EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 3 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Stephen J. Lewis EVANSTON, Ill. - The Early Intervention Research Group (EIRG) at Northwestern University has been awarded $13.7 million by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to investigate different early intervention (EI) approaches for toddlers with developmental disabilities, including children diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome, hearing loss and developmental language delays.  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Eighteen students from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology were awarded the Martin Family Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students involved in the Cyclone Cowboys and who have gone above and beyond in the promotion of wind energy in the community and advancement of wind energy research at Oklahoma State University. The award is part of the Renewable and Innovative Sustainable Ene more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: Aerospace] -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sustained Service Awards. The award recognizes sustained, significant service and contributions to AIAA by members of the Institute. "Volunteers are the driving force of the Institute we couldn't achieve our mission without the ingenuity, hands-on  more PR

ALISO VIEJO, California, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Article in Critical Care Nurse details how a shock team at a Texas specialty hospital significantly improved the activation and alert process for patients with cardiogenic shock * * * A cardiovascular specialty hospital in north Texas decreased time to diagnosis for patients with cardiogenic shock by more than half, according to a study published in Critical C more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 4 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * LONG-TIME BUD LIGHT PARTNER POST MALONE PERFORMS A ONE NIGHT ONLY SHOW IN NEW ORLEANS AS ONE OF SUPER BOWL LIX WEEKEND'S HOTTEST PERFORMANCES * * * NEW ORLEANS, LA - DEC. 3, 2024 - Bud Light, the Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL, and 9x RIAA diamond-certified GRAMMY(R) Award-nominated superstar Post Malone are at it again. This time, the iconic duo will kick off Super Bowl LIX weekend w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steptoe LLP has expanded its Government & Regulatory Litigation practice with the addition of appellate and government litigator Michelle Kallen. Michelle, previously with Jenner & Block, joins the firm as a partner in Washington, DC and as co-leader of the appellate practice. The former Solicitor General of Virginia, Michelle helps clients navigate complex matters before federal and state appellate courts, with a pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: At Casey's Urging, Biden Administration Proposes Phasing Out Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities For years, Casey has pushed to end discrimination against people with disabilities and ensure they are paid fair wages Majority of subminimum wage workers earn less than $3.50 per hour, far below federal and state minimum wages New Biden administration rule would end discriminatory pay for peo more PR

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Dec. 3 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * All the headlines from the latest episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED * * * This week in Australian music: Thanksgiving highlights, festival announcements, and exciting performances. Kylie dazzles at Macy's parade, Dom Dolla brings the energy home, and Nina Las Vegas gets ready to hit the stage. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow's stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED here (https:// more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: * * * BofA Economists and Strategists Forecast the US Economy to Continue to Outperform and the S&P 500 to Reach 6666 by Year-end * * * NEW YORK, NY - While we await key details on policy changes in the US, indications thus far suggest the outlook for 2025 could present big opportunities for investors. The US economy is on strong footing, with growing signs of a pickup i more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- CNN issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY - (December 2, 2024) - The Peabody and Emmy(R) Award-winning CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, which honors everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others, returns on Sunday, December 8 at 8pm ET/PT and is hosted by CNN Anchors Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates. Notable guests will join the annual broadcast to introduce special packages honoring the 2024 CNN Heroes including Ac more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 3 -- The British National Institute for Health and Care Research issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: The UK and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have today launched a new partnership, which aims to improve the speed, efficiency and productivity of clinical trials. The ambition is to provide faster, simpler and more equitable access to safe healthcare innovations for patients of both countries. Recognising the world-class clinical research and technological expertise of more PR

