WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * 14 Defendants Indicted in Crack and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Operating Near D.C. Elementary School A 21-count federal Indictment was partially unsealed in U.S. District Court this morning charging 14 defendants in connection with a conspiracy that allegedly distributed crack and powder cocaine near Hendley Elementary School in Southeast Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Law enforcement o more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 18 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams Announced in All Divisions The American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods have announced the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams in all eight divisions of collegiate baseball and high school. The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove winners have been selected since 2007 in the collegiate and high school ranks and have featured many future Major League Baseball players. The ABCA/Raw more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * ACCESS Academy students refurbish computers to serve their community * When Raihan Mahmood joined George Mason University's Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy, he was looking for more than a traditional high school experience. Drawn to the opportunity to earn college credit, collaborate with industry professionals, and engage in authentic learning experiences, Mahmood quickly found himself making a real difference. This spring more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * Admiralty Arch Enters Its Next Chapter: Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch Opens for Reservations Newly released imagery reveals the transformation of the historic Admiralty Arch monument into an intimate luxury hotel and residences * Reservations for Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch are now live ahead of autumn opening. * A meticulous restoration has transformed the historic Admiralty Arch monument opposite Buckingh more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Swamp Fox Chapter Honors Cadets and Educators * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Swamp Fox Chapter-supporting the South Carolina community-honored the Lakewood High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program, whose cadets demonstrated excellence, servant leadership, unity in the community, daily discipline, and tenacious teamwork on April 30, at the inaugural Joi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Swamp Fox Chapter Honors Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremonies * The AFA Swamp Fox Chapter honors the sacrifices of South Carolina's service members, past and present. On May 25, 2026, the chapter joined the Sumter and Shaw Air Force Base community in honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. Leading the Sumter County Memorial Day Ceremony as mas more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds Introduction of FREEDOM Act, Calls for Permitting Reform to Help Lower Costs for Families * Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded the introduction of the bipartisan FREEDOM Act in the U.S. Senate by Senators Tom Cotton (Arkansas) and Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada), legislation that would bring long-overdue permitting certainty to America's broken project approval process and help unlock the energy more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-KS Endorses Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson for Governor * TOPEKA, KS - As first reported in the Sunflower State Journal, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) today endorsed Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson (SD 16) to be the next governor. The endorsement gives Sen. Masterson the support of Kansas' largest grassroots organization and its thousands of activists and volunteers across the state who will b more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Congratulates State Sen. Ally Seifried for Primary Win * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) congratulated State Sen. Ally Seifried in her primary victory on Tuesday. Sen. Seifried is a policy champion for free speech, education freedom, and commonsense tax reforms Oklahomans need as the state approaches election day in November and the upcoming session in 2027. AFP-OK State Director  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Alabama rock quarry commits to changes, relief for community in settlement with SELC BELLE MINA, Ala. -- Four Belle Mina churches and community members, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), resolved their lawsuit against a controversial limestone quarry. The quarry landowners and operator, Grayson Carter & Son, Inc., agreed to permanent changes to the quarry site in order to meaningfully mitigate impact more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, June 17 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Secures $77M Contract to Modernize Defense Supply Chain Logistics in the Indo-Pacific Region with AI Tools * CHANTILLY, Va., June 17, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) will deliver logistics operations support under a new 60-month firm-fixed price contract awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide modernized, end-to-end, AI-powered supply chain solutions for t more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Analysis Reveals Path to More Effective Probiotic Supplements * Probiotic supplements found in drugstores nationwide contain an assortment of microbes sold for specific health purposes despite limited understanding of the microbes' connections to their marketed use, new University of Virginia School of Medicine research reveals. But the scientists have assembled sophisticated computer models that could lead to more effective products more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army leadership invites innovators to shape the future of Air Defense at LCI Industry Day * The U.S. Army is set to host its highly anticipated Low-Cost Interceptor Industry Day on June 23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. Featuring