WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The National Association of Black Journalists issued the following news: * * * 2025 NABJ Salute to Excellence Nominees Announced The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has announced its nominees for the 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards. Winners will be announced during the Salute to Excellence Gala at the #NABJ25 Convention & Career Fair on Saturday, August 9 in Cleveland. The full listing of winners will be posted online after the event this summer. Co more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * 2025 PEN America Literary Awards Honor 13 Authors and Translators at NYC Ceremony Across Multiple Genres, Honorees Included Dagoberto Gilb, Kali Nicole Gross, Ana Raquel Minian, Jason Roberts, Amy Stuber, Frank X. Walker, and More, as Well as Career Achievement Award Winners Mia Couto, Mona more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 9 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Hosts Inaugural Scholarship and Research Gala The College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) kicked off a new tradition for recognizing A&S faculty excellence and achievements from over the past year with its inaugural Scholarship and Research Gala. The May 1 event was held in the Schine Student Center's Goldstein Auditorium. University and college leadership, including Interim Vice Chancellor, Provost more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 10 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * Author John Green to visit KU to kick off 2025-26 KU Reads program A Lawrence campus visit from award-winning author John Green will be among the first events of the fall semester as the University of Kansas adopts his title, "The Anthropocene Reviewed," as the 2025-26 KU Reads: A Common Book Experience selection. "An Evening with John Green" will include a hosted conversation with the author, followed by  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Would Bob Harvie like to take an educational trip to Auschwitz? The NRCC is paying. In a deranged outburst, out of touch Democrat Bob Harvie compared the Bucks County Sheriff's commonsense plan to cooperate with ICE to Nazi Germany, saying, "for someone who's spent a lot of time studying World War II, there are definite parallels that I see happening... It's concerning. It's something that al more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 9 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Newly translated text unearths history of slavery in the Middle East By Gillian Minaker For decades, the story of Mahboob Qirvanian sat untold, leaving its historical significance unrecognized -- until now. Born in Tunisia in 1894, Qirvanian was enslaved as a child and brought to the Middle East in the time of the Ottoman Empire. He documented his experiences, writing in Farsi and Arabic, but his words rema more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, May 9 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Stamp of approval: Research delivers medieval sea king history to the world By Gillian Minaker When Andrew McDonald imagined sharing his research with the world, he never dreamed it would reach all corners of the globe by way of postage stamp. The Brock Professor of History and participating faculty member in the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MARS) has co-created a new stamp collection bringi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 10 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Building tech to support small towns: U-M team develops digital tool for SEC compliance When Congress passed the Financial Data and Transparency Act (FDTA) in 2022, it required all municipalities in the U.S. to modernize and digitize their financial reports. This is a heavy lift for small towns and school districts, most of which still report their financial information in more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 10 (TNSres) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Call for Abstracts: GSA Connects 2025 Invites Geoscientists to Share Groundbreaking Research Boulder, Colo., USA: The Geological Society of America (GSA) invites scientists, researchers, and professionals from across the globe to submit abstracts for its annual meeting, GSA Connects 2025, taking place 19-22 October 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Held annually, GSA Connect more PR

CALIFORNIA, Stanford, May 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following speech on May 9, 2025, by President and CEO Beth M. Hammack at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University on Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy: * * * Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy My thanks to the Hoover Institution for inviting me to speak on this esteemed panel. It's great to be back at my alma mater. I am especially grateful that yesterday I was able to join the celebration in more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Dipped in March Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for Spain  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * CORRUPTION WATCH: Ranking Member Connolly Launches Investigation Into GSA Plans to Give Lucrative Contract to Inexperienced, Trump-Connected Startup Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to General Services Admini more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Cultural Leaders Reflect on Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture on 100th Anniversary, Reaffirm Vital Importance of Landmark Institution May 8, 2025--Today, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture turns 100, a momentous occasion the world-renowned institution is marking with a year-long celebration which includes a limited edition NYPL library card, the major free exhibi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news: * * * The Desert Laboratory: Carnegie Science's Pioneering Role in American Ecology Carnegie Science's Desert Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona served as an intellectual hub where pioneering ecologists helped transform the emerging discipline of ecology from descriptive natural history into a rigorous scientific field. In 1903, Carnegie Science established the Desert Botanical Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona--a bo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Blumenthal, Senators Pen Letter To HHS Secretary Kennedy, FDA Commissioner Makary Urging Them To Halt Efforts To Weaken Food Oversight May 09, 2025 FDA "is one of the best positioned federal offices to help 'Make America Healthy Again,' but the Trump Administration has undermined the program," the Senators wrote in their letter WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-I more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Reacts to Trump's Firing of Librarian of Congress WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, released the following statement reacting to President Trump firing Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the Librarian of Congress: "President Trump fired our nation's Librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden, by  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 9 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * High Notes and High Desert Adventures Await This Summer at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe Discover the best of the Land of Enchantment this summer at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, featuring recently enhanced guest rooms and suites, and a variety of adventure, wellness, cultural and culinary offerings. Situated on 57 rolling acres (23 hectare more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- ISA Ventures, an Iowa-based venture capital firm, has called on a federal agency to promptly finalize rules regarding biofuel tax credits, emphasizing the potential for significant economic and environmental benefits for the state and the nation. In a letter, the firm stressed the importance of clarity for biofuel producers to access the 45Z tax credits aimed at reducing carbon emissions. ISA Ventures highlighted Iowa's strong agricultural sector and its leadership in renew more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Jenna Bush Hager Delivers Keynote Address at AAP's Annual Member Meeting Senator Chris Coons Awarded Distinguished Public Service Award Leading Experts on Artificial Intelligence Discuss Unprecedented Landscape and Litigation On Thursday, May 8, the Association of American Publishers hosted its 2025 annual meeting, celebrating 55 years of advocacy for the organization. The program stressed  more PR