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 4 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: * * * Comedian, Actor and Entrepreneur Kevin Hart stars in Qatar Airways' in-flight safety video, engaging passengers with essential safety information Travellers will also begin their flight with big names: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Khaby Lame, Anwar and Amal Jibawi, and Adam Waheed on their screens * * * Qatar Airways has launched its latest in-flight safety video, spearheaded by comedian, actor,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the City of St. Albans, W.Va. through the DOJ's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) office. This award, which was secured thro more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Dec. 4 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * State Flag Lays an Egg, Wins Golden Turkey Award Written by Bill Walsh In what turned out to be a two-project race, the new state flag defeated Tim Walz's DEI staff to win American Experiment's 2024 Golden Turkey Award. The Golden Turkey Award is a light-hearted contest to bring att more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 3 -- The Florida Charter School Alliance issued the following news release: The 2024 Florida Charter School Conference + School Choice Summit (FCSC+SCS) was a premier gathering of key advocates for educational choice, educators, administrators, governing board members, and other stakeholders. According to the Florida Department of Education, a record-breaking 1,300 attendees and exhibitors attended the conference. The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA) once again part more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, Dec. 3 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: The Colorado Government Finance Officers Association (CGFOA) recognized City of Loveland Chief Financial Officer Brian Waldes as its 2024 Finance Professional of the Year. Waldes was presented with this honor during the CGFOA Annual Meeting on Nov. 21 in Colorado Springs. This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant impact within their organization, has achieved success  more PR

HAMILTON, New York, Dec. 3 -- Colgate University issued the following news: For those looking to stargaze on Colgate's campus, there are two options: look up on a cloudless night or visit the Ho Tung Visualization Lab on the fourth floor of the Ho Science Center. While both options offer a glimpse of the stars, the planetarium also offers something distinctive: views of the heavens over interactive, award-winning 3D models of ancient sites. Joe Eakin, technical director of the lab, began build more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11861) on Nov. 29, 2024, by acting section research manager Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * DOE's Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Removal Programs Federally funded research and development (R&D) on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon removal is supported primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This In Focus summarizes recent authorization more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) will receive $300,000 in federal funding to assist in the U.S. citizenship process for lawful permanent residents in Nevada. ACDC will use this award to expand the range of citizenship preparation services it offers, helping permanent residents in Nevada prepare  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Sharice Davids celebrated a $4.9 million grant for Kansas to clean up polluted abandoned mine lands, eliminating dangerous conditions caused by historic coal mining and creating good-paying jobs. This award(link is external), administered by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, was made possible by the Davids-backed bipartisan infrastruc more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Washington, D.C. -- Dr. William LaPlante, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, announced the winners of the 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards on Dec. 2, 2024. The five annual awards, representing 23 separate categories, recognize individual and team accomplishments that have advanced the National Defense Strategy and supported the Secretary of Defense's prioritie more PR

OLD ELVET, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Durham University issued the following news: Dr Katherine McDonald from our Classics and Ancient History department has been awarded the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for the international impact of her research. The prize is awarded to researchers at an early stage of their careers whose work has had international impact and whose future career is exceptionally promising. Katherine was described by the Leverhulme Trust as 'an agenda-setting schola more PR

CAIRO, Egypt, Dec. 2 -- The Egyptian Ministry of International Cooperation issued the following news: H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat congratulates Dr. Manal Awad and Dr. Mai Abdel Hamid after their recognition with the awards for Best Governor and Best Director-General of an Arab Institution.* "Al-Mashat":"Maximizing the benefits of the Government Excellence Award in Egypt, increasing participation, and highlighting successful models in the state's administrative apparatus". H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Ma more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- CNN issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY - (December 3, 2024) - In its third year of collaboration with CNN Heroes, the Elevate Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit on a mission to Make Good Famous, committed to bringing visibility to the work of changemakers and inspiring the world, is continuing its support of the Top 5 CNN Heroes. In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the Elevate Prize Foundation is matching donations of up to $50,000 made to each Top 5 CNN Hero t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Netflix Egyptian Theater, a Los Angeles landmark, has been a centerpiece of Hollywood's history since its construction in 1922. Originally built for $800,000 during the silent film era, it was designed as an all-concrete structure that hosted the very first red-carpet premiere for "Robin Hood." Over the decades, the theater became an iconic venue for film festivals and premieres. Recognized as one of the finest