builds on FDA data analysis of general toxicology studies and practices developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the use of non-human primates. It also supplements guidance issued by the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and FDA guidance on nonclinical studies for oncology therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.  

The FDA requests that public comments on the draft guidance be submitted by July 30, 2026. The agency will review and consider comments received before finalizing the guidance.

Related Information

• Oncology Center of Excellence Guidance Documents

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NJCP currently features 19 teams across 16 states, with the league divided into Eastern and Western Conferences that give each program a defined path through the season. League leadership has described the structure as a way to move junior college prep football forward while creating a broader national stage for athletes looking to continue their careers.

The conference model also gives NJCP teams a regional identity while connecting them to a larger national schedule. From Florida to Kansas City in the East, and from California to Texas, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Las Vegas in the West, the league's footprint spans football markets with different backgrounds and styles of play.

According to league representatives, the format is built to give athletes more than just a place to play. NJCP's conference structure is designed to create exposure, provide opportunities for playing time, and give players another path to compete in front of recruiters and professional scouts. The league also emphasized that its coaching staffs include former NFL players, former college athletes, former D1 coaches, and coaches with semi-pro championship experience.

The season model is expected to culminate in conference playoffs and a national NJCP championship weekend, giving the league a postseason finish that reflects its growing national footprint.

As NJCP continues preparing for its upcoming season, the league's conference structure remains central to its mission: creating a clear football pathway where athletes can compete, develop, and be seen on a national stage.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

“The Trump Administration is taking another step forward in expanding opportunity for American families. The Trump Accounts app delivers a simple, secure way for households to begin engaging with a program designed to build long-term financial strength from day one,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “By putting easy access to Trump Accounts directly in the hands of parents and young Americans, we are helping to ensure that America’s youth are included in this new era of economic participation.”

The next phase of the Trump Accounts program will include account activation beginning for millions of American families ahead of the official launch on July 4, 2026. As of today, parents and legal guardians who have already signed their children up for Trump Accounts by submitting IRS Form 4547 will begin receiving emails with instructions to complete the account setup process. Activation e-mails for these families will be sent out in phases between now and July 4, 2026. 

Activating a Trump Account for your child is a great step toward building life-long financial security through tax-advantaged investment. 

HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU'VE ALREADY SIGNED UP YOUR CHILD:

• Starting today, look for an email confirming that your election to open your child’s Trump Account was processed and prompting you to complete account activation. 
• During this initial roll out period, activation emails will come only from no-reply@TrumpAccounts.Treasury.gov.  
• Follow the instructions in the email to set up your child’s Trump Account to complete account activation steps through the Trump Accounts app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play) or by visiting TrumpAccounts.gov.  
• Beginning July 4, 2026, your child’s Trump Account will be able to accept contributions from parents, family members, employers, and other eligible contributors, subject to annual limits.  
• Also starting July 4, 2026, eligible children will begin receiving the $1,000 pilot program contribution from the U.S. Department of the Treasury deposited directly to their Trump Account.  
• When in doubt, visit TrumpAccounts.gov for the latest information.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS:

As Trump Account activation begins, Treasury reminds families to remain vigilant against scams and frauds. The information below will help you know what is real and how to protect yourself during this initial phase: 

• At this time, legitimate communications about Trump Account activation will be sent only by email from no-reply@TrumpAccounts.Treasury.gov.  
• Treasury will not contact you by text message or phone call about Trump Account activation. If you receive a call or text about a Trump Account, do not respond, it is likely a scam. 
• Always access your child’s Trump Account by using the official Trump Accounts app or by typing TrumpAccounts.gov directly into your browser.  
• Customer support is available only through secure, in-app or online callback requests. Don’t use phone numbers found through internet search results.  
• When in doubt, visit TrumpAccounts.gov for the latest information.

IF YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP YET:

Parents, guardians, and other authorized individuals can elect to open an account at any time by submitting IRS Form 4547, Trump Account Election(s), including enrollment in the pilot program. 

• You can elect to open a Trump Account for an eligible child at any time during the year before the child turns 18. Visit TrumpAccounts.gov for the latest information about how to do so. 
• There is no cost to open an account. Employers, charitable organizations, and governments can contribute free money to Trump Accounts, and your child can only receive those contributions if you open an account.

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Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

The JV format is intended to give players more chances to get on the field while continuing their progression through the season. For athletes who need more reps or a different path into regular playing time, the division provides another way to stay involved in a team environment and continue building experience. League leadership has noted that when JV players show varsity potential, those athletes can be considered for advancement within the league.

NJCP's approach is built around giving athletes a clearer pathway to continue their football careers while also protecting their long-term development. In addition to added playing opportunities, the league's model allows athletes to compete without having a year count against their NCAA clock, creating another option for players who want to keep developing without losing ground on eligibility.

The league also continues to emphasize education and support off the field. NJCP's structure includes online schooling, access to tutors and mentors, and practical support that can help athletes balance football, academics, and day-to-day responsibilities. The goal is to give players a setting where they can continue growing both as athletes and as students.

NJCP has also pointed to housing and job opportunities for athletes moving between states, helping reduce barriers for players who want to continue competing in a new environment. With teams and players spread across the country, the league's national footprint gives athletes a chance to find a program that fits their goals while staying connected to football.

For NJCP, the JV division is one more part of a broader effort to create opportunities for overlooked players, late bloomers, and athletes still looking for the right place to continue their journey. The league remains focused on helping players get on the field, stay in school, and move forward through a football model built around development and access.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

Hosted by Shaun Hartman and Sam Lutui, The Drip will deliver weekly conversations focused on athlete development, coaching insight, recruiting trends, league storylines, and the evolving landscape of college football. The podcast is designed to give athletes, coaches, families, and football fans a closer look at the people and programs shaping NJCP ahead of the 2026 season.

League representatives said the show was created to increase visibility for players and teams while building more direct coverage around the league's day-to-day football environment. In addition to league discussions, The Drip will feature player spotlights, team conversations, recruiting topics, and football-related stories connected to NJCP programs across the country.

The first episode focused heavily on the opportunities available to athletes through NJCP, including online schooling, mentorship, livestreamed games, player development, and pathways for athletes continuing their football careers after high school. Discussions also touched on the transfer portal, NCAA eligibility, experienced coaching staffs, and the importance of giving overlooked athletes another football opportunity.

As NJCP continues expanding across its 19-team structure, The Drip is expected to become a regular platform for highlighting players, coaches, and weekly developments from around the league.

The launch of the podcast is part of NJCP's broader push toward more player-focused media coverage and football storytelling across its digital platforms.

Episode 1 can be watched here: https://youtu.be/1ps9b1xB0go?si=_5xPcqbEKjpfhy4E 

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

Throughout multiple regions, NJCP teams have continued connecting with high school coaches, local trainers, football organizations, and athletes through recruiting outreach, evaluations, and community engagement. Programs across the league remain focused on creating stronger local visibility while building rosters ahead of kickoff.

Several NJCP teams have also increased player-focused coverage through social media features, roster spotlights, and football content designed to introduce athletes and coaches to their surrounding communities. The league's regional structure allows teams to establish identities tied closely to the football culture of their cities and states.

NJCP leadership has continued emphasizing the importance of local relationships as the league grows nationally. By maintaining strong ties within football communities, programs are able to identify athletes looking for opportunities to continue competing after high school while also building support around each team.

As teams continue preparing for the upcoming season, NJCP programs remain focused on combining organized football operations with community engagement, coaching, and athlete development.

The 2026 season will feature teams from across the country competing in weekly matchups as NJCP continues expanding its national football platform.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

FAA regulations prohibit airlines from allowing anyone who appears to be intoxicated to board an aircraft. The alleged incidents occurred on 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025.

Alaska Airlines has 30 days after receiving the FAA’s enforcement letter to respond to the agency. 

Contact: 

Federal Aviation Administration Press Office
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
United States

Email:
pressoffice@faa.gov

Source: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Everpure, Inc. (NYSE: P), a company focused on water treatment and filtration technologies, will release its first quarter fiscal 2027 earnings results after the closing bell. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40 on revenue of $1 billion. $P closed at $87.20 on Friday, surging $8.20 (10.38%).

Nutanix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTNX), a cloud computing and enterprise software company specializing in hybrid multicloud infrastructure, is scheduled to report its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.35 on revenue of $686.37 million. $NTNX ended Friday’s session at $47.12, climbing $2.43 (5.44%).

Braze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRZE), a customer engagement platform provider helping brands manage marketing communications, will deliver its first quarter fiscal 2027 results following the close of U.S. financial markets. Analysts anticipate EPS of $0.10 on revenue of $205.2 million. $BRZE closed at $24.35 on Friday, advancing $0.94 (4.02%).

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Ooma, Inc. (NYSE: OOMA), a provider of cloud-based communications and business connectivity solutions, is scheduled to report its first quarter fiscal 2027 results after the market closes. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32 on revenue of $79.84 million. $OOMA closed at $19.12 on Friday, gaining $0.25 (1.32%).

Pony AI Inc. (Nasdaq: PONY), an autonomous driving technology company focused on robotaxis and intelligent mobility solutions, will deliver its unaudited first quarter 2026 financial results before the U.S. market opens. The consensus estimate calls for a loss of $0.13 per share on revenue of $21.96 million. $PONY ended Friday’s session at $8.92, slipping $0.01 (0.11%).

Zscaler, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZS), a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud security and zero-trust networking, will release its third quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings following the market close. Analysts anticipate EPS of $1.01 on revenue of $835.66 million. $ZS closed at $182.37 on Friday, climbing $11.36 (6.64%).

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"Today's approval fills a critical gap in care for patients with chronic HDV infection, who until now have had no FDA-approved therapies available," said Wendy Carter, D.O., Acting Director of the Office of Infectious Diseases in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "For individuals living with this chronic viral infection, this new treatment option offers hope in managing a disease that can rapidly progress to serious liver complications."

HDV infection only occurs in individuals who have hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Some risk factors for contracting HDV include unprotected sex, injecting drugs, and occupational exposure to blood. HBV vaccination protects against HBV and HDV as well.

The efficacy of Hepcludex was demonstrated in a multi-center, randomized, open-label, parallel-arm phase 3 trial. In Trial MYR301, participants were randomly assigned to immediate treatment with Hepcludex 8.5 mg once daily for 144 weeks or to delayed treatment with an observational period of 48 weeks followed by Hepcludex 8.5 mg once daily for 96 weeks.

