WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on xxxdate by xxxx: * * * A View of the Housing Market and U.S. Economic Outlook * Thank you, Robin. And thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today on the important topic of housing and how housing fits in with the broader economy. 1 First, I want to step back and say that housing--our homes--has a central role in our lives beyond what statistical reports capture. Housing matters greatly for our welfare becau more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on xxxdate by xxxx: * * * AI: A Fed Policymaker's View * Thank you, Avi. It is an honor to be back with you at the NBER Summer Institute. Thanks to you, Erik, and Catherine for organizing these insightful and thought-provoking sessions this summer. 1 Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing across the globe and permeating every corner of the economy at an incredibly rapid rate. This has significant implications for Fed more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? * DALLAS, July 17, 2025 -- In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart Association is sharing important information on the condition and its association with cardiovascular risk factors, disease and increased risk of death. Acc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Hair Follicle Testing Detects Passive Exposure to Cannabis Smoke * Bologna, Italy: Subjects exposed to second-hand cannabis smoke, even for brief periods, can test positive for THC on a hair follicle test, according to data published in the journal Forensic Science International. A team of Italian investigators assessed the ability of more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news: * * * Music may reduce distress for dementia patients Research finds music therapy could be used on NHS wards as an alternative to drugs * A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have piloted a music th more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * Barcelona could suffer heat waves up to 6-C more intense by the end of the century Heat waves that already affect the population of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) could significantly intensify in the future, with temperature increases of up to 6-C and a general reduction in relative humidity in cities by the end of the century. This is shown in a study carried out by ICTA- more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * How well does ChatGPT diagnose your medical symptoms? New research puts it to the test The popular large language model performs better than expected but still has some knowledge gaps -- and hallucinations By Chris Kocher When people worry that they're getting sick, they are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT for a diagnosis. But how accurate are the answers  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Mechanical Engineering Department celebrates 2024-25 achievements By Chris Kocher As Binghamton University prepares for the fall semester, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on a productive 2024-25 academic year. Research news The Integrated Electronics Engineering Center has been re-designated by New York state as  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 18 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Boston Business Journal Recognizes Foley Hoag as a Top Charitable Contributor For the seventh consecutive year, Foley Hoag was recognized in the Boston Business Journal's Massachusetts Corporate Citizenship Awards, a recognition of the region's top corporate charitable contributors. "It is with honor that we present our list of the Top Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts - companies who gave $100, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on July 17, 2025: * * * Belarusian Prisoner Releases: The Dictator's Gambit The regime is probing to see if the West will make concessions. There are good grounds for skepticism. By Katia Glod The release from jail of the opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski and five other Belarusian political prisoners in June offered a rare moment of hope in a country that has had few reasons for optimism sinc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on July 17, 2025: * * * Even "Fortress America" Needs Supply Lines Globalization is dead. In its place, the Trump administration is trying to build Fortress America. By Kevin Allison The US wants to become self-sufficient in advanced technologies, home to robust domestic manufacturing, and revitalize its defense industrial base. President Trump's recent decision to extend his tariff deadline to  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New platform enables rapid assembly of Nipah virus vaccine candidate * Researchers from Cornell and Northwestern universities have developed a rapid, cell-free method for building nanoparticle vaccines that mimic viruses at the molecular level, offering a powerful new tool for responding to emerging pandemics. By producing and folding full-length viral membrane proteins directly into synthetic lipid bubbles ca more PR

NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Dow Jones Newswires Launches AI-Powered French Language Service, Expanding Global Real-Time Financial News Delivery * New York - [July 17, 2025] - Dow Jones Newswires today announced the launch of its AI-powered French Language Service, further expanding its translation offerings and delivering real-time, relevant financial insights to investors around th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FALLING FROM HIS IVORY PENTHOUSE: Muliti-Millionaire Cory Mills Skips Out on Over $85,000 in Rent for His D.C. Penthouse * Earlier this week, new reporting revealed that Cory Mills is being sued by his landlord for his failure to pay over $85,000 in missed rent for his $20,000 a month luxury penthouse in Washington. While Mills has been living lavishly in D.C., he recently voted  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Researchers Identify Most Efficient Reinforced Concrete Beam Design By Gisele Galoustian Reinforced concrete structures are designed to handle mechanical loads but can face significant challenges when exposed to corrosive environments. Corrosion of steel reinforcement bars (rebar) weakens the material by reducing its cross-sectional area, which  more PR

UPTON, New York, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * First Physics Results from the sPHENIX Particle Detector * UPTON, N.Y. -- The sPHENIX particle detector, the newest experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has released its first physics results: precision measurements of the number and energy density of thousands of particle more PR

