MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * 'Skinny' Budget Cuts Funding, Research Needed to Advance Environmental Justice WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House's proposed "skinny" budget would slash essential environmental justice funding across agencies, shutter the EPA's environmental justice programs, restrict critical research and development grants, and reduce funding for state water infrastructure and h  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * A Mother's Plea: Lala Kent Urges Parents to Stay Away from SeaWorld in New PETA Campaign Norfolk, Va. - Trapped underwater and crying out in frustration, Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent appears in a new PETA campaign calling out SeaWorld's legacy of cruelty and revealing how marine mammals suffer in the abuse ment park's tiny tanks. In an accompanying video spo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Statement on ECCA's Inclusion in Republican Tax Bill David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, released the following statement today on the Republican Tax Bill "We are deeply disappointed to see the Educational Choice for Children Act included in the Republican tax bill. Public dollars should fund publ  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Utah Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard # May 12, 2025 by AFP SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) released its 2025 legislative scorecard today to keep Utah lawmakers accountable for their decisions on the most important policy issues in this year's legislative session. After outlining its ambitious "Prosperity Elevated" 2025 policy agen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following statement on May 12, 2025: * * * Apparel and Footwear Industry Responds to U.S.-China De-Escalation Deal on Tariffs The American Apparel & Footwear Association responds to today's Joint Statement on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva, proclaiming a 90-day pause with U.S. tariffs reduced to 30 percent and China tariffs reduced to 10 percent beginning May 14. "The 90-day pause is welc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * At VCU's commencement, Kickstarter CEO challenges graduates to pursue their wildest dreams VCU celebrated its more than 4,900 spring graduates, including more than 3,100 who were earning undergraduate degrees. By Mike Porter Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, challenged graduates today at Virginia Commonwealth University's May commencement ceremony to live out their wildest dreams. "Not small   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Chamber of Progress Launches "Progress Defense Fund" Litigation Initiative With state and federal policymakers enacting a growing number of technology laws that violate the Constitution or federal statute, Chamber of Progress today launched Progress Defense Fund, a new initiative to bring litigation against laws tha  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Cockrell: Energy, Sustainability Power Army Lethality The Army is prioritizing a targeted approach to rapidly get energy and technology to soldiers at the point of need, said Brandon Cockrell, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for energy and sustainability. "The Army's [focus] is knowing that we have to deliver the energy when it's needed, where it's needed and   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * DIY: Dismember It Yourself! PETA Exposes Hermes' Cruelty to Crocs in Satirical Birkin Bag Tutorial Norfolk, Va. - Anyone hoping to get their hands on a Hermes Birkin bag is now in luck, thanks to... PETA ? In a jaw-dropping new video that's generating buzz online, a fashion vlogger teaches her audience how to make the "luxury" accessory from scratch--starting w  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 13 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Does hormone replacement therapy increase my risk of breast cancer? Menopause, once considered a taboo topic, is finally gaining more attention in mainstream media. As more people openly discuss their experiences with menopause, it's crucial to understand the role of a common treatment: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT). While HRT might increase the risk of breast cancer--especially with long-term   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, May 12 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Five West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduates Recognized As Outstanding Seniors BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - Five West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates who have succeeded in making an impact on campus, in the community and beyond were recognized as Outstanding Seniors during the recent Academic and Leadership Awards Ceremony. Nominated by faculty and staff, these seniors were chosen for ac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-TN Celebrates Successful Legislative Session, Awards Williamson County Policy Champions # May 12, 2025 by AFP Nashville, TN - On Saturday, Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) held a legislative session wrap-up event where they celebrated the passage of many key bills, including the long-fought Education Freedom Act becoming state law. AFP-TN prese  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following news release on May 12, 2025 : * * * Introducing CES Foundry: A Bold New Community for AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Innovation By Lauren Forrer Manager, Communications, Artificial Intelligence CES 2026 Launches Immersive New Activation at