SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 18 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * 370-Million Mile Hail Mary Saves Camera Aboard NASA's Jupiter Orbiter * July 18, 2025 -- The mission team of NASA's Jupiter-orbiting Juno spacecraft executed a deep-space Hail Mary in December 2023 to repair its JunoCam imager just in time to capture scientifically beneficial photos of the Jovian moon Io. Results from the long-distance save were presented during a technic more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 18 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * CVC celebrates 30 years of research and innovation in computer vision and artificial intelligence The Computer Vision Centre (CVC), a CERCA centre founded by the Government of Catalonia and the UAB, celebrated its 30th anniversary as a leading international research centre in the area of computer vision and artificial intelligence. The ceremony was held on 17 July at Casa Convalescencia. To c more PR

NEW YORK, July 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Bobby's Triple Threat Is Back With Brand-New Addition to Bobby Flay's Hand-Picked Trio of Culinary Titans * Bobby Flay 's competition skills are legendary and as host of Bobby's Triple Threat, he has handpicked a trio of top-notch chefs to represent him as the next generation of culinary titans. New York chef and restaurateur Ayesha Nurdjaja is the new more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, California Democrats Demand Immediate Release of $928 Million in Education Funding Owed to California * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA), Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Congressmen Derek Tran (D-CA), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and the entire California more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Decision Allowing Suit Challenging Md. School District's Censorship of Pro-Palestine Speech to Move Forward * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a federal court's decision to allow a lawsuit challenging Maryland's Montgomery County Public  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 18 -- The Conference of European Churches issued the following news release: * * * CEC endorses Ukrainian churches' call for justice and peace The Conference of European Churches (CEC) has endorsed an urgent appeal from the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations (UCCRO), calling the global community of believers to act for truth, justice, and peace in Ukraine. The appeal was made during a Global Interfaith online meeting, "Hear our cry for justice"  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 18 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Divers led by Brown marine biologist discover surprising changes to offshore kelp forest * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- For nearly half a century, Brown University marine biologist Jon Witman has been diving Cashes Ledge, an underwater mountain range in the center of the Gulf of Maine that is home to one of the largest kelp forests on the East Coast. Witman has made more than 20 trips to the ar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news on July 17, 2025: * * * "It's a Pipeline": Experts Reveal How Taxpayer-Funded NGOs Facilitated Human Trafficking, Profited from Biden-Harris Border Crisis This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing detailing how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) helped facilitate and benefited from th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 19 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Florida Department of Education and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Resiliency Florida Teacher Resources Tallahassee, Fla., July 18, 2025 - Today, the Florida Department of Education and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of the Resiliency Florida Teacher Resources. The 44 teacher resources will help teachers educate their students on Florida's 11 Resil more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Following McBath-Led Effort, Trump Administration Agrees to Release Portion of Withheld Education Funding * Atlanta, GA -- In a major victory for students and families across the country, the Office of Management and Budget announced today it will release a portion of the $7 billion in illegally withheld federal funds for after-school, teacher training, and summer education programs. The restored gra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez in Front Porch Republic: "We Want Things That Last" * Last month, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) joined Front Porch Republic to discuss the need for Congress to bring local lenses together, focus on a positive policy agenda, and address root causes of the issues facing Southwest Washington and our country: The Localist at the Capitol: A Conversation with Marie more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis, Governors Call on Department of Education Not to Rip Funding Away from American Students and Educators * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joined Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and 16 other governors from around the country in calling on Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to release approximately $6.8 billion that the Trump Administration is withholding from schools and students  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 19 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: * * * Board of Trustees approves first reading of proposed policy, adopts new policy JACKSON, Miss.-- The Board of Trustees of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning today considered two new policies related to HB1193 and compliance with this new state law. Discussion of the policies was held during an Executive Session of the Board. The first policy, titled "Non-Discrimination," is intended to r more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 19 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Eleven Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Vacancy Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eleven appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county vacancy. Beth Banker, of Kansas City, was reappointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Board. Ms. Banker is the clinical director for the more PR

