HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * "Perfectly symmetrical" 2D perovskites boost energy transport * Rice University scientists and collaborators have created a new type of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a "perfect" crystal. The findings, reported in the journal Nature Synthesis, could open new possibilities for solar cells and other optoelectronic devices. The new semiconductor belongs to a class of material more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * A personal fight for disability access: ODA director nominated for advocacy award * Fighting for disability access isn't just Brandie Wiley's job... It's her life. Wiley is the director of the Office of Disability Access at UNT Health Fort Worth. She manages student disability accommodations and institutional ADA/Section 504 compliance, leading systemic improvements in disability  more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, April 4 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Ag Groups Call for End to Fertilizer Duties Author: Bryan Goodman Over 50 state ag groups and eight national organizations sent a letter to the International Trade Commission this week urging the agency to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morrocco. The letter - signed by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, Na more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 3 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports President Trump's termination of temporary protected status * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief supporting the Trump administration's decision to end temporary protected status for immigrants from specific countries. The amici states argue that under federal law, the U more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Major Initiative to Combat Widespread Fraud by Companies Selling Solar Panel Systems * Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a major initiative to crack down on companies who sell solar panel systems and are engaging in fraudulent and deceptive practices. As part of the initiative, Attorney General Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands ("CIDs" more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * BJACH Champions Resilient Military Kids * FORT POLK, La. -Military children grow up in a world defined by change, from new duty stations to new schools and routines. Through each transition, they develop resilience that sets them apart. Those moments of laughter, connection and quiet strength often go unseen, but they shape the foundation of military Families. This April, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hos more PR

