SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Supplement Releases New Findings on the First Nationwide Community Health Worker Program * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org CDC's CCR Initiative Success Makes the Case for More Investment Community health workers promote community health and address inequities, guiding the nation toward a healthier future. Findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Community Health Worke more PR

PASADENA, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Using AI to Thwart Election Misinformation Election rumors, such as unverified accounts of voter fraud, have run rampant in the US in recent years. Powered by the speed of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), it can be hard for people to know what messages to trust. Now, a team led by Caltech researchers is using AI as a tool for good in the fight against election misinformation. In a recent paper published in the jour more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by Bandwidth Editor William Echikson: * * * Data Centers Move Center Stage Strong majorities on both sides of the Atlantic oppose the construction of AI data centers. China could benefit. - In Virginia, home to the world's largest concentration of data centers, the buildout of AI data centers has become a central campaign issue. In Finland, public anger is rising over grid strain. It's a common European and American challenge:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by Klara Vlahcevic Lisinski, senior fellow for content innovation and strategy at New Lines Institute: * * * How AI-Driven Influence Operations Attack Ukraine It's not just missiles that are hitting Kyiv. Russia is leveraging Chinese artificial intelligence to spread lies about the conflict. - When US military aid to Ukraine fell by 99% and Europe stepped into the breach in 2025, Russia's influence machinery pivoted. Storm-1516, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by Boris Ginzburg: * * * Lukashenka's 'Capitulation' to Zelenskyy's Ultimatum There was more to the Belarusian autocrat's climbdown to Ukraine than met the eye. And repeating the trick would be extremely unwise. - Since January, Ukraine has noticeably hardened its public tone toward Belarus. This toughened rhetoric culminated on June 19 in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's ultimatum to the Belarusian leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka.  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Millennium Fellows, Alexander Hamilton Medal, Building Design Triumphs, and More Accolades for Columbians From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards over the summer. - Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milest more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Four U of A Faculty Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows * Four U of A faculty members have been named fellows of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP). The fellows are: * Matthew Clay, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of mathematical sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; * Carrie M. McDermott, executive director and more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Four U of A Faculty Named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows Four U of A faculty members have been named fellows of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP). The fellows are: * Matthew Clay, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of mathematical sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; * Carrie M. McDermott, executive director and George M. and Boyce W. Billings more PR

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release: * * * Fresenius Medical Care Announces Publication of a Multinational Real-World Evidence Study Associating High-Volume Hemodiafiltration with Lower Mortality Risk Than Conventional Hemodialysis * Publication in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology reports that, in a large multinational real-world evidence study using a target trial emulation design, hemo more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The International Publishers Association issued the following news: * * * Italian Journal Focus on Censorship and Freedom to Publish Latest Volume of Publishing Eco-system: International Journal of Publishing Studies focuses on 'Censorship and the Contemporary Publishing World: Comparative Perspectives' and features an article commissioned by the IPA. In the opening editorial to the latest volume, Federica Formiga states: 'the starting point for this issue is different, because in contemporary democr more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Employs Two of the World's Top 20 Information Systems Researchers * When the 2026 Association for Information Systems (AIS) Research Rankings were recently released, two names from the same department at Kent State University appeared near the top of the global list. Jose Benitez, Ph.D., Bridgestone Endowed Chair in International Business and professor of information systems (IS) in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, ranked  more PR

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 27 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Loneliness and aging * Being alone and experiencing loneliness are two very different things. "Some people require alone time to recharge their batteries," said Leslie Baker, Pharm.D., BCGP, director of geriatric pharmacy services at the Sanford Center for Aging, part of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. "But there is a balance." Social connections are considered a social determinant of health, which are nonmedical factors that influence ov more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Mark Sawyer Selected for the Inaugural TFAS Journalism Excellence Fellowship at The Dispatch The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is pleased to announce two-time TFAS alumnus Mark Sawyer '24, '24, as the recipient of the inaugural Journalism Excellence Fellowship at The Dispatch. Sawyer first joined TFAS in 2024 at the European Journalism Institute in Prague, Czech Republic, which provided hands-on reporting experience while enhancing his  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches Business Advisory Council, Bringing New York's Business Leaders to the Table What you should know * New council will bring together 15 leaders across finance, real estate, technology, sports, retail, food and health care to advise City Hall on strengthening the city's economy * New York City reaches near all-time high for total jobs, with almost 5 million jobs as of July - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani ann more PR

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 27 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Older Australians in the dark about osteoporosis, Curtin research finds * New Curtin University research has found a concerning lack of knowledge about osteoporosis among older Australians, with many unaware of the exercises that can protect their bones and reduce their risk of falls. A Curtin University study of more than 1,400 Australians aged 50 and over has found people have a surprisingly low level of knowledge about osteoporosis - a condition that more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Affinity Partners CEO Jared Kushner: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 Mr. Jared Kushner "Special Envoy for Peace" Founder and Chief Executive Officer Affinity Partners 16690 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Dear Mr. Kushner: You may have been too busy causing a new foreign policy fiasco in Albania after your yachting foray in the Adriatic to get back to us on  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health * Guideline Highlights: * Rehabilitation after a stroke should begin as soon as the individual is medically stable, ideally within 48 hours of the stroke, and should be personalized to address the person's physical, cognitive, language and mental health needs. * A coordinated multidisciplinary care team is crucial for effective post-str more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Political views, education levels and race--but not urban or rural living--are the top factors in parents' vaccine hesitancy post-COVID School of Public Health national survey is among the few conducted since the COVID-19 pandemic Ann Kellett A new, national survey by researchers with the Texas A&M University School of Public Health at Texas A&M Health has found that parents' political views, education levels and race are the ma more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * UD professor among scientists investigating Himalayan flood * The University of Dayton's Umesh Haritashya is helping an international group of scientists investigate the catastrophic flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border Wednesday. Haritashya, a professor of earth, environment and sustainability and director of UD's Sustainability Program, has spent more than two decades studying glaciers, glacial lakes and natural hazards in the Himalayas and other more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Vehicle-mounted spectroscopy system detects methane in real time * 27 August 2026 # New system could help locate hidden methane emissions that contribute to climate change and pose safety risks WASHINGTON -Researchers have developed a vehicle-mounted spectroscopy system that can reliably detect methane in real time while driving. Using a moving vehicle to detect methane could make it easier to locate hidden methane em more PR

CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 26 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Why men can struggle with weight-loss initiatives * A new study has identified why many men struggle with weight loss, finding that traditional diet programmes are often perceived as too restrictive and primarily aimed at women. The research, published in the journal PLOS One and led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), is the first academic study to investigate men's motivation for losing weight, their personal experiences and the weight-loss approaches more PR