BUFFALO, New York, July 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Pharmacy school joins UB's community outreach at Lighthouse medical clinic Third-year students collaborate with medical and public health students to assist clients * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- On a Friday night in mid-June, two patients came to the Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic in Buffalo with serious conditions that required medication. One had been prescribed an antibio more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A on July 18, 2025: * * * Q&A: Professor emeritus reflects on his research, teaching career in geosciences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Peter Heaney, professor emeritus of geosciences, retired on June 30 after a 27-year career at Penn State. During his career, he inspired many students in the geosciences and other majors through his teaching and research. For this, he has won many accolades, includin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statements on Passage of Defense Spending and Rescission Legislation * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025 and H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026:  H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025 "Wisconsin families are si more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans' TUTOR Act Gets an A+ for Serving Students and Teachers * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Teachers Utilizing Tutoring Opportunities for Relief (TUTOR) Act, alongside Rep. Eugene Vindman (VA-07), to provide financial relief to teachers who take on the responsibility to tutor their students outside the classroom. Rep. Kiggans said, "This bill was inspir more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Saves Kansas Families $9 Billion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. The bill, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 216-213, codifies the Trump Administration's rescissions request, clawing back $9 billion in federal spending. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column: * * * Celebrating 25 Years of the Veterans History Project Across a century of military engagements, from World War II through the Global War on Terror, Arkansans have upheld a proud history of serving in our nation's uniform. Some of their stories have garnered national attention and praise while others have been less heralded, but no less honorable. The Natural State is home to over 200,000 veterans w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Support Recruitment and Retention of Paraeducators in Schools * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (July 17, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today reintroduced the Preparing and Retaining All (PARA) Educators Act, legislation that would establish higher wages, career pipelines,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Hails Senate Passage of President Trump's Rescissions Package Schmitt Led Package through the Senate  * U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today issued the following statement after the Senate passage of President Trump's rescissions package, which he led through the chamber:  "President Trump promised to cut waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government. Today, the Senate more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 19 (TNSjou) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Study Identifies Potential Therapeutic Strategy to Prevent Complications from Sickle Cell Disease * Sickle cell disease can lead to a severe complication known as acute chest syndrome (ACS), but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. A new study by Mass General Brigham investigators identified an ancient immune pathway that is activated in patients with ACS and serves as a key more PR

MUNICH, Germany, July 18 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news: * * * Else Kroner Fresenius Center for Nutritional Medicine celebrates anniversary Nutrition plays a crucial role for human health. Yet, there still is a lack of fundamental knowledge why people develop metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer. The Else Kroner Fresenius Center (EKFZ) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) bridges the gap between nutritional science and clinica more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Three Weeks to Curtain: New Summer Production Camp Trains Students for a Career in the Performing Arts * It may be summer vacation, but the Little Theater at Lake Braddock Secondary School is all but quiet. It's buzzing with a dedicated group of students rehearsing for a big production. "Everyone, keep your feet still, then turn your head in one direction, then the other direction, then look f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations, colleges and government agencies - July 19, 2025: * * * CROWELL & MORING: Clay Marquez, previously Senior Corporate Counsel for WW Stores at Amazon, and Meghan McMeel, previously Senior Corporate Counsel for Devices at Amazon, have both joined the firm as partners in its Litigation Group in San Francisco. Prior to Amazon, McMeel spent a decade in private practice representing corporations in product liability and commerci more ST

LONDON, England, July 19 -- The British Royal Navy issued the following news: * * * Ukrainian minehunters begin vital training with Royal Navy in Portsmouth UNS Mariupol sailed into HMNB Portsmouth Two Ukrainian warships have arrived in Portsmouth to complete training with the Royal Navy so they can make the Black Sea safe. Minehunters UNS Mariupol and Melitopol sailed into Portsmouth Naval Base yesterday - and will call the base their home while they undergo extensive training in and aroun more PR

EXETER, England, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * Mexico education reforms largely endorsed, but concerns remain they could trigger teacher confusion, study shows By Kerra Maddern Educators endorse major curriculum reforms in Mexico but are concerned that increased autonomy could trigger confusion among teachers, a study shows. The Nueva Escuela Mexicana (NEM)--introduced in 2023- emphasizes inclusion and diversity and project-based learning. A more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Mathematics programme developed by Nottingham experts strengthens evidence on effective early years practice An early mathematics approach developed by experts at the University of Nottingham, has been included in published findings from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), marking a significant contribution to the evidence base for early years education. The findings, publishe more PR

PASAY CITY, Philippines, July 18 -- The Philippines Senate (20th Congress) issued the following news release: * * * Villanueva to BulSU grads: Embrace AI, automation through lifelong learning as demands of job market shifts Senator Joel Villanueva encouraged graduates of Bulacan State University (BulSU) to continue learning as new jobs emerge and existing roles evolve due to technological advancements. Speaking to some 873 graduates from BulSU's College of Information Communications Technolo more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * AI in the classroom: Tools, training, and the future of education By Tonia Moxley and Samantha Palmer Like most of the students in their classroom, teachers are also embracing AI. Educators' use of generative AI rose from 51 percent to 67 percent between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to K-12 Dive. Now, Microsoft and OpenAI, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, are launching  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 18 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * What reporters need to know about hospital-at-home programs * Hospital-at-home programs -- in which patients receive acute-level care in their homes instead of a hospital setting -- have grown in popularity since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this health care model, some patients who normally would receive care in the hospital, such as for an infection, an exac more PR