NEW YORK, July 18 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS DIGITAL MARKS ITS BEST QUARTER IN HISTORY WITH TOTAL DIGITAL UNIQUE MULTIPLATFORM VISITORS FOX News Secures its Best Quarter Ever on YouTube with 1.2 Billion Views Leading All News Brands Including Broadcast Networks ABC, CBS and NBC News CNN Slumps to Lowest Quarter with Multiplatform Views and Minutes Since 2015 * NEW YORK - FOX News Digital marked its best quarter in history wi more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Global Rise in Many Early-Onset GI Cancers Detailed in Two Dana-Farber Reviews, With Colorectal Cancer Leading the Trend * # Fewer than 1 in 5 U.S. adults aged 45-49 screened for colorectal cancer, despite guidelines Early-onset gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are rising at alarming rates worldwide and, in the U.S., are increasing faster than any other type of ea more PR

GOLD COAST, Australia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Griffith University issued the following news: * * * New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry Cutting-edge dental technology may accelerate healing after procedures by promoting cellular health through light therapy. New Griffith University research investigated how the Nuralyte(TM) device, similar in size to an electric toothbrush, enhanced mitochondrial respiration and stimulated gene expression in bone- more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following written testimony by Ashley Nunes, a senior research associate at Harvard Law School, from a June 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Justice for Whom? Examining the Justice40 Initiative's Oversight and Implementation": * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, and Honorable Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before the House Subcommit more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 18 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release: * * * Infrastructure Investments in Germany Not Yet Hitting the Mark If Germany wants to invest more in infrastructure, it must do so in a more targeted manner. This is the conclusion reached by a recent study by the ifo Institute. "Clear economic policy guidelines are needed to ensure that the funds are used effectively: The state should only provide funding where the market is failing, or where political goals such more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 18 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * iHeart Women's Sports, The First-Ever Audio Platform Dedicated Exclusively to Women's Sports, Celebrates One-Year Anniversary And Welcomes Women's College Basketball Sensation Azzi Fudd to the Network Celebrations kick off tomorrow in Indianapolis with two live podcast recordings from "Good Game with Sarah Spain" featuring guest Azzi Fudd and "Levels to This with Sheryl Swoopes and Terrika Fos more PR

LONDON, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * AI can identify hidden heart valve defects from a patient's ECG By Samantha Rey An AI algorithm could help to predict which patients might develop significant heart problems years in advance, just based on ECG readings. In a study, published today in The European Heart Journal, researchers found that their AI could spot very early changes in the heart's structure from an ECG, a common test which sh more PR

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * Interbreeding with Neanderthals may be responsible for modern-day brain condition, SFU study finds By Courtney Lust A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one per cent of people today. The study, published this week in the journal Evolut more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by Paul Steidler, a senior fellow with the Lexington Institute, from a June 24, 2025, hearing entitled "The Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service: A View from Stakeholders": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the invitation to participate in this important hearing. My name is Paul Steidler more PR

NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 15, 2025, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Will the '1619 Project' Spoil America's Party? By Jason L. Riley As the anniversary of 1776 draws near, get ready for a resurgence of the New York Times's false history. When America celebrates its 250th anniversary next summer, some will mark the occasion by chronicling the nation's imperfections rather than its achievements. Consider the New York T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services released the following written testimony by Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, from a June 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Chairman Grothman, Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi and distinguished members of the subcommittee. Thank you for the opportun more PR

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 18 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. posted the following news release: * * * Aligning AI with Human Values and Well-Being * New Rochelle, NY, July 16, 2025--In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the July 2025 Special Issue of the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking highlights the concept of "Humane Artificial Intelligence," examining how AI can support human flourishing across contexts including healthcare, education, peacekeeping, a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- TechFreedom, a technology policy think tank, issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Can't Use Antitrust Laws to Override the First Amendment Yesterday, TechFreedom filed comments explaining why Missouri's proposed rule--forcing social media platforms to let users choose their own content moderation algorithms--violates the First Amendment. Missouri, in its effort to regulate social media, is disregarding the Court's clear ruling that while the government can  more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Newcastle University issued the following news: * * * Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation The UK's pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Newcastle has seen eight babies born, published research shows. All eight babies show no signs of having mitochondrial DNA disease. The babies, four girls and four boys, including one set of identical twins, were born to seven women at high  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Optimism about AI lowest in US, says A&S dean * Optimism that AI will make human jobs easier is lowest in the developed world, especially in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. That is one of several insights from Peter John Loewen, the Harold Tanner Dean of Arts and Sciences, who shared takeaways from his decade-long AI research on July 9, in " How Do Americans Think about AI ?" The le more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Everyone needs a valid will, or the state decides who gets what Queensland's Succession Act sets out who inherits the estate of a person who dies without a valid will, highlighting the importance of having a valid will to ensure your wishes are carried out and the need to consider the potential benefits but also the clear risks involved with the emergence of electronic wills, say  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Scar tissue in athletes' hearts tied to higher risk of dangerous cardiac rhythms * Research Highlights : * Scar tissue in the heart may be linked to dangerous heart rhythms in otherwise healthy athletes, according to a U.K. study. * The study, VENTOUX, named after Mont Ventoux--one of the most gruelling climbs in the world-renowned Tour de France cycling race--inclu more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 17 (TNSjou) -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * Simple texting platform helps farmers adopt greener methods, McGill-led study finds Farmers in Tanzania were more likely to adopt climate-friendly techniques when given the chance to exchange ideas with their peers * Farmers who exchanged text messages with peers were significantly more likely to adopt sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the power of peer learning in digital formats more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Cannabis Extracts Relieve GI Symptoms in Fibromyalgia Patients * Baronissi, Italy: Fibromyalgia (FM) patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders experience symptomatic improvements following the sustained use of plant-derived cannabis extracts, according to data published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. Italian re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Marijuana Extracts Mitigate Chronic Pain in Cannabis-Naive Subjects * Cologne, Germany: The sustained use of plant-derived cannabis extracts significantly reduces pain and improves mental health in patients with or without a history of marijuana use, according to observational data published in the journal Advances in Therapy. German inv more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Research reveals nanoflowers' potential for supporting brain health Novel nanomaterials may protect against neurological diseases through antioxidant abilities By Ashley Vargo At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a new branch of brain science is blooming at the molecular scale -- with nanoflowers. A study published in The Jo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by David R. Burton, a senior fellow in economic policy in Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation, "Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good." DOGE is the Department of Government Efficiency. * * * My name is David R. Burton. I am the Senior Fellow in Economic Policy at The H more PR