exampl more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 3 -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release: Productions from Belgium, Norway, Italy, Japan, Australia and the UK picked up trophies at the 63rd Rose d'Or Awards on Monday, including the series Baby Reindeer in the Drama category and a profile of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto in the Arts category. Hosted by comedian and writer Sophie Duker, the lively ceremony at King's Place in London gathered hundreds of guests to celebrate excellence in inte more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: OSU Institute of Technology programs are guided by industry experts who are passionate about teaching and their program of study. With extensive real-world experience, OSUIT's instructors teach the current best practices based on industry standards. Meet Tommie Lee Washington III, the Coordinating Designer of Motion Graphics for ESPN and an adjunct instructor for OSUIT's 3D Modeling & Animation program. An a more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Dec. 2, 2024: Hello Team FCPS, We are fast moving into the month of December ... I trust the Thanksgiving holiday weekend provided a joyful respite to each of you in your busy lives. As many of us traveled over the holidays, patience was certainly a must these past few days ;>) As I have had a bit more quiet time these past few days, I have had the opportun more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following notice of proposed rulemaking (MB Docket No. 24-667; RM-11992) on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Ethete, Wyoming) NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING By the Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. The Audio Division has before it a Petition for Rule Making (Petition) filed by The Business Counci more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 09-197) on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * The Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) seeks comment on the petition of Central Virginia Services, Inc. (CVSI) to expand its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designated service area in Virginia./1 CVSI seeks to expand its ETC designation in Virginia/2 to include census block group number 511139302003 (Assign more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: With annual childcare expenses comparable to a year's rent in parts of Tennessee, FEMA may be able to help with those costs. Families that were affected by Tropical Storm Helene and have children under age 13 may be eligible for childcare assistance through FEMA's Other Needs Assistance program. Childcare assistance is limited to $200 per week per child for up more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- FiscalNote, a technology company, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Global, Technology-Enabled Intelligence Provides Policy and Public Affairs Leaders with Critical Solutions and Insights Amidst Rapidly Changing Post-Electoral Landscapes * * * FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NOTE) ("FiscalNote"), a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS technology provider of policy and global intelligence, today announced its essential services and offerings for glob more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-AR-5702) on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (Agency) and NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION CHAPTER 68 (Union) 0-AR-5702 (73 FLRA 888 (2024)) ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION December 2, 2024 * * * Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Anne Wagner, Members I. Statement of the Case more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Dec. 3 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * ARPA-H award establishes multi-disciplinary consortium of industry experts to address current limitations and advance innovative technologies for vision-restoring whole eye transplantation. Goal to bring light to those who are blind through first-ever successful vision recovery in six whole eye transplants in humans by 2030. * * * The Foundation Fighting Blindness (the Foundation more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Alexia Holliday Seven Florida State University students who conducted research at the Cetamura del Chianti archaeological site in Italy presented their findings during the 2024 Cetamura Day Conference in Tallahassee. The conference, held early this fall, spotlighted the first cohort of Reckford Research Fellows, whose work was made possible by a $1 million gift to the Department of Classics by Char more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 3 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Cape Cod-based plant expert brings beloved weekly call-in radio program to CAI, the Cape and Islands radio station * * * CAI, the Cape and Islands radio station, announced today that The Garden Lady, a weekly, hour-long call-in radio program hosted by plant expert C.L. Fornari, will begin airing exclusively on WCAI 90.1, WNAN 91.1, and WZAI 94.3, Saturdays  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 3 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Angel and KidSuper design REESE'S PUFFS Duffel Puff -- a new statement bag inspired by blending dualities of basketball and fashion, and chocolate and peanut butter. * * * Fans may have already gotten a taste of the unforgettable "Angel X REESE'S PUFFS" cereal as boxes hit shelves nationwide in October -- but the excitement is just beginning. After months of teasing a basketball and fash more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 3 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: University of Illinois Chicago undergraduate students -- in any field of study -- will have the opportunity to develop their data and artificial intelligence skills thanks to a $1 million award from