WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 [Category: Medical] (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * New High Blood Pressure Guideline Emphasizes Prevention, Early Treatment to Reduce CVD Risk Lifestyle modification for prevention of high blood pressure and treatment for all levels of high blood pressure, early treatment of high blood pressure to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, how to incorporate the PREVENT risk calculator to per more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 15 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager in America, issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Bitwise Surpasses $15 Billion in Client Assets, Up 200% From October 2024 Bitwise Asset Management, a global crypto-focused alternative asset manager, announced today that the company recently surpassed $15 billion in client assets across its suite of more than 40 investment products. Alongside this milestone, Bitwise has expanded its team b more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D-Authored Paper Paves the Way for Beta Cell Replacement Therapies on the Path to Cures for Type 1 Diabetes * Changes recommended in clinical trial design to include the voice of more people living with type 1 diabetes in evaluating therapy benefits NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 - Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diab more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 15 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant receives $500K gift from PSMJ Resources, Inc. to establish new MBA scholarship fund By Peter Kerwin Smithfield, RI--Bryant University is pleased to announce a significant gift to establish the Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA '75MBA and Joan M. Tomaceski PSMJ Resources, Inc. Endowed MBA Scholarship Fund. PSMJ Resources, Inc., is the premier business publishing, consulting, and training organization for th more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Does team-based pay motivate employees? Research considers how different incentives impact worker productivity By Emma Bartlett Salespeople. Fruit pickers. Factory workers. All have varying job descriptions, but all are part of industries that are likely following a team-based pay structure -- a system of compensation where employees are rewarded with bonus compensation, or increases to pay, ba more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Building energy model offers cities decarbonization roadmap * A new software tool developed by Cornell researchers can model a small city's building energy use within minutes on a standard laptop, then run simulations to help policymakers prioritize the most cost-effective approaches to decarbonization. Using the City of Ithaca, New York, as a case study, the urban building energy model quickly mapped more tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following information collection: Title: Preservation of Air Carrier Records--14 CFR part 249. OMB Approval No. 2138-0006. Form No.: None. Type Of Review: Reinstatement of an expired recordkeeping requirement. Respondents: Certificated air carriers and charter operators. Number of Respondents: 89 certificated air carriers, 280 charter operators. Estimated Time per Respon more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Canada: Nearly Eight in Ten Consumers Say They Obtain Cannabis Exclusively From Legal Markets * Waterloo, Canada: Most Canadian cannabis consumers have transitioned to the legal marketplace following nationwide legalization, according to survey data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. An international team of investigators from Ca more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Cardiff University issued the following news: * * * Archaeological insights into the Tower of London's medieval past Two skeletons found buried at the Tower of London are offering new insights about life in the early 16th century. Researchers from Cardiff University worked with the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces and Historic England to understand the diet, health and origins of two skeletons found in 2019 next to The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Recognizes National Save Social Security Day, Calls for Action * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) is highlighting the 90 th anniversary of the Social Security Act and the resolution he introduced earlier this week designating August 14 th as National Save Social Security Day. Cassidy has a plan to use a Sovereign Wealth Fund to save the program. "If we do nothin more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 15 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs issued the following news: * * * CCP Plays Role in WHO Recommendation of Spatial Repellents for Malaria Control By Stephanie Desmon CCP steered social science research for the five-year project, which is led by the University of Notre Dame, to help build evidence base for repellent recommendation. The World Health Organization has issued a new recommendation supporting the use of spatial repellents, the fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Poland's Choice: Unity or Jeopardy The country is dangerously divided at a time of rising peril. There are ways to fix this, if the will exists. By Maciej Bukowski The arrival of Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, on August 6, provides a stern test for the architecture of the state. Not because of the individual concerned, but because his inauguration has the potentia more PR

