HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 7 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Court Order Protecting Federal Agencies Supporting Libraries, Museums, Minority-Owned Businesses, and Workers (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong this week won a court order stopping the Trump administration from dismantling three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and minorit more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Participated in Panel Discussion After Documentary Screening at World Water Film Festival Taft partner Rob Bilott participated in a panel discussion following the screening of the new documentary, "How to Poison a Planet," on May 5 as part of Chicago Water Week hosted by the World Water Film Festival. Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as " The Lawyer Who B more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 8 -- Breeze Airways, a domestic airlines, issued the following news release: * * * Breeze Airways Adds Two New Cities, 21 New Routes to its Nationwide Network New Breeze Service from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Salisbury, Md. to Begin This Fall SALT LAKE CITY (May 7, 2025) - Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced it will begin offering service in two new cities - Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Sali more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown to confer honorary degrees on seven distinguished leaders at Commencement 2025 PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- During its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 23 to 25, Brown University will confer honorary doctorates on seven candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The candidates are: * Jon Batiste -- Award-winning musician * Allyson Felix -- Olympic gol more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Green Announces DHS Budget Hearing with Secretary Kristi Noem WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) announced a hearing for next Wednesday, May 14, to examine the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) budget, featuring testimony from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 7, 2025: * * * Class of 2025: Brandcenter's Wanda Felsenhardt finds artful opportunities to develop her skills and gain experience A recent project involved creating illustrations of Richmond to raise money for student internships. By Catherine Brown, Office of Development and Alumni Relations In February of 2024, Wanda Felsenhardt, a student at the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter, an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Calgren, a major producer of renewable ethanol and dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG), has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requesting clarifications and revisions to the proposed guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, addressed to Secretary Scott Bessent, Calgren CEO Travis Lane emphasized the potential of the credit to drive innovation but highlighted several areas of concern regarding its  more ST

FULLERTON, California, May 8 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Disney Legend Martha Blanding to Address Cal State Fullerton's Class of 2025 The Best-Selling Author Will Receive an Honorary Doctorate at a College of Humanities and Social Sciences Commencement Ceremony on May 21. Disney Legend, author and Cal State Fullerton alumna Martha Blanding will speak at a CSUF commencement ceremony for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Democrats' Overperformance Streak Continues in Texas and Nebraska Local Elections In response to Texas and Nebraska Democrats' sweeping victories in down-ballot races, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Democrats are building from the ground up and, in recent days, Texas and Nebraska Democratic-aligned candidates trounced their Republican opponents in critical races that wi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Greene Opens Hearing on Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports WASHINGTON--Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today delivered opening remarks at a hearing on "Unfair Play: Keeping M more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Consortium for School Networking issued the following news: * * * Education Technology Leaders Nationwide Gather on Capitol Hill to Champion Student-Centered Digital Learning More Than 70 Experts From 28 States Engage in 100+ Congressional Meetings to Advocate for Education Policies on AI, Cybersecurity, E-Rate and More More than 70 education technology (EdTech) experts from school districts and state education agencies across 28 states and the District of Columbia y more PR

ELON, North Carolina, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * New Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence provides expanded resources for navigating college in the AI age The new publication includes guidance for students using AI in their college studies and offers practical advice about preparing for careers that require AI knowledge and skills. Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) have released the second pub more PR

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 8 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Spain get over Tahiti hump to book Brazil clash Spain topped Tahiti to secure a FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. Tahiti 3-8 Spain Tahiti goals: Roonui Tinirauarii, Chiky (og), Heirauarii Salem Spain goals: Ramy Saghdani (2), Soleiman Batis (2), David Ardil, Juanmi, Chiky, Roberto Galindo Player of the Match: Kuman The third time was a charm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Generate Capital, PBC, a national investor in infrastructure, has submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service, urging revisions to the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The company argues that the current regulations and models undervalue renewable natural gas (RNG) and hinder its potential as a clean fuel. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Generate Capital emphasized the economic benefits of RNG-producing bioga more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Renewable energy company Gevo, Inc. has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), urging the agencies to swiftly finalize regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, addressed to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause, Gevo outlined several recommendations for refining the proposed rules to better support the growth of sustai more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented Mondelez International, Inc. on its $1.6 Billion Notes Offering Gibson Dunn represented Mondelez International, Inc. on its SEC-registered offering of $1.6 billion aggregate principal amount of three series of notes. BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Mizuho, and SMBC Nikko acted as joint book-running managers in the notes offering. The Gibson Dunn  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch released the following testimony by Government Publishing Office Director Hugh N. Halpern from an April 30, 2025, hearing on fiscal 2026 budget requests: * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to appear before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Appropriations to present the Government Publishing Office's (GPO's) fiscal year 2026 appropriations request.  more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, issued the following news release: * * * HarperOne Acquires Intimate Biography of Ethel Kennedy by Kerry Kennedy, Set for Fall 2026 Release New York, NY (May 6, 2025) -- HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, today announced it has acquired ETHEL: Faith, Hope, Family, and an Extraordinary American Life, a moving biography of her mother by human rights advocate Kerry Kennedy. This intimate portrait of Ethel Skake more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, May 8 -- Learning Forward issued the following news: * * * High-quality mentoring for all new teachers is an idea worth celebrating Learning Forward's newest issue of The Learning Professional magazine happens to publish this week, National Teacher Appreciation Week, as we extend our unending gratitude to the millions of teachers in the U.S. and across the globe and recognize their dedication and service in an environment where they often face daunting challenges to meeting thei more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washingtonian Names Groundwork's Lindsay Owens One of D.C.'s "Most Influential People Shaping Policy" # For the third year in a row, Owens was recognized for her work reshaping economic policy debates on inflation, taxes, and more Read the profile Today, for the third year in a row, Washingtonian Magazine named Groundwork Collabo more PR

