WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: The data collection will be conducted through the USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), a partnership between the USGS and state geological surveys that is revolutionizing our understanding of the nation's geology and critical mineral resources which are vital to the U.S. economy, national security, and clean-energy technology. "Earth MRI delivers foundational  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 20 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today filed two briefs opposing settlement agreements that abuse the system and take advantage of the harmed Americans that the lawsuits were supposed to support. Google Settlement The Google settlement resolves a class-action lawsuit by Americans who were tracked by the search engine despite their wishes. Of the $62 million, $42.6 million will  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the six final winners of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize (https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/wind-turbine-materials-recycling-prize). Each team was awarded $500,000 in cash prizes, as well as $100,000 in vouchers to work with DOE national laboratories, for creating cost-effectiv  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Fort Stewart, GA -- Brian Perry, South Carolina/Fort Stewart Community Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Bob Panitzke as Principal of Diamond Elementary. With 25 years of dedicated experience in education, Mr. Panitzke has taught a diverse range of subjects, including reading, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English, and physical education. His   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Sept. 19, 2024: Following Governor Henry McMaster's September 16 request (https://us10.proxysite.com/process.php?d=wvc0LcUDXava0pI9gxl6OmhV4j9a%2FxFfhCMHtm1YZzIo%2Fs6dta176%2BYLukNhQrlydZn0d%2BU99JlC6%2BOLWy56OLggKMJHqPK1Rcz%2BBaZVvAREKc4m1%2FaEa%2F5xkrnorRQ0LcLqvHLH%2BThXg0krpuXMOTBDlfjOvZkoEDkB72DS5w%3D%3D&b=1), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carol  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is proud to announce the NextLens Online Film Festival, an exciting opportunity for emerging filmmakers aged 16-26 to showcase their talent, creativity and vision. Designed to highlight the voices of the next generation, NextLens is a powerful platform that gives aspiring filmmakers from across South Carolina a chance to be seen, celebrated and re  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 19 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: The new South Carolina ETV documentary Arriving: Leo Twiggs and His Art is an intimate exploration of the life and work of Leo Twiggs, a pioneering South Carolina artist and educator. Premiering on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. on ETV-HD, this one-hour program delves into the rich personal history, innovative artistry and profound societal reflections of Twiggs, offering viewers a cap  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 20 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release: In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Josh Kaul and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. "Raising awareness about the harmful impact th  more