ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 13 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Foundation Announces Young (John) Yauger as New CEO The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation has named Young (John) Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025. Dr. Yauger brings his extensive experience in the military, academia, and research to the charitable organization. He recently retired from  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * ABA names 2025 finalists for Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts The American Bar Association today announced the 24 finalists for the 2025 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts, which recognize outstanding work that fosters the American public's understanding of law and the legal system. This is the ABA's highest honor in recognition of this purpose. The winners will be  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on March 11, 2025: * * * Migrants will not be Silenced! Alianza Americas condemns the politically motivated and unlawful detention of Mahmoud Khalil by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 8, 2025. Mahmoud Khalil is a permanent resident of the United States who is being persecuted for his political activism as a graduate st  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Impact Movement Statement on Medicaid Thanks to members of Congress working in bipartisan fashion, we've made remarkable progress in research, care and support in the Alzheimer's and dementia community. Now, the Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) call on Congress to ensure any Medicaid changes protect  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists posted the following article in its March 2025 edition: * * * Apocalypse now? Mortality and mental health correlates of the Doomsday Clock By Samuel Justin Sinclair and David A. Silbersweig Existential threats to global society have evolved considerably over the last century, paralleling exponential advances in science, industry, and technology. The threat of nuclear annihilation has, in particular, remained a prominent concern  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists posted the following article in its March 2025 edition: * * * Introduction: (Almost) everything you wanted to know about tipping points, but were too afraid to ask By Jessica McKenzie One of the most pressing questions facing climate scientists, and the world at large, is whether human-caused global warming could trigger changes in the climate system that will radically reshape the Earth as we know it. The evidence is mounting   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists posted the following article in its March 2025 edition: * * * Is the AMOC headed for a tipping point? Interview with Henk Dijkstra By Dan Drollette Jr. When it comes to tipping points, one of the greatest worries is the status of what is known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC--a key player in making the northern part of Europe habitable. The AMOC has been described as a sort of conveyor belt, that use  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Our Nation's Dementia Caregivers -- Credit for Caring Act will provide much-needed financial relief to family caregivers -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Mar. 11, 2025 -- The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) are proud to support today's bipartisan introduction of the Credit for Caring Act. This i  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 12 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Job seekers embrace skills-building during hiring uncertainty, new CompTIA survey shows 6 in 10 job seekers cite a culmination of factors in pursuing career change DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- Job seekers are taking steps to enhance and expand their workplace skills amid uncertainty about the current job market, according to new research from CompTIA, Inc., the leading global prov  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Thomas More Society, a national public interest law firm defending life, family and freedom, issued the following news on March 12, 2025: * * * Judge Denies New York AG Letitia James' Attempt to Hold in Contempt Pro-Life Advocates Thomas More Society Attorneys Successfully Defend Red Rose Rescue Against AG James' False Allegations (New York, New York) On March 10, 2025, Thomas More Society attorneys successfully defeated a contempt motion filed by New York Atto  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Nation to Celebrate Library Workers, April 8, 2025 Library staff play an invaluable role in supporting their communities. In both good times and times of challenge or crisis, library workers in all types of libraries serve millions of library users in need of free access to Wi-Fi, eBooks, accurate information, and digital social services. On April 8, 2025, the nation   more

ITASCA, Illinois, March 13 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Study Expands Upon Impact of Firearms on U.S. Children A Pediatrics study tracking the zip codes of firearm incidents involving children and adolescents across the United States showed that more than 70-81% happened within the child's own zip code. The study also found that many zip codes previously without firearm incidents are now hot spots. The study, "Geospatial Clustering of 9-1-1 Re  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Today: Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect; EU Retaliates with Tariffs on Boats The Trump administration's reinstated Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect today, imposing a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum. In response, the European Union announced today $28 billion-worth in retaliatory tariffs, which in  more