NEW YORK, April 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Brooke Williamson Lead Teams of Elite Pitmasters in Return of Fiery Competition Series BBQ Brawl * BBQ Brawl returns to Food Network on Monday, May 11 th at 9pm ET/PT with three superstar chefs leading a brand-new roster of twelve pitmasters in a fierce battle to win the title of "Master of 'Cue." Returning team captains  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Trump's Funding Request for Iran War * April 03, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, TX - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "The president is asking for an extra $350 billion for his reckless war against Iran. "I will vote not to fund this illegal war, and will vote no. "The president started this war under false pretenses and without congressional more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 31 -- CenterPoint Energy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Foundation's Optimize for Local program now accepting applications to fund energy efficiency upgrades for southwestern Indiana restaurants and retailers Program offers up to $25,000 in matching grant funding for energy efficiency improvements Applications accepted through April 17 * EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The CenterPoint Energy Foundation today opened applications for Optimize  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington on March Jobs Report: "178,000 Jobs Created--Triple Expectations" Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published its March 2026 jobs report. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement: "Today's jobs report is another strong signal that the American economy is gaining momentum. With 178 more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 30 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Advancing the next era of energy security Chevron leaders said that new technology and investment can help deliver reliable, affordable energy as demand grows. * Speaking at CERAWeek 2026's opening session, Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said that the world will need many forms of energy for decades. Key facts about rising energy demand * The global population continues to grow. * AI and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Condor Rebirth Protects Armored Units on the Modern Battlefield * The 1st Cavalry Division and industry partners successfully tested integrated sensor and battle tracking systems during Exercise Condor Rebirth at Fort Hood, Texas, March 23-27. The systems are designed to provide a unified view of air and ground threats for commanders at all levels. The exercise, which incorporated Bradley Fighting Vehicles more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Renews Calls to Remove Controversial Statue on Texas Rangers Home Opener at Globe Life Field * Arlington, Texas -Today, as the Texas Rangers open their 2026 home season, Congressman Marc Veasey highlights the importance of continuing dialogue around community representation across North Texas amid the recent installation of the controversial "One Riot, One Ranger" statue. "Opening  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Gonzalez, FWD.us, and Impacted Families Call on DHS to Protect DACA and End Renewal Delays * FTPs for TV stations is available here. Las Vegas, Nev. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas-34), impacted families, and advocates joined FWD.us on a press call to highlight growing delays in Deferred Action for Childhood more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians. This update adjusts the length of program participation into rank-specific c more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 3 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Daily Journal Names Ann Marie Mortimer a Leading Commercial Litigator for the Second Year Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Ann Marie Mortimer was recognized in Daily Journal's 2026 list of Leading Commercial Litigators. This is the second consecutive year that Mortimer has been awarded this honor. The annual supplement honors bet-the-company attorneys who have served as lea more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed: Texas employment forecast strengthens * DALLAS-The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates jobs will increase 1.9 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.1 to 2.7 percent. That would be an increase from the previous month's forecast. The forecast is based on an average of four models that include projected national G more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Technology Delivers Disposal Path for Legacy Waste Stored at ORNL Since 1950s Demonstration represents crucial step in addressing challenging legacy waste streams from America's nuclear research history * OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- A demonstration of an innovative technology has proved successful in safely treating and permanently disposing of a complex legacy waste stored a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Todd Snitchler, president and CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "State of the Bulk Power System": * * * Chairman Lee and Ranking Member Heinrich, thank you for the invitation to join today'simportant discussion. On behalf of the competitive power supplier community represented by the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA),/1 we appreci more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 4 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 3, 2026: * * * 'Secularist' Rep. Doggett condemns Hegseth's Christian nationalism FFRF Action Fund bestows its "Secularist of the Week" award to Rep. Lloyd Doggett for his timely condemnation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Graphic design student designs book cover for Nebraska author * For senior graphic design student Ellie Maxwell, what began as a classroom assignment became a professional milestone -designing the published cover for a new novel, "Spirits Do Not Rest: Heartbreak at Wounded Knee," by author Margaret Lukas. The opportunity emerged through a design lab course taught by Jen Landis, assistant professor of  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Groundwater levels continue to decline amid persistent drought conditions * Groundwater levels throughout Nebraska continued to decline in 2025 following several years of persistent drought. According to the recently released 2026 Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Monitoring Report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Natural Resources, groundwat more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Hammerle appointed director for Campus Recreation at UNM * After a competitive national search, Zachary Hammerle has been appointed as the new director for Campus Recreation at The University of New Mexico. Hammerle, with more than 10 years of higher education experience, most recently served as assistant director of Campus Recreation at Western Oregon University, overseeing program development, more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth authorizes off-duty service members to carry private firearms on installations * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel -namely, uniformed service members -to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW pro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS, EPA Announce Historic Actions to Protect Americans from Microplastics and Safeguard Drinking Water * Joint initiative marks first-ever inclusion of microplastics on EPA's Contaminant Candidate List and launches groundbreaking ARPA-H program to detect and remove plastics from the human body WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. K more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 3 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hunton Promotes 16 to Partner Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to begin its 125th anniversary year with the promotion of the following 16 lawyers. The firm proudly recognizes these talented individuals for their accomplishments and client service. Rachael Craven (Corporate, Dallas) advises banks, fintech companies, and technology platforms in navigating the complex legal and regulatory landscape gov more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Mike Rogers is Surrounding Himself with Extremists Following recent reporting about how multi-millionaire Mike Rogers' newly-announced campaign outreach team includes members who "complained about women in politics" and defended a group chat "filled with praise for Hitler, gas chamber jokes, racial slurs, and rape comments," a reminder that Rogers has stacked his campai more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from OneRepublic, Dan + Shay, Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus and Brantley Gilbert iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming, including World Premiere debuts and more. On Friday, OneRepublic's "Need Your Love" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations and Dan + Shay's "Say So" had a World Premiere debu more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * In Honor of Former Vice President Dan West * President Valerie Smith shared the following message with the campus community on April 3, 2026 Dear Friends, I write with the sad news that former vice president for development and alumni relations Dan C. West died peacefully on Monday, March 30, surrounded by his family. He was 86. Dan is remembered as a gentleman-scholar whose embrace of the College' more PR

