CHIPPENDALE, Australia, May 3 -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following news release: Conservation groups are demanding an urgent investigation and prosecution after detecting 188 alleged breaches by Forestry Corp NSW of a new condition designed to save endangered greater gliders. In a letter to the NSW EPA, the groups called for the EPA to issue stop work orders on active forestry operations at Flat Rock, Clyde, Currowan, Shallow Crossing, Olney, Riamukka, Styx River, Sheas Nob,  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, May 3 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Active duty military members, civilian providers for the military and tactical athletes joined acclaimed leaders for the 2024 Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Summit, recently held on Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus in Savannah. "Georgia Southern University has long been involved with the tactical athlete community with multiple programs working with military, firefighters and law en  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Undergraduates Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki, whose research explores math and physics, are honored for their academic excellence. * * * By Leah Campbell, School of Science MIT students Ben Lou, Srinath Mahankali, and Kenta Suzuki have been selected to receive Barry Goldwater Scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. They are among just 438 recipients from  more

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, New York, May 3 -- The Academy of Management Learning and Education, a journal from the Academy of Management that says it features articles on management education in colleges and universities, published research articles on the following topics in its March 2024 edition (Vol. 23, Issue 1): Research & Reviews: * Beyond Developing Leaders: Toward a Multinarrative Understanding of the Value of Leadership Development Programs * Lay Beliefs About Homo Economicus: How and Why D  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: WASHINGTON (May 2, 2024) - The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has just released the 2024 edition of its statistical reference book on plastic resins, Resin Review. This annual publication presents industry data compiled from members of ACC's Plastics Industry Producers' Statistics Group and other sources and represents an authoritative resource to help analyze and understand t  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards (https://www.acls.org/2024-acls-open-access-book-prizes/). Supported by Arcadia, these prizes recognize and reward the authors and publishers of exceptional, innovative, and open access humanities books published from 201  more

CANBERRA, Australia, May 3 -- Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt issued the following transcript of a radio interview With Jeremy Jones of ABC Capricornia Breakfast: * * * JEREMY JONES: Beef is days away and organisers are expected to see record breaking numbers of people through the gate. But what benefits are we expected to see in the region specifically? Has Beef thrown its support behind businesses here? Well, Federal Minister for Agriculture Murray Wat  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since Arizona's Supreme Court upheld the 1864 territorial ban on abortion without exceptions for rape or incest, Kari Lake "solidified her support for Arizona's total abortion ban and called on county sheriffs to enforce the law", "[expressed] disappointment" that the ban isn't being enforced, and "[downplayed] 1864 abortion law, [said] Arizonans can travel '3 hours' for procedure." Here's what Kari Lake  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 3 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: In recognition of the two year anniversary of the leaking of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and paved the way for Arizona's strict abortion ban to be enacted, today's Lake Tape exhibits Kari Lake's "clear record on" abortion. Lake has called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, celebrated the Dobbs decision, praised the 1864 ban on abortion, and called for it to be enforced by   more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 3 (TNSres) -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: Positive high-level results from an interim analysis of the ECHO Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca's CALQUENCE(R) (acalabrutinib) in combination with standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy, bendamustine and rituximab, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) versus standard of care in previously untreated adul  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: At today's full committee hearing, Examining the President's FY 2025 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior, featuring testimony from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, House Natural Resources Committee Vice Ranking Member Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) delivered the opening statement below. Vice Ranking Member Kamlager-Dove highlighted several newly finalized and widely celebrated rules from   more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued the following transcript of a news conference on May 1, 2024: * * * ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thanks very much for joining us. Today's National Cabinet was a constructive discussion with the Premiers and Chief Ministers, together with the Family and Domestic Violence Commissioner, Micaela Cronin, who reported to the National Cabinet meeting. Was then followed by a report from the Victorian Premier, Jacinta Al  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Mooresville bookstore on Wednesday May 8th. The new Barnes & Noble is located at the Mooresville Crossing (611 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117) in the space formerly occupied by Petco, next to Staples and Ulta and near Old Navy and Bed Bath & Beyond. The bookstore will officially   more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, May 3 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble announces Real Americans as their May National Book Club pick and welcomes readers to join author Rachel Khong at a free live virtual event. The author will be in conversation with Lexie Smyth, Category Manager for Fiction at Barnes & Noble, and Miwa Messer, Executive Producer of Poured Over, the B&N Podcast, to discuss the title as w  more

