HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Rice University issued the following news release: A team of Rice University researchers led by Lisa Biswal and Haotian Wang has developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions, offering a promising approach to address the growing demand for lithium used in rechargeable batteries. This breakthrough, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, holds significant potential for renewable energy stora  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: (New York) - Akin announced today that Chadron Edwards has joined the firm as a projects & energy transition partner in New York. He joins from Mayer Brown and previously served as a vice president in Deutsche Bank's Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Group. Edwards' practice is focused on representing sponsors, lenders and other entities in connection with project financing transactions, w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed CHIPS Investment Would Help Advance U.S. Technology Leadership While Creating Over 400 New Jobs in West Oakland, California Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the Department of Commerce and Akash Systems have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $18.2 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden signe  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The British Medical Association issued the following news release: In an open letter to the chancellor today the BMA urged the Government to commit to the path of pay restoration after it warned that further funding may need to be linked to productivity increases. In the letter the representatives of doctors including the chairs of the resident, consultant, SAS and GP committees remind the Government that above-inflation pay rises will be requir  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following Faculty and Staff Achievements Roundup on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * This is part of a monthly series highlighting the honors and achievements of Buffalo State University faculty and staff. The roundup is compiled from the previous months' submissions to the Daily Bulletin and department newsletters. * * * Lorena D. Mathien, chair and associate professor in the Business Department, has published a book titled Why   more

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Nov. 14 -- Cape Breton University issued the following news: Mark Frison's connection to Cape Breton University is deeply rooted, not only through his own experiences as an active student leader but also through a legacy of education that began with his parents. Now, as the President of Assiniboine Community College, Mark has built a strong relationship with CBU, driven by a desire to give back to the place that played such a crucial role in his life. Growing up in the Eas  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 14 -- The Nuclear Industry Association issued the following news release: There is a great opportunity for nuclear technologies to support climate and energy security goals in Canada and the United Kingdom, two countries with a long-shared history and cultural ties. While both countries will continue to engage in multilateral mechanisms on climate and energy, there are also significant opportunities to work bilaterally on a range of key issues. The Canadian Nuclear Associ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12558) on Nov. 12, 2024, by government organization and management analyst Dominick A. Fiorentino and defense infrastructure policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan. Here are excerpts: * * * Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracts The federal government has multiple contracting methods for use in procuring goods and services, one of which is called an Indefinite Deliver  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 12 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: The Country Music Association has revealed Country Music icon George Strait as the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Strait will accept the honor during "The 58th Annual CMA Awards," following a star-studded performance by several artists who deeply admire Strait. "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" airs live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 20, on ABC. "Ther  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: AUSTIN, Texas--Should people be judged forever based on their past mistakes? Texas says they should. Katherin Youniacutt and Tammy Thompson, two Texas grandmothers with masters' degrees, want to be social workers. But one past run-in with the law has made each permanently ineligible under Texas statutes. The Texas Constitution, however, protects Texans' right to earn an honest living in an occupation of  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 14 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (November 13, 2024) - Disney Cruise Line's new ship, the Disney Treasure, marked a special milestone this week, arriving to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla., in Brevard County, for the first time ahead of its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024. The ship was welcomed to Port Canaveral by hundreds of Disney cast members. As part of a longstanding global maritime tradition for all vess  more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 14 -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * The award-winning filmmaker has brought to life an enchanting original story of childhood wonder and friendship that highlights what makes the holidays special. * * * Disney is using the power of its timeless original storytelling to inspire joy and wonder this holiday season, with an all-new short in collaboration with Academy Award(R) winner Taika Waititi premiering today on Yo  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency hosted a cake cutting ceremony honoring the United States Marine Corps' 249th Birthday at the command's headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii., Oct. 31, 2024. Guest speaker, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific commander, highlighted  more

