SIMI VALLEY, California, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Dec. 7, 2024 by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at the Reagan National Defense Forum: * * * Well, good afternoon, everybody. Michael, thanks for those kind words. This makes four years in a row for me at the Reagan National Defense Forum. And it's great to receive this award alongside Leader McConnell, who believes so deeply in President Reagan's legacy--and who has done so much for a free Ukra more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: ARLINGTON, Va. The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2024-2025 scholarship application cycle, offering more than $100,000 in educational funds to support, Airmen, Guardians, their spouses, and their children in pursuing higher education. Applications for all 11 scholarships are now open and will be accepted through Apr more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: "Our faculty have such an immensely positive impact on everything we do here at Vanderbilt--faculty success is vital to our university's mission," Provost C. Cybele Raver said. "We are deeply committed to supporting this vibrant community through a leadership team that is largely comprised of faculty. In their new appointments as associate provosts, I am confident Alan Wiseman and Catherine Gavin Loss will work tir more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Dec. 10 -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: CHANTILLY, Va., December 9, 2024 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has been awarded a $105 million contract to support Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane) Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division (AEASD) to develop the next generation of Electronic Warfare (EW) and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission and survivability systems. Amentum will r more PR

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Dec. 10 -- The Australian Recording Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Tommy Brown and WondaGurl to launch hit-making new initiative * * * The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is thrilled to announce ARIA Collab, a hit-making new initiative designed to propel Australian talent to the global stage through exclusive, high-impact collaborations with internationally renowned music producers. An ongoing series of immersive, week-long more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 10 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center has been awarded $1 million in funding from the United States Department of Energy to advance its clean energy accelerator. The Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions announced the Phase 2 winners of the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters Round 3 Dec. 5. Each of the five winners will receive $1 million in federal funding as part o more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: For six straight years, the State of Ohio has awarded Baldwin Wallace with "Choose Ohio First" (COF) grant funding in recognition of the University's ongoing accomplishments in educating the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) leaders. In late November, BW was awarded approximately $780,000 of COF funding for fiscal year 2025 to bolster success for transfer students enrolled in  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: More walking and biking routes are coming to California. Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the California Transportation Commission awarded $101.2 million to projects across California that increase walking and biking. That brings total funding for walking and biking projects to $2.7 billion during the Newsom Administration. The 13 projects awarded today contribute to hea more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Tyler Graham's path to engineering was inspired by a lifelong love of building and problem-solving. In middle school, he began experimenting with a Raspberry Pi, and in high school, he joined his school's FIRST Robotics team, which solidified his interest in engineering. At Oklahoma State University, Graham found a thriving community and opportunities to pursue his passion for space research. Graham an elec more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 10 -- The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament issued the following news release: The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament extends its warmest congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group, ahead of this year's Nobel peace prize award ceremony. Made up of Hibakusha, survivors the 1945 US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this important grassroots organisation has worked tirelessly for decades to promote peace, dialogue, and further the cause more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 10 -- Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera delivered opening remarks at the Learning Forward Annual Conference in Aurora. The conference brought together educators from across the country to discuss the importance of professional learning in meeting the needs of all students. Lt. Governor Primavera discussed the critical role education plays in shaping Colorado's future and driving the sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Georgia's Fourth Congressional District. This annual district-specific competition invites students to create and submit their original apps, showcasing their talent in coding, STEM, and computer science. More than 40 students competed from four high schools from throughout Georgia's F more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: By Cory Hatch As nations explore ways to reduce carbon emissions, nuclear energy is increasingly recognized as a safe, reliable option for coping with the increase in electricity use. Further, tomorrow's advanced nuclear reactors are smaller and more flexible than today's reactor fleet, which allows them to integrate more renewables with the grid, provide heat for industry more PR

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10 -- The ECRI Institute issued the following news release: * * * Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Forum Innovation Theatre to feature TSS, HFE * * * ECRI, a global healthcare safety nonprofit organization, launched expanded solutions in Total Systems Safety (TSS) and Human Factors Engineering (HFE) to help healthcare organizations prevent errors, reduce harm, improve staff well-being, and enhance the overall quality of care. At the Institute f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The deadline for entries into the 2025 Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards is Tuesday, Dec. 17. The Minneapolis Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in five product categories, including the new electric boat category: Aluminum and Non-Fiberglass Fishing Boats Electric Boats (20 ft. and under) Fiberglass Fishing Boats Pontoon Boats Furnishi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Award-winning filmmakers Karen Hayes and Pamela Tom will speak at Vanderbilt University's 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration. The kickoff event is scheduled for 5 to 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Sarratt Cinema. Karen Hayes, director of A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence Pamela Tom, producer of A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence Register to attend. During th more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 10 -- Forcura, a healthcare technology company, issued the following news: Forcura, a healthcare workflow management company, announced a strategic partnership enhancement with Axxess, the leading global technology platform for healthcare at home, by expanding connectivity to Axxess' palliative care platform. Consequently, Axxess' palliative care client organizations now can manage the workflow associated with onboarding and coordinating care for patients through a b more PR