The primary efficacy endpoint was combined response, defined as undetectable HDV RNA (defined as less than the lower limit of quantification [LLOQ] [50 IU/mL] with target not detected) or ≥ 2 log10 IU/mL decline from baseline and aminotransferase (ALT) normalization, at week 48. At this time, the combined response was 48% in the Hepcludex group compared with 2% in the delayed treatment group.

At week 48, the rate of undetectable HDV RNA was 20% in the Hepcludex group compared with 0% in the delayed treatment group. At weeks 96 and 144, the rate of undetectable HDV RNA increased to 36% and 50%, respectively, in the Hepcludex group.

Possible side effects associated with Hepcludex include hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions), injection site reactions, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, and pruritus (itching). The labeling includes a boxed warning that discontinuation of Hepcludex may result in severe acute exacerbations of HDV and HBV infection.

The FDA granted Hepcludex Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Orphan-Drug Designation. Hepcludex received priority review and was approved under the Accelerated Approval pathway. This approval underscores the FDA's ongoing efforts to expedite access to innovative therapies for patients with diseases that have limited or no treatment options.

Today's approval addresses a critical need for people with chronic HDV infection and builds on the FDA's commitment to advancing the health of all Americans.

The FDA granted the approval to Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Retail customers can also purchase Herbal Works products directly through the company’s website at Herbal Works and receive 10% off retail pricing for life by using offer code “CC” at checkout. The direct-to-consumer platform features Herbal Works’ growing line of wellness products for both people and pets, designed to combine modern wellness innovation with natural plant-based ingredients.

In conjunction with the wholesale launch, Herbal Works is proud to announce that the company is raising $3.6 million in growth capital to accelerate operations, sales, marketing, retail expansion, and brand development initiatives. The funding will support inventory growth, national distribution partnerships, digital marketing campaigns, and the continued expansion of the Herbal Works product line.

“Herbal Works was created to build a wellness brand that people can trust and connect with,” said founder Greta Gaines. “We believe consumers are looking for authentic products, meaningful branding, and companies that genuinely care about health, lifestyle, and community.”

The company’s wholesale initiative is designed to give retail hemp stores access to unique, premium-quality products backed by compelling branding, consumer demand, and strong customer engagement strategies. Herbal Works plans to work closely with retail partners to help drive customer loyalty and repeat sales through marketing support and exclusive promotions.

For wholesale opportunities, investor inquiries, or retail purchases, visit Herbal Works Official Website.

This news release contains "forward-looking statements", as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs, and results of new business opportunities. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new business opportunities and development stage companies. These forwardlooking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations, and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. These factors include but are not limited to those described under "Risk Factors" in Herbal Works, Inc registration statement referred to above. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in the registration statement. Herbal Works Inc undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forwardlooking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Media Contact:

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Phone: 855-3HERBAL (855-343-7225)
Herbal Works, Inc
Email: info@herbal-works.com
Website: herbal-works.com

SOURCE: Herbal Works Inc.

NJCP's approach is built around giving athletes a chance to continue playing while completing their education in a way that fits the demands of a full football season. Through online schooling and access to Southern Utah University's online undergraduate programs, players can stay on track academically without being tied to a traditional brick-and-mortar schedule, creating more flexibility in how they manage their day-to-day responsibilities.

The league also places value on support beyond the classroom. NJCP's model includes tutors and mentors, with guidance designed to help athletes manage both their football careers and their long-term development. With the SUU partnership, players also gain access to a more structured academic platform designed to help them remain transfer-ready and maintain NCAA eligibility as they continue their football careers.

For athletes and families, the league's live-streamed game model adds another layer of access. NJCP plans to stream every game live, giving families a way to follow competition in real time while also creating consistent game footage for athletes throughout the season.

NJCP's broader focus remains centered on helping athletes continue their football careers while also giving them a pathway to stay connected to education and personal growth. The league has pointed to mentorship, academic support, and structured football competition as core parts of that approach.

"The goal is simple: zero academic casualties," said NJCP Commissioner Shawn Jones. "We've built a league on grit and national pride, but that talent has to be backed by a solid academic foundation. By integrating SUU's platform into our league structure, we provide our players with support in the classroom so they can stay focused on the field."

Southern Utah University also emphasized the value of the collaboration. "We're excited to partner with NJCP to give student-athletes the chance to continue their education while developing on the field and beyond," said Lynn Kvamme, Director of Recruitment and Partnerships at SUU Online.

As the 2026 season approaches, NJCP continues to present itself as a football pathway designed to support athletes on and off the field through competition, education, and guidance.

For more information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/news/2026/04/njcp-collaboration.html

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

About Southern Utah University:

Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students realize their potential through personalized mentorship from people dedicated to helping them soar. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, SUU provides hands-on, career-focused learning to prepare students for the future. Whether on campus or online, SUU provides an education that is competitively priced and highly valued, giving students the skills and confidence to thrive in any professional setting.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

Across multiple states, NJCP member teams are building staffs and rosters that reflect the football backgrounds of their communities. From former collegiate athletes and longtime high school coaches to experienced player-development personnel, programs throughout the league continue bringing together leadership groups with ties to their local football environments.

The league's structure allows each team to establish its own identity while competing within a national system built around weekly matchups and organized football operations. Coaching staffs across NJCP programs continue emphasizing accountability, preparation, and player development as teams move closer toward the 2026 kickoff.

Several teams have also continued increasing local engagement through tryouts, recruitment events, and player features, helping programs establish stronger visibility within their football communities. The league's expansion across multiple regions has allowed NJCP teams to connect with athletes from a wide variety of football backgrounds while maintaining regional identity.

NJCP's broader approach remains centered on providing athletes with opportunities to continue competing after high school through structured team environments, experienced coaching, and nationally livestreamed games.

As preparations continue across the league, NJCP teams remain focused on building football cultures that reflect the communities, coaches, and athletes that make up each program.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

The first two candidate towers selected for the pilot program are Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana and Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona. Qualified contract tower controllers will transition with their facility to an FAA trained and operated tower. 

“This is another step the Trump Administration is taking to add qualified air traffic controllers to our workforce and ensure the safety and efficiency of our National Airspace System,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “As air traffic demand continues to grow, this program will help ensure the FAA has the experienced workforce needed to manage complex operations at these towers.”

The initiative, required by Section 625 of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act, will assess the feasibility, benefits, and challenges associated with converting high-activity towers to FAA staffing and management. To ensure safety and operational continuity, the FAA is rolling out this pilot program in a phased approach. 

Within six months of operational transition for candidate towers that successfully complete the pilot program, the FAA will complete a congressionally mandated Safety Analysis Report, outlining findings and insights from the conversion process.

The FAA estimates it will take 29 to 44 months to successfully complete the pilot program. Findings from the pilot program will help inform future decisions about expanding the effort.

Contact: 

Federal Aviation Administration Press Office
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
United States

Email:
pressoffice@faa.gov

Source: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the financial software company behind TurboTax and QuickBooks, will release its third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings after the market closes. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $12.57 on revenue of $8.54 billion. $INTU closed at $393.00 on Friday, advancing $14.71 (3.89%).

NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the semiconductor giant at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, is set to deliver its first-quarter fiscal 2027 results following the closing bell. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $1.78 on revenue of $79.17 billion. $NVDA ended Friday’s session at $225.32, declining $10.42 (4.42%).

EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), a manufacturer of industrial energy storage solutions and battery systems, will report its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results after the market close. Analysts anticipate EPS of $2.99 on revenue of $973.92 million. $ENS closed at $236.98 on Friday, down $2.65 (1.11%).

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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a provider of electronic measurement and testing solutions serving communications and industrial markets, will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 results after the stock market closes. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $2.32 on revenue of $1.71 billion. $KEYS closed at $349.01 on Friday, falling $12.54 (3.47%).

KE Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BEKE), the Chinese housing transactions and services platform also known as Beike, is scheduled to deliver its unaudited first quarter 2026 financial results before the U.S. market opens. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.91 on revenue of $18.55 billion. $BEKE ended Friday’s session at $18.17, declining $0.69 (3.66%).

CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAVA), the fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, will report its first quarter 2026 earnings after the closing bell. Analysts anticipate EPS of $0.17 on revenue of $418.5 million. $CAVA closed at $76.87 on Friday, gaining $0.78 (1.03%).

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The FAA’s 2026 Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan  is based on three strategic pillars: expanding the agency’s aggressive and successful supercharged hiring; optimizing controller efficiency; and modernizing the NAS. 

“This forward-thinking plan delivers on President Donald J. Trump’s promise to provide the American flying public with a world-class air traffic control system, and that starts with highly trained, professional air traffic controllers,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “We can’t continue to operate the same way and expect better results. We’re changing how we hire, train and schedule our controller workforce – and providing them with the state-of-the-art tools they need to succeed.”

The plan identifies a full staffing target of 12,563 Certified Professional Controllers (CPCs) based on forecast demand. The FAA determined the target based on findings from the National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board, which reviewed existing staffing models and methodologies. Deploying modern staffing models and scheduling tools will improve controller staffing efficiency and reduce the need for excessive overtime, which can lead to fatigue and burnout.

As of April 2026, approximately 11,000 CPCs are deployed across more than 300 FAA air traffic facilities, with an additional 4,000 controllers in the training pipeline, including approximately 1,000 who were previously a fully certified controller but are now training at new air traffic control facilities. It can take more than two years to fully certify a new-hire controller based on the facility’s assigned complexity level.

Hiring

• Achieve or exceed hiring targets of 2,200, 2,300, and 2,400 new air traffic controllers in Fiscal Years 2026, 2027 and 2028, respectively, while continuing to attract high-quality candidates. The FAA is already 60 percent toward meeting this year’s hiring goal.
• Provide the best possible education and training and increase training program completion rates in each year of the plan. 
• Expand the Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) and Enhanced AT-CTI programs by further expanding partnerships with colleges, universities, and technical schools across the United States. Eight of the 11 Enhanced AT-CTI schools joined the program during the current Trump Administration.
• Improve the process for assigning Academy graduates to facilities with the greatest staffing need. 
• Focus on targeted training for the most successful Academy candidates so that they can be assigned to facilities with more complex traffic.