OLD ELVET, England, Nov. 13 -- Durham University issued the following agency on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Durham is home to world-leading research that helps to address the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world - and inspires the next generation of problem-solvers. We have been directly involved in Conferences of Parties (COPs) since 2021 under the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Even before then, our researchers were actively engaged in important re  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 13 -- PEN International issued the following letter on Nov. 13, 2024, with coalition of human rights organizations: * * * Dear Dr. Gillett, Dr. Yudkivska, Ms. Gopalan, Dr. Estrada-Castillo, and Dr. Malila, We are writing, as a coalition of human rights organisations, regarding the urgent submission made to you, as members of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD), on behalf of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the award-winning British-Egyptian writer and ac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Week: Sergeant Bluff EyeCare of Woodbury County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "From serving as a Patriot Missile Officer in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to deploying to Af  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 14 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Today, the Commission has revealed the winners of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating a decade of recognising cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions for their citizens. This year's top prizes, funded under the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, were awarded to the cities of Torino and Braga. Torino showcases a co  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: The world's fastest supercomputer could help bring up-to-the-minute, pinpoint weather forecasts weeks in advance to your laptop, tablet or phone. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory used Frontier, the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility's 2-exaflop HPE Cray EX supercomputing system, to train the world's largest artificial inte  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE On Nov. 10, 2024, there was only one Marine Corps unit that had the privilege to recognize itself as the first unit in the world to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and also the very last unit in the world that day. The elements of the 15th MEU aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) were ab  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * First of four new locations to accelerate diversity and strengthen pipeline of students in engineering * * * November 13, 2024, WARSAW - The GE Aerospace Foundation announced today its partnership with the Perspektywy Education Foundation for the launch of its education progr  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: CHICAGO -- Gov. Tony Evers yesterday attended the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) 2024 SEL Exchange conference in Chicago to accept the Ann S. Nerad Award for Distinguished Contributions to Advance Policies for Social and Emotional Learning. The annual CASEL conference and awards ceremony recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals in the  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Following Governor Hochul's Efforts To Expand Access to Higher Education, SUNY Bucks National Trends and Reports Back-to-Back Increases in Enrollment for First Time in 15 Years More Students From Low-Income Backgrounds and Students Under-Represented by Race/Ethnicity Have Enrolled Follows Governor Hochul's Historic Investment in SUNY To Bolster Student Success; Research and Scholarship; Div  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement upon the election of Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) as the next Senate majority leader: "With Sen. Thune as majority leader, American biofuel producers and their farm partners will have one of their strongest champions setting the Senate's legislative agenda. We commend the Senate for elevat  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Demonstrated Performance Drives Continued Interest Around the World * * * Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the ultralarge- cabin Gulfstream G700 recently exceeded 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights include a trip from Savannah to Honolulu using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and traveling 4,090 nau  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Congratulations to the 49th Wing 3rd Quarter Award Winners! Here's the list of the 2024 award winners, well done and well deserved! Honor Guardsman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Matthew Bertram, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Volunteer of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Bryan Colvin, 49th Maintenance Group Key Spouse of the Quarter: Briana Compton, 314th Fighter Group Small Unit of t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news: RICHLAND, Wash.-- Now is the time to banish low-level radioactive energy sources from facilities that house and conduct experiments with superconducting qubits, according to a pair of recently published studies. Significantly improving quantum device coherence times is a key step toward an era of practical quantum computing. Two complementary articles, published in the  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 14 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Launching today, the show brings candid conversations on life, hockey, marriage and motherhood to iHeartMedia's Women's Sports Audio Network, the first-ever platform dedicated to women's sports and athletes * * * NEW YORK -- November 12, 2024 -- iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of a new weekly podcast "Moms Who Puck" with Anya and Madison Pa  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The Arizona Board of Regents held a showcase Wednesday at the Arizona Experiment Station's Campus Agricultural Center in Tucson, featuring award-winning research from the University of Arizona and Arizona State University around new smart tree watering techniques. Hosting members of the local media, members of the U of A and ASU research team highlighted the results of the Smart Tree Watering Regen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Nov. 13, 2024, with Uzbekistan on the U.S.