ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 8 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * 5 recipes for the holidays that use cancer-fighting ingredients * The holidays are almost here, and that means planning your meals and pot-luck dishes for all your big events. If you're looking for some ways to keep your spread healthy, there's no need to cut out fan favorites. Some of the best cancer-fighting foods make for great holiday recipes. From nuts and beans to brussels sprouts and other v more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA: Congress Delivers Major Wins for Aerospace and Defense in NDAA * Arlington, VA - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded Congress after they unveiled this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes increased defense spending and includes major wins for the aerospace and defense industrystreamlini more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2025: * * * Air Transat Pilots Poised to Strike, Issue 72-Hour Notice MONTREAL, QC - Air Transat pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), today officially set the stage for a potential strike later this week. In a notice to airline management, required under the Canada Labour Code, ALPA issued a 72-hour strike notice, which could begin as early as more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Announces Promotions Within Senior Leadership Team * Dec 08, 2025 Washington - Today, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear announced that ATA has promoted four staff members to senior positions within the organization's advocacy arm, effective January 1, 2026. "From halting California's mad dash to zero to protecting independent d more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems secures $36 million contract to equip U.S. Navy submarines with Multifunction Modular Masts Radio frequency antennas provide U.S. Navy submarines with enhanced situational awareness to carry out missions * BAE Systems has been awarded a $36 million production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver Multifunction Modular Mast (MMM) systems for integration onto U.S. Navy submarines. The MMM syste more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 8 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Cause of Obesity High Blood Pressure Found in Blood Vessels * School of Medicine researchers have discovered an unknown way obesity causes high blood pressure - and it comes from within the blood vessels themselves. UVA Health's Swapnil Sonkusare, PhD, and colleagues found that obesity causes smooth muscle cells that line blood vessels to release inflammatory molecules. These molecul more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Releases 2025 AI Intelligence Report: Establishing New Benchmarks for Generative AI Adoption and Influence New Comscore analysis measures and analyzes AI usage, surfacing how the adoption of AI is changing the ways that consumers search, discover, and purchase * Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA Great Plains host dual capability board summit * The Defense Contract Management Agency Contract Administration Lifecycle Management, or CALM, and the Product Acceptance and Proper Payment, known as PAPP, capability boards held a collaborative summit at DCMA Great Plains Sept. 3-4. Approximately 50 people attended, including Army Col. Ken Darnall, former Central Region commander and PAPP capab more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made a tentative affirmative determination regarding Virginia's application to establish a vessel sewage no-discharge zone for the waters of the Northern Neck peninsula. This action, taken under the Clean Water Act, signals that EPA believes there are adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage reasonably available to all vessels in the proposed area. Should this determination become fin more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Hilton and Explora Journeys Announce Luxury Ocean Travel Partnership with Debut of Hilton Honors Adventures * This partnership invites Hilton Honors members to enjoy Explora Journeys' modern vision of ultra elegant ocean travel defined by spacious suites, curated dining, and transformative Journeys. * Explora Journeys is the new luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group with two  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology Supplement Highlights Advances in Theranostics and Opportunit * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology Supplement Highlights Advances in Theranostics and Opportunities for Growth Reston, VA (December 8, 2025) As nuclear medicine theranostics  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [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 Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to com more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 8 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Make a difference: Be a part of something bigger * When it comes to cancer prevention and early detection, we must do better as a society. I got luckynot something you expect to hear when discussing a cancer diagnosisbut that's the beauty of early detection. I want to help others experience that luck, too. I was diagnosed with a localized, non-aggressive case of Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma in late 2 more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Mars Receives Final Regulatory Approval and Moves to Close Acquisition of Kellanova The European Commission gives final, unconditional approval for merger, paving the way to unite two iconic snacking businesses on December 11, 2025 * Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food and Kellanova (NY more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Message from the Superintendent About Title IX * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, Per our commitment to transparency, I am sharing the latest information in our ongoing efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on a student's gender identity. At the begin more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 8 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Charters Haven Federal Credit Union * New Credit Union Will Promote Homeownership and Financial Literacy ALEXANDRIA, Va. (December 8, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration has granted a federal charter and Share Insurance Fund coverage to Haven Federal Credit Union, located in Santa Clara, California. "Chartering a new credit union is a significant achievement more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * New 4-Star Western Hemisphere Command Activated * In a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command was activated, establishing the Army's first four-star operational theater command based in the continental United States. Led by Gen. Joseph Ryan, who most recently was deputy Army chief of staff for operations, plans and training, G-3 more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * President Trump Unveils New Trade Frameworks and Strengthens South Korea Deal * Wednesday, December 8th, 2025: On Thursday, December 4, the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued a Federal Register notice formally modifying certain aspects of U.S. tariffs targeting South Korea. Cargo Systems Messaging Service guidance can be found here.  