LA JOLLA, California, July 18 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Don't Feed the Animals: Researchers Warn of Risks Tied to Wildlife Interactions Food provisioning for wild animals can lead to dangerous outcomes, a new study on tourist-elephant encounters shows By Mario Aguilera A study led by a scientist at the University of California San Diego offers new warnings on the dangers of human interactions with wildlife. Assistant Professor Shermin more PR

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Research Finds Changing Your Diet Could Ease Persistent Headaches After Brain Injury A new study, led by investigators in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the UNC School of Medicine, reveals how dietary changes significantly reduce persistent post-traumatic headaches, a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury.  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * Urban design and socioeconomic factors influence dengue hotspots in Medellin A new study led by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and a team of international collaborators shows that dengue outbreaks in Medellin, Colombia, are strongly linked to patterns of urban development and socioeconomic status. The findings highlight the potential of leveraging land-use planning and t more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Running too fast can be deadly for bearded dragons, fitness trackers reveal New research that monitored the behaviour of Australian central bearded dragons via tiny fitness trackers has revealed a surprising twist - the fastest lizards were most likely to die than the slower ones. Published today in the Journal of Animal Ecology, the research - led by University of Melbourne Dr Kristoffer W more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * New study tackles the dynamics of common--and difficult--sailing maneuver Findings provide 'a new resource for mastering the wind' and have potential engineering applications for automated boats and vehicles By James Devitt A maneuver called tacking that's used to sail a boat against the wind, changing direction in a zig-zag fashion, is one of the most difficult but necessary sailing maneuve more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 18 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Josh Dawsey publishes best-selling book on 2024 election By Laura Erskine University of South Carolina alumnus Josh Dawsey ('12 journalism) works at the forefront of United States politics. As a reporter for The Washington Post, he has covered the White House extensively, even gaining the occasional ire of his main subject, President Trump. Dawsey earned a reputation as a tough but more PR

COVENTRY, England, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Protecting childhood mental health after preterm birth: key factors identified Researchers at University of Warwick have identified modifiable social factors that help preterm children develop better-than-expected mental health, offering new hope for a persistent problem. Around 8% of all births in England are preterm. Despite improvements in neonatal care and survival, preterm children  more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA Libraries opens access to Texas history journal The Alliance for Texas History's inaugural journal is now available through UTA Libraries' MavMatrix * UTA Libraries has partnered with the Alliance for Texas History--a new historical association committed to expanding public access to historical research--to help launch the Alliance's inaugural publication, Journal of T more PR

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Special Issue on International Community-Engaged Learning (ICEL) The Special Issue on International Community-Engaged Learning (ICEL) was published in the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement (JHEOE), which was co-edited by UGlobe's own iCEL team - specifically Paul Schopfer, Hana van Ooijen, and Melissa Pellis. We are excited to share this Special Issue with you and hope you can t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Warren Calls for Stress Test on Private Credit, Presses Ratings Agencies on Inflated Private Credit Ratings "The growth [of private credit] could have significant implications for the stability of the financial system and health of the broader economy" * Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Why is RFK Jr. Eliminating Life-Saving HIV Programs? Oversight Committee Democrats Demand Answers Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, sent a letter  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services released the following written testimony by Daniel P. Lennington, managing vice president and deputy counsel at the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, from a June 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. * * * Chairman Grothman, Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi, and Members of the Su more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, an organization that says it inspires, empowers and enables wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation, issued the following news: * * * WSB now requires double-blind reviews * The Wildlife Society Bulletin, one of The Wildlife Society's three peer-reviewed journals, is now implementing a double-blind review process. This three-year "experime more PR