ADDISON, Texas, April 3 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Responds to March Jobs Report * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on the March jobs report, which showed 178,000 jobs created last month, the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, and the labor force participation rate fell to 61.9%: "Friday's huge jobs report smashed expectations and demonstrates the econom more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Enhances Counter-UAS Capability to Protect the Southern Border * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is rapidly delivering counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect the southern border with advanced technology, an integrated system architecture and expanded authorities. JIATF-401, supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Law360 and Texas Lawbook Cover John Surma's Arrival to Fisher Phillips' Houston Office Law360 and Texas Lawbook covered the arrival of John D. Surma to Fisher Phillips' Houston office, where he will assist clients with workplace safety and catastrophe management matters. In the coverage, Regional Managing Partner Emily Harbison noted that "John's extensive workplace safety experience bolsters what our T more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * MALDEF APPEALS RULING IN KENTUCKY CASE BARRING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS FROM REGULAR TUITION FRANKFORT, Kentucky - A Latino civil rights organization filed an appeal today from a district court decision to allow Kentucky to eliminate regular tuition rates for students without lawful immigration status living in the state. In November, MALDEF (Mexican American Le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Meet One of the Media's 'Non-Criminals': ICE Law Enforcement Arrests Illegal Alien MS-13 Gang Member in Connecticut Wanted for Murder in His Home Country * This criminal is an example of what the media categorize as "non-criminal" illegal aliens because they lack a rap sheet in the U.S. WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Cus more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 3 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Graduate Student Helps Advance Early Detection Research for Alzheimer's Disease * For Hunter Paxton, the path to cutting-edge Alzheimer's research began long before he became a student at South Dakota Mines. Raised in a family deeply connected to assisted living care, Paxton spent much of his childhood alongside his mother and grandmother, both facility manage more PR

ROSENBERG, Texas, April 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * New construction, electrical programs coming to TSTC in Fort Bend County Texas State Technical College will introduce Building Construction and Electrical Construction programs this fall at its Fort Bend County campus to help meet growing workforce demands in the region. The Building Construction program will offer a Building Construction - Craftsman certificate of completion and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Liza Reed, director of climate and energy policy at Niskanen Center, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "State of the Bulk Power System": * * * Chair Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on the critical issue of the state of the bulk power system. My name is Liza Reed, and I am the Director for Climate and Ener more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * NTSB Member Michael Graham Named Vice Chairman Michael Graham, the 45th member of the National Transportation Safety Board, was designated by President Trump to serve as NTSB vice chairman for a three-year term. Graham, who was also appointed as board member by President Trump, took the oath of office on Jan. 3, 2020. Before joining the Board, he served as director of flight operations sa more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Oklahoma State Construction Engineering Technology teams shine at competitions * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator, CEAT | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology's Construction Engineering Technology program within the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management demonstrated excellence on the regional stage, with f more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 3 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Oncology Pharmacist Day Spotlight: Doctoral scholar in cancer research advancing cancer detection * Oncology pharmacists bring deep clinical expertise in oncology medications, immunotherapies, and supportive care, helping optimize outcomes while minimizing side effects and medication-related risks. Often working behind the scenes, their impact is felt every day in infusion centers,  more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Ongoing Flood Response in Hawai'i, Medical Aid for 20 Countries, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 567 shipments of requested medical aid to 35 U.S. states and territories and 19 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 1,020,352 defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, antibiotics, repro more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 3 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology team wins gold at Safety Olympics * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator, CEAT | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology's Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology program earned top honors at the 2026 Safety Olympics hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University. more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Researching 17th century Caribbean freedom and empire * Clifton E. Sorrell III is an Advisory Council Fellow at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies (MCEAS). As a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Texas at Austin, his research examines how Africans and their descendants shaped the jurisdictional landscape of freedom and empire in the early Caribbean during the long sev more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study examines diversity of Black perspectives on race relations * A new Rice University study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called "racial realism" and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum of perspectives Black Americans hold about race relations. Brown's work examines a perspective never before explored in large-scale research, drawing on representative survey data fr more PR