BOISE, Idaho, May 8 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * AG Labrador Announces Victory in Lawsuit Opposing California's Electric-Truck Mandates BOISE - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today that California has agreed to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond California's borders. Nebraska led a coalition of 17 states and the Nebraska Trucking Association in challenging a suite of California regulations c more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, May 8 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Caddoo awarded fellowships at National Humanities Center, IAS Associate professor Cara Caddoo was awarded fellowships at the National Humanities Center and the Institute for Advanced Study. During her fellowships, she will be working on her next book, looking at the history of filmgoing among Native Americans. As early as 1903, Native Americans were showing films, running their own theaters, and w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Michael Newman, general counsel of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, from a May 1, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining Insurance Markets and the Role of Mitigation Policies": * * * Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about disaster mitigation, insurance, the role of the private sector, and the steps we can take across eve more PR

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 8 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Inter dig deep to book place in UEFA Champions League final The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 participants fought back to defeat Barcelona in an epic clash to reach the continental decider in Munich. * Internazionale Milano defeat Barcelona in epic semi-final clash * Lautaro Martinez proved decisive once again for the Nerazzurri * Sommer produced performance of his life be more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to streamline and clarify the implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, a federal incentive aimed at boosting renewable fuel production. In a detailed letter dated April 10, 2025, IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw emphasized the credit's potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and support American energy dominance, particularly in the Midwest. The 45Z tax more ST

LONDON, England, May 8 -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release: * * * Last chance to visit the RIBA Bookshop before 66 Portland Place temporary closure The RIBA Bookshop will temporarily close on 31 May for refurbishment works of the building as part of the House of Architecture programme. The RIBA Bookshop, Europe's leading specialist architectural bookshop supplying books, gifts, stationery, and construction contracts to all those with a passion for t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Major League Soccer's Meteoric Rise: From Underdog to Global Contender Rick Burton With the 30th anniversary of Major League Soccer (MLS) fast approaching, it's obvious MLS has come a long way from its modest beginning in 1996. Once considered an underdog in the American sports landscape, the league has grown into a global player. MLS now draws international stars, record-breaking crowds and major media deals. more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Military Families Seek Preliminary Injunction Against Censorship in Department of Defense Schools ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- On behalf of six military families with students enrolled in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Scott Petroleum, a family-owned energy company with 85 years of service in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas, has submitted formal comments to the U.S. Treasury, urging reforms to the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, Chief Operating Officer Ryan Brewer detailed the company's perspective as a small, independent biodiesel producer, emphasizing the need for equitable access to the credit for businesses of all sizes. The letter, add more ST