Google.org. The award will support UIC's new Data + AI program, scheduled to launch in a pilot phase during the 2025-26 academic year. Students in the program will start with a specialized c more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * New Sewer Line Along Carleton Avenue in Central Islip Will Support Compact, Mixed-Use, Transit-Oriented Development to Reenergize the Downtown $2 Million in Funding for the Project Provided Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative * * * Governor Kathy Hochul and the Department of State today announced the completion of a $13.7 million sewer infrastructure project along more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 4 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Dec. 3, 2024 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Galit Kierkut interviewed Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Director Professor Samuel Levine regarding the rise of antisemitism on university and law school campuses and its impact on Jewish communities across the United States in a recent National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) podcast episode. Kierkut is a long-ti more PR

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * In-House Precision Manufacturing Facility Supports Demand for Next-Generation Fleet * * * Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has manufactured its 1,000th aircraft wing since bringing production to its Savannah-based manufacturing facility in 2012. All wings for the Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G650ER, Gulfstream G600, Gulfst more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Hampton University issued the following news: In an effort to strengthen the U.S. science and technology workforce, a coalition of engineering leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and major research institutions recently released a report on how to work together to expand research programs at HBCUs. Joyce T. Shirazi, dean of the School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation at Hampton University, co-led the effort. The re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement in recognition of the two-year anniversary of the Moore County grid attack: "Two years ago, our community suffered a reprehensible attack, leaving 45,000 of Moore County residents without power for days. An attack like this could have devastated our community, and we didn't go without our struggles, but I am so proud of the stren more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: To date, Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly 600 port and waterway projects that are strengthening supply chains, reducing the costs of everyday items, and lowering carbon emissions Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $4.85 million in grants to five marine highway projects across the nation via the United States Marine Highway Program (U more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 3 -- The Iowa Farm Bureau issued the following news release: The Iowa Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Conference will take place Jan. 17-18 at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines, offering opportunities to network and gain the latest insights into the farming industry geared specifically toward young farmers. The popular conference, attracting hundreds of farmers each year, begins with six different industry tours followed by a keynote from Jack Uldrich, more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: From Nov. 14-17, 2024, Dr. Marin Laufenberg (Teaching Assistant Professor of Spanish and Director of the Spanish MA Program at ISU) attended the American Society for Theatre Research annual conference in Seattle, Washington where she participated as a member of the Animals in Performance Working Group. The working group brings together scholars and theatre practitioners from all over the world who research th more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For Jarod Powell, helping his peers with work in high school evolved into teaching students in higher education. "My original, 'realistic' dream was to be a teacher, but I can't pinpoint anything that made me want to choose this profession. I never seriously considered any other options." Powell, a Mathematics instructor at OSU Institute of Technology, received the 2020-2021 Regents Distinguished Teaching Awar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts issued the following news release: * * * Social Impact at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces The Second Iteration of the Cartography Project features Two World Premiere Operas Exploring Black Dignity The Seer by Detroit's Brittini Ward and Levi Taylor Future of Dreams by Houston's Deborah D.E.E.P Mouton and Jaylin Vinson January 10, 2025 in Studio K at The REACH * * * The Cartography P more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 4 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: Building on a legacy of support for North Carolina's community colleges, the North Carolina Community College System and the John M. Belk Endowment (JMBE) are proud to announce an additional $1.2 million in funding, bringing JMBE's total commitment this year to $3.2 million. This partnership establishes a Disaster Relief and Strategic Investments Fund to strengthen communities and support stude more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: Gen Digital Inc. (formerly known as Symantec Corp.), located in Tempe, Arizona, paid $55.1 million to satisfy a judgment, concluding a decade of False Claims Act litigation. The judgment required the company to pay $16.1 million in damages and $36.8 million in civil penalties, plus post-judgment interest and costs. "The department will hold accountable contractors that knowingly overcharge t more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices. "Our digital opportunity programs empower Kansans to reach