LONDON, England, May 10 -- UNISON, the public service union, issued the following news: * * * Job and service cuts won't help the NHS improve services for patients, says UNISON Ministers should give trusts the breathing space to deliver the improvements the public wants to see Commenting on a survey published today (Friday) by NHS Providers, which warns NHS trusts across England are planning to cut jobs and patient services, UNISON head of health Helga Pile said: "Forcing the NHS to make dr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer LanzaJet has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department to swiftly finalize guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, warning of unintended consequences that could hinder the growth of the nascent domestic SAF industry. In a letter submitted to Regulations.gov, Angela Foster-Rice, Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs at LanzaJet, emphasized the urgency of implementing the tax  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, DR. CARLA HAYDEN Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service. Donald Trump's  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS, DR. CARLA HAYDEN Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service. Donald Trump's unjust decision to fire Dr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 21-23 in Beaufort The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet May 21-23 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort, N.C. 28516. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21; at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 22; and at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 23. Public comment ses more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 10 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has approved the application of Flex Storage, Inc., for a certificate of exemption to transport household goods within the state. The decision was formalized in an order issued on May 9, 2025. According to Docket No. T-5017, Sub 0, Flex Storage, Inc., filed its application on April 3, 2025. The NCUC found that Flex Storage has met the necessary conditions for the exemption. The Commission's order states that Flex more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Renewable Fuels Nebraska (RFN), a trade association representing the state's ethanol industry, has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the implementation of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, RFN expressed appreciation for the opportunity to provide input while also highlighting key areas needing clarification and flexibility to ensure the credit's effectiveness. RFN Director of Operations Traci A.  more ST

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 9 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * New guides for pitching to Huffpost Personal, Business Insider and Women's Health Do you have a great story idea but not sure which publication is the right fit? Or, do you want to write for a certain outlet but don't know how to best reach out? AHCJ's Freelance Market Guides include tips for pitching over 50 publications -- including the New York Times, NPR, Cosmopolitan more PR

HAMILTON, New York, May 9 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Next Up on 13: An Anthropologist's Field Guide to Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life On the latest episode of 13, the Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Anthony Aveni discusses his newest book, Aliens Like Us?: An Anthropologist's Field Guide to Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life. Aveni started teaching at Colgate in 1963 and is wide more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Nobu Debuts at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Hotel Del Coronado Iconic Japanese dining experience brings its signature style to the shores of Hawaii and Southern California CORONADO, CA and WAILEA, HI -- Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort and Hotel del Coronado proudly announce the highly anticipated arrival of Nobu -- bringing Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's world-reno more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Ousting of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Sends a Message: Comply or Be Fired (WASHINGTON)-- PEN America said today it is deeply disturbed by the firing of Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, for reasons the White House identified as related to "diversity" programming and h more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- University College London has released a report, "Understanding the intergenerational transmission of educational (under)achievement," in March 2025, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. The study, authored by Jose J. Morosoli and Jean-Baptiste Pingault, delves into the complex interplay between genetics and environment in shaping educational outcomes across generations, highlighting the significant role of "genetic nurture." This concept describes how parents' genes, even th more ST