IRVING, Texas, May 3 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: Matt Leach, who has spent the past six seasons as the Head Swimming Coach at Washington State University, has been named the fifth head coach of the Iowa State Swimming & Diving program, Senior Associate Director of Athletics Dr. Calli Sanders announced. "We are thrilled to welcome Matt, Katie, and their children, Eloise and Arlo, back to the Midwest and to our Cyclone family," Sanders said  more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, May 3 -- The British Journal of Special Education, a journal that says it features special educational needs and covers all levels of education pre-school, school and post-school from Nasen, published research articles on the following topics in its March 2024 quarterly edition (Vol. 51, Issue 1): ORIGINAL ARTICLES: * The trauma challenge: How teachers experience students with complex trauma * Keeping the child in mind in multi-professional working: Valuing the viewpo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 2 -- Brown University issued the following news: The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of business leaders, artists, writers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 26. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- During its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 24 to 26, Brown University will confer honorary doctorates on nine candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The candidates are: H  more

MELVILLE, New York, May 3 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced six filmmakers will join its celebrated Explorers of Light program, welcoming a new class of storytellers focused on the craft of cinematography. For nearly three decades, the Explorers of Light program has brought together a roster of distinguished photographers to inspire, teach, and collaborate with visual artists and content creators   more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news on May 2, 2024: * * * At Cedars-Sinai's Center for Medicine, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Scholars Share Historical Research to Help Shape and Strengthen Integrity and Moral Compass * * * What can a Jewish hospital learn from World War II-era medical experiments carried out by Nazis? A lot, as it turns out. When the Center for Medicine, Holocaust and Genocide   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 3 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: In the world of finance, Larry Burkett was an inspirational leader who provided sage investment advice to individuals through his books and radio program. For Jason Alexander, Larry Burkett was a legend. When Kingdom Advisors awarded the prestigious Larry Burkett Award to Alexander at its annual conference in Orlando, Florida, he was truly honored and humbled. "Larry Burkett's books and radio program were a staple in o  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for American Progress with collaborators has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written on April 30, 2024, and posted on May 1, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2023-0030-0031. * * * To: April Tabor, Secretary of the Commission Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Impersonation SNPRM, R207000 The seven undersigned consumer advocacy and public inte  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a rule (17 CFR Parts 23 and 37), published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2024, entitled "Swap Confirmation Requirements for Swap Execution Facilities." The rule was issued by Robert Sidman, Deputy Secretary. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is amending its swap execution facility (SEF) regulations related to uncleared swap confirmations, and making asso  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following statement on May 2, 2024, by Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson at the Technology Advisory Committee meeting: * * * Introduction It's a pleasure to be here for today's Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting. Three Significant Steps in Developing CFTC AI Guidance and Regulation The discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) today marks a fourth significant initiative launched at the Commodity Futures Trading  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Chamber of Progress, McLean, Virginia, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written and posted on April 30, 2024. The comment was signed by Jess Miers, Senior Counsel. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2023-0030-0031. * * * Federal Trade Commission | Request for Public Comment on Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Artificial Intelligence and Impersonation Impersonation SNPRM, R207000 Submitted by: Jess Miers, Senior  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 3 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, the Senate passed legislation to address the rise in attempts to ban certain books from Colorado libraries. SB24-216, sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, would establish policies for the acquisition, retention, and display of library sources, as well as their removal upon the request of a patron. Libraries would not be  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: 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 milestones from March 21 to May 1, 2024. If you have an accomplishment you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please email newsteam@columbia.edu with your name, title, school, department,   more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the following news release: * * * New CommBank Health research reveals affordability concerns among patients are putting the spotlight on digital solutions, with opportunities for providers to adapt to changing patient preferences. * * * 71 per cent of Australian patients have delayed or cancelled healthcare appointments in the last year with affordability concerns being the key driver, according to the inaugural   more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Commonwealth Bank of Australia issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: New CommBank Health research reveals affordability concerns among patients are putting the spotlight on digital solutions, with opportunities for providers to adapt to changing patient preferences. 71 per cent of Australian patients have delayed or cancelled healthcare appointments in the last year with affordability concerns being the key driver, according to the inaugural  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12644) on May 1, 2024, legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey: * * * Patent Listing in FDA's Orange Book For over 40 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has maintained a resource formally titled Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations. This frequently updated publication - now available as a searchable online database - is more commonly called the "Ora  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11510) on May 1, 2024, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * Lying in State or Honor in the U.S. Capitol by Non-Members of Congress On April 29, 2024, Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, lay in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. In a press release, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 2 (TNSres) -- CruiseCompete issued the following news release: CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends(TM) report for the month of May 2024. This report details a picture of trends in consumer behavior for cruise ship travel for May 2024. After serving up close to 20 million cruise quotes, CruiseCompete CruiseTrends(TM) offers an inside look at what consumers want in cruise vacations based on their requests. CruiseCompete has mined its wealth of data to provide infor  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: New reporting from the Ohio Capital Journal highlights how Kevin Coughlin's extremist plan to pursue entitlement reform includes gutting Social Security for Northeast Ohioans. According to Coughlin: "I know the Democrats are cheering right now that they're hearing me say that [...] but it's going to mean that the benefits that people get are going to be cut." Coughlin has lo  more