ALPINE, Texas, March 31 -- Sul Ross State University issued the following news: * * * Rio Grande College of Business excels at AIB-LAC 2026 in Peru The Rio Grande College of Business at Sul Ross State University demonstrated a strong international presence at the AIB-LAC 2026 Annual Conference, held this year at the Universidad de Lima in Peru. AIB-LAC, the Latin America and Caribbean chapter of the Academy of International Business (AIB), is a leading global network connecting over 3,000 sc more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 3 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Tangeman Selected for Admission to American College of Real Estate Lawyers Vorys is pleased to announce that Jill Tangeman, a partner in the firm's Columbus office, has been selected for admission to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). Admission to ACREL occurs after a formal invitation, following an in-depth screening process and the recommendation and approval by the org more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Donors support Aggie engineers in labs and lecture halls Former students Donnice and Doug White '78 give back to the College of Engineering by supporting students through scholarship and necessary lab equipment. By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering From a dryland wheat farm in West Texas to the classrooms at Texas A&M University, Doug White '78 has built a remarkable career i more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 30 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health leads review of 25 years of research on the health of rural LGBTQ+ Americans A comprehensive scoping review analysis reveals need for studies that offer broader, more inclusive and sustainable health solutions * A new study led by Christopher Owens, PhD, MPH, at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has uncovered gaps and opportunities more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * TEXAS TERROR: ICE Asks Texas Authorities to Not Release Alien Who Brutally Murdered His Wife in Dallas * Francisco Mendez-Marin is accused of murdering his own wife less than a month after they were married WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking Texas authori more PR

PLANO, Texas, April 3 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Financial Services Announces Leadership Transition * Scott Cooke to Retire as President and CEO; Alec Hagey Named Successor PLANO, Texas (April 3, 2026) -Toyota Financial Services (TFS) today announced that Scott Cooke, president and chief executive officer, will retire effective June 30, 2026, after more than two decades of distinguished service with the company. Alec Hage more PR

ROSENBERG, Texas, March 30 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news: * * * TSTC program bridging creative design with the power of AI (WACO, Texas) - Texas State Technical College's Web Design and Development program is shifting into the world of artificial intelligence. The program is working with a more than $198,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Texas Reskilling and Upskilling Through Education 2025-27 Grant Program in consultation with Educa more PR

ROSENBERG, Texas, April 3 -- Texas State Technical College issued the following news on April 2, 2026: * * * Two new programs beginning at TSTC's Harlingen campus this fall (HARLINGEN, Texas) - Texas State Technical College's Harlingen campus will launch Advanced Manufacturing and Electrical Construction programs this fall. The Advanced Manufacturing program will offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Maintenance, along with certificates of completion in Industrial Mainte more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 3 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Faculty Research Highlights Role of Family Support in Women's Leadership Development * Research by a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) faculty member is contributing to national conversations on leadership development by examining how family support shapes the leadership journeys of minority women. Dr. Yunru Shen, instructor in the Merchandising, Textiles and Design Pro more PR

RICHARDSON, Texas, April 4 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Biophysicist Joins Ranks of Elite Scientists as AAAS Fellow By: Amanda Siegfried Dr. G. Andres Cisneros, professor and department head of physics at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been elected to the 2025 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows. Cisneros, who also is a professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the School of Natural Sciences and Ma more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 3 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio accounting professor uses AI to predict financial reporting errors * What if auditors could predict when errors are more likely to occur in financial reporting? Instead of simply improving techniques for detecting errors, they could focus on how to stop them from happening. This is the focus of work by Chanyuan (Abigail) Zhang Parker, assistant professor of accounting in the U more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Warhawk Fitness Center hosts "Motivation Through Fitness" class * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The "Motivation Through Fitness" class at the Warhawk Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, promotes physical readiness and resilience supporting War Department missions. *** Original text here: https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Art more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 3 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Deadly bear attacks surge in Japan Bears in Japan are a conservation success story that might be a little too successful. Last year saw a huge surge in bear attacks on people, killing 13 and injuring more than 100. Wildlife biologists say a combination of factors are to blame, including more bears, less food for them and paradoxically, fewer people. Japan is home to two more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 3 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Forensics wins awards at major debate competitions * WKU Forensics wrapped its policy debate season and Lincoln-Douglas debate regular season with key awards at multiple debate competitions. Senior Rae Fournier of Woodbridge, Va.; freshman Riley Ney of Newton, Kan.; senior Joshua St-Peter of Canton, Ga.; and junior Nik Schintgen of Lansing, Kan., were invited to the 80th National Debate tou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Supreme Court to Clarify Scope of the Dormant Commerce Clause for Personal Jurisdiction * "A Delaware defendant headquartered in Texas. An Iowa plaintiff alleging a South Dakota injury. Yet the case was brought in Minnesota. That just can't be right." -Zac Morgan, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click here to read WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Washington Legal F more PR