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 9 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Not all online reviews are created equal. Someone who's posted thousands of times on sites such as Yelp or the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) might be seen as more believable than a relative novice reviewer who's submitted just a handful. However, that veteran also might be harder to please than the average person, and give a more stringent rating to a product others view as high-quality. New research explores this conun more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- George Washington University issued the following news: In his first network interview since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed plans to implement sweeping policies, including mass deportations, heavy tariffs, and ending birthright citizenship. While promising to pardon January 6 rioters on a case-by-case basis, he downplayed retributive actions against political opponents. Trump also expressed willingness to explore legislative solutions for Dr more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Dec. 10 -- The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association issued the following news release: TAMPA BAY, Florida (9 December 2024)--The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is pleased to announce Visit Tampa Bay as its newest Global Partner. As a longtime IGLTA member, this new partnership marks a natural step forward, reinforcing Tampa Bay's ongoing commitment to supporting inclusive initiatives and welcoming all travelers of every background from across the g more PR

SEATTLE, Dec. 10 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following agency statement on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can enjoy up to 50% savings on award travel to destinations like Vienna, Zurich, and Geneva for a limited time through our Global Getaways program. Summary * Exclusive to Mileage Plan members, enjoy access to unbeatable worldwide award travel offers each quarter -- so you can turn your miles into unforgettable global adventur more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: Shareholder Joy Clairmont served as a panelist in a recent CLE webinar hosted by the Federal Bar Association. The webinar, which took place on December 4, 2024, examined the False Claims Act public disclosure bar and original source exception. The session covered recent court opinions on the public disclosure bar and original source exception, including those pertaining to the scope of news media.  more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Dec. 6 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00371): * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Atmos Energy Corporation For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Bid On A Franchise To Serve The City Of Cadiz, Kentucky ORDER On November 23, 2024, Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos Energy) filed its application with the Commission seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to authorize  more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Following the delivery of the depot's final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event, delivering the finished product to the fleet Oct. 28. FRCE has supported the Harrier and its engine since 1973, beginning with its assignment of the AV-8A Harrier and F402 engine more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 10 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Program will help farmers and ranchers prepare for extreme weather * * * Recognizing the risks posed by extreme weather, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a grant opportunity to help eligible producers make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, and severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds. The Preparing for Extreme Weat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01) and Jim Himes (D-Conn-04) joined Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to announce that the cities of Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford will receive more than $9.8 million in competitive federal funding to benefit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- NASA issued the following news release: With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the first time, landing new science and technology on the Moon with an American company, pushing the boundaries of exploration by launching a new mission to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa; maintaining 24 years of continuous human exploration off the Earth aboard the International Space Station, and unveiling the fi more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has arranged $1.2 billion and $550 million loans on behalf of Fontainebleau Development for the refinancing of award-winning South Florida resorts Fontainebleau Miami Beach and the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, respectively. Newmark Co-Presidents of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub and Jonathan Firestone, Vice Chairman Nick Scribani, Managing Director Tyler Dumon and Director more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 10 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce that the firm's Project Finance and Public Finance practice advised on four of The Bond Buyer's 2024 "Deal of the Year" category winners: ESG/Green Financing, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, and Far West Region. "These transactions highlight a wide range of our clients' impactful work in their communities and on behalf of their constituents," said  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Dec. 10 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news: * * * Third-annual MSD Solutions Lab grant programs bring total investment to nearly $850,000 to advance musculoskeletal disorder research and innovation. * * * The National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, is proud to announce the return of its Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs for the third year. As part of the Council's MSD Solutions Lab, a groun more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson, City of Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, and Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen proudly announced a $2.5M grant from the National Sexual Kit Initiative. The grant will allow the Tulsa Police Department to continue working on the prosecution of unsolved sexual assault cases. This is critical to enhancing the response t more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Prosper will digitally overhaul operations with a broad range of CX AI solutions to help streamline and improve the customer experience * * * Hoboken, N.J., December 09, 2024 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Prosper, a financial services company, has selected NICE as their CX transformation partner. With a breadth of enterprise capabilities to leverage now and in the futur more PR

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 9 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release: * * * Engr. Al-Meer shared insights on the sustainable growth of the airline, new technology and strategic partnerships * * * Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, took part in this year's Doha Forum, highlighting the airline's commitment to sustainable growth, its strategic partnerships and focus on innovation with CNN anchor and correspondent, Ms. Julia Chatterley more PR