their full potential in w more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that applications will open Thursday, Dec. 12, for a second round of the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. The program will provide $10.7 million to organizations working to expand access to public wi-fi and connected devices. "Our digital opportunity programs empower Kansans to reach their full potential in work, e more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New generator, fuel tank will help keep fire department operational during severe weather, power outages * * * LEE COUNTY, Texas - The Blue Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase a new emergency generator and propane fuel tank that will help the department continue to provide essential services even during severe weather or blackouts, thanks to a $17,710 grant from the Lower Colorado Ri more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Updated fencing, storage unit will help upgrade ballfields at Veterans Park * * * GIDDINGS, Texas - Lee County Little League soon will replace outdated fencing and install a much-needed storage shed at Veterans Park, thanks to a $20,080 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Giddings. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $6,340 in matching fu more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New roof will keep popular meeting site accessible for community events * * * GIDDINGS, Texas - The American Legion York Post 276 soon will replace the hail-damaged roof on the American Legion Hall, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Giddings. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $12,302 in matching funds from the legi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Grant to La Grange Education Support Program Foundation will improve conditions at popular site for youth activities * * * LA GRANGE, Texas - The La Grange Education Support Program Foundation soon will renovate the restrooms in the 1938 Hermes Gym, thanks to a $23,684 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of La Grange. The Community Development Partnership Program grant more PR

EXETER, England, Dec. 4 (TNsres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: Three leading researchers from the University of Exeter's have received a significant funding boost from the European Research Council (ERC), it has been announced. Dr Katherine Helliwell, Dr David Phillips and Dr Chiara Meccariello will lead separate projects that have received five-year grants from the respected research council through its Consolidator Grants funding scheme. Dr Helliwell, a Senior Lectu more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of London - London School of Economics and Political Science issued the following news release: Professor Bryan W. Roberts and Dr Milena Tsvetkova have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grants. They are among the 328 exceptional researchers across Europe to have been selected. ERC Consolidator Grants aim to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research teams and dev more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- Macalester College issued the following monthly roundup: Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from November 2024. Joining forces with Lt. Governor Flanagan COPAL, an organization dedicated to advancing the Latine community, recognized Anahi Sanchez Lazcano '26 with the COPAL Power and Action Award for her work on immigration, housing, and e more PR

HAMBURG, Germany, Dec. 4 -- The Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter issued the following news: Mariana Rossi, head of a Lise-Meitner Excellence group in MPSD, has been awarded a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant worth Euros2 million. The funding will support her project, "Steering the Quantum Dynamics of Confined Molecular Materials" (QUADYMM), over the next five years. The research aims to uncover how to drive the atomic motion of molecular materials in confinement,  more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news wrap up for November 2024: * * * Authors, Accolades, and Achievements * * * Lisa Ellram was named a WISE (Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence) Legend at the recent WISE Future Leaders Symposium. Ellram was one of six educators to be named a Legend this year. Steven Conn, W.E. Smith professor of History, authored the chapter "Dreaming in Detroit" for the book "Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories th more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation and Logistics issued the following news release: The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL) and AWESOME (Achieving Women's Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management, and Education), an industry-leading organization for senior-level women in supply chain, are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Advancing Women through Education (AWE) MIT Fellowship for the  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 3 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * Eight Projects Matched Locally with $8 Million to Support Revitalization Efforts * * * Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) awarded $6.6 million in Capital Outlay funding to eight revitalization projects in affiliated NMMS Districts to improve safety, create vibrant destinations, and support local economies. The NM more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Funding To Support New York's Counties and New York City with Emergency Planning Efforts and Operational Readiness * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $7.4 million in federal funding was awarded to county emergency management agencies in New York State to support planning and operational readiness for disaster response. Through the annual federal Emergency Man more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The deadline for the 2025 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award nominations is quickly approaching, all entries must be submitted by this Friday, December 6. Recipients of the NMMA Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity, and personal motivation. The following are  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: The director of Northumbria University's Physiotherapy Innovation Laboratory has been awarded a prestigious fellowship worth over pound sterling1 million to lead research which aims to improve the mobility of people living with Parkinson's disease. Dr Rosie Morris, an Associate Professor in neurological physiotherapy, works on research which explores the challenges faced by people with ne more PR