Optimizing performance

• Deploy a new, data-driven controller-staffing model that reflects a more accurate assessment of the time controllers are available for operational duties.
• Implement modern, automated scheduling tools to improve efficiency and reduce mandatory overtime requirements, which will help alleviate fatigue and burnout.
• Review schedules and re-evaluate individual facility hours of operations to ensure controller deployment better matches periods of high traffic demand.
• Work with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to identify and resolve bottlenecks across hiring, training, and operations.

System Modernization

• Continue our record-speed move to provide controllers with modern, 21st century technology and equipment. 
• Improve airspace optimization and reduce airspace complexity by deconflicting airline scheduling to smooth traffic flow and maximize efficient use of airspace through new technology. 
• Expand advanced simulator-based training, which can increase proficiency and reduce new-controller training times by up to 27 percent.
• Use artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to better simulate and manage NAS performance before the day of departure. That will improve routing efficiency and traffic management to reduce airspace complexity and increase overall situational awareness across the system.

The FAA also submitted to Congress our 2026 Airway Transportation Systems Specialist and Aviation Safety workforce plans. 

Contact: 

Federal Aviation Administration Press Office
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
United States

Email:
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Head Coach Tywane Stevens leads the program with a background rooted in mentorship, counseling, and football instruction. A graduate of Miami Northwestern Senior High, Stevens has worked with student-athletes in a variety of settings, including youth football, school environments, and community programs. His experience also includes counseling work and time in sports leadership roles, giving him a broad perspective on athlete development both on and off the field.

Assistant Head Coach Derrick Spicer brings more than three decades of experience in sports and education. An alumnus of Kemper Military Junior College and Western Illinois University, Spicer has worked with thousands of student-athletes over the course of his career and brings an emphasis on education and long-term development to the Miami Legends program.

On the field, the Legends are led by Alexander Lee as Defensive Coordinator and Leroy Smith as Offensive Coordinator, providing structure on both sides of the ball as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

The defensive backfield is coached by Christopher Maxwell, a Miami native whose background includes playing at Miami Norland High School, Ellsworth Community College, and Edward Waters University. Maxwell has also spent time coaching youth football in both Jacksonville and Miami, where he has focused on discipline, teamwork, and fundamentals.

The Legends' staff also includes Joie Thompson at running back and Rashad Gaitor at linebacker, adding position-specific experience to the program's coaching group.

As the 2026 season approaches, the Miami Legends continue to focus on building a football environment centered on coaching, development, and preparation for athletes continuing their careers after high school.

About Miami Legends:

The Miami Legends are based in Miami, Florida, and are a member team of the National Junior College Prep (NJCP) Football League, providing athletes with a structured pathway to continue competing, developing, and gaining national exposure after high school.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / May 13, 2026 -  Shutterstock Inc. will pay $35 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the online digital photo and video platform illegally made tens of millions of dollars from a range of unfair and deceptive practices, including charging consumers for products without their informed consent and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions.

“Subscription and negative option features can be beneficial for both companies and consumers, making renewal simpler and streamlining payment processes,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “But these benefits depend critically on firms clearly disclosing material terms, securing express and informed consent before charging consumers, and ensuring cancellation is a straightforward and simple process. When firms fail to follow these simple principles, they deprive consumers of the ability to make informed choices, undermining consumer sovereignty and impeding competition. The Commission’s action today underscores its commitment to preserving consumer choice and facilitating competition in digital markets and subscriptions.”

New York-based Shutterstock licenses stock photos, graphics, videos and music clips that consumers can pay to use. Since at least 2020, the company has offered most of its content through online subscriptions, which allow consumers to download a specified number of pieces of content per month and retain a license to use the content for a set time.

Consumers subscribe to Shutterstock’s products online, either by going to the company’s website or by clicking on advertisements that allow users to subscribe to specific products. The company offers several plans for licensing content on its website, including annual paid-up-front (APU) and annual paid monthly (APM) subscriptions and on-demand “packs.” The Commission alleged that Shutterstock failed to disclose important information about the terms of these plans.

According to the agency’s complaint, Shutterstock advertised its on-demand packs as “Best for a one-time project,” with “no commitment,” but failed to adequately disclose that these packs automatically renewed when the last download in the pack was used and—until early 2024—that they automatically renewed after one year.

The complaint further alleges that the “plan selection” page of Shutterstock’s desktop APM enrollment flow frequently failed to clearly disclose material terms of the APM plans including that the plans will automatically renew at the end of each year and that consumers will be charged a fee to cancel an APM plan before the end of the term. Shutterstock often buried such details in difficult-to-find fine print, the complaint alleges. 

The FTC’s complaint charged Shutterstock with:

• Failing to clearly and conspicuously disclose material terms before billing. Shutterstock failed to disclose the renewal terms, what cancellation fees applied and when, and the amount of the fees.
• Failing to obtain consumers’ express informed consent. Shutterstock failed to get consent to charge consumers’ credit cards before charging them for subscriptions and content packs.
• Failing to provide simple cancellation mechanisms. Shutterstock has failed to provide simple means for consumers to cancel their subscriptions. For example, before 2024, consumers could not complete early cancellation online and were required to contact customer support by phone, chat, or email, all of which were a complicated and time-consuming process.

Under the FTC’s proposed order, Shutterstock will pay $35 million, which will be used to provide full relief to the consumers harmed by Shutterstock’s illegal billing and cancellation practices. The proposed order also prohibits Shutterstock from misrepresenting material terms of its subscription offerings and requires it to disclose material terms of its subscription offerings, obtain consumers’ express informed consent to charges and maintain simple cancellation mechanisms for negative option features.

The Commission vote authorizing staff to file the complaint and proposed order was 2-0. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

The Commission staff on this matter are Nicole Conte and Edward Hynes in the FTC’s Southwest Region.

NOTE: The Commission files a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the named defendants are violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. Stipulated final orders have the force of law when approved and signed by the District Court judge. 

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Throughout multiple states, NJCP programs have continued connecting with local leadership and football communities while organizing tryouts, workouts, and offseason activities ahead of the upcoming season. These efforts are helping teams establish local support systems while also increasing awareness for athletes seeking opportunities to continue competing after high school.

Several NJCP programs have worked directly with schools, athletic departments, and community organizations to share information about upcoming football opportunities and player development pathways available through the league. Teams have also continued utilizing public facilities and local partnerships to host offseason football events and evaluations.

As programs continue expanding across different regions, NJCP remains focused on building organized football environments that operate within their communities while creating additional opportunities for athletes to continue developing through team-based competition.

The league's format provides athletes with the opportunity to compete in nationally livestreamed games while building game film and continuing their football development through a full season schedule.

With the 2026 season approaching, NJCP teams continue balancing player recruitment and football preparation with ongoing regional outreach and relationship-building efforts throughout their respective communities.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

NJCP's approach is built around helping athletes continue their football careers while also staying on track academically. The league's model includes online schooling, access to tutors, and mentorship from experienced individuals who can help guide players through the demands of balancing athletics, academics, and personal growth.

The program also places value on preparing athletes for life beyond football. That includes support systems designed to help players develop good habits, manage responsibilities, and learn from former players, business professionals, and other mentors who can offer practical guidance off the field.

For athletes who need flexibility after high school, NJCP's format is structured to allow them to continue their education while participating in a full football season. The league also notes that players may have the ability to maintain jobs while competing, providing another layer of support for those balancing football with other responsibilities.

In addition to academics and mentorship, NJCP continues to focus on providing athletes with nationally livestreamed games, organized team competition, and exposure through its league format. The combination of football, education, and support services is intended to give players a pathway that keeps them moving forward both on and off the field.

As NJCP programs continue preparing for the 2026 season, the league remains focused on building an environment where athletes can compete, develop, and receive support that extends beyond game day.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation. For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), the Singapore-based technology company behind e-commerce, digital entertainment, and fintech platforms across Southeast Asia, is scheduled to release its first quarter 2026 earnings before the U.S. market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77 on revenue of $6.4 billion. $SE closed at $86.73 on Friday, declining $1.91 (2.15%).

Nextpower Inc. (Nasdaq: NXT), a provider of solar tracking and energy solutions for utility-scale renewable projects, will deliver its fourth quarter fiscal 2026 and full-year financial results after the market closes. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.93 on revenue of $829.82 million. $NXT ended Friday’s session at $125.91, climbing $5.05 (4.18%).

Millicom International Cellular S.A. (Nasdaq: TIGO), a telecommunications and digital services provider operating across Latin America, expects to report its first quarter 2026 results prior to the market opening. Analysts anticipate EPS of $0.85 on revenue of $1.97 billion. $TIGO closed at $80.43 on Friday, slipping $0.07 (0.09%).

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Liquidia Corporation (Nasdaq: LQDA), a biotechnology company focused on therapies for pulmonary hypertension and rare cardiopulmonary diseases, will release its first quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41 on revenue of $119.4 million. $LQDA closed at $42.30 on Friday, edging up $0.02 (0.05%).

Plug Power Inc. (Nasdaq: PLUG), a developer of hydrogen fuel cell systems and clean energy solutions, is scheduled to announce its first quarter 2026 results after the market close. The consensus estimate calls for a loss of $0.10 per share on revenue of $139.76 million. $PLUG ended Friday’s session at $3.12, slipping $0.01 (0.32%).

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTS), a satellite communications company building a space-based cellular broadband network, will report its first quarter 2026 financial results following the closing bell. Analysts anticipate a loss of $0.20 per share on revenue of $36.58 million. $ASTS closed at $75.05 on Friday, surging $9.71 (14.85%).

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Rather than focusing on isolated events or short-term opportunities, NJCP's model is built around a full season of conference play, giving athletes a consistent schedule of games that leads toward a conference championship and, ultimately, a national bowl game.

For players continuing their football careers after high school, that format matters. A full season gives athletes more than one or two chances to be evaluated. It provides a body of work that can be measured over time, with each week adding another layer of competition, film, and development.

The league's conference format also gives teams a defined season goal. Every game contributes to a larger picture, and each matchup carries meaning within the standings. For athletes, that means competing in games that matter throughout the year, not just in standalone events.

NJCP teams continue using the offseason to prepare for that schedule by evaluating players, organizing rosters, and installing systems ahead of August kickoff. Once the season begins, athletes will compete in nationally livestreamed games across a full calendar of conference matchups.

The format is designed to give players repeated opportunities to grow within a team setting while building game film that reflects their current level of play. It also gives coaches a full season to evaluate how athletes respond to preparation, weekly adjustments, and competition against different opponents.