ANAHEIM, California, May 3 -- Disneyland issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Disneyland Resort is celebrating summer and announcing a new, limited-time ticket offer and new hotel offers, giving guests flexible options and a great way to save to enjoy three days of magic at The Happiest Place on Earth. With thrilling adventures, popular attractions, beloved Disney characters and refreshing summertime treats, there's something for everyone at Disneyland Park and Disney California Ad  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Electronic Privacy Information Center with collaborators has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written on April 30, 2024, and posted on May 1, 2024. The comment was signed by Chris Frascella, Counsel; Maria Villegas Bravo, Law Fellow; Grant Fergusson, Equal Justice Works Fellow; and Enid Zhou, Senior Counsel. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2023-0030-0031. * * * Comments to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the Rule on Im  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Eleven Labs Inc., New York, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written on April 30, 2024, and posted on May 1, 2024. The comment was signed by Mati Staniszewski, CEO and Co-founder. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2023-0030-0031. * * * To: April J. Tabor, Secretary Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Mail Stop H-144 (Annex I) Washington, DC 20580 Re: Comments of ElevenLabs in Respon  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Environmental Working Group has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on April 1, 2024, and posted on May 1, 2024. The comment was signed by Alexis Temkin, Senior Toxicologist. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0855-0321. * * * Environmental Working Group Comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on the Interim Decision for Paraquat specifically EPA's Preliminary Supplemental Consideration of Ce  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication on April 26, 2024: * * * The successful strategy of pesticide manufacturers to heavily influence EPA's decision making has been exposed in numerous books and extensive articles written with the help of whistleblowers, former EPA employees, and internal company documents revealed in court cases. The EPA default philosophy of assuming a chemical is safe unless proof of harm is thoroughly  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2024, entitled "Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, OH." The notice was issued by Stephanie R. Swann, Deputy Manager, Detroit Airports District Office, FAA, Great Lakes Region. COMMENT DEADLINE: June 3, 2024 * * * SUMMARY: The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 2.  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to Donald Trump pretending to care about workers and the middle class after leaving them behind, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "The best thing Donald Trump ever did for America's working class was leave the Oval Office after his horrendous four years that saw record job losses and billionaires paying less in taxes than working Americans for the first   more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, May 3 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: Five outstanding leaders will receive honorary degrees, and four graduates will deliver valedictory addresses over four Convocation ceremonies at the University of Prince Edward Island, May 14 to 17. Over 1,200 graduates comprise the Class of 2024. "UPEI is so proud of our graduates," said Dr. Greg Keefe, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. "In the last four years, they wo  more

