Press Releases on December 19, 2025

CBP officers at South Texas Ports of Entry in FY 2025 amassed a 62 percent increase in hard narcotics seized over FY 2024

LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at eight South Texas ports of entry seized a significant quantity of narcotics, unreported currency, and weapons during Fiscal Year 2025, distinguishing themselves with a 62 percent combined …

CBP unveils new recruitment, retention incentives

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is offering competitive financial incentives, including up to $60,000 for new Border Patrol agents and CBP officers, to attract highly skilled professionals for key law enforcement and specialized roles …

DHS, CBP continue to strengthen border security with five new Smart Wall contracts in Texas and Arizona

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announce the award of five new contracts totaling $3.3 billion for the construction of Smart Wall along the U.S. – Mexico border in Texas and Arizona. With these latest …

CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry arrest woman wanted in San Antonio area for multiple sex-related offenses

LAREDO, Texas- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers apprehended a woman wanted in Bexar County on warrants for multiple sex-related offenses. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict …

Governor Stein Celebrates Decision That Extends Federal Recognition to Lumbee Tribe

NORTH CAROLINA, December 18 - Today Governor Stein celebrated the U.S. Congress’ passage and President Trump’s signing of the Lumbee Fairness Act, extending federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe. “The history of the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina long …

DCCA NEWS RELEASE: DON’T LET SCAMMERS STEAL YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA   NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION   TY Y. NOHARA COMMISSIONER OF …

RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (THROUGH NOVEMBER 2025)

Posted on Dec 18, 2025 in News Releases, OAH STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE …

Five Measles Cases Identified in Fremont County, Bringing Wyoming’s Total to Fourteen

December 18, 2025 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has identified five cases of measles among Fremont County residents. All five cases are part of the same chain of transmission, with the initial exposures to measles occurring outside the state and …

Government strengthens dialogue with international partners in the fight against corruption, transnational crime and illegal ...

AONL announces former CEO Robyn Begley to receive its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership Dec. 18 announced Robyn Begley as the 2026 recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes leaders in nursing who have served the association in a prestigious leadership capacity. Begley …

AHA releases 2026 Environmental Scan, highlighting key data and trends shaping health care

The AHA has released its 2026 Environmental Scan, a comprehensive resource designed to help hospitals and health systems navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. The scan provides data and trends that leaders can use to support strategic planning efforts.  …

CMS announces voluntary model for providers who have not joined ACOs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 18 that it will launch a voluntary payment model designed to broadly reach more health care providers who have not joined accountable care organizations, including those with specialized …

AHA urges Elevance Health to rescind Anthem’s ‘Nonparticipating Provider Policy,’ citing harm to patient care access

The AHA Dec. 17 urged Elevance Health, which is the parent company of the Anthem brand of health plans, to rescind Anthem’s nonparticipating provider policy that is set to go into effect Jan. 1, citing the harm it will inflict on patients. Effective Jan. 1 …

HHS announces proposed rules prohibiting 'sex-rejecting procedures' for children

The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 18 announced three regulatory actions related to the practice of “sex-rejecting procedures” on children. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed rule that would prohibit hospitals  …

House passes narrow health care package; sets up a vote on EPTCs in January

The House Dec. 17 passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), legislation to expand association health plans, increase transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and fund cost-sharing reductions for some Health …

NSFC and FDCT Jointly Organize Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Frontier Forum in Shenzhen

MACAU, December 19 - To promote exchanges and cooperation between the Mainland of China and Macao in the field of cutting-edge technology, the “2025 NSFC-FDCT Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Frontier Forum” was recently held at the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong …

A.S.K. Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos …

I-29 reopens from Grand Forks to Canadian border

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation and North Dakota Highway Patrol opened Interstate 29 between Grand Forks  and the Canadian border as of 7:30 p.m. today, but it remains under a No Travel Advisory in Walsh and Pembina counties due …

Idaho Fish and Game has entered into a new Good Neighbor agreement with the Forest Service under the EXPLORE Act

By aligning with the Fish and Game mission, the agreement ensures that projects not only improve forest conditions but also sustain healthy wildlife populations, protect critical habitats, and expand opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor …

Global Premiere of Online Event 'NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XVI' Scheduled for December 26, 2025 (JST)

Prime 1 Studio’s online event series installment, “NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XVI: REALMS BEYOND TIME,” premieres on YouTube December 26, 2025, 11:00 AM (JST). ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE” is …