WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: After four successful years of "Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative", the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today announced 30 new small-business awardees in 19 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. The program provides needed funding to LGBTQ+ serving businesses and business owners. With this fifth iteration, "Queer to Stay" will reach $1 million in total distributed fundi more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: After years of research, writing and collaboration, Oklahoma State University Department of History professor Douglas Miller finally saw the fruits of his labor unveiled this fall with the publication of his book, "Washita Love Child: The Rise of Indigenous Rock Star Jesse Ed Davis" and the opening of the "Jesse Ed Davis: Natural Anthem" exhibition at The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa. Both Miller's book and his  more PR

SEATTLE, Dec. 17 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Summary - Following an approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Alaska will soon offer the only nonstop service between San Diego International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). - For nearly 40 years, we've proudly served San Diego with the exceptional and caring service that we're known for. From DCA, we've connected our guests to the country more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain issued the following news: The process of transformation and progress toward democracy in any country necessitates implementing reforms within official state institutions, including the security and judicial systems. These reforms must adhere to a transparent, stringent accountability mechanism grounded in clear legal frameworks. Additionally, it is essential to establish a defined pathway that ensures equal rights for a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 18 -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the AAJA-Los Angeles chapter called on iHeartMedia, the largest radio network in the country, to take action amid an apparent management failure at Southern California station KFI-AM 640, which is ignoring complaints about a pattern of anti-Asian rhetoric by longtime morning host Bill Handel. KFI-AM 640 has allowed a harmful  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Amazon Editors' Best Books of 2024 list includes Eli Cranor's "Broiler" among the 20 best mysteries, thrillers and suspense books of the year. Cranor is in his second academic year as writer in residence and instructor in the Arkansas Tech University College of Arts and Humanities and the ATU Department of English and World Languages. "Broiler" is a crime fiction novel published by Soho Crime. The Minneapol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Battery Council International issued the following news release: 2024 was a year to remember for BCI. Like many organizations, Battery Council International is going through the annual exercise of reviewing the battery industry's successes over the last year. And in all humility, BCI and its members have a lot of successes to be proud of. A short list includes: * Analysts are projecting that global battery sales will lodge yet another record year of sales for the ind more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Esteemed former NFL General Manager Dave Gettleman spoke to Berkeley College staff and students on "The Winning Strategy," the leadership lessons he developed during his 30+ year career in professional football. The charismatic Gettleman shared his philosophies on both how to lead a successful team and how to lead a successful life. He encouraged the audience to study as many leaders as possible throug more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 17 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: School is out for the holidays, but children can still learn interesting information outside of the classroom with birdfeeders that attract birds to the landscape and give children an up-close look at feathered friends. Birdfeeders not only provide educational opportunities but also give birds a food source. "Birds are fascinating to watch in their natural habitat," said David Hillock, Oklahoma State Univers more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * The 216 room property offers a locally inspired boutique hotel experience in the heart of The Steel District and represents Hilton's first lifestyle property in Sioux Falls * * * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and MCLEAN, Va. - Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), a global leader in hospitality, announces the opening of Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown, marking the Canopy by Hilton brand's debut i more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 17 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Naval aviator Lieutenant (Lt.) Cameron Baxter was recently honored for obtaining 1,020 flight hours in 2.5 years, all while training nearly 600 future military aviators. Few instructors fly so many hours in such little time. In August, Lt. Baxter was presented with a Navy and Marine Corps commendation medal for his accomplishment. It was bestowed to him for significan more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Protecting the health of children with universal child cash benefits (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(24)02366-3) Looking at programs from more than 140 countries, a University of Michigan-led study concludes that large-scale, government-funded child cash transfer programs improve child health outcomes. These programs are an evidence-based way for nations to invest in the future health of their population and more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- Columbus State University issued the following news: The Columbus State University Press has released its first major hardback book: "Cartographic America: Selections from the J. Kyle Spencer Map Collection." This visually stunning and intellectually rich work by two university faculty members was curated from the university's one-of-a-kind map collection. The 123-page, coffee table-style book charts nearly 300 years of American historical geography from  more PR