BRONX, New York, May 3 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Suzi Morales While years of relatively unchecked commercial data collection has led to a moment of real despair about the state of our internet and the digital economy, there is now momentum to protect consumer privacy through regulatory action and legislation. That was the assessment of Samuel Levine, director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), who weighed in on t  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: * * * Commission challenges junk patent listings for Ozempic, Victoza, Saxenda and other blockbuster prescription medications * * * The Federal Trade Commission expanded its campaign against pharmaceutical manufacturers' improper or inaccurate listing of patents in the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Orange Book, disputing junk patent listings for diabetes, weight loss, asthma, and COP  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 3 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: Thread is a powerful tool, bringing together beads to make beautifully-intricate traditional earrings and bringing together GCI employees. More than a dozen employees joined a traditional beading workshop hosted recently by the GCI's Indigenous Business Resource Group (IBRG) to learn about Alaska Native culture and strengthen connections with one another. With beads, needles, thread, and mats prov  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following commentary on May 2, 2024: * * * Hybrid schools look to the future By Chris Butler, Investigative Journalist Elementary and high school students alike need opportunities to learn from their failures. Hybrid schools help them do that. That was one of the lessons that Florida resident Toni Frallicciardi imparted last week as she attended the 2024 National Hybrid Schools Conference (https://www.kennesaw.edu/c  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, May 3 -- Hampton University issued the following news on May 2, 2024: Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams proudly announced today the appointment of Betty H. Stewart, Ph.D., as the new Executive Vice President and Provost, effective July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning 30 years in academia, Stewart brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to academic excellence to her new post, having served as provost at the University of North Tex  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch issued the following testimony by Government Publishing Office Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern involving a hearing on April 10, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Government Accountability Office, the Government Publishing Office, and the Congressional Budget Office": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Espaillat, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to appear before the Subcommittee on Legis  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch issued the following written testimony by Shira Perlmutter, register of copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, involving a hearing on April 16, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Library of Congress and the Architect of the Capitol": * * * Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Espaillat, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit the United States Copyright  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: President Biden's plan to enact the highest tax increase in American history is completely backwards and will hurt workers, families, farmers, and small businesses already reeling from "Bidenomics," warned Ways and Means Republicans in a hearing with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The President's proposed budget breaks his pledge to not raise taxes on Americans  more

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, May 3 -- The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines issued the following news release: Several Filipinos and homegrown brands who harness their intellectual property (IP) assets to create impact bagged this week the much-coveted Gawad Yamang Isip (GYI) Awards and other special awards from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Meanwhile, over 40 individual and institutional partners  more

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, May 3 -- The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines issued the following news release: The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines celebrated World Book and Copyright Day last April 23 through a dialogue with various stakeholders on the need for greater copyright awareness and a storytelling session with children to promote reading. At the event, Dr. Ivan Anthony S. Henares, Secretary General of the UNESCO National Commission of Transforming our world  more

LONDON, England, May 3 -- The Journal of the African Literature Association, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features oral, literary and related arts of Africa and the African Diaspora, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 18, Issue 1 edition: Research Articles: * Visual counternarratives: trans-embodiments in Zanele Muholi's Beulah and Akwaeke Emezi's The Death of Vivek Oji * Mimetic designs in Helon Habila's Oil on Water * Subversive text as dystopian negat  more

LANCASTER, England, May 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Feelings about work and feelings at work will be tackled in a Public Lecture due to take place at Lancaster University later this month. Guest speaker Professor Claire Langhamer, the Director of the Institute of Historical Research in London, is a social and cultural historian of modern Britain who specialises in the history of everyday life. She will give The Iredell Lecture, an annual public lecture organised by th  more

LANCASTER, England, May 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: A Lancaster University lecturer has been selected to run a workshop at the prestigious British Academy Summer Showcase. Dr Cornelia Grabner will join other British Academy Fellows and Honorary Fellows, including historian and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Professor David Olusoga and sociologist and journalist Professor Gary Younge, together with other leading thinkers at the free public festival (July 12 and 13). Dr Grabne  more

LANCASTER, England, May 3 -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Three Lancaster University researchers are among 44 'outstanding mid-career academics' to receive prestigious Fellowships from the British Academy. The British Academy has awarded pound sterling5.8 million in Mid-Career Fellowships to academics whose research will promote public engagement with. and understanding of, the Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE) disciplines. At Lanca  more

LIVERMORE, California, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) postdoc Sam Hedges has won a 2024 Springer Thesis Award for his work in searching for the elusive neutrino. "I'm honored that my thesis was nominated for this award, and was excited when I found out it had won," Hedges said. His thesis, "Low Energy Neutrino-Nucleus Interactions at the Spallation Neutron Source,  more

