OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Some of supercomputing's biggest names recently gathered in Florida for the SOS26 conference to discuss the future of technologies that are reshaping many parts the world. Held in Cocoa Beach, Florida from March 11 to 14, researchers across the computing and data spectra participated in sessions developed by staff members from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Acting Director Cyndee Landrum announced today that President Biden has appointed distinguished archivist and librarian Timothy Murray to its National Museum and Library Services Board. He will join the Board at its June 24, 2024, meeting. "I am honored that we are adding Tim Murray's experience and wisdom to the Board," s  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The 37th and final defendant was sentenced today in a Northern District of Mississippi case that targeted the violent activities, drug trafficking, and money laundering of the Simon City Royals prison gang. Joshua Miller, 33, of Jackson, Mississippi, was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in prison for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) conspiracy, including co  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines how the Maryland Attorney General's office and the DOT will work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation consumer protection requi  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Three scientists from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. "Keith Kline, Rigoberto Advincula and Takeshi Egami have delivered significant impact for the sci  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee and the Department of Justice's Office of Victims of Crime ("OVC") will join communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week and celebrating victims' rights, protections, and services. This year's observance takes place April 21-27, 2024, and features the theme, "  more

NAPLES, Italy, April 17 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) arrived in Faslane, Scotland for a scheduled port visit, April 17, 2024. This port visit to Faslane reinforces the United States' commitment to our Allies and partners in the region and gives Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of the region. The U.S. and U.K. regularly work alongside each other t  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 19 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes co-led a letter with the State of Indiana to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address its policy of providing blanket authorizations for investment companies under Section 203(a)(2) of the Federal Power Act (FPA). The letter from several attorneys general focuses on the legal and ethical responsibilities and duties of asset managers of investment comp  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: Andy Holmes, a band director at Smyth County Public Schools' Marion Senior High School and Marion Middle School, has been named the 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (Region 7) by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Holmes has been a teacher and a mentor for two years. "Mr. Holmes has transformed the band program into a vibrant part of both Marion Middle School and Marion S  more