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, May 8 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Callas' Book Collaboration Featured in Yale's Forum of Religion and Ecology "Behold" (Wipf and Stock, 2024), a book of poetry and artistic collaboration by Kimberly Callas, MFA, associate professor in the Department of Art and Design, and author Michael McCarthy, was recently featured by Yale University's Forum of Religion and Ecology in the monthly newsletter for its Journey of the Universe proj more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, May 8 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Datta Publishes Chapter in 'The Seventies: Turbulence to Transition' Rekha Datta, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Political Science and Sociology and Freed Endowed Chair in Social Sciences, contributed a chapter to the recently published book, "The Seventies: Turbulence to Transition." Her chapter, "When a Female Leader Fought: Recounting the 1970s and the Lived History of Indira Gandhi an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), requesting clearer and more practical regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the NEB outlined several key areas where the proposed rules could be improved to better support the ethanol industry and achieve the credit's intended goals. The NEB, an independent state agency dedicated to growing Nebraska's ethanol sector, emphas more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Chief Ethanol Fuels, a Nebraska-based ethanol producer with two plants capable of producing 120 million gallons annually, has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, the company outlined its support for the credit while highlighting key areas needing clarification and flexibility in the upcoming regulations. Wayne Garrett, General Manager of Chief Ethanol Fuels, emphas more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * New World Bank Support for Education and Improved Learning Opportunities in Djibouti WASHINGTON, May 7, 2025 - The World Bank has approved $11.35 million to help Djibouti improve its education system and advance learning opportunities for its population. The additional financing for the Expanding Opportunities for Learning Project aims to increase access to basic education and enhance teaching practices. The projec more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 7 -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * New book outlines why Basic Income could be the solution to poverty and inequality Public policy experts at Northumbria University, whose research focuses on welfare reform as a means of tackling poverty and inequality, are preparing for the publication of a new book which examines the case for the introduction of a Basic Income. Containing the latest research, analysis and insights from re more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release: * * * NRF Chief Economist Says Economy Still Growing Despite Tariffs But 'A Lot of People Have Recession on Their Minds' "The possibility of a U.S. recession in the near future has increased due to rising trade tensions and other economic factors, but it hasn't happened yet." NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz WASHINGTON - Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have not yet led t more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals Releases Fifth Episode of The Remedy Podcast Season 2 Episode 5: Street Medicine in NYC covers the work of social workers with NYC Health + Hospitals' Street Health Outreach + Wellness (SHOW) program, a mobile health outreach program that provides services to homeless and vulnerable New Yorkers The health care system's role as a public hospital system  more PR

SHARON, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Eight businesses to receive Sharon Economic Development grant funding SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango LaunchBox powered by the Greater Sharon Community, along with the City of Sharon and the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, have announced the eight local businesses that will receive a total of $150,000 in inaugural grant funding awarded through the Sharon E more PR

CLAREMONT, California, May 8 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Jonathan Lethem Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship in Fiction Jonathan Lethem, Roy Edward Disney '51 professor of creative writing and professor of English, has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in fiction, one of the world's most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts and humanities. The 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows included nearly 200 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines. The gr more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * President Petersen Announces Victory in Lawsuit Opposing California's Electric-Truck Mandates PHOENIX, ARIZONA--Senate President Warren Petersen is celebrating a victory against a radical and costly rule imposed by the State of California requiring trucking operators to buy expensive electric trucks and retire their diesel-fueled models. After President Petersen and the Arizona Legi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Public Knowledge issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Public Knowledge Joins 16 Groups Urging FTC To Define Digital Ownership Today, Public Knowledge joined 16 other public interest, consumer rights, and library groups in a letter urging Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson to protect consumers in the digital marketplace by establishing clear ground rules for digital ownership and sales of goods. The groups argue that "ownership must mean s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on May 6, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside four of my esteemed colleagues to both highlight and condemn the misuse of taxpayer dollars funneled to illegal immigrants. An outrageous pattern of perverse and intentional incentives reveal deliberate efforts to worsen the bor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith announces 2025 Congressional High School Art Competition winners -- Winning entries in the 2025 Fourth Congressional District Art Competition were announced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) at a Friday night award ceremony held at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center (HMOUMC) in Brick Township. At the award ceremony, Smith congratulated all of the student artists. The to more PR

LONDON, England, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Research Debunks Long-Held Psychology Traditions and Mental Health Myths Book publication announcement 7th May 2025 # Photo by Alicia Christin Gerald on Unsplash. New research challenges traditional views and myths in psychology, such as the long-held belief that parenting is the biggest influence on adult personalities. A comprehensive review of cur more PR

