WASHINGTON, May 9 [Category: Animals] -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Animal Wellness Action Says Arrest of North Carolina Man in Opossum Burning Case A Matter of Justice and Community Safety CHARLOTTE, NC -- Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded the arrest of Cameron Torrence of Mint Hill, N.C., following a viral video that showed an opossum being set on fire. Authorities say the suspect is facing felony animal cruelt  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * AI-Integrated Imaging Reveals Retinal Cellular Structures with Precision and Speed A new cost-efficient and open-source technology could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of eye and brain diseases. Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a novel imaging system that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to visualize individual retinal cells better than  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Reimagining Academic Publishing with Game Theory Duke researchers are launching an open-source publishing model where researchers are incentivized to participate in every step of a paper's journey. When Han Zhang published his first research paper as a PhD student at Duke, he couldn't help but think that there must be a better way. After looking into the pitfalls of the current mode  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 9 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF supports brave N.C. school board member and teacher opposing board prayer * * * * * The Freedom From Religion Foundation stands firmly behind a courageous North Carolina school board member and a local teacher opposing a troubling proposal to introduce Christian prayer into Cabarrus County Board of Education meetings. At its April 14 meeting, the board   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 9 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * NAACP of Maryland, Unions, and Consumer Advocates Urge Governor Moore to Veto Bill that Legalizes Predatory Payday Loans and Weakens Ban on Lending Discrimination ANNAPOLIS, Md. - With the window closing fast for Maryland Governor Wes Moore to sign or veto legislation, NAACP Maryland State Conference and the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) today released a letter fr  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 9 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Pope Leo XIV is Augustinian: WFU expert can provide context The newly elected pope, Leo XIV, previously led the Order of St. Augustine and identifies as an Augustinian. What does that mean? Understanding St. Augustine and his intellectual and spiritual influence can provide important context for the upcoming papacy. A Wake Forest University professor can offer insight on the teachings of a man wh  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, May 10 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * REACH Fellows Present Research at National Public History Conference in Montreal A group of REACH Fellows at UNC Pembroke recently traveled to Montreal, Canada, to attend the 2024-2025 National Council on Public History (NCPH) Conference. The five students -- Skyla Miller, Jacob Fischak Talbert, Sheena Holbrook, Kristin Stowell and Ahelayous Oxouzidis were accompanied by mentors Drs  more