ELDORADO, Texas, May 3 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Schleicher County Public Library will move to a larger and upgraded facility in the Eldorado Service Center with the help of a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with more than $517,000 in matching funds from donations, Schleicher County and several foundations, will allow the library to relocate to a 5,000-squar  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 2 -- Cintas, a provider of entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, issued the following news: Cintas supports and embraces its Asian Pacific Islander (API) employee-partners and communities in part through LEAD, a Partner Business Resources Group (PBRG) that is firmly rooted in creating a supportive environment for Asian Pacific Islander partners. LEAD, which i  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, May 3 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is pleased that Andrei Moroz, PhD, has been appointed the new Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the bimonthly journal Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy. Dr. Moroz is joining Cory Brooks, PhD, as part of the senior editorial leadership team for the journal. Monoclonal Antibodies in Immunodiagnosis and Immunotherapy is a peer-reviewed venue for promoting and  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received the 2024 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research, the highest honor the Maxwell School offers to untenured faculty. The award will be presented at the Maxwell School's Graduate Convocation on Friday, May 10, with Thorson as the featured speaker. The Moynihan Award is given each y  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 (TNSres) -- Mental Health America issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Sees Continued Rise of Anxiety, Psychosis and ADHD Risk Rates of suicidal ideation are highest among youth, especially LGBTQ+ youth of color * * * More than 6.5 million people worldwide in 2023 took a mental health screening test through the Mental Health America (MHA) online Prevention and Screening Program, with 79% of users located in the U.S. scoring positive for moderate to sever  more

GULFPORT, Mississippi, May 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Todd Gee, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced today that the United States obtained a civil judgment in the amount of $916,392 in connection with fraudulent veterans assistance claims made by barber school and salon owner April Tucker Beard; Beard's salon and barber school, April's Mane Attraction, Inc.   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A with Paul Cheek, executive director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship: * * * Paul Cheek, the executive director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, has firsthand experience leading successful startups. Over the last six years, he has also advised hundreds of MIT entrepreneurs as they have launched their own ventures. Those experiences have helped Ch  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The former EECS professor and RLE affiliate helped to develop a machine that read text out loud and won an Emmy for work on subtly speeding up film and audio without a noticeable loss of pitch. * * * By Jane Halpern, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Francis Fan Lee '50, SM '51, PhD '66, a former professor of MIT's Department of Electrical Engineerin  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 2 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,997) on April 30, 2024, involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * Petition for Approval of Retail Rate Adjustments and Property Tax Adjustment Order Approving Rate Adjustments In this docket, Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty (Liberty) filed a petition to adjust two charges--the Stranded Cost Charge (SCC) and the Trans  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 2 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,998) on April 30, 2024, involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * 2023 Vegetation Management Program Plan Order Approving Reconciliation On March 15, 2024, Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty (Liberty) submitted its 2023 Vegetation Management Program (VMP) Plan. In order to reconcile its Calendar Year Calendar Year (CY)   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 2 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 27,000) on April 30, 2024, involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * Request for Change in Distribution Rates Order Approving Proposals by the New Hampshire Department of Energy This order approves certain proposals made by the New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE), in relation to the instant rate case for Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Smith, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the arrest of JAMES NEFF. The defendant is charged with the possession of a firearm and ammunition after a felony conviction in connec  more

LOS GATOS, California, May 3 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: He's an athlete, an entrepreneur, and an icon -- and he's on the cover of Queue Issue 16. In this new issue, the one and only David Beckham, photographed for Queue by Collier Schorr, reveals how and why he decided to offer audiences a candid look at his life on and off the pitch in BECKHAM, the buzzy four-part docuseries from director Fisher Stevens (Before the Flood, The Lincoln Projec  more

NEW YORK, May 2 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * Study reveals Asian Americans are spending 31% of their viewing time on ad-supported platforms, more than the total population * * * Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, releases their latest Diverse Intelligence Series report to kick-off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The report titled, Reaching Asian American Audiences: Understand  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges issued the following news release: The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) today released Top Strategic Issues for Boards 2024-2025 (https://agb.org/product/top-strategic-issues-for-boards-2024-2025/), a biennial resource for higher education board members, chief executives, and senior administrators. The new edition provides an in-depth overview of the most pressing issues confr  more