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, May 8 -- The U.S. Army Cadet Command issued the following news: * * * ROTC cadets build field skills in April 2025 training effort at Fort McCoy By Scott Sturkol Seventy-one cadets and nearly a dozen staff members with Army ROTC units at seven universities in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan trained at Fort McCoy on April 11 in field training lanes to build their skills. "The cadets were participating in a combined field training exercise," said Maj. Michae more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Scholastic, Members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature, and Abbott Elementary Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph Celebrate Expansion of the United States of Readers Literacy Program Across Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Becomes Second State to Launch Special Literacy Program to Provide Book Choice and Access for Nearly 3,500 Title I Students Across Five School Districts HARRISBUR more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 8 -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Eric Topol authors book on the science of healthy aging Latest book by Scripps Research executive vice president guides readers through medical breakthroughs that are primed to extend healthspan LA JOLLA, CA--Ninety five percent of Americans over 60 have at least one chronic disease and almost as many have two. What if we already have everything we need to make a huge dent in preventing the biggest more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Delivers Keynote Address at Special Operations Forces Week 2025 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSETH: I cannot tell you how humbled I am to be in this room amongst the absolute and very best that our country produces. You could pick any other ballroom in the country, including in Washington DC, and you're not going to find the likes of Americans like we have in this room.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Leads Press Conference on His Bill to Codify Trump's Key Promise - No Tax on Overtime Washington -U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, today led a press conference alongside U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska), and Jim Justice (R-West Virginia) to highlight their bill, the Overtime Wages Tax Relie more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The National Sorghum Producers (NSP), representing 50,000 U.S. sorghum farmers, has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to broaden its recognition of sorghum-based feedstocks and refine its emissions modeling for the new Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In comments submitted April 10 regarding IRS Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11, NSP commended the agency for including grain sorghum in its initial emissions rate table but stressed the need for further action to  more ST

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * South Carolina Replaces Utah as the State with the Most Mandated Banned Books for All Public Schools (NEW YORK)-- South Carolina has voted to ban 10 more books in public schools statewide, raising the total to 22. This makes it the leading state for mandated book bans in every K-12 public s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Stefanik Exposes Scourge of Antisemitism at Haverford College During Committee on Education & Workforce Hearing Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, questioned Haverford College President Wendy Raymond on the scourge of Antisemitism within her institution during a Committee on Education & Workforce hearin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- BioVeritas, a Texas-based manufacturer of fuels and biochemicals, has called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to finalize regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit with urgency. In a letter submitted electronically on April 10, 2024, to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the company emphasized the critical role of the credit in supporting the burgeoning biofuels industry and national energy security. The Section more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Hereford Ethanol Partners, L.P. (HEP), a major clean fuel producer in Texas, has requested swift and comprehensive guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (Section 45Z). In a letter submitted via Regulations.gov on April 10, 2025, HEP CEO Don Gales emphasized the critical importance of this tax credit for the company's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprin more ST

SEGUIN, Texas, May 8 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * New Book Offers Insight for the Diverse Classroom Educators have long considered how best to meet the range of students in their classrooms. Any given college classroom may contain students from all walks of life and with an array of experiences and expectations, and equity-minded educators are faced with the challenge of ensuring that everyone gets a fair shake, and that the differences are celebrated. "As co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - May 7, 2025: * * * Meritorious Civilian Service Award Gina Regynski, then-chief of staff at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, was awarded the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. The award recognized her exceptional leadership and contributions to the command from July 2018 to March 2025. The award nomination praised Regynski for helping save t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Law firms assisted companies in the following recently announced transactions: * * * TAFT Taft acted as legal counsel to Strength Capital Partners, LLC (Strength) in its acquisition of Kelchner, Inc. (Kelchner) from Wood Group. Strength is a private investment company with offices in Birmingham, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Denver, Colorado. Headquartered in Springboro, Ohio, Kelchner is a leading excavation and civil construction services provider in the Southwest Ohi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Here's a look at research generated by U.S. colleges and universities: Baylor College of Medicine: Allen and Kanwal Elected to the American Association of Physicians Rockefeller University: Our Ability to Recognize Objects Depends on Prior Experience Shelters at Bus Stops Intended to Provide Relief From Heat Can Actually Result in Higher Temperatures, UTHealth Houston Researchers Discover Shippensburg University: Grad Student William Flannery and Professor Kimmel Researc more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Takeaways from Full Committee Hearing on Oversight of the Library of Congress WASHINGTON - The Committee on House Administration's held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Oversight of the Operations of the Library of Congress." Witness: Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress In case you missed it, here are the top takeaways: 1. Lessons Learned fr more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Study finds giving pre-service social studies educators practice in teaching difficult topics boosts confidence If practice makes perfect, teachers should not be expected to teach difficult topics to students without a chance to rehearse in a low-stakes setting. Yet that commonly happens, and a new study from the University of Kansas found that when pre-service teachers designed and taught a lesson on a semin more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 7 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria New York and NO Uniform Unveil Wardrobe Design Collaboration British designer Nicholas Oakwell to debut NO Uniform in New York City for the first time NEW YORK CITY - Waldorf Astoria New York unveiled today ahead of its opening new team member wardrobes designed by NO Uniform, the specialist design studio led by acclaimed British couture designer Nicholas Oakwe more PR