NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' is Coming to Richmond: Chicken Truck to Blast Dying Birds' Cries Outside Meaty Eateries Richmond, Ky. - Diners on their way into Apollo Pizza & Beer Emporium and other local eateries that serve chicken and eggs are in for an earful on Sunday when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's life-size, hyperrealistic chicken transport truck covered with images   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Pigs' Cries Outside St. George Eateries St. George, Utah - Diners on their way into Pica Rica BBQ and other local eateries that serve pork are in for an earful tomorrow, when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's hyper-realistic pig transport truck that looks as if it contains real pigs on their way to slaughter--will bombard them w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AL Applauds Senate for Voting 30-0 to Move Judicial Deference Bill Forward, Ensuring Courts Are Not Undermined by State Agencies # Apr 24, 2025 by AFP Montgomery, AL --Following the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Chevron doctrine that required judges to defer to the opinion of unelected bureaucrats at administrative  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Thanks 29 Cosponsors of REINS Legislation, Highlights 75% Support Among Voters # Apr 24, 2025 by AFP JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) celebrated a key milestone in the fight to rein in Missouri's bureaucracy today as the 29th state representative became a cosponsor of HB 664, the Missouri REINS (Regulations from the Executive in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Challenges Rep. Clyburn to Take on Pressing Issue of Expiring Tax Cuts at Townhall # Apr 24, 2025 by AFP Charleston, SC --Tonight, as Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06) makes an appearance in the Lowcountry, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is pressing him to face a major issue that will impact his constituents' bottom-line: President Trump's h  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN and Conservative Coalition Launches Campaign to Fight Property Tax Increase in Nashville # Apr 24, 2025 by AFP NASHVILLE, TN - Three leading conservative grassroots organizations-- Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), GOP-Nashville, and the Nashville Tea Party --have united in a coordinated effort to oppose any proposed property tax hike in Metro Nash  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Bala, Agrawal, Pascual elected to arts and sciences academy Provost Kavita Bala and professors Anurag Agrawal and Dr. M. Virginia Pascual have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced on April 23. They are among the nearly 250 new members of the academy, who were recognized for their excellence and who are invited to uphold its mission of engaging across disciplines and   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Renaming of 2 Virginia Schools Originally Named for Racist Figures The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the renaming of two schools in Virginia's Loudoun County previously named for racist historical figures. Loudoun County's Mercer Middle School and Fr  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 25 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Offers Webinar on Mechanical Engineering The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is offering high school teachers a cost-free opportunity to gain insights into mechanical engineering on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET on Zoom. This webinar offers a compelling look at how innovative research is shaping the future of healthcare and improving lives. Register he  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Chilling Virtual Reality Experience From peta2 Promises Alien Encounters at University of Washington Seattle - Coming to the University of Washington this week is peta2's award-winning virtual reality experience, Abduction, which is touring the country to encourage empathy for animals caged in laboratories on university campuses. In this eerie experience, v  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Health Ph.D. was a harmonious fit for speech language pathologist Megan Crawford The working professional (and devoted singer) marks a first for the College of Health Professions program, and her research into swallowing disorders embraces an interdisciplinary lens. By Dina Weinstein The sound of music led Megan Crawford to a career in speech pathology - and to a trailblazing rou  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Director Dave Meyers Joins with PETA for Satirical DIY (Dismember It Yourself) Birkin Bag Tutorial Norfolk, Va. - Legendary music video director Dave Meyers has directed music videos for Kendrick Lamar, Missy Elliott, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles, among many others--but now, he's the creative force behind... a DIY YouTube video ? In a new PETA video direct  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: * * * Experts Break Down Wide Range Use of AI in the Optical Industry in New Report from The Vision Council Alexandria, VA - April 24, 2025 - A new report from The Vision Council highlights growing trends and applications in AI usage in eyewear and eyecare. The Focused inSights - Artificial Intelligence: Case Studies from the Optical Industry report draws on interviews with AI experts from across the visi  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing's "Don't Go There" Campaign Wins Two MUSE Awards For Excellence In Travel Advertising Go RVing is proud to announce that its interim spring 2025 "Don't Go There" marketing campaign earned two top honors in the 2025 MUSE Creative Awards, an international competition that celebrates excellence in creative and design work across a wide range of industries. The campaign'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Graphic Novel Honors Civil War Hero Sgt. William Carney, a soldier in the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment who ignored his own wounds to carry the American flag into battle during the Civil War, is the focus