ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Darker areas in this map show where a confluence of flood risk and climate change skepticism is making communities particularly vulnerable to flooding. credit: Used under a CC BY 4.0 license from Gounaridis, D., Waweru, W. and Newell, J.P. Environ. Res. Lett. (2024) DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad801a Study: Triple exposure: the geographic correlation between flooding risk,climate skepticism, and social vulnerabili  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: The Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co. (Nasdaq: AEP) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 93 cents a share on the company's common stock, an increase of 5 cents per share. The dividend is payable Dec. 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 8, 2024, and is the company's 458th consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a cash divid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release: * * * Applications are due December 6 for ARC's summer study opportunities for middle and high school students, Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and Appalachian STEM Academy. * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for two summer study opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both programs, planned f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * Sixth class of ARC's nine-month economic development training program comprises 40 fellows from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors across all 13 Appalachian states. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2024-2025 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), a leadership training opportunity that equips   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Milestone updates on the anniversary of the launch of New Energy New York * * * As Battery Week kicks off in Binghamton, work continues in earnest across the region to bolster domestic battery and energy storage technology advancements. Federally and state-funded initiatives led by Binghamton University aim to establish upstate New York as a national hub for battery innovation and manufacturing. It has b  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 21 -- Cancers, a peer-reviewed open access journal on oncology, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 1, 2024, edition (Vol. 16, Issue 19): * Article - A Proteomic Analysis of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in a Moroccan Subpopulation * Article - Accurate Co-Localization of Luciferase Expression and Fluorescent Anti-CEA Antibody Targeting of Liver Metastases in an Orthotopic Mouse Model of Colon Cancer * Article - Adverse Childhood Events Significa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development projects. More information on each project c  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 21 -- Children, a peer-reviewed open access journal on pediatrics, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2024 edition (Vol. 11, Issue 8): * Article - "Vis-a-Vis Training" to Improve Emotional and Executive Competences in Very Preterm Children: A Pilot Study and Randomised Controlled Trial * Article - A Local Experience of Antibiotic Lock Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment for Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Pediatri  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Virginia Military Institute welcomes Brian McKnight, Ph.D., professor of history and a founding director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia, who will give a lecture on the Civil War titled, "Guerrilla Warfare and Base Criminality in the Civil War Borderland" Thursday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m., in Gillis Theater of Marshall Hall on post. The event is free and open to the public. McKn  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12793) on Oct. 23, 2024, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin and Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * Federal Assistance for State and Local Entrepreneurship Development Policies and Recent Legislation Entrepreneurship is often considered an engine of economic growth. Congress has authorized over 10 federal agencies to administer a number of programs to address common challe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on Oct. 21, 2024, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations generally accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participatio  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: From artificial organs and robotic surgeries to 3D printing and improved semiconductor technologies, our society has a growing need for engineers. To attract the best and brightest students, engineering programs must evaluate and adapt curriculum to align with the needs of today's digital, diverse, global, and rapidly changing society. This year, Virginia Tech's Department of Engineering Education celebrates 20 years of  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2024: The Ford Foundation announced today it will provide $1.5 million in emergency funding to community nonprofits and small businesses for recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast United States. In partnership with local organizations, the foundation is supporting philanthropic and advocacy efforts for those impacted by the storm. Relief efforts will focus on several areas of   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 23 -- The New York Department of State - Division of Consumer Protection issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Baking Innovation Lab to Provide World-Class Research and Hands-On Learning in Grain-Based Food and Craft Beverages Dietz Street Lofts to Provide Affordable Housing to Artists, People with Disabilities and Others to Support a Creative, Vibrant and Equitable Downtown Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Addressing New York's Housing C  more

ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: Hartwick College proudly introduces the Baking Innovation Lab (BIL), a one-of-a-kind center on the East Coast and a valuable addition to the Hartwick Center for Craft Food and Beverage (CCFB). The grand opening celebration took place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, marking a significant milestone in the culinary landscape in New York State. The lab is set to play a pivotal role in advancing innovation within the food and gr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following evaluation report (No. 2023-INF-014) on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Should Improve Efforts for Expending Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds." Here are excerpts: * * * Memorandum To: Sharon Buccino, Principal Deputy Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement From: Mark Lee Greenblatt, Inspector General Subject: Final Evaluation Repo  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 25 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00174) on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of East Kentucky Network, LLC dba Appalachian Wireless For The Issuance Of A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Construct A Replacement Tower In Morgan County, Kentucky COMMISSION STAFF'S SECOND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO EAST KENTUCKY NETWORK, LLC D/B/A APPALACHIAN WIRELESS East Kentucky Netwo  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 23 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00115) on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Kentucky Power Company For: (1) Approval To Expand Its Targeted Energy Efficiency Program; (2) Approval Of A Home Energy Improvement Program And A Commercial Energy Solutions Program; (3) Authority To Recover Costs And Net Lost Revenues, And To Receive Incentives Associated With The Implementation Of Its Dema  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Yesterday, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced an award of more than $44 million from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management for the development of a carbon storage hub in Marshall County that will serve West Virginia and surrounding states. This funding was made possible by Cha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: RALEIGH, N.C. As North Carolina households recover from Tropical Storm Helene, FEMA's preservation teams will be in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the state to demonstrate how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items. These specialists will show you how to salvage storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures. Sa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Charleston, WV- Today, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced an award of more than $44 million from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management for the development of a carbon storage hub in Marshall County that will serv  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Appalachian Regional Commission funding to support damage assessments and recovery efforts of recreational areas affected by Hurricane Helene * * * Demonstrating a strong commitment to swift recovery by directing an accelerated application process, Governor Glenn Youngkin has recommended $1.3 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The White House issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: On Monday, October 21st, President Biden held an East Room ceremony at the White House to present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts and the 2022 and 2023 National Humanities Medals. The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the United States Government and honors exemplary individuals and organizations that have advanced the arts in America and   more