SWINDON, England, Aug. 14 [Category: Business] -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news: * * * Cheaper and more accurate test to diagnose milk allergy in children * 14 August 2025 A blood test showing how white blood cells interact with milk proteins could transform the diagnosis and management of cow's milk allergy in young children. The basophil activation test (BAT) is more accurate than standard allergy tests for detecting cow's milk allergy in children and could r more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Cataloging & Metadata Competencies in Practice * Join Core for the webinar "Cataloging & Metadata Competencies in Practice" on November 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This program will present new research on the understanding and use of the Core Competencies for Cataloging and Metadata Professional Librarians, which will be published this fall in the journal Li more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Evidence Fails to Support Proposed CMS "Efficiency Adjustment" Payment Rule, Clinical Data Review Shows Proposed payment reduction assumes faster operations, but a comprehensive analysis shows that operative length and complexity have increased since 2019 * CHICAGO -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is recommending a 2.5% "efficiency adjustment" payment reduction in the more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Pandemic's Emotional Toll on Moms Lingers - Can Self-Compassion Help? By Gisele Galoustian The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented challenge worldwide, but for many mothers, it brought an even heavier burden. Mothers took on increased responsibilities at home - from childcare to remote learning - while also navigating disruptions in more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- FIGO-The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * New good practice recommendations for vaginal birth after caesarean section The FIGO Committee on Childbirth and Postpartum Haemorrhage has released evidence-based recommendations to guide care around vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC), published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO). With caesarean section ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following Deadly CDC Shooting, Blumenthal Demands Kennedy-Appointed ACIP Member be Fired Over Violent & Threatening Posts; Reiterates Call to Restore Expert Vaccine Advisory Panel * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on U.S. Department Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to fire Dr. Robert Malone, a recently appointed member of the more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS DIGITAL LEADS ALL NEWS AND BROADCAST BRANDS WITH UNIQUE VISITORS IN JULY 2025 FOX News Digital Surpasses Both CNN.com and CBSNews.com for First Time Ever in a Month FOX News' YouTube Channel Leads All News Brands in July * NEW YORK - FOX News Digital finished July with over 92 million desktop/mobile unique visitors leading both CNN.com (91 million desktop/mobile unique visitors) a more PR

FREDERICK, Maryland, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Laboratory for Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Monoclonal antibody is effective in targeting pancreatic cancer cells By Frank Blanchard Scientists developed a monoclonal antibody (mAb) that selectively targets pancreatic cancer cells. This is an early step toward new treatments for a deadly malignancy that is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. The scientists from the National Cance more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: EPA Green Lights Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fix Protecting Hard-Working American Farmers, Truckers, Equipment Operators * WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new guidance urging engine and equipment manufacturers to revise diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system software in existing vehicles and equipment. EPA's action will p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Expiration of ACA Tax Credits Could Skyrocket Premiums for Kansans * Average person will pay 75 percent more for premiums In case you missed it, the Sunflower State Journal reported that health insurers providing coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges for 200,000 Kansans are seeking rate increases for 2026. Across the nation, insurers are requesting average premium hikes of 18 more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 15 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Students Travel to Japan to Study Nuclear Disaster Response on the Ground The next generation of nuclear operations and emergency management professionals are entering the workforce with unmatched, hands-on experiences through Idaho State University. This summer, students from across campus traveled to Fukushima, Japan as part of a groundbreaking interdisciplinary course exploring nuclear accident manag more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Local research at SIU is reshaping blood pressure care At SIU School of Medicine, the story of hypertension research doesn't begin in a distant lab. It begins in the clinic, often with a patient who has run out of options. A provider reviews the numbers. Despite multiple medications, lifestyle changes and follow-up visits, blood pressure remains stubbornly high. In th more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 13, 2025, to the Boston Globe: * * * Trump Is Right to Send the National Guard to Washington By Heather Mac Donald The reaction of Democratic politicians and the mainstream media to Trump's announcement exemplifies the defining deviance down reflex. The era of defining crime deviancy down is over. That is the most important message to come out of President Trump's deployment of the National Gu more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * Beyond Words: The Cognitive Force of Metaphor Insights into the structural and cognitive dimensions that make metaphors more than rhetorical devices. To the point * Beyond Rhetoric: Metaphors are not just stylistic devices but stable linguistic and cognitive structures. * Mapping Meaning: Two key metaphorical processes link concrete and abstract concepts in a structured network. * Broad Impact: Fi more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Minimally Invasive Procedure Relieves Painful Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis * A procedure that can be performed under mild sedation in less than two hours by an interventional radiologist relieves chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, an NYU Langone Health study shows. As they gradually break down, knee joints in p more PR