a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Brent Ingraham, the event will unite top  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * As the pedals turn, RamBikes helps drive sustainability at VCU Through its reclamations, repairs, rentals and resources, the program has made VCU the bicycle-friendly campus it is known for. By Amelia Heymann On a humid May morning, bike technician Rowan Leary had their hands full in the RamBikes repair shop on West Broad Street. They and a colleague were giving new life to bicycles that would soon be welcomed by new legs. These bikes had been more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Pentagon, Reps. Beyer, Garamendi and Sens. Markey, Merkley Press for Details on "Golden Dome" $1.2 Trillion Price Tag, Mission * As Congress considers President Trump's $1.5 trillion request for Pentagon spending and SpaceX wins billions in Golden Dome contracts, Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08) and John Garamendi (CA-08) and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chairs of the bicameral more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Stock Assessment Peer Review Scheduled for July 27-31, 2026 in Arlington, VA The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold the Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Stock Assessment Peer Review on July 27-31, 2026 at the Commission's office, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA. At the workshop, an independent panel of experts in fisheries science will assess t more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * BAMC designated as DHA Maxillofacial Restoration Center of Excellence * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Brooke Army Medical Center is one of two military medical treatment facilities designated as a Center of Excellence in Maxillofacial Restoration by the Defense Health Agency. Maxillofacial restoration is the science and art of restoring patients with injury or disease of face, mouth, and jaws. BAMC's Maxillofacial Restoration P more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Cashing in on Critical Thinking: Langley High School Students Excel in National Economics Competition * A team of Langley High School students brought their profound economic knowledge to the national stage, placing third in a competition hosted by the Council for Economic Education (CEE). Juniors Jason Wu, Arav Sobhani, Tanish Reddy Gottimukkula, and Arnav Khetarpal represented Langley in CEE's National Economics Challenge. The two-day compe more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, June 18 -- The Civil Liberties Defense Center issued the following statement on June 17, 2026: * * * CLDC Responds to Federal Court Decision Civil Liberties Defense Center Responds to Federal Court Decision Allowing Grand Jury to Subpoena Reddit User's Personal Information - Late last week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied Civil Liberties Defense Center's motion to quash a federal grand jury subpoena demanding that Reddit reveal the identity and personal information about our client, whose social more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, June 18 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * CNU Ranks High on National Affordability List University named 10th in country by SmartAsset By Kelli Caplan Based on its affordability and strong student outcomes, Christopher Newport has been named one of the 75 Best Value Small Colleges and Universities in the country by SmartAsset. CNU is ranked 10th amongst similar sized institutions. It is one of three universities in Virginia to earn a place on the national list. SmartAsset, an onlin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Congress Should Act to Support Veterans Before the Election * In case you missed it, The Hill published an op-ed by Kelly Merkel, Director of Federal Government Affairs at Americans for Prosperity, calling on Congress to act before the midterm recess to strengthen veterans' access to care. Merkel argues that the newly introduced Take Care of America's Veterans Act would increase accountability at the VA, protect veteran more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 18 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover Author: Abby Meier The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm inco more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New course empowers VCU students to support their peers' recovery Faculty and staff with Rams in Recovery, the School of Social Work and the Institute for Research on Behavioral and Emotional Health built the elective to prepare students for state certification. By Sian Wilkerson Like many students during COVID-19, Avery Eisenhower's high school experience was anything but traditional. Stuck at home and staring down the monotony of days making  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 17 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Early career scientist earns national fellowship to fight heart disease * Chelsea Phillips, a postdoctoral associate at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a 2026 Myocarditis Research Fellowship from the Myocarditis Foundation, recognizing her as part of a nationally competitive group of early career scientists advancing heart disease research. Phillips works in the laboratory of cardiovasc more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following transcript of 2026 NBA draft preview media conference call involving front office insider Bobby Marks and draft analyst Jeremy Woo: * * * Transcript: 2026 NBA Draft preview with ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo and ESPN National Recruiting Director, High School Basketball Paul Biancardi * ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo and ESPN National Recruiting D more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following statement by Superintendent Michelle C. Reid about the 2025-2026 School Year: * * * Message from the Superintendent about the 2025-26 School Year As we close the school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the students, staff, families, and community members who make Fairfax County Public Schools such an extraordinary place to work, learn, and grow! The end of a school year is both joyful and reflective. Across our school division,  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * FAP-Targeted Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Shows Broad Effectiveness Across Multiple Cancers * Reston, VA -A novel radiopharmaceutical therapy approach that targets fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-which is highly expressed on many types of cancers-is safe and effective for patients, according to a new study published in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In a study of nearly 90 pat more PR