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Dec. 4 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: U.S. Bank Wealth Management, representing two charitable trusts, recently awarded a total of $25,000 to Northwest Missouri State University and the Northwest Foundation to support the University's micro-creamery expansion. The Foundation received $20,000 from the Gary G. Taylor Trust and $5,000 from the Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Trust. Both trusts are managed by U.S. Bank Wealth Mana more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Thinking about numbers activates area of brain tied to basic functions -- important insight for learning, neurological procedures, authors reveal * * * By Erik Robinson New research reveals the unique human ability to conceptualize numbers may be rooted deep within the brain. Further, the results of the study by Oregon Health & Science University involving neurosurgery more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * New CER studies address critical evidence gaps in sleep health, care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and maternal health * * * The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has approved funding awards totaling more than $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), as well as research to impr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice issued the following news: * * * The Wieler Family Professorship in the field of philanthropy will hold a primary appointment in Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice and a secondary appointment in the Wharton School. * * * The University of Pennsylvania announced a $5 million gift to create the Wieler Family Professorship, a position to be focused on philanthropy. The gift from Sco more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: PENTAGON PRESS SECRETARY MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right, well, good afternoon everyone. I have a few things to pass along and then we'll get right to your questions. First, Secretary Austin and the Department of Defense continue to monitor the developing situation in the Republic of Korea. The United States is in close contact with the ROK government to learn more, and is closely monitoring developments. As we more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Dec. 3 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural icon Dr. Percy "Master P" Miller will deliver the keynote address at Grambling State University's Fall 2024 Commencement. The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. A trailblazer in music, business, and community advocacy, Dr. Miller is celebrated for his unwavering commitment to empowerment and owners more PR

POTSDAM, Germany, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research issued the following news release: The Potsdam Young Scientist Prize has been awarded this year to Annika Stechemesser for her outstanding research in the field of climate physics. In her interdisciplinary dissertation, awarded summa cum laude, she explored the impacts of climate change on human behaviour and its subsequent effects on the economy, communication, social cohesion, and mobility. Her work provide more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Margie Lee '82, DVM '86, who transformed poultry health research and broke barriers in veterinary medicine, will deliver the keynote address at Virginia Tech's University Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 20. As associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Lee brings a unique perspective shaped by four decades of scientific innovation and a passion for pushi more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news: Three Radboud University researchers are set to receive a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). The ERC Consolidator Grant is designed to support researchers at the stage in which they aim to set up their own independent research team and research programme. The Consolidator Grant is worth up to two million euros. PhaseShape Coacervate-Controlled Membrane Remodelling and Connect more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * On Tuesday AM, Rep. Torres holds press conference outside City Hall calling for action * * * On Monday, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) wrote to Lucy Lang, Inspector General of New York, and Christi Grimm, Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The letter reads as follows (https://d12t4t5x3vyizu.cloudfront.net/ritchietorres.house.gov/uplo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) will receive $300,000 in federal funding to assist in the U.S. citizenship process for lawful permanent residents in Nevada. ACDC will use this award to expand the range of citizenship preparation services it offers, helping permanent residents in Nevada prepare for the natural more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news release: When it comes to job interviews, conventional wisdom often suggests that standing out is key to securing a position -- seemingly at odds with the general human tendency to conform. A new study by SFI Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Katrin