of the latest graphic novel in the Association of the U.S. Army's series on recipients of the nation's highest award for valor. Medal of Honor: W  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-OH Champions REINS Legislation on 'Rock N REINS: The Red Tape Roadshow Tour' # Apr 24, 2025 by AFP Columbus, OH - Over the past week, Americans for Prosperity - Ohio (AFP-OH) has held three tour stops across the state for their Rock N REINS: The Red Tape Roadshow Tour in Hamilton, Montgomery, and Knox counties. On this tour, AFP-OH is demonstrating the im  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Emily Seidel Talks Make-or-Break Moment for the GOP, Tax Certainty, and TCJA Renewal on the Ruthless Podcast # Apr 24, 2025 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA-- Today, AFP President and CEO Emily Seidel joined the Ruthless podcast to discuss why passing a reconciliation bill that extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as soon as possible should be Washington's top priority  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Interior 'Emergency' Plan Will Reduce Public Input, Make It Harder to Responsibly Transition to Clean Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2025) -- The Department of the Interior's "emergency" plan to change permitting processes for mining, oil and gas, and other select minerals and energy sources, including drastically reducing the window for public comment, will   more

RESTON, Virginia, April 25 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Nacha Announces LexAlign as a Preferred Partner for Compliance and Risk and Fraud Prevention RESTON, Virginia, April 24, 2025 - Nacha announced today that LexAlign PBC is now a Preferred Partner for Compliance and Risk and Fraud Prevention. LexAlign provides compliance solutions designed to address risk and combat fraud in the payments industry. The LexAlign pl  more

RESTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Radioiodine Therapy Improves Relative Survival Rates of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Patients Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org # Survival benefit prevails in low-, intermediate-, and high-risk subgroups Reston, VA ( April 24, 2025 )-- Differentiated thyroid cancer patients who receive radioiodine (RAI) tr  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Registration Is Open For 2025 Aftermarket Conference Registration has opened for the 2025 Aftermarket Conference ! This critical event is scheduled for Monday, August 11th through Friday, August 14th, 2025, at the Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk - Downtown in San Antonio, TX. During the event suppliers and distributors meet in one-on-one "appointment sessions" to pit  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Releases Comprehensive PFAS Guide T h e RV Industry Association has released its most comprehensive PFAS regulatory guidance to date, "PFAS FAQs for the RV Industry." This is a must-read for any manufacturer, supplier, importer, or dealer navigating the rapidly expanding patchwork of federal, state, and international PFAS laws. Why It Matters Per-   more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Spots Still Available For Monday's RVTI Training At Texas Campground Convention Mark your calendars! Next week, the Texas Association of Campground Owners will host an 8-hour RV technician hands-on training session in partnership with the RV Technical Institute. The course, which is scheduled for Monday, April 28th, 2025, will take place the day before the Texas Association  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * The Last of Us Star Bella Ramsey Teams Up with PETA to Showcase Eco-Conscious Vegan Cover Look London - The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey is all too familiar with the post-apocalyptic world - and with animal agriculture fueling the climate catastrophe and threatening a real-life doomsday, the actor is making a serious sartorial statement by appearing on the co  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Tormented 'Monkey' at White House Correspondents' Dinner Urges Closure of Primate Labs Washington - PETA's giant "monkey" representing Beamish, a monkey imprisoned and abused by National Institutes of Health (NIH) experimenters, will share the message "Save $Millions$ Close National Monkey Labs" outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, urgi  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump Flying Tonight from White House to Trump Virginia Golf Club for Another Million Dollar-a-Plate Candlelight Dinner SuperPAC Fundraiser WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump and the White House should release the guest list for the Million-Dollar-a-Plate candlelight dinner the president is hosting at his private golf club in Leesburg, Virginia tonight. The President's daily schedule  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * Undergraduates flex their comics creativity in VCU's Graphic Narratives Lab The initial cohort of students explores visual storytelling and scholarship. By Sian Wilkerson In Virginia Commonwealth University's Graphic Narratives Lab, faculty and students are pushing the boundaries of storytelling. This school year, the lab, which is supported by the Humanities Research Center,   more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Upcoming RV Technical Institute Courses For The Month Of May 2025 The RV Technical Institute's technician training program is a hands-on, competency-based program designed by Institute staff and subject matter experts from the supplier, manufacturer, dealer, and independent technician realms of the RV industry. It's the gold standard when it comes to RV technician training, p  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * VCU adopts a new name for the Robertson School Now the Richard T. Robertson School of Communication, the change reflects the breadth of its disciplines and the evolving industry landscape. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Robertson School, part of the College of Humanities and Sciences, is embracing its ongoing evolution with a new name: the Richard T. Robe  more