-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership Dialogue: * * * The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the annual United States-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership Dialogue. On November 13, 2024, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced that the City of Sandusky has been awarded $600,000 from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative. This award will advance Sandusky's efforts to create safer, more navigable streets through a comprehensive approach. The fundin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: AEI President Robert Doar (left) and Chairman of AEI's Board of Trustees Daniel D'Aniello (right) awarded U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (center) the highest honor bestowed by the Institute. Photo via AEI. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Annual Dinner on Tuesday, November 12  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The international Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) awarded Corinne Guimont, University Libraries at Virginia Tech's associate director of publishing and digital scholarship, the coalition's 2024 Award for Exemplary Service. According to the coalition, the award "recognizes substantial contributions by an LPC community member to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Library Publishing Coalition." Guimont ser  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Class of 2025 Outstanding Senior winner Luis Enrique Otero with Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, Nov. 9, 2024 (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt) Luis Enrique Otero, Class of 2025 Outstanding Senior (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt) Economics and public policy double major Luis Enrique Otero came to Vanderbilt from Bogota, Colombia, with a passion for community building and a desire to have a positive impact on his university  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $992,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to enhance road safety in Martinsburg, Wheeling and Star City. The funding is made possible through the DOT's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. "I'm pleased to announce these three DOT awards, which will boost road and travel safety for W  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Oslo/Frankfurt am Main - Mayer Brown has advised the Norwegian agency platform Paritee, which also includes the multi-award-winning UK agency Brands2Life, on the acquisition of a majority stake in the LHLK Group. The LHLK Group includes LHLK and PRpetuum, two large communications agencies from Germany with a turnover of 11 million euros and around 100 employees in Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt am Main, which will n  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard Flight 24-C celebrated their graduation at the Powell Event Center, Nov. 1. The Honor Guard team maintains the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, customs, courtesies and overall appearance. The Airmen who make up the team are assigned to the honor guard for a year, during which they acquire all the drill and ceremonial skills   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Three state agencies--the Departments of Transportation, Tourism, and Environment--have collectively awarded $4.7 million in grants to 97 local entities, funding projects that aim to make New Mexico cleaner, greener and more beautiful. The funding initiative is part of a statewide #BreakingBadHabits campaign that encourages residents to preserve New Mexico's unparalle  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced overall enrollment gains for the second year in a row across the State University of New York colleges and universities, including increases in first-year undergraduate enrollment. The results follow the state's ongoing historic investments in SUNY's ambitious agenda and mark the first time in 15 years that all SUNY sectors have seen back-to-back   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul, Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced over $140 million in awards from the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program to expand broadband infrastructure throughout Central New York, the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Mid-Hudson and Western New York regions. These public-private partnerships will lead t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 13 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Land And Water Fund issued the following news release: The North Carolina Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees met October 1 and 2 to consider grant applications and make awards for projects that will protect North Carolina's land and water from the mountains to the coast. "As we continue the unprecedented response to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, we are reminded that conservation m  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 14 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * Acclaimed PBS Science Series Honored with the Video In-Depth Reporting Gold Award for One-Hour Documentary, The Battle To Beat Malaria * * * The PBS science series NOVA, a production of GBH; science-focused HHMI Tangled Bank Studios; and Wingspan Productions have been honored with a 2024 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award for their one-hour film, THE BATTLE TO BEAT MALAR  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Command Chief Engineer Lori Zipes received the Achievement Award from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for her significant and progressive technical contributions throughout her Navy civilian career. The Achievement Award is part of SWE's Apex Award category, which represents SWE's highest level of awards recognizing individuals with at least 20 years of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release: Today, the Department of Commerces National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) more than $72 million from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to expand high-speed Internet access and adoption in Native Hawaiian households. The nearly $3 billion Tribal Broadband Connec  more

MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement issued the following news release: Organizers of the Omni-American Future Project a visionary initiative committed to fighting racism and antisemitism and strengthening unity in diversity through music and the power of culture hosted its third annual awards ceremony, "American Excellence: The Omni-American Future Gala," last night at Ginny's Supper Club in New York City. In partnership with the Combat Anti  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 13 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Dr. William S. Spears returned to Oklahoma State University and saw the enduring impact of his gift. Two decades after his historic contribution, the Spears School of Business has record enrollment, a state-of-the-art building and support from donors who follow his example. The Cowboy family welcomed Dr. Spears with a celebration when he and his wife, Candye, visited his alma mater Nov. 13 on his 20th anniver  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * This year's projects emphasize environmental education, community outreach, and continued research to benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem. * * * Meadville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $288,000 to seven projects in the state's Northwest region. The grants, which are ai  more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 14 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: CHANTILLY, Va. (November 13, 2024) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has selected the company to serve as lead designer for the proposed America's River Crossing project, a pivotal infrastructure project aimed at enhancing transportation connectivity and economic growth in t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: PBS News Hour Classroom has been awarded the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics' 2024 Civic Mission of the Nation Award to develop civics-education resources for community colleges and young adults. The award from the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics (LAIC), an initiative of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania, will provide PBS News Hour  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- PBS issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: VIENNA BLOOD, the gripping crime drama set in 1900s Vienna, returns for its fourth season with a new four-part mystery. Starring Matthew Beard (Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders on MASTERPIECE, Funny Woman and Monsieur Spade) and Austrian Juergen Maurer, Season 4 of VIENNA BLOOD premieres on four consecutive Sundays, January 5-26, 2025, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the P  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * Highlighting the results of Smart Tree Watering Regents' Grant, U of A and ASU researchers educated local media on new techniques to improve urban water use practices * * * The Arizona Board of Regents held a showcase today at the Arizona Experiment Station's Campus Agricultural Center in Tucson, AZ featuring the award-winning research from the University of Arizona and Arizona State U  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: This week, Rep. Jack Bergman shared an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the opening of the latest application period for the Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), which will award $291.6 million to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters nationwide against fire-related deaths and hazards. During 2023, there were nearly 2,3  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced she helped secure a $100,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) for the Vancouver Farmers Market to promote local farmers and help patrons make informed purchasing decisions for fresh produce. The funds will support Southwest Washington family farms by promoting inform  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Faculty whose remarkable achievements drove Virginia Tech scholarship forward in 2024 were honored during Virginia Tech's annual research celebration on Nov. 6. "Virginia Tech's researchers and scholars are the engine behind not only our achievement of global distinction, but of the pursuit of our vision and the embodiment of our motto, Ut Prosim," Dan Sui, senior vice president and chief research and innovation officer,  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: ASTM International's building and environmental acoustics committee (E33) has presented its Wallace Waterfall Award to Robert Putnam. The award recognizes Putnam's distinguished contributions t  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: With a $1 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE), South Dakota Mines researchers are poised to drive transformative advancements in nanoscience. This DOE award, part of the Building EPSCoR-State/DOE-National Laboratory Partnerships, will fund cutting-edge research into gold nanoparticles' unique, exotic optical properties. The project will focus on synthes  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 14 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce a new partnership with the South Carolina State Guard to bring the rich military history of South Carolina into classrooms across the state. Through this collaboration, SCETV and the South Carolina State Guard will develop educational resources, including digital content and classroom tools, to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senators Say Highly Competitive DOT Funding Will Greenlight Port of Oswego Priority Project To Replace Aging Warehouse With New, Climate-Controlled Facility With Easy Access To Rail & Port Allowing For Temperature Sensitive Materials Like Gases For The Semiconductor Industry And Other In Demand Products Schumer, Gillibrand: Full Steam Ahead For Port Of Oswego! U.S. Senate Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer And Hochul Say Funding Will Help Connect Over 60,000 Homes & Businesses In Chautauqua, Orleans, Schoharie, Cayuga, Cortland, Franklin & Sullivan Counties To Build Stronger Broadband Infrastructure Funding For ConnectAll Grants Will Build 1,200+ Miles Of New Public Broadband Infrastructure Funded Through American Rescue Plan Which Schumer Led To Passage In The Senate   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: By Jeanne Jackson DeVoe For early career fusion scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (https://www.energy.gov/) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University, the Second Annual Research SLAM is the closest they might come to talent shows like "The Voice" or "America's Got Talent." In this contest, scientists get to show off their ability to clearly  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Administrative Improvements Awards, sponsored by the Office of Finance and Administration. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 7. Since 2013, the Administrative Improvement Awards have recognized exceptional contributions in customer service, process design or redesign or innovation; or development that enhanced effectiveness and efficie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: A bill honoring the life and legacy of former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie A. Bebout passed the United States House of Representatives this week and is on its way to the President's desk for approval. The legislation was introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Tom Carper (D-Del.), where it passed unanimously in April of this year. The bill then progressed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release: Senator cosponsored the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act bipartisan legislation supporting nonprofits that pair service dogs to eligible disabled veterans. "Supporting our veterans is personal to me. Our bipartisan legislation expands access to service dogs for veterans who have sacrificed so much  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: DALLAS, November 13, 2024 Singer-songwriter and musician, Amy Grant understands first-hand that cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the No. 1 cause of death for women. In 2020, the Grammy Award winner underwent open heart surgery to correct a rare condition affecting her heart, which her doctor referred to as a ticking time bomb. Because CVD causes 1 in 5 women's deaths each year  more

HAMMOND, Louisiana, Nov. 14 -- Southeastern Louisiana University issued the following news release: Southeastern Louisiana University has been awarded an $11,220 grant through the 2024 Food Love Grants Program. The prestigious award makes Southeastern only the second university to receive the grant since the program's inception. Made possible by the Popeyes Foundation's SERVING WITH LOVE(R) initiative, the grant will enhance resources for the Southeastern Food Pantry, which serves students exp  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * In-shoe sensors, AI and biomarkers will monitor muscular dystrophy and atrophy in children, adolescents and adults -- with help from Stanford and Boston Children's Hospital * * * Neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy affect an estimated 1 million children worldwide. Many of these disorders progress, sometimes rapidly, significantly affecting movement and g  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 13 -- Tall Timbers, an organization that says it is the home of the study of fire ecology and is an advocate to protect the right to use prescribed fire for land management, issued the following article: Landowners in 11 Florida counties will have the opportunity to tap into $25 million in federal financial assistance for land management practices and permanent land conservation thanks to a new partnership between Tall Timbers and the Natural Resources Conservation Se  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: (OAKLAND, Calif.) After a prolonged legal battle, UNFI drivers represented by Teamsters Local 853 in Oakland, Calif., have won a $1.3 million back pay award over UNFI's failure to honor the drivers' collective bargaining agreement. "Our members work hard for every dollar, and it's our duty to hold employers accountable to the contracts we negotiate," said Steven Lua, President  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 14 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * Innovative company working to find a solution for those with foot drop * * * TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 Seed Funds investment in NextStep Robotics. TEDCO's Seed Funds aim to reach prospective businesses showing potential of being venture fundable or other forms of corporate venture, such as follow-on funding. "  more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Meet Me Next Christmas' Unwraps #1 * * * Forget a Rocky-style training montage - fans prepared for the live Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on November 15 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with the documentary Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, which entered the English TV List at #4 (4.4M views). The three-part series is helping heavyweight pundits choose their fighters ahead of the big fight -  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The Department of Transportation's Mega program funds large, complex projects that are likely to generate economic, mobility, or safety benefits nationally or regionally. Mega projects include highways, bridges, and intercity transit and passenger rail. DOT awarded $1.12 billion in FY22 for such projects. Specifically, highway-bridge projects received 7 of 9   more

TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Toronto issued the following news: * * * One of the highest base funding packages in Canada comes into effect next fall * * * By Rahul Kalvapalle The University of Toronto is increasing funding for PhD and SJD (doctor of juridical science) students across its three campuses in an effort to alleviate students' financial stress, advance equity, increase access to doctoral research opportunities and boost research outcomes. Beginning ne  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: More than 130 industry leaders and scholars gathered on Nov. 6 and 7 to explore the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence at the second annual Great Lakes Tech Retreat, hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders from eBay, M&T Bank, Catholic Charities, Crowley Webb, Kaleida He  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, issued the following news: ARTICLE 19 and 26 other human rights organisations have appealed to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) on behalf of award-winning British-Egyptian writer and activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who remains arbitrarily detained in Egypt. The joint letter coincides with the Working Group's meeting in Geneva fro  more

MERCED, California, Nov. 13 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: UC Merced's Department of Mechanical Engineering held its first Graduate Symposium on Nov. 2, marking a successful day of research presentations and community engagement. Graduate students showcased their research in poster and oral presentation formats with an impressive display of quality and innovation. Congratulations to the award winners! Oral Presentations * First place: Daniel Miliate, "Lever  more