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * For America's 250th, Content Creators Star in Social Videos to Share Lessons Learned from Former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies * WASHINGTON, June 17, 2026 - Ahead of America's 250 th anniversary, More Perfect - a bipartisan alliance of Presidential Centers and many of the country's leading educational and civic initiatives - today released, as part of their In Pursui t initiative, a new social video series designed to reach young adults, in par more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * From a war zone to a shared connection 35 years later * A former U.S. soldier and refugee connect 35 years after Iraq missionA mission in Northern Iraq shaped two lives, one through service and the other through survival. Those lives unexpectedly intersected more than three decades later at a KBR office in Northern Virginia. 1st Lt. Alan Seise of the 4th Brigade, 3rd Infan more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 18 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Melissa J. Perry appointed to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee to review cancer risk methods Perry brings expertise to assess scientific rigor of the 2025 Report on Carcinogens Handbook on Methods for Conducting Cancer Hazard Evaluations. By Taylor Thomas Melissa J. Perry, Sc.D., MHS, MBA, dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, will serve the National Academies of S more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * What shapes sexual health in later life? By Mary Cunningham Sexual health is a critical but often overlooked part of overall well-being, and conversations about it remain limited due to stigma. That silence is even more pronounced among older gay men, a group researchers say is frequently underrepresented in sexual health research. Sexual satisfaction is a key piece of sexual health. Sexual health researcher Lucas Re more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Historic Legislation to Guarantee & Expand Contraception Access * FAIRFAX, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed landmark legislation to protect reproductive freedoms, reaffirm the right to access contraception in Virginia, and make sure more women can access critical reproductive healthcare. At the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial -marking where suffragists were held during the Silent Sentinels de more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Legislation to Protect Families, Kids, & Law Enforcement Officers From Gun Violence * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger -alongside Virginia law enforcement officers, students, doctors and nurses, and families impacted by gun violence -yesterday signed a package of commonsense legislation to prevent gun violence, save lives, and make the Commonwealth a safer home for all Virginians. At the signing,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country's Largest Natural Habitat * Forty-seven percent of Americans are unfamiliar with grasslands-one of the nation's most essential and most threatened ecosystems, according to new national survey findings released by the America's Grasslands Coalition. However, after completing the survey, more than two-thirds ranked grasslands as one of the top three most import more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Homeland Security Inspector General issued the following report (No. OIG-26-07) on May 28, 2026 entitled "Results of an Unannounced Inspection of the ICE Washington Field Office Holding Facility in Chantilly, Virginia." Here are the highlights: * * * Why We Did This Inspection In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118-47), we conduct unannounced inspections of ICE detention facilities to ensure compliance with detention standards. On September 30, 2025,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests Brazilian illegal alien unlawfully operating tractor-trailer * WASHINGTON -On May 27, ICE's Homeland Security Investigations Harrisonburg office reported the administrative arrest of Lins Dos Santos-Melo, an illegal alien from Brazil, during enforcement operations on Interstate 81 in Virginia. Dos Santos-Melo possessed a valid Massachusetts driver's license but did not have a commercial dri more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement on June 15, 2026: * * * House bill boosts funding for AMR efforts and ID research but workforce needs remain unmet The House FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill provides welcome increases for key ID programs, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions Initiative and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the N more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, June 17 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * It's a three-peat: NACUFS once again recognizes Burton Dining Hall for excellence * The University of Lynchburg's Burton Dining Hall has been honored by the National Association of College & University Food Services with a bronze award for Residential Dining Facility of the Year. The award, one of the NACUFS's 2026 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, "celebrates exemplary menus, presentations, special event planning, and new dining concepts" and the "i more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 18 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Governor Spanberger Signs Historic Gun Violence Prevention Bills into Law Signing ceremony marks major milestone for public health in the Commonwealth - Governor Abigail Spanberger made history at the Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday, officially signing into law more than twenty gun violence prevention bills. The ceremony marks a major moment for creating tangible public health protections for Virgi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Esther Coopersmith Award at State Department * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Esther Coopersmith Award Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish an award named in honor of Esther Coopersmith at the State Department. Mrs. Coopersmith was a philanthropist and champion of women's equality. The recipient of the Esther Coopersmith Award more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Committee Passage Of Bipartisan Bills To Strengthen AUKUS And Address Brazilian Cartel Activity * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), applauded committee passage of his bipartisan UNLOCK AUKUS Act and Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Brazilian Amazon Act : "Working with our allies and partners is critical to addressing our shared challenges and ensuri more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Files Additional View on Annual Defense Bill Over Objection to Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), filed the following additional view in the Committee's conference report for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorizing Act (NDAA), which Kaine voted against advancing due to the Trump-Vance Administration's ongoing illegal and foolish war with Iran: "I've been a pr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bill to Push For 2026 Presidential Elections in Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, introduced the Venezuela Democratic Transition Act, legislation that would push for free and fair elections in Venezuela this year. "President Trump ordered the U.S. military to capture Mad more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 18 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Karen Prioleau Honored with 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) created an annual award recognizing a man or a woman for a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. The organizations are proud to announce Karen Prioleau of Newport Beach, Californ more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Mary Beth Maddox Takes Office as TBA Vice President * NASHVILLE, June 17, 2026 -Knoxville lawyer Mary Beth Maddox took office as vice president of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) last week during the group's Annual Convention in Knoxville. She will advance to the position of president-elect in June 2027 and to the presidency in June 2028. Maddox, a partner with Frantz McConnell & Seymour LLP, has practiced l more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea students tackle real-world business challenges with Hyundai Premium Outlets * Students at Mason Korea recently stepped into the role of marketing consultants for a day by tackling an ongoing business challenge presented by Hyundai Premium Outlets Songdo. On June 2, 10 finalist teams gathered for the Mason Korea x Hyundai Premium Outlets Global Marketing Challenge Final Pitch, presenting innovative strategies aimed to enhance the outlets' app more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Michael Schumpp, senior director of international affairs at the Meat Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a June 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA." USMCA is the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement. * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present testimony today on behalf of the Meat Institute. I am honored to participate in this  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: APA and APA Foundation to Honor Mental Health Advocate Bebe Moore Campbell with Summer Events, Sixth Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll * Washington, D.C. - In 2021 the American Psychiatric Association developed and launched the APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative, a collection of community-wide events focused on youth mental health equity through education, outreach,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Military Child Care: Services' Use of Worker Recruitment and Retention Incentives * Fast Facts DOD operates the largest U.S. employer-sponsored child care program. But recruiting and retaining child care workers has been difficult, contributing to lengthy waitlists for military families. In this Q&A, we looked at what's being done to address these workforce issues. We found child care workers were offered various benefits and incenti more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 17 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU trustees outline presidential search process * Middle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 16, outlined the process it will follow to hire a new president to replace Sidney A. McPhee, who will step down from his leadership role at the end of this year.  Board Chairman Stephen B. Smith said a Presidential Search Committee will be appointed by July and will engage key stakeholders for input on the position p more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation Urges Stronger Data-Center Safeguards, Protections for Wildlife, Communities * The National Wildlife Federation and its state and territorial affiliates urged local, state, and federal leaders to strengthen wildlife, climate, and environmental justice safeguards for the planning, siting, development, and operation of data centers. These steps, endorsed through a resolution at NWF's 9 more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board to Hold Meeting on June 24 * Alexandria, VA (June 17,2026) -The National Credit Union Administration Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 24 starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. Items on the agenda include briefings on: * Regulatory Updates * Q1 2026 Share Insurance Fund Report * 2026 Mid-Year Budget Update All meetings of the NCUA Board are held at the agency's headquarters at 1775 Duke Street in Alexan more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 (TNSrep) -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases Q1 2026 State-level Credit Union Data Report The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today released its first quarter state-level credit union data report for 2026. Report findings indicate that for federally insured credit unions, assets increased by 2.8 percent at the median over the year ending in the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, loans outstanding grew by 0.6 percent at the median, a more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 18 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * ND Law's Program on Church, State & Society Announces 2026 Writing Competition Winners Author: Annika Johnson Notre Dame Law School's Program on Church, State & Society has announced the winners of its annual writing competition. The competition encourages scholarship exploring the intersections of church, state, and society, particularly how the law structures and governs those relationships. Steven Tu, a 2026 Notre Dame Law School gra more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Awards $20 Million in Grants to Restore Longleaf Pine Habitat across the Southeast * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $20 million in conservation grants to restore, enhance and protect longleaf pine forests across nine southern states. The grants will leverage more than $18.6 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of $38.6 million. more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Novel study defines 'vertical marine heatwaves' in Chesapeake Bay * Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are events characterized by prolonged warm coastal and ocean conditions with wide-ranging impacts on ecosystem health and associated industries. While research on MHWs has historically relied on surface-water datasets from satellite observations and buoy records, new research from the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS highlights the need to, quite lit more PR

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * NYCEDC Selects Throne Labs to Pilot High-Quality, Modular Public Restrooms Citywide Throne Labs Inc. Selected to Lead Installation and Maintenance of 17 High-Quality Modular Public Bathroom Units, Expanding Equitable Access Across Five Boroughs $4 Million Contract Will Deliver Mamdani Administration Promises to Improve Quality of Life for Working New Yorkers - New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced th more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Statement on Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Passage of the America the Beautiful Act * The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for advancing the bipartisan America the Beautiful Act and thanks Senators Daines, King, Heinrich, and Lee for their leadership in strengthening and reauthorizing the National Parks and Public Land Legac more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Ward Launches Video to Inform Pennsylvanians About the Real Reason Why Energy Bills Remain High Senator Kim Ward (R-39) launched a video to explain the real reason why energy prices remain high in Pennsylvania. The video is available now on Ward's Pennsylvania energy webpage and social media channels. "I get asked about skyrocketing electric rates all the time," said Ward. "It's important for Pennsylvanians to unders more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Project Patriot Pipeline Crafting Avenues of Service for Skilled Workers * Earlier this year, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth initiated the "arsenal of freedom," an effort designed to revitalize America's industrial base and to build out a military capable of both defeating enemies in combat and deterring future conflicts. The arsenal of freedom includes presidential and War Department priorities like the Golden Dome, shipbuilding, next-generation aircraft and more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Agency team earns top marks at Marine Corps hackathon * A Defense Health Agency cross-functional team was honored at the Modern Day Marine 2026 Artificial Intelligence Forum Hackathon for building an AI prototype that delivers real-time blood product and inventory in support of INDOPACOM. DHA representatives from DHA's Medical Logistics, Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Chief Data and Analytics Office participated in the hackathon spo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on June 24, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Committee Members * Ted Cruz, Presiding Chairman, Republican (R) Texas (TX) Nominees * Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board. * Edward Eppler, of Connecticut, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Transportation. * Karen Jean Hedlund, of New York, to be a Member of the Surf more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Smartphone apps, wearable trackers helped people with heart disease boost physical activity * Research Highlights: * A review of 14 clinical trials including more than 1,000 adults found that people with cardiovascular disease who used smartphone apps and fitness trackers walked nearly 1,100 more steps and engaged in about four extra minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day compared to people not usin more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Groups sue to stop Robeson County, N.C, landfill's PFAS pollution of drinking water system for 67,000 people GenX levels in county's drinking water are highest of any U.S. groundwater-based water system - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- On behalf of St. Pauls Community Association for Progress, the Southern Environmental Law Center today filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina ag more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Trump administration attempts massive power grab in defense of Musk's xAI SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- Late yesterday, while intervening to support Elon Musk's company, xAI, in a Clean Air Act lawsuit the NAACP brought against the company, the U.S. Department of Justice argued that xAI should be allowed to break the law solely because the Trump administration says so. The claim is a blatant attempt to take power