NEW DELHI, India, Dec. 17 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry issued the following news release: "Batteries are a crucial component of the renewable energy sector, especially for solar and wind power storage. MSMEs can play a significant role in manufacturing these batteries domestically, reducing dependency on imports. As the energy transition accelerates, the need for efficient, cost-effective energy storage solutions will only increase, making battery production a key area for MSME invol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General that the food delivery firm engaged in an array of unlawful practices including deceiving diners about delivery costs and blocking their access to their accounts and funds, deceiving workers about how much money they would make delivering food, and unfairly and deceptively listing restaurants on  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * As part of Hilton's continued expansion in the Caribbean, the new resort in Bonaire joins a lineup of more than 45 Hilton hotels in the region * * * BONAIRE and MIAMI - Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced its entry to Bonaire, a Caribbean Island in the Leeward Antilles and territory of the Netherlands, with the debut of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced a $25 million settlement agreement with Grubhub Inc. over its alleged deceptive business practices that harmed customers, delivery drivers and restaurants. Raoul's office initiated an investigation into Grubhub's practices after receiving dozens of consumer complaints about the com more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Wolter "Wolt" J. Fabrycky, an esteemed researcher, professor, and pioneer in the field of systems engineering, passed away in Blacksburg on Nov. 6. He was 91 years old. Fabrycky graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1957 and went on to earn a master's degree in 1958 from the University of Arkansas. In 1962, he earned his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, where  more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Thirteen proof of principle projects are moving forward with R&D funding * * * "What If?" is more than a comic book storyline: It's one of the most important questions that a scientist can explore. But often, the what if questions may seem too tangential, too grandiose, or too pie in the sky to spend time and money on, when there are so many ot more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 17 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh participated in the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) Partnership Forum, held on November 26, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy. The event, themed "Rule of Law Solutions for a Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Future," marked the adoption of IDLO's Strategic Plan 2025-2028. Justic more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 18 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame, issued the following news: Political anthropologist Nusrat Chowdhury possesses a cultural memory of Bangladesh that the nation's young students don't. It grounds her perspective and informs her framework to assess political, economic, and social change - some of these changes rapid and recent, as was the case of July 2024 student protests that led to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Senator James Lankford (R-OK), founding member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, introduced two bills today to tackle fraud and waste. "Making the government more efficient isn't a partisan issue--it's an American issue. Loopholes in the law let fraudsters get away with billions in COVID recovery and Unemployment Insurance payouts while forcing taxpayers to foot the bill. The deca more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 18 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00279) on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * UNION RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, Request for Approval of Reorganization ORDER BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY By this Order, and pursuant to 35-A M.R.S Sec. 708 (Section 708), the Commission approves the reorganization described in the Application for Approval (Application) filed by Union River Telephone Company (Union River or the more PR

CARY, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- Modern Judaism, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on the understanding of Jewish life today and the forces that have shaped that experience, published research articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition (Vol. 44, Issue 2): Articles * The Human Being as the Image of God * Piety, Purity, and Pain: The Head Shaving Ritual for Women in Ultra-Orthodox Communities and Its Underlying Concept of Halachah * Beyond Hasidism: Tracing the Cultura more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: A remarkable discovery in Orange County, New York, has unearthed a complete mastodon jaw, marking the first such find in the State in over 11 years. The jaw, along with additional bone fragments, was recovered by researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange from the backyard of a residence near Scotchtown, New York. The fossils are scheduled for carbon dating and comprehensive a more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 17 -- The National Film Board of Canada issued the following news release: * * * A young warrior protects their community from a swarm of terrifying creatures in this Spotted Fawn Productions/NFB stop-motion animated short. * * * Amanda Strong's Spotted Fawn Productions/National Film Board of Canada (NFB) stop-motion animated short Inkwo for When the Starving Return will continue its festival run in the new year in the Short Film Program of the Sundance Film Festival.  