RESTON, Virginia, July 15 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 14, 2025: * * * ACR Releases Early Summary of 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule July 14. ACR(R) created an initial summary of all provisions of the proposed rule that have a direct impact on imaging practices. Beginning Jan. 1, there will be two separate conversi more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Another bumper crop of Fulbright Scholars from W&M prepares to head abroad William & Mary's global reach has been confirmed once again as nine recent graduates and alumni received highly selective Fulbright Scholarships. By Susan Corbett William & Mary alumni who have won Fulbright Scholarships this year are packing their things and heading all over the world - from Austria to Vietnam and half a dozen other more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association posted the following news: * * * CMS Conference Highlights * APTA was pleased to participate in and represent the profession at the 2025 CMS Quality Conference earlier this month. The conference convened a community of advocates, providers, researchers, and champions focused on a commitment to quality care for all and included keynotes and panels with the CMS Administrator, Chief Medical Office more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Sears Dismisses Virginians Being Stripped of Health Insurance Saying "Don't Panic," Virginians, Rural Hospitals Brace for Fallout * Sears: "And so I would say to Virginia, don't panic" VIRGINIA - After backing Trump's tax bill that's stripping 322,000 Virginians of healthcare and putting six rural hospitals at risk of closing, Winsome Earle-Sears dismissed Virginians concerns, telling th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Ranked PA's "Most Effective" Democratic Member of Congress * WASHINGTON, DC -- The Center for Effective Lawmaking at the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University has named Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) the most effective Democratic member of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation. As the top Democrat on the powerful House Budget Committee, Boyle plays a key role in shapin more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, July 14 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Professor Mary Stanford Discusses Marriage and Family on The Lila Rose Show * Christendom College theology professor Mary Stanford recently appeared on the nationally recognized Lila Rose Show to discuss biblical submission and "the obedience paradox." In the episode, Stanford and Rose explore the God-given differences between men and women and how their complementarity can foster deep union an more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, July 14 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Taking Leadership Lessons to the Community New program partners with local businesses to develop leaders. By Kelli Caplan Christopher Newport's focus on leadership is well-known nationally, as the President's Leadership Program (PLP) continues to grow and Leadership Studies offers insightful classes. Now the focus on the field is widening. The University has launched a program that invites a more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Cornell University Graduate Student Files Federal Charges Seeking End to Union Boss Control Over Graduate Students * Student case attacks Obama-era federal labor board ruling that exposed graduate students to union boss power Ithaca, NY (July 14, 2025) - Russell Burgett, a Ph.D. candidate in chemical physics at Cornell University, has just launched a groundbreaking  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * D.C. Unveils Bill to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles * Washington, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie recently introduced legislation to allow fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) to operate on city streets. While companies like Waymo have spent years testing self-driving technology in the District, current D.C. law still more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Environment at Risk art exhibition opens July 17 in Glen Allen, Va. * Exhibition features over 35 regional artists addressing environmental harms July 14, 2025 CONTACT Jessica Sims, jessica@appvoices.org, 804-356-1228 GLEN ALLEN, Va. -- On Thursday, July 17, Appalachian Voices will host a new art exhibition "Environment at Risk" at the Gumenick Family Gallery of The more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Michelle Reid, superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, issued her "Weekly Reflections" on July 14, 2025, from Falls Church, Virginia, celebrating the accomplishments of students and staff and highlighting progress on key initiatives. Reid commended Katherine Johnson Middle School office assistant Kara Payne for receiving the A. Heath Onthank Award and congratulated FCPS student-athletes for their Virginia High School League Class 6 championships. She announced t more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers identify why some heart rhythm drugs heighten risks when sodium levels drop Study findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC may help physicians better manage arrhythmia medications and risk of slow heart rhythms. By John Pastor New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt the timing of th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 14, 2025: * * * A golden moment: VCU Police Academy celebrates its 50th class of graduates The intensive training program has long been a hallmark of one of the nation's leading campus police departments. By Jake Burns, VCU Police Marking a historic milestone for the force, seven new officers have