away f more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Budget Proposals Fail to Address Data Center Threats RICHMOND, Va. -- House and Senate lawmakers have introduced new competing proposals for Virginia's biennial budget that starts on July 1--both of which unfortunately fall short when it comes to reining in the impacts of the data center industry and delivering the results Virginians deserve. House lawmakers' latest offer does not include any environmental standards  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Foundation and the United Opticians Association Partner to Advance UV Safety Awareness for National Sunglasses Day * Alexandria, VA (June 17, 2026) - June 27 marks National Sunglasses Day, an annual campaign by The Vision Council Foundation dedicated to educating the public about UV safety as a cornerstone of eye health and everyday wellness. This year, the United Opticians Association (UOA) has joined the  more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 17 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Tim Foster, Michelle Cavucci Earn Top VASITE Honors * VHB is proud to congratulate Tim Foster, Senior Transportation Engineer, and Michelle Cavucci, Director of Transportation Systems for Metro DC, on receiving two of the Virginia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (VASITE) most respected honor more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * TNC Targets High Seas Protection at Scale with Our Ocean Conference Commitment * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has submitted a new commitment to support the development and early implementation of the first generation of high seas marine protected areas (MPAs). TNC is calling for continued ratification of the High Seas Treaty and increased financing to turn global ambition into action. Through this commitment, TNC will work in col more PR

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43% Florida, California and Texas Again Among Top States for Lightning Losses MALVERN, Pa. - U.S. insurers paid an estimated $1.65 billion in lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in 2025, a 59% increase from the $1.04 billion paid in 2024, according to the latest figures from the Insurance Informa more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Two new VCU Center for Sport Leadership graduates join the World Cup lineup Alumni network helps Hannah Kaloi and Ashley Karn connect with an agency whose client, Bank of America, is building engagement with soccer fans. By Greg Burton, Center for Sport Leadership As World Cup fever sweeps the country this summer, two recent graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University's Center for Sport Leadership are helping fuel fan excitement - and highlig more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Opens Title IX Investigation into North Carolina School District for Allowing Men in Girls' Restrooms * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Buncombe County Schools (the District) in North Carolina. OCR will determine whether the District violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) by allowing biological men to access girls' restroom more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 17 (TNSbrep) -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Updated analysis shows North Carolina's seagrass habitat still declining The amount of seagrass in the state's estuaries has decreased more than 16% over a 14-year period, according to a new study. The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP), hosted by the NC Department of Environmental Quality through a cooperative agreement between the state and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 17 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Budget Proposals Fail to Address Data Center Threats * House and Senate lawmakers have introduced new competing proposals for Virginia's biennial budget that starts on July 1-both of which unfortunately fall short when it comes to reining in the impacts of the data center industry and delivering the results Virginians deserve. House lawmakers' latest offer does not include any environmental standards for data centers, and mainta more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Early career scientist earns national fellowship to fight heart disease A Myocarditis Foundation award supports Chelsea Phillips' research on cardiac infection and arrhythmias at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. By John Pastor Chelsea Phillips, a postdoctoral associate at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a 2026 Myocarditis Research Fellowship from the Myocarditis Foundation, recognizing her as part of a nationall more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts on history, politics reflect on U.S. 250th birthday milestone As our nation's celebration of its 250th birthday approaches, experts in history and political science at Virginia Tech can provide perspectives on how far the United States of America has advanced since its founding and the issues that will influence where it goes next. Reflections on equality The nation's birthday traditionally is a day when Americans reflect on what it means to be American more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Todd Lowe named co-editor-in-chief of SAE International Journal of Aerospace By Jama Green Todd Lowe, professor of aerospace and ocean engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named co-editor-in-chief of the SAE International Journal of Aerospace. The Journal of Aerospace publishes peer-reviewed, cutting-edge engineering research and is an essential resource for anyone in industry, academia, government, and research organizations trying to understand the latest  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Demands Trump Admin Provide a Report on Human Rights Violations and Corruption in Honduras: "Congress and the American people, as well as the people of Honduras, have every right to know." * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today spoke in support of a Resolution led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), that would require the Trump Administration to produce a report on human right more PR