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 3 -- New Perspectives on Turkey, a peer-reviewed social science journal that says it focuses on the history, politics, society, economy and culture of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire, published research articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition: Article: * The Bulgarian connection: the Young Turks in exile and the making of radicalism in Ottoman Europe, 1895-1897 * Protesting exile: Cretan refugee activists in the late Ottoman Empire * Maternal slavery a  more

OSAKA, Japan, May 3 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Towering above the city's dynamic Dojima district, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is now accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening this summer. "As our Four Seasons portfolio in Japan continues to grow and flourish, we are incredibly excited to introduce ourselves in the intriguing city of Osaka," says Rami Sayess, President, Hotel Operations - Asia Pacific, Four Seasons. "Her  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 3 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Omni Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel partner of the PGA TOUR and PGA of America, is proud to announce a year-long celebration of golf, family and competition with the introduction of The Generation Cup, a first-of-its-kind tournament series across its golf portfolio for players of all ages and skill levels. The Generation Cup aims to build camaraderie among families who love to play golf with generational t  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 3 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news: Federal pandemic funding offered schools a rare one-time infusion of significant money. Milton-Freewater Superintendent Aaron Duff saw it as an opportunity. "How can we make these dollars last 100 years?" he said. Long after the pandemic has faded into the history books, Duff hopes, the district's new brick-and-mortar science, technology, engineering, art and math building will be serving students and rea  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 2, 2024: The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced that it has awarded $1.7 million in grant funding to 12 colleges and universities across the Commonwealth to help fund scholarships and programming for undergraduate students with children. "The Shapiro Administration is committed to breaking down barriers to higher education, and that is especially true for student  more

PASADENA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: * * * Q1 2024 Financial Highlights * Record revenue of $1.5 billion increases 31% year-over-year * Record first quarter organic revenue growth of 29%, including four consecutive quarters with organic growth above 20% * Net loss of $107 million due to a $214 million pre-tax charge related to a partial repurchase of 2025  more

NEW YORK, May 3 (TNSres) -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: The New York Public Library announced today that Patricia Evangelista is the winner of its 2024 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism for her book Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country. Patricia Evangelista came of age in the aftermath of a street revolution that forged a new future for the Philippines. Three decades later, faced with mounting inequal  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, May 3 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: One day last fall in North Carolina, Tessa Lowinske Desmond, a research specialist at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, stood silently alongside a man named Levi Grisset Sr. She held recording equipment and cast a microphone in Grisset's direction. He was sharing memories of growing collard greens and other heirloom vegetables over the course of ma  more

LONDON, England, May 3 -- Psychology of Music, a peer-reviewed journal from the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research that says it addresses the interface between music psychology and music education, published research articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition (Vol. 52, Issue 3): Original Empirical Investigations: * Building musical lives: The impact of supporting musical play in the everyday lives of autistic children and their families * The effects of cultur  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, May 3 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: A new book by Dr. Joel Horowitz, professor emeritus of History at St. Bonaventure University, examines the impact of civic associations on the culture and society of Buenos Aires and their ties to politics in the first decades of the twentieth century. "The Creation of Modern Buenos Aires: Football, Civic Associations, Barrios, and Politics, 1912-1943," published by the University of New Mexico Pr  more

ITHACA, New York, May 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Richard "Dick" W. Robinson, a professor at Cornell AgriTech whose groundbreaking work in cucurbit and tomato breeding is used worldwide, died March 22 in Geneva, New York. He was 93. Robinson was the author of several books and scientific articles on plant breeding, and over his long career scientists and graduate students from several countries - including Poland, France, India and China - travelled to Cornell AgriTech t  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A brain cancer doctor, a research scientist and other medical professionals share their experiences at the university's unique academic health system * * * By Mike Lucas It's been 10 years since the integration of schools, hospitals, departments and divisions that became Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), a mecca of groundbreaking research, leading educational programs and community   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott applauded the unanimous passage of the resolution he led in the U.S. Senate celebrating the life of Florida's former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. Senator Scott's resolution had the rare co-sponsor support of all 99 senators. Last month, following the senator's passing, Senator Scott shared his condolences in the following statement. Senator Rick Scott said, "Bob Graham was a g  more