ROLLA, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * Missouri S&T awarded five-year $19.8 million grant to lead Center for Chemical Innovation Missouri S&T has been awarded a $19.8 million collaborative agreement to renew the National Science Foundation's Center for Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry. This chemical innovation center will be led by Missouri S&T's chemistry department and the university will partner with 13 additional instit more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * More efficient approach to shale wells could boost oil output, store emissions * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Oil produced from shale reservoirs drove record crude output in the U.S. over the past decade, but inefficiencies in extraction often leave as much as 90% of the oil behind, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. To help maximize production from the tightly packed more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU study reveals consumer confusion over 'Made in USA' labels Summary Why this matters: * There is very little peer-reviewed research on consumer perceptions of "Made in USA" claims. Such research can help inform better public policy and advertising regulation that align with consumer expectations. * Many consumers misunderstand what "Made in USA" labels actually mean, which can lead to  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk * Guideline Highlights: * Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (>=130/80 mm Hg), which is the #1 preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and heart failure, as well as kidney disease, cognitive decline and demen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * New Study Underscores Importance of Pharmacogenomic Testing to Patients and Finds Many Aren't Aware of the Benefits * Washington, D.C. - A new American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open finds many patients aren't made aware of the importance of pharmacogenomic (P more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Aug. 14 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * No Evidence Rep. Bob Donovan Cleared Questionable Use of Campaign Funds to Pay His Housing Expenses * MADISON, Wis. -- Did Rep. Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) get sign-off from state ethics regulators or other legal approval before paying himself thousands of dollars in campaign funds to help cover his housing co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Endangered Population of False Killer Whales in the Main Hawaiian Islands is Declining A new analytical method accounting for animal movement improves population size estimates of endangered false killer whales in Hawaii and reveals the population has been declining for more than a decade. * Three false killer whale populations occur in the waters of Hawaii. There are two island-assoc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On the 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Reminder That Kevin Coughlin Has a LONG Record of Support for Cutting Social Security * Today marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security. For 90 years, Ohioans have paid into the program throughout a lifetime of hard work - now, they depend on it to be there for them during well-deserved retirement. Kevin Coughlin, however, is a dire more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Preclinical Study: CBD Dosing Mitigates Cravings for Alcohol * San Diego, CA: CBD administration reduces alcohol intake and alcohol-associated withdrawal symptoms in rodents, according to preclinical data published in the journal Nature: Neuropsychopharmacology. Investigators affiliated with the University of California at San Diego assessed th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Vulnerable House Republicans Silent on Bessent's Claim Big, Ugly Law is "Backdoor" for Social Security Privatization * Associated Press says Social Security "looks more threatened than ever" On the 90th anniversary of Social Security, vulnerable House Republicans remain silent on recent comments made by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that their vote for the Big, Ugly L more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Sen. Warren is Wrong about Raising an Additional Bank Capital Buffer By Andrew Gins In a letter addressed to Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook on August 7th, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) urged the board to activate a regulatory mechanism known as the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB). Senator Warren seeks a solution to an imagined problem. The data do  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Use Climate Data to Map, Predict Amphibian Chytrid Disease Researchers may have a new tool in the fight to protect neotropical frogs from extinction, thanks to climate data. In a recently published study in the journal Diversity and Distributions, researchers from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Taylor Swift Announces New 12th Studio Album * WASHINGTON (August 14, 2025)- Taylor Swift has officially announced her new album "The Life of a Showgirl" during her guest appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast Wednesday. The album is set to be released October 3rd with a total of twelve songs. For additional context and analysis on Taylor Swift's new album, please consider Gayle Wald, is a professo more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH develops AI assistant to help geoscientists explore Earth, beyond A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is making it easier for scientists to explore complex geoscience data--from tracking sea levels on Earth to analyzing atmospheric conditions on Mars. Their work was published in the Journal of Geophysical Resear more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the habit: Study says shifting minds may be key to shifting behaviors BUFFALO, N.Y. - Social norms and behavioral rules, even when outdated, are often resistant to change, but a recent paper by two University at Buffalo philosophers argues that lasting shifts might be achieved by redirecting the effort to change away from the troublesome norms thems more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Head-to-head against AI, pharmacy students won A study showed that when compared with students, ChatGPT 3.5 was less likely to correctly answer questions on therapeutics exams focused on clinical applications and cases. Students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree routinely take - and pass - rigorous exams to prove competency in several areas. Can ChatGPT accurately answer more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * New discovery could halt secondary breast cancer growth Scientists at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, based at the University of Glasgow, have made a discovery which could help stop the spread of breast cancer - one of the leading causes of death from the disease. The research, published in the journal Embo Reports, found there are key metabolic changes which occur in the body before  more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * Ultrasound system can remove common plastic pollutant from water Researchers at a Scottish university have found a new way to remove a common pollutant from water using controlled waves of ultrasound, without the use of additional chemicals. The system, developed by chemists from the University of Glasgow, can scrub up to 94% of the traces of Bisphenol A (BPA) from samples of contaminated water  more PR

PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species New evidence map set to help zoos and aquariums worldwide * A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science. Led by Paignton Zoo in collaboration with organisations including the University of Plymouth, the six-year st more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Aug. 14 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Scientists issue urgent call ahead of final plastics treaty talks: This is the world's last chance to act In a rare collective intervention, more than 60 global experts publish open letters demanding a binding UN plastics treaty grounded in science, justice, and bold political will * The UN plastics treaty INC-5.2 is the world's best opportunity to secure a comprehensive, binding agreement tackling  more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * Deep heat beneath the United States traced to ancient rift with Greenland A large region of unusually hot rock deep beneath the Appalachian Mountains in the United States could be linked to Greenland and North America splitting apart 80 million years ago, according to new research led by the University of Southampton. The scientists argue it is not, as has long been believed, the result o more PR

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southampton issued the following news: * * * New insights could help phages defeat antibiotic resistant bacteria Researchers at the University of Southampton have worked out how bacteria defend themselves against viruses called phages and the new insights could be key to tackling antibiotic resistance. Phages are seen as a promising alternative treatment to antibiotics. Unpicking how bacteria protect themselves, and how phages might more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New treatment eliminates bladder cancer in 82% of patients Slow drug-release system found highly effective in treating certain patients with bladder cancer whose tumors were previously unresponsive to cancer therapy * A new drug-releasing system, TAR-200, eliminated tumors in 82% of patients in a phase 2 clinical trial for individuals with high-risk non more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey engineers develop 'cosmic veil' next-gen space solar panels A new 'cosmic veil' developed by engineers at the University of Surrey could help perovskite solar cells survive in space, opening a new gateway to lighter, cheaper and more efficient solar power for satellites and spacecraft. Perovskite solar cells are a next-generation lightweight, low-cost solar technology that can be  more PR

GUILFORD, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Personalised chronic kidney disease management on the horizon, as new biomarker research spurs hope Biomarkers that could help predict and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) have been identified in a new study led by the University of Surrey. The research, funded by Kidney Research UK, and as part of the National Unified Renal Translational Research Enterprise (NURTuRE) CKD study, lever more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Helping Others Shown To Slow Cognitive Decline AUSTIN, Texas -- In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The University of Texas at Austin and University of Massachusetts Boston has found that frequent helping outside the home significantly slows cognitive decline in middle-age and older adults. The new study of more than 30,000 adults in the U.S. l more PR

COVENTRY, England, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Research shows women feel unsupported and underinformed following prenatal screening for Down syndrome Prenatal screening for Down syndrome (DS) is offered to all pregnant people receiving antenatal care in Great Britain, with the goal of providing relevant impartial information to support their reproductive decisions, but the experiences of parents of children with Down syndrome of under more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Surgeries getting longer as cases grow more complex Study findings contradict a claim by federal officials that surgery durations are shorter and justify pay cuts for doctors. * Despite advances in surgical techniques, operating times have grown longer as surgeons care for more difficult, high-risk patients, new research shows. The finding contradicts the Cen more PR

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT researchers uncover what native Texas bees need beneath the surface DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Most Texans picture honey bees or bumble bees when they think of pollinators, but the majority of the state's native bees are solitary insects that make their homes underground -- and new research from the University of North Texas shows those underground homes depend heavily on soil conditions. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Blackbird literary journal team launches multidimensional podcast Through performative readings and music composition, the new format brings the written word to life. By Sian Wilkerson More than 20 years ago, Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of English launched Blackbird: an online journal of literature and the arts (https://blackbird.vcu.edu/), hoping to s more PR