Schmelz and her coauthors reveals that it may indeed be wise to stand out in such situations but surprisingly, not just to attract attention. Published in The Econo more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Technologies developed by both teams will map the human eye-brain connectome, extend the lifespan of the revived human eye, and help regenerate and monitor the optic nerve after a whole eye transplant. * * * A team of San Diego scientists are part of a major undertaking that will bring together more than 40 scientists, doctors and industry experts hand-picked from around the country to ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was recognized with the "Fight for Good" award by the Salvation Army for his advocacy of policy priorities that support vulnerable populations during the 118th Congress. The Salvation Army presented its "Fight for Good" award to lawmakers who demonstrate exceptional leadership and champion policies in support of its mission to alleviate poverty and prevent homelessness throu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Cathy Tucker-Vogel, past president of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act": * * * Good morning, Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Capito, and Members of the Committee. My name is Cathy Tucker-Vogel, and I am a Past President of the Association of State Drinking Water  more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Spark Innovation Center Director Lilly Trench shared that Knoxville is ranked in the top 20 hubs in the United States for clean technology--in large part because of the work of Knoxville-based organizations, such as ORNL's Innovation Crossroads, a Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program that offers a two-year fellowship for researchers working to ad more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker UAlbany graduate student Justin Nhan is a self-described tech enthusiast. Working alongside College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) Professor Kathleen Dunn, Nhan's research involves EUV lithography, a process central to creating smaller, more powerful computer chips. "Growing up, I was fascinated by how microchips were capable of powering everything from cars, airplan more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 1341X) entitled "Midcoast Railservice, Inc. - Discontinuance Of Service Exemption - In Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc Counties, Maine": * * * Digest:/1 This decision allows Midcoast Railservice, Inc., to discontinue service over approximately 58.68 miles of rail line in Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties, Me. On August 16, 2024, Midcoast  more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 3 -- English PEN issued the following news: English PEN, together with Irish PEN/PEN na hEireann and the Estate of Seamus Heaney, tonight announced Susannah Dickey's ISDAL (Picador Poetry) as the winner of the inaugural PEN Heaney Prize. Dickey was announced as this year's winner at a ceremony held at the Great Hall, Queen's University Belfast, in partnership with the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's. The PEN Heaney Prize, founded in 2024, recognises a single volume of poe more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Swedish Research Council issued the following news: The next sub-project in Polar Connect is now starting - where five Nordic actors join together to secure the global digital infrastructure of the future. The project also entails opportunities to collect data for research into the Arctic. Polar Connect is an initiative establishing a robust and reliable fibre connection between Europe and Asia, along a new route via the Arctic Ocean. It is now clear t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Roddick will bring his flagship podcast, Served with Andy Roddick, to the Vox Media Podcast Network. * * * Vox Media and Served Media today announced that tennis star Andy Roddick will bring his podcast, Served with Andy Roddick, to the Vox Media Podcast Network via a strategic partnership. Hosted by Roddick, journalist L. Jon Wertheim, and producer and Served Media co-founder Mike Hayden, Served is a destinatio more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, Dec. 3 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: The Los Angeles Times received numerous honors in the Los Angeles Press Club's 17th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards competition. The awards, which were presented at a ceremony on Dec. 1 in downtown L.A., recognize the finest work from U.S.-based entertainment reporters and editors, as well as theater, film and television critics across all media. Among the top honorees from The T more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Primetime 18-Hole Event to be Featured Across TNT, TBS, truTV & Max, Live from MGM Resorts' Shadow Creek in Las Vegas World Class Commentators Include Charles Barkley, Trevor Immelman, David Feherty & Bubba Watson, alongside Sports Emmy Award-Winning Host Ernie Johnson & Veteran Reporter Lauren Jbara * * * TNT Sports will exclusively present The Crypto.com  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Immersive Analytics-Driven 2K-Augmented Viewing Experience to Tip Off with NBA Cup Quarterfinals Action on Tuesday, Dec. 10 * * * TNT Sports' networks and platforms will showcase Knockout Rounds action of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup with multiple viewing experiences available for fans across TNT, truTV and Max. Continuing its commitment to innovation and elev more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: This year in the United States, it is projected that more than 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer. Additionally, more than 600,000 people will die of the disease -- an average of nearly 1,680 each day. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and NCAA basketball coach Jim Valvano with the mission to achieve "Victory Over Canc more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * Members of the Miller School's John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics presented their research at The American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting. * Dr. Margaret Pericak-Vance received the society's highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award. * Hussman Institute faculty presented on and moderated a featured symposium on the Alzheimer's Diseas more PR