As the 2026 season approaches, NJCP continues to emphasize a season model that gives athletes a clear path through conference play and into postseason competition.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a national junior college prep football system designed to organize, showcase, and develop football talent across the United States. NJCP provides athletes with a pathway to continue competing and developing through organized team environments and nationally livestreamed competition.

For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

The consent order requires the divestiture of 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns surrounding Valvoline’s acquisition of approximately 200 quick-lube oil change outlets from Greenbriar. The FTC’s complaint alleges that acquisition would eliminate competition across 25 local markets where Valvoline and Oil Changers, a subsidiary of Greenbriar, directly compete in offering quick-lube oil changes. Under the terms of the FTC’s final order, Main Street Auto LLC will acquire the divested outlets from Greenbriar and operate them under the name Oil Changers.

The order will protect Americans from higher prices for quick-lube oil changes and lower quality quick-lube oil change services in California, Kentucky, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Washington and Wisconsin.

Following a public comment period, the Commission voted 2-0 to approve the final order.

The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and to protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. You can learn more about how competition benefits consumers, file an antitrust complaint, or comment on a proposed merger. For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases, and read our blog.

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FTC Requires Divestiture of Oil Change Shops in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal

Contact Information

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Victoria Graham 
Office of Public Affairs
415-848-5121

Source: Federal Trade Commission

Athletes across NJCP are continuing to compete for roster spots through tryouts, workouts, and organized team activities taking place in multiple regions throughout the country. These sessions are designed to give players an opportunity to showcase their abilities in competitive environments while allowing coaching staff to evaluate athletic readiness, positional fit, and overall development heading into the season.

NJCP provides a pathway for athletes to continue their football careers after high school through nationally livestreamed team-versus-team competition and professional game film while maintaining NCAA eligibility. The league's season format is centered around weekly games, giving athletes the opportunity to continue developing through repetition, preparation, and in-game experience over the course of a full season.

As teams continue building rosters, coaching staffs are also implementing offensive, defensive, and special teams systems while establishing expectations for practices, meetings, and weekly competition. Programs throughout the league remain focused on creating organized team environments that allow athletes to continue developing both on and off the field.

In addition to player evaluations, NJCP programs continue engaging with local schools, coaches, and communities as interest in upcoming tryouts and the 2026 season continues to grow. Teams across the league are expected to continue hosting recruitment events and player outreach activities throughout the spring and summer.

With the 2026 season set to begin in August, NJCP teams remain focused on preparation, roster development, and competition as programs continue building toward kickoff.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation. For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

NJCP provides a structured pathway for athletes to continue their athletic development and build professional game film through nationally livestreamed competitions, while maintaining NCAA eligibility.

Across multiple regions, teams are hosting tryouts and engaging with athletes who are seeking to continue playing after high school. These sessions are used to assess position-specific skills, football awareness, and overall readiness within a team setting.

The evaluation process allows coaching staff to identify athletes for defined roles while establishing expectations for practice structure, competition, and team systems.

In addition to on-field evaluations, teams are maintaining communication with local schools, coaches, and communities to ensure athletes are informed about available opportunities within NJCP programs.

As roster decisions continue, teams are focused on building groups that can operate within a consistent schedule of practices and games leading into the August season.

NJCP programs remain centered on structured competition, coaching, and ongoing development as athletes prepare for the 2026 kickoff.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation. For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com or follow @NJCP_Football on social media.

Media Contact:

National Junior College Prep Football League
admin@njcpfootball.com
(435) 922 3335

Source: NJCP Football

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMD), a leading semiconductor company competing in the CPU and AI chip markets, will release its fiscal first quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $1.29 on revenue of $9.89 billion. $AMD closed at $360.54 on Friday, gaining $6.05 (1.71%).

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a provider of high-performance server and data center solutions, is set to announce its third quarter fiscal 2026 results following the closing bell. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.62 on revenue of $12.45 billion. $SMCI ended Friday’s session at $27.09, declining $0.31 (1.13%).

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI), an artificial intelligence and analytics technology company focused on defense and enterprise markets, will report its first quarter 2026 financial results after the market close. Analysts anticipate a loss of $0.08 per share on revenue of $33.6 million. $BBAI closed at $4.14 on Friday, advancing $0.16 (4.02%).

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: PLTR), a software and data analytics company known for its artificial intelligence and government-focused platforms, will release its first quarter 2026 earnings after U.S. markets close. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28 on revenue of $1.54 billion. $PLTR closed at $144.07 on Friday, advancing $4.96 (3.57%).

Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS), the social media and visual discovery platform, is scheduled to announce its first quarter 2026 financial results following the market close. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $0.22 on revenue of $968.12 million. $PINS ended Friday’s session at $20.22, rising $0.56 (2.85%).

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG), an offshore drilling contractor serving the energy industry, will report its first quarter 2026 earnings and provide a fleet status update after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts anticipate EPS of $0.08 on revenue of $1.03 billion. $RIG closed at $6.84 on Friday, up $0.02 (0.29%).

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Washington D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / May 1, 2026 - Today, the Federal Trade Commission took action to protect Americans from rising food prices by requiring 365 Retail Markets LLC (365 Retail)—the nation’s largest provider of micromarket kiosks—to divest a competing business to complete its $848 million acquisition of Cantaloupe Inc.

365 Retail, which is controlled by Garage Topco LP, seeks to acquire Cantaloupe in a deal that would combine the two largest providers of micromarket kiosks as well as related software and services. Micromarkets are small unattended convenience stores often found in offices and breakrooms that provide access to affordable, freshly prepared food that is not available in vending machines.

Under the FTC’s proposed consent order, 365 Retail will be required to divest Cantaloupe’s Three Square Market business—a competing micromarket kiosk provider—to Seaga Manufacturing Inc. (Seaga). With current offerings in unattended foodservice retail that do not compete with micromarkets, Seaga is well-positioned to acquire the Three Square Market business, which will establish Seaga as a tech-enabled, vertically integrated competitor in micromarket kiosks.

“Millions of workers rely on micromarket kiosks to buy affordable, fresh food during the workday,” said FTC Bureau of Competition Director Daniel Guarnera. “Today’s FTC action seeks to ensure that consumers don’t face higher food prices because of this acquisition. The divestiture of Cantaloupe’s Three Square Market business will preserve competition in the micromarket kiosk industry, directly benefitting American workers that depend on these kiosks for their meals.”

The consent order settles FTC charges that 365 Retail’s acquisition of Cantaloupe will eliminate head-to-head competition, likely driving up the price for micromarket kiosks and related software and services, while reducing product and service quality. Higher micromarket kiosk costs are likely to be passed on to consumers in the form of higher food prices, the FTC’s complaint alleges.

In addition to offering micromarket kiosks, 365 Retail and Cantaloupe offer other back-end software services that allow foodservice operators to manage and operate numerous micromarkets.

As originally structured, 365 Retail’s acquisition of Cantaloupe would threaten to give 365 Retail the ability and incentive to foreclose competitors by eliminating interoperability between its own products and software services and those of its competitors, the FTC’s complaint states. For example, 365 Retail could deny rivals the ability to integrate their software with 365’s micromarket kiosks.

Food service operators could be forced to switch products or services if 365 Retail were to improperly restrict or hinder software integration with competitors, which in turn could raise costs for food service operators, the FTC’s complaint alleges. By increasing costs for food service operators, 365 Retail’s acquisition of Cantaloupe could further increase the cost of food at micromarkets for consumers, the FTC further alleges.

To resolve these anticompetitive concerns, Seaga will acquire Three Square Market, creating a new standalone business that can effectively compete against 365 Retail. The FTC’s proposed divestiture order also specifies, among other terms, that:

• 365 Retail must offer integrations between its software and hardware on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms to customers and third parties;
• Mr. Edward Buthusiem will be appointed as a monitor to oversee 365 Retail’s compliance with the Order and, among other things, will receive notifications any time 365 Retail does not comply with or complete an integration request from a customer or third party, and if 365 Retail raises integration fees for existing integrations; and
• For a period of 10 years, 365 Retail shall not acquire directly or indirectly any interest in any company involving micromarket kiosks in the United States without providing advance written notification to the Commission.

The Commission vote to issue the complaint and accept the consent agreement for public comment was 2-0. Commissioner Mark R. Meador issued a statement.

The public will have 30 days to submit comments on the proposed consent agreement package. Instructions for filing comments appear on the docket. Once processed, they will be posted on Regulations.gov.

NOTE: The Commission issues an administrative complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the law has been or is being violated, and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. When the Commission issues a consent order on a final basis, it carries the force of law with respect to future actions.

The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and to protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. You can learn more about how competition benefits consumers, file an antitrust complaint, or comment on a proposed merger. For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases, and read our blog.

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Victoria Graham 
Office of Public Affairs
415-848-5121

Source: Federal Trade Commission

Classic Touch Interiors & Restorations is a leading full frame-off restoration shop in the Denver, Colorado area. In the past 19 years, Classic Touch Interiors & Restorations has serviced over 1000 vintage automobiles, with approximately 300 of them full restorations.  To meet the growing demand of the restoration market, CTI just launched its first equity sharing crowdfunding campaign to quickly expand into a second location with more staff. Read more....  

Jesse Stewart, CFO, stated "We have grown over 60% in the last two years as the market has seen a reduction in competing shops due to owner retirement. This has significantly increased our pipeline demand as our specialized-service supply shrunk. We have outgrown our current single location. We are working with Wefunder, a leading equity crowdfunding platform, to raise capital for a quick and efficient expansion. We are confident this will take our business to the next level of success quickly."

 The campaign is currently open for investment reservations. To learn more: https://wefunder.com/classic.touch.interiors.restorations

NOTE: We are "testing the waters" to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. We must hit $50,000 in reservations as a first step. Until that goal is met, no money or other consideration is being solicited. If sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities will be accepted. No part of the purchase price will be received until a Form C is filed and only through Wefunder's platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. After the $50,000 reservation goal is met, Wefunder staff will contact you to see if you can still invest. Investment reservations start at $100.00.

Contact:

Karrie Stewart, CFO
Classic Touch Interiors & Restorations
720.935.8571
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"This approval represents a significant advancement in our ability to help patients and families dealing with one of the most challenging aspects of Alzheimer's disease," said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. "With today’s action, patients and their families have access to an additional important treatment for complications of this devastating disease."

