RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) "Tigers", participated in Laughlin's first ever "Wings for Warriors" outreach program with the Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) at the Texas Medical Center in Houston Texas, Nov 15, 2024. U.S. Air Force Capts. Charles Blum and Tyler Konek, 85th FTS, instructor pilots (IPs), led a group of four T-6 Nation IPs to spread happiness and holiday chee more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: People with stroke have an approximate 80% higher risk of developing dementia than people without stroke, according to a study published in the December 4, 2024, online issue of Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study, which followed older people for an average of six years, found 19% of people with stroke and 13% of people without stroke deve more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 4 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following speech: * * * The Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave his annual RUSI lecture on 4 December 2024. * * * Perhaps unsurprisingly after three years, there is a ring of familiarity to these RUSI Lectures. Back at the start in December 2021 - I spoke about a renewed era of state-on-state competition. I warned that the Russian forces massing on the border with Ukraine posed a direct challenge to globa 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: * * * Three Strikes for the U.S. Dept. of Education Written by Catrin Wigfall The U.S. Department of Education has failed its audit for the third year in a row due to accounting errors, reports (https://oig.ed.gov/reports/audit/fy-2024-financial-statement-audit-us-department-education) the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Tena L. McNamara, president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: * * * To: The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: HHS Notice of Medicare Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 (CMS-9 more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the National Association of Community Health Centers: * * * To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Patie more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 11, 2024, from the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers: * * * To: Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9888-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Patient P more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The inaugural publication in "Discover and Learn with the Library," an educational series published by the Library of Congress in association with ALA Editions, the book publishing arm of the American Library Association, "The Civil Rights Movement" explores its eponymous topic through classroom-ready materials for teachers, librarians, and home educators working with g more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: The December 2024/January 2025 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities and reveals some of the biggest trends of 2024/2025. The incomparable Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh graces the cover in all her elegance, opening up about her journey and trailblazing career. With a historic w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A new report out this week by the New York-based human rights group, China Labor Watch, finds coffee farms in Starbucks' and Nestle's supply chains in China are not living up to the multinationals' ethical standards. The Washington Post reports these farms sometimes use children as workers, enforce excessive hours and lack lax safety standards to meet their targets. The investigation included 26 farms that form part o more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: HarperCollins Publishers announced today the creation of HarperPop, a curated imprint focused on licensed publications, popular culture, and trend-driven publishing for both adults and children. Launching in winter 2025, HarperPop will partner with high-profile brands and personalities to craft unique books for their fans and communities. HarperPop will be overseen by Dave Linker, Editorial Director more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "Determination That JESDUVROQ (daprodustat) Tablets, 1 Milligram, 2 Milligrams, 4 Milligrams, 6 Milligrams, and 8 Milligrams, Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) has determined that JESDUVROQ (daprodustat)  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "Determination That HYDROCORTONE (Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate) Injection, Equivalent to 50 Milligrams Base/Milliliter, Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) has determined that HYDROCORTONE (hydrocortisone sodiu more ST

STANFORD, California, Dec. 5 -- The Hoover Institution at Stanford University issued the following news release: * * * The Battalion Artist: A Sailor's Journey Through the South Seas, a new exhibition from the Hoover Institution Library & Archives, details the wartime experiences of US Navy Seabee Natale (Nat) Bellantoni, whose personal papers depict the Pacific theater of World War II through rich paintings, sketches, photographs, and letters. * * * Beginning Fall 2024, a visit to Hoover To more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 4 -- The Journal of Neurochemistry, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on molecular, cellular and biochemical aspects of the nervous system from the International Society for Neurochemistry, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2024 special issue (Vol. 168, Issue 12) entitled Ion Channels and Genetic Epilepsy: EDITORIAL * Preface: Special issue: "Ion channels and genetic epilepsy" REVIEW * Voltage-gated calcium channels in ge more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following commentary: * * * OVW Commemorates Native American Heritage Month Courtesy of Sherriann Moore, Deputy Director OVW honors the resiliency and leadership of American Indian and Alaskan Native victims and survivors by recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of Tribal leaders, advocates, and survivors to prevent and end gender-based violence in their own communities. We also take the opportunity during Native Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King (I-ME), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today announced students at Southern Maine Community College, the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are eligible to apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA). The CSA provides scholarships for students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and related fields in exchange  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 4 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Phil Roberts A major gift from an anonymous donor, matched by the state of Wyoming, will establish a faculty fellowship in the University of Wyoming Department of History, ensuring the study of Wyoming history endures for future generations of students. The endowment named the Phil Roberts Faculty Fellowship in Wyoming History and the West honors Roberts, a beloved professor emeritus and renowned expert more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 4 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release: Changes to the act were first proposed in May, with a delegation of government officials meeting with editors, senior media figures, and journalists discussing the inclusion of online news portals within the act's scope, despite claims by Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in March that the bill would only be subject to minor amendments. On November 16, the NUJM, C more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Dec. 4 -- The International Press Institute issued the following statement on Dec. 3, 2024, with three organizations: * * * A coalition of international press freedom, freedom of expression, and journalists organizations conducted a solidarity and fact-finding mission to Slovakia, on November 25 and 26th to assess the state of press freedom in the country amid a scaling back of democratic freedoms. The mission was led by the International Press Institute (IPI) and joined by AR more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Volha Charnysh's new book examines refugees and state-building in Germany and Poland after World War II, as new residents spurred economic and civic growth. * * * By Peter Dizikes, MIT News Migrants have become a flashpoint in global politics. But new research by an MIT political scientist, focused