SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2024: OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today entered into a settlement with Western Valley Meat Company, an affiliate of Central Valley Meat, to resolve concerns raised by its planned purchase of Cargill, Inc.'s (Cargill) culled cattle slaughter and processing plant in Fresno. Under the settlement, upon acquisition of Cargill, Western Valley Meat must keep the F more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Fifty years after it was made permanent, the nation's food assistance program for pregnant or birth parents, babies and toddlers has announced it is implementing significant revisions to its food package. Less fluid milk and more yogurt and cheese. Less fruit juice and more fresh fruits and vegetables. More whole grain and seafood options the evidence-based science behind these major improvements comes from a report by more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: We may still be in the dog days of August, but the pumpkin spice menu is back at Starbucks nationwide. While the sweet treats are a fall favorite for many with their familiar cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove spices, they can pack a lot of calories, fat, and even ultra-processed food (UPF) components. Virginia Tech expert Brenda Davy, a professor and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the following public communication on Aug. 20, 2024, from the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee: * * * The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) submits the following comments in response to the request for information (RFI) regarding proposed revisions to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) Version 5 under Docket ID FEMA-202400 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- GeoHealth, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features Earth and environmental and health sciences from the American Geophysical Union, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2024 edition (Vol. 8, Issue 8): * Geographical Patterns in Mortality Impacts Due To Heatwaves of Different Characteristics in Spanish Cities * Quantification of Climate Footprints of Vibrio vulnificus in Coastal Human Communities of the United States Gulf Coast * Ozone  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: For new and returning Hokies, joining a student club is a wonderful way to connect with the community. Virginia Tech offers a wide variety of clubs, providing students with ample opportunities to meet friends and bond over shared interests. Many clubs will have an interest table at Gobblerfest on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4-7 p.m. on the Drillfield, where students can get more information and meet with members. However, if a more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: August is National Breastfeeding Month, and it offers an opportunity to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found 60% of mothers in the U.S. stop breastfeeding sooner than planned, and only one out of four infants are exclusively breastfed for the first six months o more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that Making Change: The Most Significant Political Films of All Time, a nine-week limited series showcasing films from the list by The New Republic, will premiere September 6, 2024, at 8PM ET/PT. TCM host Ben Mankiewicz and influential guests from all sectors of culture including Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Stacey Abrams, Melissa Etheridg more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. After three weeks of testing as required under a voluntary state monitoring program for bird flu in dairy cattle, animal health experts in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences announced that the University's dairy herd has been certified as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. "The Penn State dairy herd has achieved 'monitored herd' status under the Pe more PR