Fontainebleau Las Vegas Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) (R) announces the launch of CES(R) Foundry, a new destination at  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 13 -- AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology issued the following news release: * * * Machinery Demand Keeps Momentum Ahead of Rising Economic Uncertainty McLean, Va. (May 12, 2025) -- New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $515.8 million in March 2025, the highest monthly value since March 2023. March 2025 orders increased 33.8%  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 13 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on May 12, 2025: * * * NCPA Statement on POTUS Executive Order on Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing The National Community Pharmacists Association today issued the following statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey on President Trump's executive order reviving Most Favored Nation drug pricing: "We need to get more details on the president's executive order as this will take time t  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Wants Kansas State University and Ceva Animal Health to Examine Their Ties to Laboratory Cited by Feds Manhattan, Kan. - In letters sent today, PETA urges Kansas State University and Ceva Animal Health to carefully consider their business relationship with Red Beast Enterprises Inc., also known as High Quality Research --a Colorado animal experimentation l  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RVing Remains A Popular Choice For Summer Travel As the summer travel season approaches, new data from the RV Industry Association's latest Summer Travel Intentions Survey shows that 44 million Americans plan to travel by RV--demonstrating RVing's continued strength as a preferred vacation option for millions of leisure travelers. The survey aims to provide an understanding o  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Say 'I Do' to Vegan Cake! Bellingham Bakery Makes PETA's Top 10 List for Best Wedding Cakes Bellingham, Wash. - Top-tier cakes for soy -mates! In time for peak wedding season, PETA is naming its picks for the nation's ten best "Bakeries That Take the Cake"--and Bellingham's own James Street Cakes nabbed a spot for creating captivating and craveable wedding cake  more

SYDNEY, Australia, May 13 -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release: * * * Calamity Jane Virginia Gay is the Wildest Woman in the West Take a rollicking ride through the Wild West as acclaimed musical Calamity Jane makes its hotly anticipated return to the city where it all started, playing at the Sydney Opera House in an exclusive season from 14 October - 16 November. Virginia Gay is Calamity Jane, the role which earned her the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actress and e  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 12, 2025: * * * Two skills - English and research - take the spotlight at VCU symposium Language learners in the Global Education Office's ELP delve into an academic rite of passage. By Dina Weinstein Learning the skills of research is a pillar of the student experience at Virginia Commonwealth University. Doing so while also learning the English language is an achievement with special resonance.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 12, 2025: * * * VCU implements traffic plan for high school graduations at Siegel Center beginning May 19 Fifteen ceremonies are scheduled this month, prompting changes to parking - including for VCU subscribers at the West Broad Street deck - as well as drop-off zones, signage and lane designations. By Olivia Truban The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department expects heavy traffic in   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Sarah Heise thrives in leadership roles in School of Dentistry Now with her D.D.S. in hand, 'the plant sale girl' will follow in her father's footsteps and serve an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at VCU. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry When it comes to making the most of 24 hours, Sarah Heise is a master class. Heise graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth Uni  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: With dual master's degrees, Kelci Straka-Mai promotes public health and social work As an aspiring therapist, she is focused on mental health and substance use in marginalized communities. By Joan Tupponce In the long term, Kelci Straka-Mai hopes to curb potential mental health and substance use problems by talking to people about healthy relationships and teaching them mental heal  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 13 -- The Vision Council issued the following statement on May 12, 2025: * * * The Vision Council Briefs Members on Policy Changes Amid Tariff Reduction The Vision Council issued a statement on the U.S. and China's mutual decision to temporarily reduce tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of goods. The agreement, announced the morning of May 12, slashes tariffs on U.S. and Chinese imports for a 90-day period, offering short-term relief to industries affected by the   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary professor wins NSF CAREER award to study computer chip performance Sun brings human-centered approach to computer architecture By Susan Corbett Yifan Sun wants to help microchip designers better understand how computer chips work and why they fail. His proposal to study what he calls a "human-centered" approach to chip performance has now been recognized by the National Science Foundation with  more