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 9 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Pope Leo XIV is Augustinian: WFU expert can provide context The newly elected pope, Leo XIV, previously led the Order of St. Augustine and identifies as an Augustinian. What does that mean? Understanding St. Augustine and his intellectual and spiritual influence can provide important context for the upcoming papacy. A Wake Forest University professor can offer insight on the teachings of a man wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 9, 2025: * * * ESTABLISHING PROJECT HOMECOMING Over the last 4 years, the United States has endured a full-scale invasion of aliens entering and remaining in the country illegally, causing a relentless onslaught of crime, vagrancy, violence, and death in countless American communities. This lawless invasion has also limited the capacity of American schools and hospitals to provide for American citizens and has dive more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * President Trump Signs Rep. Goldman's Bill to Repeal Costly Energy Regulations Featured Image WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) released the following statement. "I'm honored to have been in the Oval Office today to witness President Trump sign H.J. Res. 75 into law. This bill will help lower the cost of living for Americans across the nation. H.J. Res. 75, which more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Disgraceful Firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Illustrates Trump's Efforts to Control Information and Politicize Civil Service WASHINGTON, DC -- Last night, President Trump abruptly fired the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla D. Hayden, who was nominated by former President Barrack Obama and confirmed with 74 votes by the U.S. Senate in 2016. Dr. Hayden was the first woman, more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 10 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford's Orlean Beeson School of Education Earns National Recognition from International Literacy Association Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education has once again received national recognition for academic excellence and innovation in teacher preparation. The Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary and Collaborative Education (ESEC) program recently earned national recognition fr more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 9 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Scientist assesses on FFRF TV show the role of chance An acclaimed biologist explains on the Freedom From Religion Foundation's television show how much of our existence is guided by chance. Sean B. Carroll is an award-winning scientist, writer, educator and film producer. He's the Andrew and Mary Balo and Nicholas and Susan Simon Chair of Biology at the University more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, May 9 -- St. Francis Xavier University issued the following news: * * * StFX researchers among leading scholars to contribute to national book on teacher leadership Multiple StFX researchers are among leading scholars from across the country to contribute to a new book that examines how teacher leadership is reshaping Canadian education and influencing policy and practice. The recently published e-book Research in Teacher Leadership in Canada: Transformative and Cont more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Student spotlight: Aria Eppinger '24 This interview is part of a series of short interviews from the MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, called Student Spotlights. Each spotlight features a student answering their choice of questions about themselves and life at MIT. Today's interviewee, Aria Eppinger '24, graduated with her undergraduate degree in Course 6- more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, May 9 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * The British Summer Social Season with Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire and Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane With the British summer social season just around the corner, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane and Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire announce a series of exciting new partnerships and guest experiences for discerning guests. These exclusive collaborations form par more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Here are awards announced by colleges, public policy organizations and government agencies - May 8, 2025: * * * Smithsonian National Postal Museum: Philatelic Achievement Award The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum has announced the 2025 Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award recipients, Gordon Edwin Eubanks Jr., Christopher Miles Bertram King and Patrick Valere Maria Jerome Maselis. They will be honored at a gala at the museum Saturday, Nov. 8. The Smithsonian Phila more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Law firms assisted companies in the following recently announced transactions: * * * WILMERHALE WilmerHale represented MicroStrategy Incorporated d/b/a Strategy, the world's first and largest Bitcoin treasury company, in connection with the company's new at-the-market equity offering program, pursuant to which Strategy may issue and sell shares of its class A common stock from time to time having an aggregate offering price of up to $21 billion. Sales under the program wi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations and government - May 10, 2025: * * * IN GOVERNEMNT Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced President Trump's intent to nominate Jonathan McKernan to serve as the Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. McKernan has been an advisor at the Treasury Department while awaiting Senate confirmation to lead the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. During that time, McKernan has beco more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Here's a look at research generated by colleges and universities outside the U.S. * * * Aston University Enters Partnership to Become Policing Academic Centre of Excellence Free University of Brussels-VUB: Metals and Hormone-Disrupting Substances Pose Real Threat to Sustainable Agriculture and Water Management in Europe Griffith University: 'Kidneys of the Sea' - Oyster Reefs Hiding in Plain Sight Harper Adams University: Dairy Farmers' Views Sought for Precision Techno more ST

LONDON, England, May 9 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * UCL acquires rare correspondence between Orwell and his original publisher Now in the expert care of UCL Special Collections, the documents offer new insight into George Orwell's early literary relationships, his approach to publishing and his responses to criticism. Dating from 1934-37, the documents give fresh insight into the publication of four of Orwell's earliest published works: A Clergyman's Daug more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: In Boston, Pressley, Advocates Condemn Trump Attacks on Museums, Affirm Importance of Preserving Shared History Congresswoman Convenes Roundtable and Presser at Boston Museum of African American History Pressley Recently Demanded Investigation into Trump's Attack on Smithsonian and Museums, Brazen Attempt to Whitewash History Roundtable Video | Press Conference Video | Photos BOSTON - Tod more PR