on West Germany and Poland after World War II, shows that in the long term, more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Michele Donaldson, Air Force Materiel Command As part of the ongoing effort to promote a variety of perspectives and experiences through the mentoring process, the Air Force Materiel Command hosted a Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month Mentoring Panel Nov. 19. The event titled, "Affirming Native Voices: Visibility, Leadership, Service", was coordinated by the AFMC  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 5 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren brought the importance of Navajo language and history to students of his alma mater at the University of Southern California through the reading of a children's book. The President and First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren were invited to take part in the USC Rossier School of Education monthly book club discussion on Tuesday as an extension of No more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The National Endowment for the Humanities has issued a grant notice involving Fellowships Open Book Program. * * * Description: FOBP is a limited competition designed to make outstanding humanities books digitally available to a wide audience. The program takes advantage of low-cost e-book technology to allow teachers, students, scholars, and the public to read humanities books that can be downloaded or redistributed for no charge. * * * 20250312-DR Fellowships Open  more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Supporting Diversity through Collection Evaluation, Development, and Weeding: CLIPP #48," compiled and authored by Erika Barber, Julia Bauder, Micki Behounek, Chris Jones, Kayla Reed, and Elizabeth Rodrigues. This new book offers information on and examples for incorporating diversity more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: A team of University of New Orleans graduate students, faculty and alumni, working in partnership with Louisiana-based nonprofits, published the book "Social Justice Nonprofits in the U.S. South: Cases for Study and Practice" with Kendall Hunt Publishing. The book features six teaching cases and accompanying instructor guides that highlight the strengths and challenges of nonprofits pursu more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release: On any given day, there are hundreds (or even thousands) of athletic contests being played in high schools across the country. And, with more than 8 million participants in education-based athletics, there are undoubtedly countless athletes and teams competing at an exceptional level. The National High School Sports Record Book, first published by the NFHS in 1979 and n more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Dec. 5 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: To form an effective, reliable fitness routine, people often turn to state-of-the-art workout equipment, countless dieting advice books and expensive personal trainers. Now, thanks to one digital passion project produced by an NAU professor and a Phoenix-based artist, learning new and simple ways to build a happy, healthy lifestyle can be as easy as powering up a computer monitor and pressing the arrow keys.  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: Two esteemed QUT Indigenous academics, Professor Chelsea Watego and Dr Amy McQuire, have been featured in a powerful compilation of essays published in a new book. Essays that Changed Australia: Meanjin 1940 to today (Melbourne University Publishing) is billed as a curated collection of essays that have shaped Australia's culture and society. In a celebration of the book's release at Old more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news: Toddlers who speak a language other than Dutch at home are often less proficient in Dutch when they start preschool. To spot a potential developmental language disorder (DLD) in this group, professionals need to take a multilingual perspective, says linguist Lisa Verbeek. Moreover, a strong foundation in the home language helps in learning Dutch. Verbeek will defend her PhD thesis at Radboud University o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman Brendan F. Boyle issued the following statement in response to threats from Donald Trump and Kash Patel to weaponize the Department of Justice against individuals identified on their so-called "enemies list": "By choosing Kash Patel as his FBI Director, Trump has made it clear that he is more focused on settling personal scores than on protecting the American people or upholding the rule of more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: On Sunday, December 1st, 2024, the bipartisan No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) was signed into law by President Biden. The bill was co-led by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and advanced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). "This bill righted a historic injustice by ensuring that Ame more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Mark your calendars! The RV Industry Association will be hosting its third annual Leadership Conference Tuesday, March 4th through Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ. This immersive two-day event offers meaningful networking opportunities and leadership development. Attendees will also hear from inspiring speakers such as David Epstein, who more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Dav Pilkey International Tour Announced Dreamworks Animation's New Feature Film, Dog Man, Coming to Theaters Worldwide Starting January 31 * * * (New York, London, Toronto, Sydney - December 3, 2024) - Dog Man-ia is about to sweep the globe. Big plans for Dav Pilkey's #1 blockbuster hit series Dog Man kicks off with the launch of the newest book, Dog Man: Big Jim Be more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, issued the following news: Media freedom in Slovakia faces a growing threat, and urgent action is needed to protect it. The Slovak government a member of the Media Freedom Coalition has an obligation to foster a safe and enabling environment for media and journalists. Instead, the current government is chipping away at legal protections for the freedom of the  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Tickets for the national tour of "The Book of Mormon" at the Moss Arts Center go on sale on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including best musical, the production comes to Blacksburg for one night only, Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Since opening on March 24, 2011, "The Book of Mormon" has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history, breaking the Eugene O'Neill Theatre house reco more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy in Lusaka has issued a cooperative agreement notice involving Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2025 Program. * * * Description: The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the 2025 call for proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Grants Program. Since its inception in 2001, the AFCP has helped  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of State U.S. Mission to Morocco has issued a cooperative agreement notice involving 2025 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. * * * Description: The U.S. Embassy in Morocco and the Cultural Heritage Center in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) are pleased to announce the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program. A. Program Objectives: This competitive global fund was established by the  more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 4 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania. *** Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12160504 B2, initially filed Nov. 13, 2019) developed by five inventors Runhua Xu, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Nathalie Baracaldo Angel, San Jose, California; Yi Zhou, Hefei, China; Ali Anwar, San Jose, California; and Heiko H  more ST

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: Opening at the Whitney Museum of American Art on December 5, the focused presentation Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe and the Last Gullah Islands features 13 black-and-white photographs and two publications documenting the insular Gullah Geechee community of Daufuskie Island and the other surrounding South Carolina Sea Islands. Presented for the first time in a New York museum, this moving body of work, drawn fro more PR