more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 18 -- Nature Plants, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features plants from their evolution, development, metabolism and environmental interactions, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2024 edition (Vol. 10, Issue 12). Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * Books & Arts * Walking with giants * Research Highlights * CRY in the dark * A micropeptide decelerator * Patterns of forest disturbance * Yoda screams again Research Briefin more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: An interactive workshop conceived and co-presented by Ellyn A. Lester, Pennsylvania College of Technology's assistant dean of construction and architecture, drew a standing-room only crowd of industry leaders at the Construction Management Association of America's annual convention, held Oct. 27-29 in San Francisco. Titled "Identifying Ideation Techniques to Increase Retention via Formal Me more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024, on the Federal Trade Commission banning hidden junk fees: * * * I've always put families and hardworking Americans first. That's why I called on my Administration to do everything we can to lower costs. Today, the Federal Trade Commission is doing just that by banning hidden junk fees when you book a hotel or purchase event tickets. We all know the experience of encountering a hidden fee at the very last  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Daniel Kronauer has tracked army ants as they swarmed through the high-altitude cloud forests of Venezuela and photographed their bivouac nests--composed entirely of living colony members--in lowland Costa Rica. He's collected the nectar-filled honeypot variety in the American southwest, gathered African driver ant queens--the world's largest ants--on Mount Kenya, and plucked citronella ants from Rockefeller's Field more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following joint statement on Dec. 16, 2024, by Commissioners Hester M. Peirce and Mark T. Uyeda: * * * Dissenting Statement on Electronic Submission of Certain Materials Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Amendments Regarding the FOCUS Report * * * The Commission is adopting rule amendments that require certain filings and submissions under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to be made electronically. The a more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Dec. 18 -- EBSCO Industries, a provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, e-books and discovery service to libraries, issued the following news release: * * * Adoption of Open-Source LSP and EDS Support Texas State University's Commitment to Fostering Innovation and Academic Excellence * * * IPSWICH, Mass. -- Dec. 17, 2024 -- The Texas State University Libraries have successfully transitioned to the FOLIO library services platform (LSP) with supp more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 18 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: In October, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Director of Tenant Advocacy Clinic and Professor Eric Sirota published The Rent Eats First, a book that analyzes capitalist systems and systemic inequality in verse form. Growing up in Evanston, the son of two lawyers, Sirota began developing his parallel interests in poetry and law early. He recalls writing a poem about "a frien more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: By Mike Krings New research from the University of Kansas has found that most parents recall watching media with diverse racial and ethnic portrayals of characters with their children and that their own racial-ethnic identity predicted their attitudes toward such content, but not necessarily their beliefs. Judy Watts, assistant professor of journalism & mass communications at KU, led a study in which 367 more PR

ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of South Australia issued the following news release: It's that time of the year when most of us get the chance to sit back and enjoy some well-deserved down time. But whether you reach for the TV controller, or a favourite book, your choice could have implications for your long-term brain health, say researchers at the University of South Australia. Assessing the 24-hour activity patterns of 397 older adults (aged 60+), researchers found more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: The College Debates and Discourse Program at Virginia Military Institute continued its development throughout the fall semester, beginning with a partnership with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the national College Debates and Discourse Alliance. In early September, the partnership led a day-long workshop on the Braver Angels debate format for faculty, staff, and students from across t more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- The W.K. Kellogg Foundation issued the following news: * * * Bridge the Divide and Build a Better World for Our Children Racial healing takes center stage with community-based activities, two nationally-broadcast special events and the release of new books by W.K. Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron * * * As we look ahead to a new year, National Day of Racial Healing 2025 invites us to remain steadfast in creating a better way fo more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 17 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Just a few months into the school year, students at Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex in Providence are already flocking to the library in record numbers.Librarian JodiLyn Solomon credits the surge in visits, and a clear rise in student interest in reading, to a major boost in the library's collection. With support from Brown University, the school has added hundreds of literar more PR