Agitation is a common and distressing symptom in patients with Alzheimer's disease dementia, characterized by excessive motor activity, or verbal or physical aggression. It can significantly impact quality of life for patients and caregivers. 

"Auvelity was found to be efficacious for treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease in two randomized trials and now represents an additional option to address one of the most difficult sequelae of the disease, especially as it progresses,” said Tracy Beth Hoeg, M.D., Ph.D., Acting Director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "We hope this approval will provide meaningful benefit to patients, their families, and caregivers."

The first randomized study (NCT 03226522) was a five-week trial in which participants received either Auvelity or a placebo.  The primary endpoint was the change from baseline to week five in the total score of the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI), a survey that assesses the frequency of manifestations of agitated behaviors in elderly patients, based on caregiver reports. Auvelity was significantly superior to placebo in The Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory score improvements.

The second randomized study (NCT 04947553) was a withdrawal study in participants who responded to Auvelity. Upon reaching a sustained clinical response to Auvelity, patients were randomly assigned to continue treatment with Auvelity or switch to placebo. The primary endpoint was time to relapse. Participants who continued Auvelity treatment had a significantly longer time to relapse of agitation symptoms compared to patients receiving the placebo. 

The most common side effects include dizziness, upset stomach, headache, diarrhea, drowsiness, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, and uncontrolled sweating. Auvelity has a Boxed Warning about increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents and young adults taking antidepressants. Health care providers should monitor patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially during initial treatment. The medicine can cause seizures, with risk increasing with dose. It can also cause elevated blood pressure and hypertension, and may activate mania or hypomania (irritable mood) in susceptible patients.

Before starting Auvelity, health care providers should assess blood pressure, screen for personal or family history of bipolar disorder, and determine if patients are taking other medications containing bupropion or dextromethorphan. 

The FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation and priority review designation for this action. The approval of Auvelity for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease was granted to Axsome Therapeutics.

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Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / April 29, 2026 -  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced results from the largest and most rigorous examination ever conducted focused on chemical contaminants in infant formula available on the U.S. market. While breast milk is widely considered the gold standard and optimal source of nutrition for infants whenever possible, millions of parents depend on formula.

“We tested more infant formula than ever before, and the results are clear: most products meet a high safety standard—but even small exposures matter for newborns,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We will hold manufacturers accountable, and give parents honest, transparent data they can trust. Protecting our children’s health is nonnegotiable.”

“You can judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable members. That’s why we’re doing everything in our power to make sure our babies and infants have safe, high quality formula options that are backed by a resilient supply chain,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “The results of this study are encouraging. We will continue to advance formula innovation and safety for the millions of families who depend on it.” 

Across the products tested, an overwhelming majority of samples had undetectable or very low levels of contaminants, affirming that the U.S. infant formula supply is safe. The FDA tested more than 300 infant formula samples representative of products sold at retail across the U.S.—generating more than 120,000 data points—for lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, pesticides (including glyphosate and glufosinate), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and phthalates. The samples, which included powders, ready-to-feed liquids, and concentrated liquids, were rigorously tested and analyzed in FDA laboratories.

While overall levels of contaminants in the infant formula samples tested were low, the FDA is following up with additional testing as part of the agency’s ongoing robust monitoring and oversight efforts and will take additional action where appropriate. This includes conducting further testing, including for additional contaminants, continuing to engage with manufacturers on measures to reduce the levels of contaminants to as low as possible, and working to establish action levels for contaminants in infant formula.

“As a father, I understand how important it is for parents to trust the safety of the food they give their children. At the FDA, ensuring the health of America's next generation is vital,” said Kyle Diamantas, J.D., Deputy Commissioner for Deputy Commissioner for Food. “Through Operation Stork Speed and our Closer to Zero initiative, this testing—the first of its kind—reinforces that infant formula in the U.S. is a safe option for parents and caregivers who rely on it. We will continue working to drive contaminants to as low as possible through rigorous oversight.”

Small amounts of contaminants may be present in foods—including infant formula and breast milk—because they occur naturally or enter the environment through human activities in the areas where ingredients are grown or produced.  

This testing was conducted as part of Operation Stork Speed, the FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative, and the FDA’s routine food surveillance work to help ensure safe, reliable, and nutritious infant formula for families across the U.S.

The FDA will continue to test infant formula as part of Operation Stork Speed and ongoing surveillance of foods, including testing infant formula products that have entered the U.S. market since this initial survey began and conducting additional compliance sampling. Consistent with FDA’s commitment to transparency, the agency will share results from follow-up surveys.

Secretary Kennedy will host chief executives from leading infant formula companies in May for a roundtable discussion focused on modernizing FDA’s infant formula oversight and continued implementation of Operation Stork Speed, which includes aspects of nutrition, chemical, and microbiological food safety.

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Sheridan, Wyoming / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / April 27, 2026  - Herbal Works proudly announces the successful launch of its brand during its highly anticipated Grand Opening held on Earth Day. The event marked a major milestone for the company as customers, supporters, and wellness enthusiasts joined in celebrating the official debut of Herbal Works and its growing line of premium wellness products.

Due to the overwhelming response and strong customer support, Herbal Works is excited to announce the extension of its Grand Opening promotional offer: customers can still receive 10% off retail products for life by using the exclusive offer code “CC” at checkout on the company’s official e-commerce website: herbal-works.com.

The Herbal Works launch introduced four signature products in its Personal Care Division, designed to support natural wellness and everyday self-care:

• Nourish – This oil blend can be used to NOURISH your face, body, nails, and hair while giving you a dewy glow.
• Bath Bombs – Allow your body to experience almost instant bioavailability with our nano-particle technology.
• Hempermint Lip Balm – Let Hempermint soothe, seal, and protect that smile
• Extreme Sport Roll On – For comfort and recovery for those who play work.
• CBD Dog Treats -In addition to its personal care lineup, Herbal Works also proudly launched the first product in its Pet Division with the release of its highly anticipated CBD Bacon Flavored Dog Treats, created to promote calm, comfort, and overall wellness for dogs.

The company has announced plans for aggressive product expansion throughout 2026, with additional releases expected across both the Personal Care and Pet Divisions. Herbal Works also plans to introduce entirely new divisions as part of its broader vision to become a leading lifestyle wellness brand.

“Our Earth Day Grand Opening was just the beginning,” said a company representative. “The support has been incredible, and we’re building something truly special. We invite everyone to visit herbal-works.com, experience our products firsthand, and take advantage of our 10% off for life offer using code ‘CC.’ This is the perfect time to become part of the Herbal Works family.”

Herbal Works remains committed to delivering innovative, high-quality wellness solutions for both people and pets while continuing to expand its product portfolio and customer community.

About Herbal Works

Herbal Works is a lifestyle wellness brand focused on premium personal care, pet wellness, and future product divisions designed to support healthier living through innovative, plant-based solutions. With a commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and long-term brand growth, Herbal Works continues to position itself as a leader in the modern wellness marketplace.

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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), a major U.S. telecommunications provider, is set to release its first quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens. Wall Street is projecting earnings per share (EPS) of $1.21 on revenue of $34.86 billion. $VZ closed at $46.38 on Friday, falling $0.84 (1.78%).

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS), a leader in electronic design automation software and semiconductor design solutions, will report its first quarter 2026 results after the closing bell. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $1.89 on revenue of $1.46 billion. $CDNS ended Friday’s session at $332.89, surging $18.56 (5.90%).

Celestica Inc. (NYSE: CLS) (TSX: CLS), a provider of hardware platform and supply chain solutions, is scheduled to release its first quarter 2026 financial results following the market close. Analysts expect EPS of $2.08 on revenue of $4.05 billion. $CLS closed at $410.21 on Friday, gaining $18.61 (4.75%).

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Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / April 24, 2026 - President Trump on April 18 issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness, including devastating, complex, and treatment-resistant conditions.

Building on this directive, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a series of regulatory actions to support the development of serotonin-2A agonists and related products, a class of perception-altering psychedelic medications.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are accelerating the research, approval, and responsible access to promising mental health treatments—including psychedelic therapies like ibogaine—to confront our nation’s mental health crisis head-on, especially for our veterans,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “The FDA will prioritize therapies with Breakthrough Therapy designation, where early evidence shows meaningful improvement over existing options for serious mental illness.”

“These medications have the potential to address the nation’s mental health crisis, including conditions like treatment-resistant depression, alcoholism and other serious mental health and substance abuse conditions,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “As this field moves forward, it is critical that their development is grounded in sound science and rigorous clinical evidence. We owe it to our nation’s veterans and all Americans who are suffering from these conditions to evaluate these potential therapies with urgency.”

The FDA is issuing national priority vouchers to three companies studying:

• Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression.
• Psilocybin for major depressive disorder.
• Methylone for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In addition, the agency is allowing an early phase clinical study of noribogaine hydrochloride to move forward following an Investigational New Drug (IND) submission. The sponsor is investigating noribogaine as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder, a condition with high relapse rates and limited treatment options. This is the first instance in which the FDA has allowed a clinical study in the U.S. of a derivative of ibogaine, a psychoactive indole alkaloid derived from the African Tabernanthe iboga shrub.  This decision allows the company developing the novel drug, DemeRx NB, to begin a phase I clinical study of the drug in a closely monitored clinical setting in the United States.  

The FDA’s decision allows the study to proceed and does not mean the drug has been approved or found to be safe or effective. The agency will continue to review data as it becomes available and support efforts to develop new treatments for alcohol use disorder and other mental health conditions.

Finally, the FDA intends to release final guidance imminently to provide recommendations to sponsors developing these products. Designing clinical trials to evaluate serotonin-2A agonists and related products presents unique scientific and methodological challenges. The final guidance reflects input from public comments and outlines foundational considerations for sponsors, including recommendations related to study design, data collection and generation, patient monitoring and conducting adequate and well-controlled clinical investigations.

“There is a growing recognition of the potential of psychedelic medications to address multiple different psychiatric conditions that are notoriously difficult to treat,” said Tracy Beth Hoeg, M.D., Ph.D., Acting Director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “At the FDA we are showing our support of investigating the safety and efficacy of this class of drugs through today’s actions.”

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Background:

The Executive Order on Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research was issued on December 18, 2025 and directed the Attorney General to complete the process for moving medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). 

