BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: "Homesick," a solo exhibition by Camila Mancilla at the District Architecture Center in blends surrealism and architectural theory to reveal the complex nature of home. Mancilla challenges the traditional view of the home as a space linked to health and well-being, proposing instead that our homes also reflect our illnesses and mortality. "Today, homesickness is no longer a medical diagnosis nor a life-threatening condit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: ARLINGTON, VA.--Former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman headlined Veterans Day remembrances for the Air & Space Forces Association, reflecting on the service and sacrifices of the Airmen of World War II. "A Veterans Day ceremony is something in which we remember all of our veterans, of all our wars," he said. "But for those of us who spent our li  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The American Alliance of Museums issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released findings from the latest iteration of an annual survey assessing the current state of museums in the United States. Over 400 museum directors responded to the survey on their organizations' behalf, representing a broad cross-section of the   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Commission Charged Meta for Linking Marketplace to Facebook * * * Today, the European Commission hit Meta with an antitrust fine for "tying" classified ads ("Facebook Marketplace") with the Facebook social media platform. The Euros797.72 million fine was levied based on a novel theory and without proof of harmful cond  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r) is announcing its CES Innovation Awards(r) 2025 honorees. The 2025 awards program received a record-breaking number of submissions, over 3400, a 13% increase from CES 2024. The CES Innovation Awards annually recognizes and honors exceptional designs and engineering in technology that tackle global challenges and drive  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The following statement is from Gary Shapiro, CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r) on the election of U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) as the next U.S. Senate Majority Leader: "The Consumer Technology Association congratulates Sen. Thune on his selection as the next Majority Leader. We look forward to continuing our work with Majority Leader Thune and me  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The Pentagon has lifted its restrictions on more than 50 medical conditions that used to disqualify a potential recruit from joining the military. The effort has helped thousands of previously disqualified young people join the military as the services, including the Army, contend with a tough recruiting environment. Established in 2022, the Medical Accession Records Pilo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: If you've been apple picking or visited a farm stand this fall, you probably have bushels of delicious Virginia apples. To preserve them, you could make applesauce or pie filling but with proper storage technique, you can also keep your apples fresh for eating through the winter. To store apples for fresh eating: Keep them cold by placing them loose in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator not inside a plastic bag o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * The slate of events during the week of Nov. 18 touches on study abroad, new VCU students, diverse cuisine and more. * * * By Amelia Heymann Virginia Commonwealth University's Global Education Office is celebrating International Education Week with an eye toward an increasingly integrated world. Started by the U.S. State Department and Department of Education in 2000, Internatio  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: For a second year, the Department of Mathematics and Physics at Marshall University will be home to the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Appalachian Mathematics and Physics Site, an eight-week summer undergraduate research program scheduled for Summer 2025. This program focuses on providing research opportunities in mathematics and physics to undergraduate students. Participants w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: By Alannah Bell The Colorado Energy Office launched the first phase of its Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program on October 30, 2024, National Weatherization Day. The first phase of Colorado's HEAR program will expand the benefits already provided by the state's Weatherization Assistance Program. Homeowners and renters earning 60 percent or less of the State Median  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's winter 2024-25 reliability assessment. "Demand for electricity is skyrocketing across America and supply is not keeping pace. And flawed public policies that focus on shutting down always av  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Making America Healthy Again should start with PBM reform * * * The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary: "We congratulate Kennedy on his nomination. We are encouraged   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * New program to empower supply chain pros through disruption * * * Today the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced a new approach to its legacy supply chain conference, LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference, set for February 16-19th in Orlando, Florida. The conference is designed to foster stronger, more valuable connections for retailers, grocers  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: The RV Technical Institute has partnered with Windish RV Center and Littleton Public Schools to introduce high school students to the in-demand RV technician career. This innovative program, hosted at Littleton Public Schools' EPIC Campus, offers students hands-on experience and a potential pathway to a rewarding career. EPIC Campus, which stands for Explorative Pathways for Innovative Careers, provides studen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: CHICAGO--After two years of work, a task force created by the Illinois General Assembly released a report recommending that the state ease the burden of government licensing. The Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers (CLIMB) Task Force was created to investigate how occupational licensing of low-to-moderate-income occupations relates to economic inequities in Illinois and to   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Conservation International issued the following statement: * * * Today, Conservation International's Senior Vice President, Global Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Center, and ICVCM Governing Board Member Francisco Souza issued the following statement: Souza said: "Conservation International applauds the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) for approving the first set of science-based REDD+ methodologies. This decision will increas  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: These days, it seems that internships are the key to students' futures a shining star on a resume. But an internship is so much more than a sparkle on one's professional history. Internships are a great way to learn about, and get experience in, desired professions and gain a treasure trove of skills to set students up for success. And sometimes they can be even more, as Anja Hemesath discovered during her internship at R  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Danielle Voumard This fall, VCOM-Louisiana hosted an Interprofessional Education (IPE) event that united students from VCOM-Louisiana, the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) College of Pharmacy and the ULM Marjorie S. Price Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Held quarterly, these events emphasize the core competencies outlined by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPE  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- The Wireless Infrastructure Association issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) today released the following statement regarding the election of U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) as the U.S. Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress. The following statement can be attributed to Patrick Halley, President and CEO, WIA: "WIA congratulations Sen. Thune on his selection as the next Senate Majority Leader. S  more