NEW YORK, June 25 (TNSres) -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, issued the following news release: As part of the #NoExamShutdown campaign, we're sending an open letter urging authorities in Jordan to continue abstaining from resorting to internet shutdowns during exams, and to #KeepItOn. To His Excellency, Bisher Khasawneh, Prime Minister of Jordan CC: Dr. Azmi Mahafzah, Minister of Education; and Mr. Ahmad Hanandeh, M more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 25 (TNSres) -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching issued the following news release: The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) is excited to announce its inaugural NIET Fellows Program cohort, comprised of 12 outstanding educators from across the country. These educators will learn alongside NIET in a one-year program to deepen their knowledge of instructional best practices to more effectively support the work taking place within and beyond  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold the American Lobster Benchmark Stock Assessment Workshop at the UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology, East Building, 706 South Rodney French Boulevard, MA. The stock assessment will evaluate the health of American lobster stocks and inform management of this species. The Commission's stock assess more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: Both scholars and journalists have raised concerns that social media use might push down vaccination rates by spreading misinformation about vaccines. The relationship between social media use and vaccine uptake has never been properly examined, however. In a new paper, researchers from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) find that more social media use actually correlates more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSres) -- Outdoor Recreation Roundtable issued the following news: Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of the third round of its rural implementation grant opportunity to help rural communities grow their local economies and make them more resilient through outdoor recreation. These grants, a collaboration with the federal Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program, are made possible through funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and he more PR

LONDON, England, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Humane Society International issued the following news: * * * After being rescued from a farm where they were confined in small metal cages, the pigs are enjoying their new-found freedom * * * Two mother pigs, who have spent around a quarter of their adult lives confined in metal cages barely bigger than their bodies, have been rescued from slaughter and rehomed by leading animal protection charity Humane Society International/UK. The pigs, who gave b more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties issued the following news: Community foundations are often more flexible and accommodating when managing Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) compared to large national financial institutions, according to a national survey. The survey of DAF administrators was conducted by the North Miami Beach-based trust and estates law firm of Nelson and Nelson. Barry A. Nelson and Cassendra S. Nelson wrote an a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Washington Institute for Near East Policy issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Former Pentagon official Elizabeth Dent has joined the Washington Institute for Near East Policy as a Senior Fellow specializing in U.S. foreign and defense policy toward the Gulf States, Iraq, and Syria, the research organization announced today. "We are delighted to have Liz join the Institute at a critical time in Washington's relationship with the Gulf States an more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, June 25 (TNSres) -- LIMRA issued the following news release: * * * Presidential historian and award-winning author Jon Meacham to speak on the event's last day * * * More than 1,000 industry leaders are expected to convene in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 15 - 17, to hear from a dynamic line-up of speakers at the 2024 LIMRA Annual Conference. The Emmy award-winning comedian and bestselling author, Trevor Noah has used his voice to highlight critical issues, challenge the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSres) -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * Editor-in-Chief Dr. Harlan Krumholz outlines vision for new era of JACC * * * The first issue of JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, under new Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC, publishes today, ushering in a new era of one of the world's leading scholarly journals. "I envision JACC, with all its strengths, as a transformat more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 25 (TNSres) -- The International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research issued the following news release: The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) 2-Year Journal Impact Factor is now 5.7, ranking it tied for #4 of 157 journals in the "Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine" category. The JDR C more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 25 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors issued the following news release: NAIFA is proud to announce the launch of the new digital edition of the Journal of Financial Service Professionals (https://belong.naifa.org/journal) (JFSP) that offers a range of innovative features designed to enhance the reader experience. This exciting development not only makes the JFSP more accessible and interactive to NAIFA members but also supports more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 (TNSres) -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: NSTA Press has published a new book centered around helping teachers create tasks that guide students to go beyond memorizing facts by empowering them to use their knowledge and understanding during assessments. More than just another set of guidelines, Creating and Using Instructionally Supportive Assessments in NGSS Classrooms (https://my.nsta.org/resource/130346) provides a s more PR