DOJ’s Final Order places marijuana contained in FDA-approved products or subject to a state medical marijuana license, as well as certain marijuana extracts and certain naturally derived delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinols, in Schedule III, while leaving unlicensed marijuana crops, bulk marijuana, and any marijuana and marijuana extract that has not yet been incorporated into a FDA-approved drug product in Schedule I.

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Forthcoming Guidance:

Treasury and the IRS expect DOJ’s action to have significant positive tax consequences for businesses in the medical marijuana industry, and Treasury and the IRS plan to issue guidance to address the principal federal tax issues stemming from the Final Order.

Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code generally disallows deductions and credits for any amounts spent in carrying on a business that consists of trafficking in Schedule I or II controlled substances prohibited by federal or state law. Accordingly, rescheduling generally removes section 280E as a bar to claiming deductions and credits for businesses that as a result of the Final Order no longer traffic in Schedule I or II controlled substances under the CSA. Guidance is expected to clarify the ways in which, for businesses with multiple activities, section 280E applies only to those activities related to trafficking in Schedule I or II controlled substances (e.g., by apportioning expenses). 

Guidance is also expected to include a transition rule providing that, for purposes of section 280E, rescheduling generally will be considered to first apply for a business’s full taxable year that includes the effective date of the Final Order, for the business’s activities that do not involve Schedule I or II controlled substances as a result of the Final Order. 

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Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / April 23, 2026 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), the first-ever dual adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy. Otarmeni is indicated for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with severe-to-profound and profound sensorineural hearing loss (any frequency >90 dB HL) associated with molecularly confirmed biallelic variants in the OTOF gene.

Following the publication of powerful results of hearing restoration in the New England Journal of Medicine, the FDA acted swiftly to grant a national priority voucher for an accelerated review. Today’s approval was issued 61 days after BLA filing, marking the sixth approval under the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program and the first gene therapy product approved under the program. It is also tied for the fastest BLA approval in modern FDA history.

Prior to today’s approval, no disease modifying treatments existed for OTOF-related deafness. Otarmeni is for patients with preserved outer hair cell function and no prior cochlear implant in the same ear.

“Today’s approval is a significant milestone in the treatment of genetic hearing loss,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “Through the national priority voucher pilot program, the agency is accelerating therapies for rare diseases with unmet medical needs while proving we can successfully review even the most complex submissions—such as novel dual vector gene therapies and combination products requiring coordination across multiple offices and centers—in significantly shortened timeframes.”

Genetic mutations cause about half of congenital hearing loss. Variants in the OTOF gene account for 2% to 8% of inherited, non-syndromic cases. Patients with two nonworking copies do not produce otoferlin, disrupting sound signal transmission. Delayed diagnosis can lead to missed treatment windows and lasting speech and language delays.

Otarmeni and the administration kit are a one time biologic-device combination product. It includes a dual adeno-associated virus serotype 1 (AAV1) vector gene therapy administered as a single dose per ear surgically into the cochlea via a syringe and catheter provided in the Administration Kit and connected to an infusion pump. Otarmeni delivers a functional copy of the OTOF gene to inner hair cells to restore otoferlin production and auditory signaling.

The safety and effectiveness of Otarmeni were based on results from a single, ongoing, multi-center, single-arm (compared to the natural history of untreated HL) clinical trial in 24 pediatric patients aged 10 months to 16 years with OTOF gene-associated severe-to-profound and profound sensorineural hearing loss (any frequency >90 dB HL) with confirmatory evidence including mechanistic nonclinical data and sustained otoferlin protein expression post-Otarmeni administration. Of the 20 patients who were evaluable for efficacy, 80% experienced improved hearing, which is not expected in the natural history of the disease without intervention.

Common side effects included middle ear infection, nausea, dizziness, and procedural pain. Providers should monitor for surgical complications. The therapy is not recommended for patients with anatomy that prevents safe access to the inner ear.

The application was granted orphan drug, rare pediatric disease, fast track, and regenerative medicine advanced therapy (RMAT) designations. The FDA granted accelerated approval of Otarmeni to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Continued approval may be contingent upon assessment of durability of hearing improvement along with verification of treatment effects on clinical measures of speech development and quality of life. 

On June 4, 2026, the FDA will host a public meeting to solicit feedback about the CNPV pilot program’s eligibility criteria, the voucher selection process, sponsor's responsibilities, pre-submission requirements, FDA review procedures, the role of the CNPV review council, and program implementation. Interested parties may also submit written comments through June 29, 2026. 

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Across the league, programs are actively engaging with athletes through tryouts, evaluations, and ongoing communication as roster development continues ahead of the August kickoff.

The NJCP platform is designed to give players a consistent football environment that includes organized team competition, experienced coaching, and a structured schedule that supports both athletic and personal development.

In today's evolving recruiting landscape, many athletes are still seeking the right opportunity following graduation, whether due to limited roster spots, academic timing, or the competitiveness of the transfer portal. NJCP programs are positioned to help bridge that gap by offering a pathway that allows athletes to continue competing while preparing for collegiate opportunities.

Teams across multiple regions continue to build relationships with local schools, coaches, and communities to connect with athletes who are still pursuing the next level.

With nationally livestreamed games and a full season of team-versus-team competition scheduled for August, players will have the opportunity to compete in a consistent and organized setting.

As preparations continue, NJCP remains focused on providing athletes with a professional and development-driven football environment designed to support their progression both on and off the field.

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The National Junior College Prep Football League is the first national system for junior college prep football, designed to organize, showcase, and develop overlooked football talent across the United States. Built by former NFL athletes and veteran coaches, the NJCP provides a professionalized platform for player development, media exposure, and community impact for athletes across the nation. For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

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Silver Spring, MD / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / April 20, 2026 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it achieved its key first-year goals in the implementation of its April 2025 Roadmap to Reducing Animal Testing in Preclinical Safety Studies, marking one year of transformative action to modernize drug development through innovative, human-relevant science. 

“One year ago, we issued an ambitious roadmap to eliminate unnecessary animal testing and replace  animal testing with more precise ways of predicting drug safety in humans,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “In addition to ushering in more scientifically accurate way to test drugs before they are used in humans, the agency has made great strides to reduce  research and development costs, which will lower drug prices for everyday Americans” 

From a purely scientific standpoint, animals are not a great model of how well drugs perform in humans. Historically, more than 90 percent of drugs that clear animal studies do not receive FDA approval, often due to safety or efficacy issues identified in human trials. To address this gap, FDA is advancing use of new approach methodologies (NAMs)—including advanced in vitro systems, computational modeling, and human-derived platforms—that better reflect human biology and improve prediction of drug effects. 

Unlike previous guidance to industry, the FDA’s 2025 roadmap strategy established specific timeframes for phasing out animal testing where equivalent or better alternatives exist. Today, the agency released a follow-up report summarizing the agency’s progress in implementing the roadmap and clarifying its next steps. 

Since issuing the roadmap, the agency has:  

• Released draft guidance on the reduction or elimination of nonhuman primate testing in monoclonal antibody development.  
• Updated guidance to support a transition from horseshoe crab-derived endotoxin testing, which could spare more than one million animals per year.
• Working to reduce or eliminate animal used for FDA approval when drugs have demonstrated safety from their broad use in humans in other countries.
• Released draft guidance expanding the use of weight-of-evidence approaches to support the use of NAMs, enabling drug developers to more readily incorporate in vitro assays, computational toxicology, and other human-relevant models to generate evidence across a wider array of safety endpoints.   
• Qualified the first artificial intelligence-based drug development tool, demonstrating the utility of leveraging cutting edge in silico models to support regulatory decision-making.  
• Launched a searchable database clarifying where alternative methods are acceptable, and established close collaboration with international regulators to align strategies.  

To sustain progress, FDA has deployed key infrastructure, including a permanent pathway for qualifying innovative drug development tools, cross-center scientific reviews, and a formal partnership with the National Institutes of Health. Together, these efforts are advancing a shift toward human-relevant science as the default approach to drug evaluation. 

This transition is expected to improve prediction of drug safety, accelerate development timelines, reduce costs, and expand patient access to innovative therapies, while significantly reducing reliance on animal testing. 

FDA will continue working with partners across government, industry, and academia to expand the use of these approaches and further modernize drug development. 

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GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE), a leading provider of jet engines and aviation technologies, will release its first quarter 2026 earnings before the stock market opens. Wall Street expects earnings per share (EPS) of $1.60 on revenue of $10.72 billion. $GE closed at $304.13 on Friday, rising $5.84 (1.96%).

RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), a major aerospace and defense company with operations spanning commercial aviation and military systems, is scheduled to report its first quarter 2026 results ahead of the opening bell. The consensus estimate calls for EPS of $1.52 on revenue of $21.46 billion. $RTX ended Friday’s session at $196.42, up $0.57 (0.29%).

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a global defense contractor specializing in advanced aerospace and security technologies, will announce its first quarter 2026 financial results prior to market open. Analysts anticipate EPS of $6.06 on revenue of $9.76 billion. $NOC closed at $665.26 on Friday, declining $7.51 (1.12%).

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Steel Dynamics, Inc. (Nasdaq: STLD), a major U.S. steel producer and metals recycler, is scheduled to release its first quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes. Wall Street is forecasting earnings per share (EPS) of $2.79 on revenue of $5.06 billion. $STLD closed at $200.32 on Friday, climbing $4.57 (2.33%).

Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNOX), a medical imaging technology company focused on expanding access to diagnostic services, will report its fourth quarter 2025 results before the market opens. The consensus estimate calls for a loss of $0.15 per share on revenue of $3.99 million. $NNOX ended Friday’s session at $2.85, advancing $0.14 (5.17%).

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF), one of the largest flat-rolled steel producers in North America, is set to announce its first quarter 2026 financial results ahead of the U.S. market open. Analysts expect a loss of $0.42 per share on revenue of $4.79 billion. $CLF closed at $9.94 on Friday, gaining $0.22 (2.26%).

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“The Murillo-Ortega dictatorship has sought to fill its own coffers through the use of these gold companies and co-conspirators by confiscating American investments in Nicaragua and using it to generate funds to maintain its political power,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.  “The United States will not allow the illicit confiscation of American-owned assets and will continue to target revenue streams that empower the corrupt Murillo-Ortega regime.”