EXETER, England, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: A new research project seeking to better understand how education worked in the ancient Mediterranean 2,000 years ago is set to be launched thanks to the award of a prestigious European grant. EduGRE: Education in Graeco-Roman Egypt - An Intercultural Approach will explore how Egyptian, Greek and Roman culture coexisted over the period from the 3rd Century BC to 700 A.D. Led by Dr Chiara Meccariello of the more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Archival research examines five decades of political and social movements, with focus on domestic violence * * * A new research project will bring to life the forgotten and long-buried voices of the Illawarra's women's rights activists, illuminating the thread that ties the past to the present. Dr Emma Darragh and Dr Ellie Crookes have been named the 2024/2025 recipients of the Un more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Hawaii to award $2.6 million for 17 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. "Projects funded throu more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Study on cardiovascular research received two awards from national health organization * * * University of Texas at Arlington senior Ken Perry has always been interested in how the heart works. This curiosity led the Arlington High School graduate to start working in the lab of UTA kinesiology Professor R. Matthew Brothers during his second year of college. Now, two years l more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 3 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: UW's collegiate meat judging team members who competed at the recent International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest in Dakota City, Neb., are, back row, from left; Koy Stanley, Samantha Waller, Stella Ordahl, Joe Mills, Jordan Anderson and Coach and Coordinator McKensie Phillips; front row, Assistant Coach Tessa Maurer, Hailey Rasmussen, Emi Ramirez, Kaitlyn Brandenburg, Aida Hester, Sarah Turner and K more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * New research would assess the potential benefit of psychedelics for treating PTSD and alcohol use disorder in Veterans * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will fund a study on Methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted, or MDMA-assisted, therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder among Veterans. This is the fir more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt Law School has received a $10 million commitment from Sara J. Finley, JD'85, to advance Vanderbilt Law School's leadership in the study of how law, regulation and policy impact equality, equity and opportunity for women. "This is an extraordinary gift that will advance our understanding of the ways in which law and policy shape our experiences in leadership, in the workplace and across so many other sph more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * A division of the Council for Exceptional Children cites the university-wide commitment, including an embrace of the ACE-IT in College program. * * * By Lucian Friel An international organization that promotes career development and transition services for youths with disabilities has honored Virginia Commonwealth University for its employment practices. VCU recently received the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Vox Media issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Subscribers to The Verge will experience the biggest and boldest version of what The Verge can be. * * * The Verge's editor-in-chief Nilay Patel and publisher Helen Havlak today announced that the technology brand is launching its first site-wide subscription product. For $7/month or $50/year, users will see fewer and better ads, get support for full-text RSS feeds, gain access to The Verge's splashiest scoops  more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- Walmart issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Acquisition will introduce new customer entertainment experiences; accelerate growth at Walmart Connect, the company's advertising business. * * * Today, Walmart announced the completion of the company's acquisition of VIZIO. The closing of the deal follows the expiration of the waiting period under federal regulations. The acquisition of VIZIO and its SmartCast Operating System allows Walmart to serve more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Dec. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington issued the following news release: * * * $7 million for Washington Health Care Authority to support drug treatment statewide and in jails and prisons * * * Nearly $12 million is headed to Washington State from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support drug treatment programs statewide, in specific counties, and tribal communities, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M.  more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: The overlapping effects of sea level rise, permafrost thaw subsidence, and erosion may lead to land loss in Arctic coastal regions that dwarfs the land loss from any single one of these climate hazards, scientists say. While 75 years of aerial and satellite observations have established coastal erosion as an increasing Arctic hazard, other hazards--including the cumulative impact of sea more PR