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 8 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Program explores Japan's Kansai region through interdisciplinary lens * The following story originally appeared on the website for the College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed. In January 2025, the William & Mary Japanese Studies Program, housed in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, partnered with the Reves Center for International Studies to launch a new faculty-led study abroad program, offering stu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Puck News: Admitting Defeat, More than 20 House Republicans Prepare for Retirement * Democrats hold largest generic ballot advantage since 2017 [ POLL ] Democrats are massively overperforming in special and off-year elections including sweeping every competitive congressional district in New Jersey and Virginia last month. Donald Trump's approval ratings are plummeting. And House more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Subramanyam and Garcia Call for SOUTHCOM Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, and Robert Garcia (CA-42), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, are calling on the Oversight Committee Majority to hold an oversight hearing on Venezuela and the U.S. S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * ROUNDUP: Democratic Governors Have "Unified Focus on Affordability" and Winning Playbook Heading into 2026 * This weekend, with Governors Andy Beshear and Gretchen Whitmer beginning their terms as Chair and Vice Chair of the DGA, Democratic Governors presented a " unified focus on affordability " as they continue to show the path forward for the Democratic Party in 2026. With this November's landsli more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 8 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, Well, we just completed the first full week of December and all through this amazing school division, many students and staff have been busy with projects and full of the winter spirit. The winter concerts and activities are in full swing. The schools and streets are alive with a festive energy as we await winter. I love this time of the ye more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Develops Anatomically Accurate Rat Brain Phantom for Traumatic Brain Injury Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), have developed the first anatomically accurate rat brain phantom capable of measuring traumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts in real time. The breakth more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites Idaho transformer manufacturer more than $986K for safety violations * POCATELLO, ID - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited an Idaho transformer producer for failing to correct hazards previously identified by federal inspectors and repeatedly exposing workers to serious safety hazards. In June 2025, inspectors with the department's Occupational Safety and Health Admin more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Women, Law, and Policy Program Hosts Former Virginia Solicitor General and Steptoe LLP Partner Michelle Kallen By Elise Harris The Women, Law, and Policy Program hosted Michelle Kallen '10 for a conversation about public and private practice, appellate advocacy, and building a career as a woman in law. Kallen is a partner and co-chair of the Appeals and Advocacy practice at Steptoe LLP in Washington, D.C more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ariana Wyatt talks about the history of Christmas music By Travis Williams Ariana Wyatt joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the history of Christmas music, from its origins in early Christian hymns to its transformation into a commercialized genre in the 20th century. She shared the cultural impact of Christmas music, the distinction between church hymns a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Collaboration advances semiconductor platform to strengthen Virginia as regional microelectronics hub Virginia introduces the nation's first statewide semiconductor fabrication access platform - uniting tools, people, and possibilities. By Jennifer Cummins Virginia's new Virtual Fabrication Access Bridge, powered by the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST), is a first-of-its-kind online platform more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Holiday season sees spike in impaired driving. Alcohol isn't the only culprit, expert says By Chelsea Seeber December is one of the deadliest months for impaired driving; and according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2022, December drunken driving rates were at their highest in 15 years. Miguel Perez, head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia T more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Next-generation neuroscience studies the infant brain in motion The Human Magnetometry Laboratory at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is developing magnetoencephalography techniques to study brain activity during natural social interactions between parents and their babies. By Leigh Anne Kelley During a baby's early months, the brain is developing rapidly. Billions of neural connections form, exp more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Partnership with Forest Service launches $8.8 million initiative to assess Appalachian hurricane damage The effort will focus on assessing damage to aquatic ecosystems in the Southern Appalachians. By Chris Moody Virginia Tech and its Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Southern Research Station, received an $8.8 million grant to a more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Honors The Life And Leadership Of Jim Holland With Posthumous Honorary Degree A record-breaking milestone that underscores the power of collective generosity and the momentum building at VSU. * VSU will recognize the late James M. "Jim" Holland--distinguished public servant, Army veteran, and unwavering advocate for the University--with a Posthumous Honorary Degree during its Fall 2025 Commencement C more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Dec. 8 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Becomes Second U.S. College to Offer Varsity Pickleball Scholarships as Sport Surges in Popularity * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - The fastest-growing sport in the United States for the last five years is coming to West Virginia Wesleyan College. WVWC Pickleball will become the second varsity scholarship-offering college pickleball program in the U.S. and the first in West Virginia. Pick more PR