This action also takes place almost eight years since the beginning of the Nicaraguan people’s efforts to make their voices heard against the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship.  In the days following mass demonstrations that began on April 18, 2018, the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship was responsible for the violent deaths of nearly 30 Nicaraguan civilians.  Since then, the United States has consistently maintained diplomatic and economic pressure on the Nicaraguan government to reform, only to be met with continued intransigence and further efforts to suppress the rights of its people. 

Today’s action was taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13851, as amended by E.O. 14088, which authorizes sanctions on certain persons in response to the national emergency with respect to the situation in Nicaragua.  This action would not have been possible without the ongoing collaboration of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Miami Field Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s National Targeting Center. 

MURILLO-ORTEGA FAMILY MEMBERS

Daniel Ortega has held power in Nicaragua for over 30 years, turning Nicaragua into a family dynasty through his co-presidency with his wife Rosario Murillo.  The constitutional changes that moved Murillo from vice president to co-president ensured the continuity in power, institutionalizing a totalitarian state and ultimately making the Nicaraguan people subordinate to the dictatorial couple.  The dictatorship has turned the State into a family instrument and further concentrated power in the couple.  It is not only Murillo who wields more power now, but also her adult children, including Laureano Ortega Murillo (Laureano), a son of Murillo and Ortega, who have been appointed to several key positions within the Nicaraguan government.  OFAC sanctioned Laureano on April 17, 2019.

Two of Murillo and Ortega’s sons were designated today due to their roles as officials in the Nicaraguan government.  Maurice Facundo Ortega Murillo (Maurice Ortega) serves as the Nicaraguan Presidential Delegate for Sports.  He is tasked with overseeing the Nicaraguan Institute of Sports and its leadership and promoting the public image of his parents in that sphere.  Daniel Edmundo Ortega Murillo (Daniel Edmundo Ortega) is the head of the Communication and Citizenship Council of Nicaragua. 

Today, OFAC designated Maurice Ortega and Daniel Edmundo Ortega pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, each for being an official of the Government of Nicaragua or having served as an official of the Government of Nicaragua at any time on or after January 10, 2007.

DICTATORSHIP THROUGH ILLICIT GOLD SCHEMES AND NEPOTISM

The Murillo-Ortega dictatorship has placed family members in key positions to maintain control of crucial sectors of the Nicaraguan economy.  Since 2020, it has restructured the mining sector into a complex network of front companies and frontmen designed to generate foreign currency, launder sanctioned assets, and reinforce political control for their own benefit.  This corrupt, government-controlled scheme is managed by two U.S.-sanctioned individuals: Laureano and Salvador Mansell Castrillo (Mansell), Nicaragua’s Minister of Energy and Mines, whom OFAC sanctioned on November 15, 2021. 

High-ranking members of the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship have benefited from Nicaragua’s increase in gold exports in recent years, due to the outsized role the state-owned Nicaraguan mining company—Empresa Nicaraguense de Minas (ENIMINAS)—plays in funneling profits to private sector partners and kickbacks to regime insiders.  ENIMINAS is empowered by the Murillo-Ortega regime to decide which companies it will use for the exploitation of gold and mining reserves.  OFAC sanctioned ENIMINAS on June 17, 2022. 

COMPLICIT NICARAGUAN Gold COMPANIES

Exportadora de Metales Sociedad Anonima (EMSA) is a Managua, Nicaragua-based company that sells gold in bulk in the United States.  EMSA is one of multiple enterprises organized by the Nicaraguan government to generate revenues for government use.  EMSA has collected unrefined gold from six different locations in Nicaragua to smelt it in the EMSA headquarters in Managua.  The profits from the gold sale have been electronically transferred to a bank account in Managua, which has then possibly been used to equip, train, and pay the salaries of the Nicaraguan paramilitary groups subordinate to the Nicaraguan government. 

Grupo Minero Xiloa S.A. (Minero) is a Nicaraguan company that became more prominent after OFAC sanctioned Compania Minera Internacional, Sociedad Anonima (COMINTSA), and Capital Mining Investment Nicaragua on May 15, 2024.  Minero buys artisanal gold in cash, processes it, and exports it through the network of allied Nicaraguan companies, using the U.S. financial system to legitimize illicit funds.  These resources are then used to finance the regime’s repressive operations and maintain the political machinery that ensures its hold on power.  Multiple former officials from U.S.-sanctioned entities ENIMINAS, Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Caja Rural Nacional RL (Caruna), and Alba de Nicaragua (Albanisa) are now involved in Minero.  OFAC sanctioned Caruna on October 9, 2020; Albanisa is blocked by operation of law, as it is owned 51 percent by Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), which was designated on January 28, 2019.

Thomas Metal S.A. (Thomas Metal) is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted tens of thousands of acres in mineral concessions by the Murillo-Ortega regime.

Nicaragua Xinxin Linze Mineria Group S.A. (Xinxin) is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted tens of thousands of acres in mineral concessions by the Murillo-Ortega regime.  Xinxin has been identified as having shipped over $25 million in gold to the United States in early to mid-2025.

Brother Metal S.A. (Brother Metal) is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted tens of thousands of acres in mineral concessions by the Murillo-Ortega regime, despite having little to no history of gold exploration in Nicaragua.

Today, OFAC designated EMSA, Minero, Thomas Metal, Xinxin, and Brother Metal pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for operating or having operated in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

ACTORS INVOLVED in THE CONFISCATION OF U.S. ASSETS

In 2025, representatives of companies associated with the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship arbitrarily occupied a plant owned by BHMB Mining Nicaragua S.A. (BHMB), a Nicaraguan company founded in 2019 with foreign investment from a U.S. company.  According to public reporting, the individuals broke into BHMB’s facility, expelled security personnel, and assumed physical control of the property.  BHMB has reportedly not received any compensation for the seizure of its property, and the Government of Nicaragua has only recently formally rescinded BHMB’s license to operate.  

Nicaraguan gold firms Zhong Fu Development S.A. (Zhong Fu) and Santa Rita Mining Company S.A. (Santa Rita) are among the companies linked to the Murillo-Ortega regime that took part in the forcible seizure of BHMB’s gold processing site.  Zhong Fu is a Nicaraguan gold firm that primarily operates in the Nicaraguan gold trade.  Feiwu Bian (Bian), the president and legal representative of Zhong Fu, was identified as one of the individuals involved in the occupation of BHMB’s plant.  Anibal Vladimir Matus Buitrago (Buitrago), a legal representative of Zhong Fu, was also identified as one of the individuals involved in the occupation of BHMB’s plant.  Santa Rita is a Nicaraguan gold firm that has been granted thousands of acres in concessions for the extraction of minerals by the Murillo-Ortega regime. 

Today, OFAC designated Zhong Fu and Santa Rita, pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for operating or having operated in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.  OFAC designated Bian pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for acting for or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Zhong Fu and for operating or having operated in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.  OFAC designated Buitrago pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for acting for or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Zhong Fu, and for operating or having operated in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

FRONTMEN UNDERPINNING THE ILLICIT GOLD SCHEME 

Santiago Hernan Bermudez Tapia (Bermudez) is the Vice Minister of Energy and Mines.  Today, OFAC designated Bermudez pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for being an official of the Government of Nicaragua or having served as an official of the Government of Nicaragua at any time on or after January 10, 2007.

Nelson Francisco Sobalvarro (Sobalvarro) is the legal representative of COMINTSA with general power of attorney. Sobalvarro transferred COMINTSA’s mining concessions to Zhong Fu prior to sanctions and to Thomas Metal after COMINTSA was sanctioned. 

Today, OFAC designated Sobalvarro pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for acting for or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, COMINTSA, and for operating or having operated in the gold sector of the Nicaraguan economy.

Lester Matus Tamariz (Tamariz) is an attorney whose notary public services facilitated and expedited the mining concessions to Zhong Fu.  Today, OFAC designated Tamariz pursuant to E.O. 13851, as amended, for acting for or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Zhong Fu.

SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONS

As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated or blocked individuals described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC.  In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked.  Unless authorized by a general or specific license issued by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of designated or blocked persons.

Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties on U.S. and foreign persons. OFAC may impose civil penalties for sanctions violations on a strict liability basis. OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines provide more information regarding OFAC’s enforcement of U.S. economic sanctions.  In addition, financial institutions and other persons may risk exposure to sanctions for engaging in certain transactions or activities involving designated or otherwise blocked persons.  The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated or blocked person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person.  Individuals located in the U.S. or abroad who provide information about sanctions violations to Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) whistleblower incentive program may be eligible for awards if the information they provide leads to a successful enforcement action that results in monetary penalties exceeding $1,000,000.  FinCEN is currently accepting whistleblower tips. 

Furthermore, engaging in certain transactions involving the persons designated today may risk the imposition of secondary sanctions on participating foreign financial institutions.  OFAC can prohibit or impose strict conditions on opening or maintaining, in the United States, a correspondent account or a payable-through account of a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates any significant transaction on behalf of a person who is designated pursuant to the relevant authority.

The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law.  The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior.  For information concerning the process for seeking removal from an OFAC list, including the SDN List, or to submit a request, please refer to OFAC’s guidance on Filing a Petition for Removal from an OFAC List.

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Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury

“New and emerging data suggest there may be an opportunity to help men suffering from symptoms that significantly affect quality of life,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. “We are eager to work with sponsors to further evaluate this potential new use while upholding our rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness.” 

Currently, FDA-approved TRT products are indicated only for men with specific forms of hypogonadism tied to known structural or genetic causes. Following a preliminary review of emerging evidence from published clinical literature and discussion at a December 2025 expert panel meeting, the agency identified data suggesting that TRT may be safe and effective for certain men experiencing low libido related to idiopathic hypogonadism—a condition characterized by low testosterone levels without an identifiable cause. 

“Sexual health is an important component of overall well-being and quality of life,” said Brian J. Christine, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health. “This is an exciting opportunity to build on new science and potentially expand treatment options for men with hypogonadism. We encourage continued innovation and collaboration to bring forward high-quality evidence that can expand options for men with hypogonadism.”

The agency’s preliminary assessment focused on published literature of rigorous, well-controlled clinical trials evaluating relevant outcomes. Following this review, the agency is encouraging holders of approved TRT new drug applications (NDAs) that are interested in seeking approval for the treatment of low libido in men with decreased libido associated with idiopathic hypogonadism to contact FDA for further information regarding submission of a supplemental NDA, including data needed to support an approval. Application holders are encouraged to contact the FDA by April 30.