PLYMOUTH, England, Nov. 13 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * The OcEn consortium will work across science, industry and communities to examine the opportunities and challenges facing the global ORE sector * * * The development of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies is being heralded as an essential element of global efforts to reduce emissions and protect the planet. But as advances continue to be made on innovations that fully harness the ocean's power  more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: * * * Opportunity for student research empowers the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals * * * Students from areas across the state and nation will present their findings at the Tiny Earth in Titletown research symposium in the Lambeau Field Atrium on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event connects students, parents, faculty and commu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Montana to award $3.1 million for eight projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. "Projects funded through the Resi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Battery separator manufacturer will establish over 1 million square feet of facilities on the Southern Virginia Megasite * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Microporous LLC, a leading manufacturer of battery separators, will invest $1.35 billion to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County. The company will develop two phases of the pro  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On Veterans Day, a series of speakers shared personal reflections about how camaraderie shapes both military and academic life as part of Cornell's celebration of its military and veteran community, held in the Biotechnology Building on Nov. 11. Nearly 100 students, employees and members of Cornell's community gathered to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of veterans and discuss the bonds that unite those who ser  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 14 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced Board members have approved a policy that will allow children of military service members who are required to temporarily relocate to another state remain Hope Scholarship eligible when they return to West Virginia. "A temporary relocation pursuant to military orders  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Video of Kaine Discussing the Announcement is Available Here Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the announcement that Microporous LLC will invest $1.35 billion to build a new manufacturing facility at the Southern Virginia Megasite, which is managed by Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville. This will create 2,015 new jobs. With support from Warner and Kaine, Micropo  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Nov. 14 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The Interior Design program of the WKU College of Health and Human Services plans to enhance its technological capabilities thanks to a $14,000 grant from WKU Sisterhood. The grant will fund the purchase of two high-performance computers, enabling students to create realistic 3D renderings and walk-throughs critical for their design development process. Interior designers often rely on renderings and 3D   more

ROME, Italy, Nov. 12 -- The United Nations World Food Programme issued the following news release: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced Antoni Porowski--culinary expert from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series Queer Eye, New York Times bestselling author and executive producer and host of National Geographic's upcoming docuseries No Taste Like Home--as their newest Goodwill Ambassador. Inspired to lend his voice and platform following a moving and emotional tri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Following Republican victories in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the White House, conservatives continue to rally behind Speaker Johnson after he fulfilled his promise of securing a Republican House Majority. Here's what they are saying: "Speaker Johnson stands ready to work with President Donald Trump to secure the border, tear up the administrative state, lower taxes, cut spending, and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Following Republican victories in the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and the White House, conservatives continue to rally behind Speaker Johnson after he fulfilled his promise of securing a Republican House Majority. Here's what they are saying: "Speaker Johnson stands ready to work with President Donald Trump to secure the border, tear up the administrative state, lower taxes, cut spending, and protect traditi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: The Whitney Museum of American Art launches Twin Quasar, a digital art project by Ashley Zelinskie commissioned for artport, the Museum's online gallery space for net art and new media art commissions. Twin Quasar is a virtual reality artwork and environment within the Whitney Museum Virtual Landscape, a virtual world produced by The IMC Lab on the MONA platform. Zelinskie's new work combines elements of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- World Wildlife Fund issued the following news release: (HAMPTON, VA) - World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the leading conservation nonprofits known for its iconic panda logo, is partnering with Hampton University's Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications to support the next generation of environmental journalists through a new scholarship and mentorship initiative. Announced virtually during a Student Town Hall at the Robert P. Scripps Auditorium, the progra  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * From the legendary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and SNL Holiday Specials to the beloved Tree Lighting, here's everything you need to know about what to watch and where to tune in this holiday season. * * * NBC will air festive specials from November 27 through January 1 with a lineup including timeless favorites along with special Thanksgiving and Christmas episodes of Saturday Nig  more