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 10 -- Qatar Airways, a carrier airline, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Qatar Airways to donate $10 for every Student Club member booking between 5 - 16 December 2024 * * * Qatar Airways' Student Club programme is marking its fourth anniversary by teaming up with the charity, Education Above All. This new initiative will see Qatar Airways donate $10 to Education Above All, for every booking made by a Student Club member. Students will need to book w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * After hearing of first-hand issues in community, Houlahan seeks solutions from federal government * * * Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) sent a letter to United States Attorney General Marrick Garland asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to do more to publicize the availability of federal grant money that can be used for police body camera data storage. This  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation which would designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the "National Medal of Honor Highway." The legislation was led by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16) in the House  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Long, 26th Network Operations Squadron vulnerability management technician, was awarded the 26th Cyberspace Operations Group Commander's Coin. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Long, 26th Network Operations Squadron vulnerability management technician, poses for a photo at Gunter Annex, Ala, Dec. 3, 2024. Long re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bipartisan bill to strengthen Georgia's veterinary workforce. Today, Sen. Ossoff is launching a push to pass the bipartisan Rural Veterinary Workforce Act to help address the veterinary shortage across Georgia. The bipartisan bill would eliminate the income withholding tax on each individual Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) award, which would allow the U.S. De more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * * Sky announces an expanded partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery in the UK and Ireland * Existing agreement extended until early 2026 until Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's premium streaming service, launches in the UK and Ireland * After Max launch, new deal means Sky and NOW customers benefit from more content at no extra cost through bundled access to th more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 9 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University MBA student Bryson Diener earned the Best Q&A Award at the National Business and Ethics Case Competition in Ethical Leadership held Nov. 13-15 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Diener, along with teammates Elizabeth Rosson, Reagan Sims and Shianna Woods, competed against 14 other prestigious MBA programs, including Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M and Minnesota. The team had 24 hours to  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 10 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: After 15 years of guiding ALSAC's record success, Shadyac will help usher in the next generation of ALSAC leadership. Chief Operating Officer Ike Anand will assume leadership of the organization and become interim CEO effective March 1, 2025. Richard C. Shadyac Jr. will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Childr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 10 -- CNN issued the following news: NEW YORK, NY - (December 8, 2024) - Tonight at the 18th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, Stephen Knight was named the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year. Hosted by CNN Anchors Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates, the global broadcast honored everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others. Knight's organization Dogs Matter provides foster care for pets whose owners are seeking substance abuse  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Special Roast Celebrates Seth MacFarlane's Iconic Animated Series Now Available Exclusively at Punkbunnycoffee.com * * * (Los Angeles, CA) - TBS' "American Dad!" and Green Day's coffee brand Punk Bunny Coffee have brewed up a perfectly blended partnership sure to perk up fans of the iconic animated-comedy series and the five-time GRAMMY(R) Award-winning global rock supers more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * ASME recognizes four Pitt faculty as rising stars of research * * * Four faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering were honored last month with the ASME Rising Star in Mechanical Engineering Award, which recognizes early career researchers who have received prestigious national awards including the National Science Foundation' more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Two University of Wisconsin-Madison employees have been honored by the Universities of Wisconsin for their work creating a more inclusive climate. Carolee Dodge Francis, professor of Civil Society & Community Studies, was one of 12 recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. The annual honor is given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Wilmington, Del. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation today joined elected officials, funding partners and grantees to mark 7 years of vital conservation projects made possible through the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (https://www.nfwf.org/programs/delaware-river-program). This year's grants award $17. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Trade and Development Agency issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Arlington, VA - U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director Enoh T. Ebong will travel to Turkiye, Egypt and Bulgaria from December 7-13 to meet local partners and sign new commitments to support infrastructure for civil nuclear energy, digital communications and cybersecurity, emergency preparedness and response, and methane emissions abatement. "The wide range of infrastructure suppo more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Greenwich issued the following news: As part of the London Interdisciplinary Doctoral training consortium (LIDo) group of universities, PhD bioscientist students at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich will get funding. The new award for LIDo, a UCL-led consortium that has been training PhD students since 2012, will fund PhDs combining bioscience with artificial intelligence and advanced computation. Science and T more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Eye Movements Help Understand Facial Processing in Children with Autism * * * By Laurie Fickman University of Houston psychology researcher Jason Griffin, who has pioneered new ways of measuring eye movements to understand autism spectrum disorder, is reporting that children with autism focus on faces differently than other children, especially in the early stages of visual processing. His finding more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Maryam Shanechi is the inaugural holder of the Alexander A. Sawchuk Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering. * * * By Michael Speier Over the course of his decorated and decades-long career, USC Viterbi Professor Emeritus Alexander "Sandy" Sawchuk has received countless awards and honors. But perhaps none of them is as meaningful as the ones more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Dec. 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: The Attorney General's Office announced that Emily St. Peter, 46, of Rutland, Vermont, was arraigned today on one count of felony Medicaid Fraud. The charges brought against Ms. St. Peter are the result of an investigation conducted by the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU), which found Ms. St. Peter had falsely billed Medicaid for services  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 10 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction was recently awarded federal grant funding to help meet the growing mental health needs of Wisconsin students by increasing pupil services staffing capacity in schools. The five-year, $10 million grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education through its 2024 School-Based Mental Health Professionals Grant Program  more PR