VIENNA, Virginia, May 3 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following commentary on May 1, 2024: * * * Trying to Figuring Out the Fed and Inflation By Raymond J. Keating The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced on May 1 that it would leave interest rates unchanged - that is, it would "maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 5-1/4 to 5-1/2 percent." That was largely expected. But something far more interesting was said. And let's give credi  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 2 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is making Wednesdays a little more fun with "Wanna Go Wednesdays" for Customers looking to get away or book a last-minute trip. Starting today, May 1, Customers can visit Southwest.com each Wednesday to take advantage of the airline's low fares for their next getaway. "Customers have a whole new reason to look forward to the weekdays. Wanna Go Wednesdays is a new week  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 3 (TNSres) -- Springfield College issued the following news: Springfield College alumnus John "Jay" Martin '71 is the winningest men's soccer coach in all NCAA divisions with more than 750 wins. His excellence over four decades is second to none, and he offers the secret to his success in his recent book, Lessons From The Best Coach, Develop A Winning Culture That Lasts. A native of Hingham, Mass., Martin played men's soccer and earned All-American honors in me  more

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 2 -- The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Supply Chain 5.0, a new generation system, which combines the power of the human mind with Artificial Intelligence, will take center stage at the upcoming 15th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Supply Chain Conference from 15-16 May 2024 at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE. The prestigious annual conference will attract some of the  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: By Eve Glasberg Nine Columbia professors have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining some of the world's most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts in one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies. "We honor these artists, scholars, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors for their accomplishments and  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 3 -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: Eric Topol, MD, a leading physician-scientist and individualized medicine pioneer, is featured in the inaugural 2024 TIME100 Health list of most influential people working in global health. The list recognizes people who are spearheading efforts to improve health worldwide through scientific research and innovation. Topol, a professor and executive vice president at Scripps Research, founded the Scripps R  more

NEW YORK, May 3 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: Two NYPL employees were recognized by Library Journal in its 2024 Movers & Shakers awards: Associate Director of Adult English Language and Literacy Steven Mahoney, who was named a Community Builder, and Director of Young Adult Programs & Services Siva Ramakrishnan, who was named a Change Agent. They are among a group of 50 library workers nationwide recognized for their achievements over the past year. "We're ve  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, Denver, Colorado, has issued a public comment to the Federal Trade Commission. The comment was written on April 30, 2024, and posted on May 1, 2024. The comment was signed by Teresa Murray, Consumer Watchdog Director; and Kabir Gupta, Consumer Watchdog Associate. The comment was on Docket No. FTC-2023-0030-0031. * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 2  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 3 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, or AAAS. He will be inducted this fall. Fischer joins AAAS members that include historical figures such as George Washington, Albert Einstein, and Nelson Mandela. Among those members are also other renowned American philosopher  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: By Angelita Faller A graduating UA Little Rock student is sharing his love of history with the creation of a website that documents historic preservation efforts in Arkansas. Armando Arellano, of Little Rock, is graduating May 11 with a master's degree in public history. With unwavering dedication and a passion for heritage conservation, Arellano has built a comprehensive website cataloging historic  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, May 3 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news on May 2, 2024: By Larry Isch The Rev. Sara Anne Berger has joined University of the Ozarks as the assistant director of the Thriving Congregations Program. Her first day at Ozarks was April 23. Berger will work with director Rev. Phillip Blackburn to assist the University in directing the Lilly Foundation's recent $1 million Thriving in Ministry grant to support congregations within the Presbytery of Arkan  more

WATERLOO, Ontario, May 3 -- Wilfrid Laurier University issued the following news release: Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Andrea Davis as the new associate vice-president: equity, diversity and inclusion (AVP: EDI) for a five-year term beginning August 1. Davis joins Laurier from York University, where she served as a distinguished faculty member and chair in the Department of Humanities. Leading a transformative vision of interdisciplinary teaching and research, she is the founder an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Remake Learning Days connects youth and families to innovative and fun new ways to learn and grow together with events that focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) exploration and career pathways across Pennsylvania, including programs hosted and sponsored by Penn State. Remake Learning Days in Pennsylvania runs from May 2-22, and includes more than 1,000 events intended to   more