joined the ranks of the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department - graduating as the 50t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 14, 2025: * * * Her mission: Clearing the air about the hidden danger in vapes Mold? Nail polish remover? VCU forensic toxicologist Michelle Peace is unearthing what's truly inside the unregulated products that are billed as alternatives to smoking. * What's really inside those vapes that are marketed as safe and sold on every corner? Michelle Peace, Ph.D., a forensic toxicologist at Virginia  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 14 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Announces Plans to Debut its Premium Economy Brand, Spark by Hilton, in Puerto Rico this Year * The 2025 planned opening of Spark by Hilton Ponce sets the stage for additional brand firsts in the Caribbean and Latin America PONCE, Puerto Rico and MIAMI - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the signing of Spark by Hilton Ponce, marking the upcoming debut of the trailbl more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Icebreaker's 'Ethical Wool' Sales Face Scrutiny After PETA Exposes Grisly Sheep Slaughter * Denver - They remained conscious and twitched their ears after their throats were slashed: that's what happens to sheep from ZQ-certified farms, including those at icebreaker 's supplier--even though ZQ claims to be "the world's leading ethical wool brand." In an urgen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on July 14, 2025: * * * ID one of top specialties for annual salary increase Medscape's latest annual Physician Compensation Report indicated a 6% pay increase for ID physicians. Only the diabetes and endocrinology specialty experienced a higher increase at 7%. IDSA's longstanding efforts, including our outreach to over 200 fellows and many active ID physicians over the past more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Jockey to Face Hearing Board for Illegal Bush Track Racing Following PETA Investigation * Sacramento, Calif. - The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has filed a complaint against jockey Jose Nicasio for apparently violating a CHRB rule prohibiting racing licensees from participating in or being present at any unsanctioned, or "bush track," race. The compla more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Praises Department of Veterans Affairs for Avoiding Full RIF and Improving Veteran Services * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement following news that the Department of Veterans Affairs will not conduct a department-wide reduction-in-force (RIF): "I am pleased the Department of Veterans Affairs is not going to pursue a large-scale reduction-in- more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Update-Monday, July 14, 2025: Mexico and the European Union (EU) are the latest objects of President Trump's efforts to increase tariffs. This past weeke more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Legislation Would Fulfill Trust Obligation to Provide Clean, Accessible Water for Indigenous Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Tribal Access to Clean Water Act, introduced by Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), would address one of the most significant challenges facing Indigenous Peoples by allocating vital resources to  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 15 -- AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology issued the following news release: * * * Machinery Orders Slow in May While Preserving Year-Over-Year Gains * McLean, Va. (July 14, 2025) -- New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $392.7 million in May 2025. This was an 11.8% decline from April 2025 and a 2.7% increase from May 2024. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Jason Miyares Refuses To Join Lawsuit Fighting Against Trump's Illegal Efforts to Shut Down After-School Programs * Attorney General Jason Miyares refused to join a suit with 24 states and the District of Columbia to fight against the Trump administration's pause on education funding for after-school programs, along with other specialized instruction. "Jason Miyares' refusal to join ov more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 15 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Completes Key Test for Exoplanetary Ascent Propulsion * Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration technology with a successful testing of an advanced second-stage motor for ascent propulsion from another planet. This crucial test ensures that when the first rocket launches from another planet such as Mars, i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11 -- The Online Lenders Alliance issued the following statement: * * * Online Lenders Alliance Congratulates Jonathan Gould on Confirmation to Serve as Comptroller of the Currency ARLINGTON, Va. (July 11, 2025)--After the U.S. Senate confirmed Jonathan Gould to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Online Lenders Alliance Chief Executive Officer Andrew Duke Issued the following statement: "On behalf of the Online Lenders Alliance, we congratulat more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA to Wildfire-Weary Moviegoers in Idaho: "Will Your Dirty Habit Bring This Summer's Infernos?" * Boise, Idaho - As moviegoers sit down this month for tentpole flicks like I Know What You Did Last Summer, a new horror short from PETA * will challenge them to consider a shocking fact: what they ate last summer could well have contributed to a burning planet- more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA to Wildfire-Weary Moviegoers in New Jersey: "Will Your Dirty Habit Bring This Summer's Infernos" * Ocean County, N.J. - As moviegoers sit down this month