WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: CENTRAL COAST, CA On October 11th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary by President Biden. The Biden-Harris Administration and NOAA's official announcement will be made at today's press announcement event and ceremony recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day. The new marine sanctuary extends just over 4,500 squar  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: * * * NOAA Designation First for Tribally Nominated National Marine Sanctuary * * * The Biden Administration's designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the first Tribally nominated national marine sanctuary, is a landmark victory for the Indigenous communities and wildlife that depend upon this area along the central California Coast. "Designating the Chumash Heritage N  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 14 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: Tallahassee, FL The Florida Supreme Court today declined to review a case that centers on the state misspending money that's supposed to pay for conservation land buys. In 2014, a 75 percent majority of voters directed the state to use tax dollars to buy conservation land for future generations by approving the Water & Land Conservation Amendment to the Florida Constitution. The Supre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release: On October 11th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designated the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS), making it the first Tribally nominated marine sanctuary in the U.S. and the first sanctuary designated in California in over 25 years. Today's designation triggers a 45-day Congressional and State review, with final approval expected by December 2024. It represents a  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- The Milken Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Artificial intelligence and precision medicine hold keys to solving complex brain disorders * * * (Washington, DC) -- The Milken Institute today released a report on artificial intelligence (AI), precision medicine, and neurodegenerative disease. The report will serve as a resource for patient advocates, philanthropists, researchers, policymakers, and industry to work   more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 15 -- The Planetary Society issued the following agency statement on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * The Planetary Society, the world's largest independent space interest organization, issued the following statement celebrating the launch of NASA's Europa Clipper mission. Today, we celebrate the launch of a mission that can help answer one of humanity's greatest questions: could life exist beyond Earth? NASA's Europa Clipper has successfully launched, beginning its journey to   more

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 11, 2024, to Chicago Tribune: * * * Rest Up for Race Day: Sleep Tips for Chicago Marathoners By Wendy M. Troxel As a sleep expert and runner gearing up for the Chicago Marathon, I know well the blend of excitement and nerves that accompany this monumental challenge. One of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of marathon preparation is ensuring adequate sleep. With the race on Su  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct 10, 2024, to Foreign Policy: * * * The Once Wobbly Quad Is Here to Stay By Derek Grossman The Quad is here to stay," U.S. President Joe Biden confidently proclaimed (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/09/23/remarks-by-president-biden-prime-minister-modi-of-the-republic-of-india-prime-minister-kishida-of-japan-and-prime-minister-albanese-of-australia-before-quad-  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Oct. 14, 2024, to the Salt Lake Tribune: * * * Why Cringe-Worthy School Start Times Are Bad for Kids By Wendy M. Troxel Though my kids are now off to college, the sound of school buses outside my window, picking up high school students at 6:45 a.m., still makes me cringe. As a parent, I empathize deeply with the families sending their teens off to school at such an early hour. As a sleep resea  more

MILPITAS, California, Oct. 15 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: MUNICH, Germany - October 14, 2024 - Semiconductor industry experts will convene at SEMICON Europa 2024 (http://www.semiconeuropa.org/), November 12-15 at Messe Munchen in Munich, to explore the latest trends and innovations in advanced packaging and fab management. The Advanced Packaging Conference (https://www.semiconeuropa.org/APC) (APC  more

MANHATTAN BEACH, California, Oct. 15 -- The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: * * * Partnership Honors Gilbert's Close Relationships with Michael Landon and Patrick Swayze, Both of Whom Passed from the Disease, in Support of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month * * * New York, NY, October 14, 2024 -- Acclaimed actress, best-selling author and co-founder of Modern Prairie, Melissa Gilbert, together with her business partner, co-founder and CEO Nicole Haase, are  more