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Online Computer Library Center issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * 'Linked data: The future of library cataloging,' adds context to discussion about linked data along with a strategy for supporting libraries as they move to linked data over time * * * OCLC, the worldwide leader in library cataloging and metadata services, has released "Linked data: The future of library cataloging," a position paper that articulates the value that l more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Mind Trust issued the following news release: Two education nonprofit organizations are partnering to design a new fellowship program that will support talented leaders as they launch new, high-quality public charter schools for Connecticut families. Latinos for Educational Advocacy (LEAD), a Connecticut education nonprofit, and The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, are partnering to design and facilitate the fellowship, which  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSres) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Today, Senator Alex Padilla and Representatives Ryan Zinke and Don Beyer announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation (https://www.padilla.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/padilla-zinke-beyer-announce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-habitat-connectivity-and-migration-corridors/) to strengthen wildlife connectivity and migration, through new support for state, tribal, an more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, June 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on June 24, 2024: * * * Better Than the Sum of Its Parts: Making NATO Reserves an Alliance Resource By Stephen Dalzell and Paul Cormarie * * * This piece is part of a commentary series on the upcoming NATO summit in Washington in which RAND researchers explore important strategic questions for the alliance as NATO confronts a historic moment, navigating both promise and peril. * * * In response to mounting  more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, June 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on June 24, 2024: * * * Georgian Epiphany By William Courtney Georgian Dream, a coalition funded by shadowy billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili who earned his fortune in Russia, has taken off its democratic mask. Its move to enact a repressive, Russian-style law has sparked a large public outcry. The West can help by sanctioning those who seek to rob Georgians of their freedom. Georgia is important to U.S. intere more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, June 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on June 24, 2024: * * * Centers of Excellence Can Support Federal Programs' Mission and Enhance Engagement with Underserved Communities By Neeti Pokhriyal, Daniel Hicks, Christy Foran Staffing the federal technical workforce of tomorrow will require innovative policy. Centers of Excellence (COEs), academic consortia that engage in research to support federal agencies, can play a vital role in assisting with th more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, June 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on June 24, 2024: * * * How to Take Advantage of NATO Enlargement in the Arctic By Nicolas Jouan * * * This piece is part of a commentary series on the upcoming NATO summit in Washington in which RAND researchers explore important strategic questions for the alliance as NATO confronts a historic moment, navigating both promise and peril. * * * As the Russian invasion of Ukraine is reshaping NATO's strategy  more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, June 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on June 24, 2024: * * * In an Era of Climate Uncertainty, NATO Must Adapt By Maria Chiara Aquilino and Sarah Winder * * * This piece is part of a commentary series on the upcoming NATO summit in Washington in which RAND researchers explore important strategic questions for the alliance as NATO confronts a historic moment, navigating both promise and peril. * * * As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary, rece more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, June 25 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on June 24, 2024: * * * No More Sanctuary: NATO Must Prepare for War at Home By James Black * * * This piece is part of a commentary series on the upcoming NATO summit in Washington in which RAND researchers explore important strategic questions for the alliance as NATO confronts a historic moment, navigating both promise and peril. * * * NATO is grappling with a 21st-century reimagining of the threat that  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSres) -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release on June 23, 2024: * * * An update in the STEP-HfpEF Program study gives key insights into sex differences and semaglutide * * * Key Findings: * Weight Loss: Women lost 9.6% of their body weight on average with semaglutide, compared with 7.2% in men, marking a significant difference. * Symptom Improvement: Both sexes saw notable improvements in HF symptoms, physical limitations, and exercise more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 25 (TNSres) -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release: * * * * NZIF 2.0 is the most up to date and comprehensive net zero investor guidance based on three years of practical implementation experience. * NZIF 2.0 includes updates to guidance on several asset classes, as well as some revised target term more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSres) -- UsAgainstAlzheimer's, an organization that says it advocates for research that will speed treatments and drive changes that matter most to people living with Alzheimer's disease, issued the following statement on June 24, 2024: * * * UsAgainstAlzheimer's chair and co-founder, George Vradenburg, released the following statement in response to board member Greg O'Brien's recent Emmy win for the documentary, Have You Heard About Greg: "We are pleased to congratula more PR