for tentpole flicks like I Know What You Did Last Summer, a new horror short from PETA * will challenge them to consider a shocking fact: what they ate last summer could well have contributed to a burni more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA to Wildfire-Weary Moviegoers: 'Will Your Dirty Habit Bring This Summer's Infernos?' * Norfolk, Va. - As moviegoers sit down this month for tentpole flicks like I Know What You Did Last Summer, a new horror short from PETA * will challenge them to consider a shocking fact: what they ate last summer could well have contributed to a burning planet--includin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Appointed to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson appointed her to the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional-Executive Commission on China for the 119th Congress. Rep. Kiggans said, "I am honored to accept an appointment to the Congressional-Executive Commissi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 [Category: National Defense] (TNSrpt) -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Report Urges Army to Expand, Streamline Drone Training * The Army must adapt and update its small-unmanned aircraft systems training to effectively compete on today's battlefield, according to a report from the Rand Corp. "The... Army must work with the DoD and the [Federal Aviation Administration] to create a training ecosystem that supports greatly expan more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Urges Swift Passage of the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act * Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examines retail crime epidemic. The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) continues to call on Congress to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), lauding the bipartisan leadership of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 25, 2025, confirmation hearing for Usha-Maria Turner to be assistant administrator of international and tribal affairs at the Environmental Protection Agency, and David A. Wright to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * "Today we will receive testimony from David Wright, who is nominated to serve more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: Are your feet trying to tell you something? By Christine Phelan Kueter Your feet do more than get you from place to place - they're key to your overall health. Foot pain, injuries or conditions that limit your mobility can increase your risk for serious issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. "Happy feet, healthy life," says nurse practitioner and University of Virginia  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * 'Mismatched' Transplants Now Safe for Blood Cancer Patients Advances in blood stem cell transplants now make it possible for people with blood cancers to get safe and effective "mismatched" transplants that will potentially cure their disease, new UVA Cancer Center research reveals. The advances will allow far more people to receive the lifesaving treatment. Patients who coul more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 14, 2025: * * * VCU global education leader serving as Fulbright Specialist in Philippines this month Jill Blondin is helping Romblon State University enhance its internationalization efforts. * Jill E. Blondin, vice provost for global initiatives in Virginia Commonwealth University's Global Education Office, is spending part of July in the Philippines as a Fulbright Specialist, working with R more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Chair Warner on DNI Gabbard's Appearance at a Political Rally * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today released the following statement after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard addressed the Turning Point USA political summit : "What we have here is a Director of National Intelligence willing to break decades of precedent to more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Media Highlights Sears Dismissing Concerns about Medicaid Cuts, Telling Virginians Being Stripped of Healthcare "Don't Panic" * # Virginia Independent : Earle-Sears tells Virginians not to panic about Trump's massive cuts to Medicaid VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Virginia Independent details Winsome Earle-Sears' comments telling Virginians "don't panic" as the Trump tax bill more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Wesleyan University issued the following news: * * * VWU, Chesapeake Approved by U.S. Education Department Virginia Wesleyan University, Chesapeake--VWU's instructional sites at St. Brides and Indian Creek correctional centers--received formal authorization to begin offering degree programs this fall. The U.S. Department of Education has approved VWU to administer Pell Grant funding for incarcerated individuals at these facilities, a monumental step tha more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Announces Firefighting Support Grant Program * CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 14, 2025) - Underscoring its continued commitment to, and appreciation for community fire departments and local emergency management services, West Virginia American Water announced today it is accepting applications for the company's annual Firefighting  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * When the storm comes, this UVA professor wants you to be prepared By Zeina Mohammed When disasters strike, timing is critical - not just for forecasts, but for knowing who's most at risk and how to help. Timely information can mean the difference between safety and tragedy, especially for vulnerable groups often overlooked in emergency plans. Jonathan Colmer, an associate prof more PR