FDA emphasizes that any approval for a new indication would require demonstration of substantial evidence of effectiveness and that the benefits outweigh the risks for the intended population.

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

"We're excited to partner with NJCP to give student-athletes the chance to continue their education while developing on the field and beyond, and to work with SUU alumnus Shawn Jones, founder and president of the league," said Lynn Kvamme, Director of Recruitment and Partnerships at SUU Online.

In an era where the transfer portal and recruitment cycles move faster than ever, the NJCP is building a baseline of academic discipline to match the grit shown on the field. This collaboration allows athletes to enroll in high-quality, accredited courses through SUU, providing a seamless bridge to D1 and D2 programs without losing a step in their degree progress.

Athletes in the NJCP have direct access to:

• Accredited Academic Support: Resources tailored specifically for the modern student-athlete's schedule.

• Direct Transfer Pathways: Strategic connections with academic advisors to streamline the transition to four-year universities.

• Mission-Critical Eligibility Tracking: A structured system designed to keep players "transfer-ready" and eligible for collegiate scholarships.

• Elite Professional Networks: Access to SUU's broader educational and career resources that extend well beyond the locker room.

"The goal is simple: zero academic casualties," says the NJCP's Commissioner Shawn Jones, who graduated from SUU in 1998. "We've built a league on grit and national pride, but that talent has to be backed by a solid academic foundation. By integrating SUU's world-class platform into our league structure, we provide our players with the ultimate safety net. We're handling the business in the classroom so they can dominate on the field."

This partnership reinforces the NJCP's mission to move junior college football out of the shadows and into a professionalized, structured environment. By combining SUU's academic powerhouse with the NJCP's national media engine, the league ensures that its athletes are not just making highlights, but are ready to sign on the dotted line when the next level calls.

About Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students realize their potential through personalized mentorship from people dedicated to helping them soar. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, SUU provides hands-on, career-focused learning to prepare students for the future. Located in the world's best backyard, SUU's safe and vibrant campus offers a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels supported and inspired by both the natural beauty and a strong sense of community. Whether on campus or online, SUU provides an education that is competitively priced and highly valued, giving students the skills and confidence to thrive in any professional setting. This is where students soar.

About NJCP Football League:

The National Junior College Prep Football League is a nationwide developmental organization focused on preparing student-athletes for success on and off the field. NJCP provides structured opportunities for high school graduates, transfer portal athletes, and overlooked players to continue competing while receiving coaching, mentorship, and exposure to collegiate programs. For more information, please visit www.njcpfootball.com.

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Source: NJCP Football

WASHINGTON, D.C. / CRWE PRESS RELEASE / April 14, 2026 - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned six targets involved in a money laundering and cash smuggling enterprise operated by Cartel del Noreste (CDN), one of Mexico’s most violent drug trafficking organizations. CDN is a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) that exerts significant influence along the U.S.-Mexico border near Laredo, Texas, the busiest land port of entry on the southern border.  The three individuals designated today play central roles in advancing CDN’s criminal dominance over the Nuevo Laredo plaza in Tamaulipas, Mexico, supporting the cartel’s broader illicit operations, which include fentanyl trafficking, human smuggling, money laundering, and extortion.  Today’s action also targets two CDN-affiliated casinos, one of which is located just two miles from the U.S. border. 

“As President Trump has made clear, Treasury will use all tools to protect our nation from violent cartels looking to reign terror on innocent Americans,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.  “Treasury will continue to target the diverse revenue streams that cartels rely on to sustain their operations, which include trafficking fentanyl and illegal aliens into the United States.”

Today’s action reflects the culmination of a coordinated Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF)-led investigation involving the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Laredo District Office and San Antonio Division Office.  OFAC works in close coordination with the HSTFs, which target the proliferation of illicit drugs and the networks, enablers, and financial mechanisms that support their production and distribution. 

The action was taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14059, which targets the international proliferation of illicit drugs and their means of production, and pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, which targets terrorists and their supporters.  This is OFAC’s third action targeting CDN’s leadership and affiliates during the Trump Administration. On May 21, 2025, OFAC designated two high-ranking members and arms traffickers of CDN.  On August 6, 2025, OFAC designated three high-ranking members of CDN and infamous narco-rapper El Makabelico, who provided support to CDN by using streaming platforms and concerts to generate revenue and launder money for the cartel. 

CARTEL DEL NORESTE’S CAMPAIGN OF TERROR ON THE BORDER

CDN is primarily based in the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Nuevo Leon. For decades, CDN has been involved in the trafficking of narcotics and other illicit drugs, including fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, and cocaine.  CDN is involved in violent criminal activity on both sides of the border, including the kidnapping and killing of individuals that threaten their criminal enterprise on the southern border.  With a stronghold in Nuevo Laredo, CDN uses its terror-fueled influence in the region to control drug trafficking and human smuggling routes, bribe politicians and journalists, and extort local businesses and shipments flowing to and from the United States at the busiest inland point of entry for trade in the United States.  

CDN, previously known as Los Zetas, was identified by the United States as a specially designated foreign narcotics trafficker on April 15, 2009 pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act).  On July 24, 2011, Los Zetas was named as a transnational criminal organization (TCO) in the annex to E.O. 13581.  On December 15, 2021, OFAC designated CDN pursuant to E.O. 14059.  On February 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of State designated CDN as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).  

THE HOUSE LOSES: DISMANTLING CDN CASINO VENTURES

Today, OFAC designated Casino Centenario, a Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas-based casino. Operated by the entity Comercializadora y Arrendadora de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (CAMSA), Casino Centenario is utilized by CDN as a stash house for fentanyl pills and cocaine, as well as a vehicle to launder illicit proceeds and integrate them into the legitimate financial system through its gaming operations.  CDN also uses the backrooms of Casino Centenario to torture and intimidate alleged enemies of the cartel.  Many CDN members also frequent Casino Centenario.

OFAC designated Casino Centenario pursuant to E.O. 14059 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, CDN.  Casino Centenario is also being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, CDN.

OFAC designated CAMSA pursuant to E.O. 14059, for having provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of Casino Centenario.  CAMSA is also being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Casino Centenario.

CAMSA also operates Diamante Casino, which has a location in Tampico, Tamaulipas and a gambling website with the same name (diamantecasino.com.mx).  Diamante Casino is being designated pursuant to E.O. 14059, and pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CAMSA.

DISRUPTING CARTEL DEL NORESTE BORDER OPERATIONS

OFAC today designated Eduardo Javier Islas Valdez (Islas), also known as “Crosty,” who is in charge of CDN human smuggling operations in Nuevo Laredo.  Islas oversees human smugglers, known as pateros, and grants permission to move the migrants, acting as a gatekeeper for human smuggling along the Rio Grande into Texas.  Islas also ensures the continuity of cross-border activities that sustain the cartel’s criminal enterprise by controlling cash stash houses in Nuevo Laredo. Islas is a close associate of CDN second-in-command Abdon Federico Rodriguez Garcia, who OFAC designated in August 2025. 

OFAC designated Islas pursuant to E.O. 14059 and pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CDN.

EXPOSING PROMINENT CARTEL ENABLERS

CDN has many high-profile associates that conceal their criminality behind the appearance of their public-facing, legitimate, and otherwise seemingly honorable professions.  Using their positions as cover, these individuals attempt to gain the public’s trust, while working behind the scenes to strengthen CDN’s control over Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, and the surrounding border region.

Juan Pablo Penilla Rodriguez (Penilla), a defense attorney, provides illegal services to CDN members beyond the scope of a normal attorney-client relationship.  While representing Miguel Angel “Z-40” Trevino Morales, Penilla has assisted Miguel Trevino in Mexican prison—despite OFAC’s sanctions against him—by serving as his intermediary to the current leadership of CDN and other criminal associates. This facilitation has enabled Miguel Trevino to maintain his leadership role in the cartel despite his incarceration.  The criminal operations of Miguel Trevino, and CDN as a whole, rely directly on Penilla.  Miguel Trevino is in U.S. custody. 

 Jesus Reymundo Ramos Vazquez (Ramos), better known as Raymundo Ramos, is a CDN associate that leads the CDN disinformation campaign against Mexican authorities while posing as a “human rights” activist.  Under the guise of human rights activism, Ramos solely advocates for violent cartel members by filing false complaints against the Mexican military, paying individuals to attend protests, and protecting the reputations of fallen or arrested CDN members.  On the CDN payroll, Ramos engages in these activities with the goal of boosting the public opinion of CDN and discrediting Mexican authorities’ law enforcement initiatives against the cartel.  Ramos has supported CDN in this capacity for over a decade.

OFAC designated Penilla and Ramos pursuant to E.O. 14059, and pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, CDN.

SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONS

As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated or blocked persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC.  In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked.  Unless authorized by a general or specific license issued by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of blocked persons. 

Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties on U.S. and foreign persons.  OFAC may impose civil penalties for sanctions violations on a strict liability basis.  OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines provide more information regarding OFAC’s enforcement of U.S. economic sanctions. In addition, financial institutions and other persons may risk exposure to sanctions for engaging in certain transactions or activities involving designated or otherwise blocked persons. The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated or blocked person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person. Non-U.S. persons are also prohibited from causing or conspiring to cause U.S. persons to wittingly or unwittingly violate U.S. sanctions, as well as engaging in conduct that evades U.S. sanctions.  Individuals located in the U.S. or abroad who provide information about sanctions violations to Treasury’s FinCEN’s whistleblower incentive program may be eligible for awards if the information they provide leads to a successful enforcement action that results in monetary penalties exceeding $1,000,000. 

Furthermore, engaging in certain transactions involving the persons designated today may risk the imposition of secondary sanctions on participating foreign financial institutions.  OFAC can prohibit or impose strict conditions on opening or maintaining, in the United States, a correspondent account or a payable-through account of a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates any significant transaction on behalf of a person who is designated pursuant to the relevant authority.

The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law. The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior.  For information concerning the process for seeking removal from an OFAC list, including the SDN List, or to submit a request, please refer to OFAC’s guidance on Filing a Petition for Removal from an OFAC List.

OFAC has also issued a general license supporting ordinarily incident and necessary transactions to wind down operations with CAMSA, Casino Centenario, and/or Diamante Casino by U.S. persons.

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Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury