NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Are You Wearing My Mom?' Amazing AI-Powered Calf Robot to Confront Leather-Clad Las Vegas Shoppers Las Vegas - Shoppers at Le Boulevard Shops are in for a sci-fi spectacle on Tuesday when a walking, talking, AI-powered robot calf named Charli XC Cow will hoof it to the Strip to ask leather-clad customers outside, "Are you wearing my mother?" The robot, which f  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Pigs' Cries Outside Bend Eateries Bend, Ore. - Diners on their way into Pine Tavern and other Bend 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 with actual recorde  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Pigs' Cries Outside Yakima Eateries Yakima, Wash. - Diners on their way into Second Street Grill and other Yakima eateries that serve pork are in for an earful on Monday 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 wit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Greater Seattle Chapter Revitalizes Community Spirit with a Toast to the Raiders AFA's Greater Seattle Chapter in Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Doolittle Raid with a moving ceremony at The Museum of Flight in Seattle on April 17. The event drew more than 120 attendees--ranging in age from 3 to 102--including the sons of two of the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 17 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Annual Mental Health Poll Reveals Americans Anxious About Current Events; 40% of Employed Worried About Job Security Washington, D.C .-- Ahead of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, the organization released poll data today revealing that two-thirds of Americans are anxious about current events happening around the world. The poll  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Brunson: Land Forces Vital to Achieving 'Lasting Security' Proximity, speed and complexity are just some of the many challenges in the Indo-Pacific, but the presence of land forces in the region offers a tangible deterrent to any potential adversary, said Gen. Xavier Brunson, commanding general of U.S. Forces Korea. Speaking May 15 on the final day of the Association  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 17 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Anchored in Achievement Convocation 2025 celebrates top scholars and faculty achievements. By Kelley McGee As the academic year drew to a close, the University honored the exceptional achievements of students and faculty during the 30th annual Convocation for the Conferral of Honors and Awards, held at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. The ceremony recognized graduating seniors who have earned   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Farmer Focus Faces FTC Complaint Over Consumer Deception, Fraudulent Animal Welfare Claims Harrisonburg, Va. - PETA has submitted a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alerting the agency to a whistleblower's report that Harrisonburg-based chicken company Farmer Focus--which touts its products as "animal welfare certified" and "traceable"--su  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Friends of the Chicago River Nab PETA's First-Ever Award for...Fishing? For Trash, Of Course! Chicago - Friends of the Chicago River's trash fishing expeditions have been tidying up the city's waterways for over 33 years, leading to a legacy--and now, the kind endeavor has earned the group PETA's inaugural Hooked on Clean Waters Award. The group's annual Chic  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups File Brief in Support of Lawsuit Against Ban on Wind Power WASHINGTON, D.C. - A group of 10 environmental groups filed a legal brief today in support of an effort by states and industry to overturn the Trump administration's government-wide ban on new wind energy projects. The amicus brief argues the court should grant the states' and indust  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 17 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * House Budget Committee Champions Tax Policy That Empowers Latino Economic Mobility: LIBRE Arlington, VA (5/16/25)-- The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Latino organization, applauds the House Budget Committee for advancing legislation that would extend key tax relief provisions and strengthen the small business environment. By supporting policies that protect low tax rates and reward work and i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * How One AFA Member Is Aiding Career Searches for Citizen Airmen in Minnesota Stephen Kolcinski from AFA's General E.W. Rawlings Chapter organized and delivered a pair of career-search workshops for 73 Airmen at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Force Reserve Base in Minnesota on May 3 and 4. Each workshop included resume reviews, interview training, and support   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * IJ asks Supreme Court: Do Americans have a right to a jury trial when facing crippling fines? Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether state and local governments must provide jury trials before imposing massive civil fines. The case arises from Humboldt County, California, where local officials imposed life-altering penalties on p  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Hails Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia Lawmakers for Critical PBM Reform Legislation, HB 196 In a defining moment for pharmacy care and patient access, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) commends the signing of House Bill 196 into law by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. This vital step underscores Georgia's leadership in confronting pharma  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * ODU's Joint Commissioning Ceremony Welcomes Dozens of New Military Officers By Kenya Godette Forty-three students from four universities (Old Dominion University, Hampton University, Regent University and Virginia Wesleyan University) were commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps during ODU's annual Spring Commissioning Ceremony on May 8 in Chartway Arena. Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, pro  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Unveils Giant Binoculars at Oregon State Capitol to Show Lawmakers Inside Secretive Primate Center Salem, Ore. - Legislators will get an eye-opening view outside the Oregon State Capitol next week when PETA unveils "How the Other Half Lives." This installation, featuring a 7.5-foot-tall pair of binoculars, contrasts footage of macaques thriving peacefully   more

BOONE, North Carolina, May 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Public informational meeting on June 2 to discuss proposed methane gas project in Davidson County CALENDAR ADVISORY May 16, 2025 CONTACT Juhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator, (919) 307-7925, juhi@appvoices.org Williams Companies wants to construct a 54-mile methane gas pipeline and increase the capacity of compressor stations in Virginia and North Carolina. Th  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Retro Revelers Celebrate Rodents at PETA's Rat-Themed 80s Prom Night New York - On Thursday May 15th, over 70 guests danced the night away at Avant Garden, where PETA hosted a playful spin on prom with an 80s-inspired, rat-themed dance party titled "Under the Trash." Set against a backdrop of rat ical rat decor, attendees hit the dance floor to iconic 80s hits,  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Strongly Supports the WHO Executive Board's Resolution "Strengthen SNMMI Strongly Supports the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board's Resolution "Strengthening Medical Imaging Capacity." The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) strongly supports the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board's resolution EB1  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * Sourcewell Awards New Water Treatment Chemicals with Related Supplies, Equipment, and Services Contracts Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for water treatment chemicals with related supplies, equipment, and services. The contracts cover things like water treatment chemicals and gases for drinkin  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Actor and Alum Jason George to Class of 2025: 'I See the Honor' in Each of You By Jane Kelly The University of Virginia's celebration of its Class of 2025 got underway Friday afternoon at John Paul Jones Arena, where Valedictory Exercises launched three days of pomp and circumstance. Keynote speaker Jason George, a Hollywood actor and 1994 UVA alumnus, said he originally intended to attend UVA's  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * VCU inventors take a big step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress The simple-to-use powder inhaler from Michael Hindle and Worth Longest shows strong test results and moves closer to market. By Dan Carrigan After multiple prototypes and more than a decade of collaboration, two Virginia Commonwealth University inventors are closer than ever to br  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Victory: Arizona State Fire Marshal Backs Down on Demand to Impose Thousands of Dollars of Unnecessary Building Changes for Microschool 05/16/2025 CONTACT: Phillip Suderman, (850) 376-4110 Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) celebrates the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal's ceasing its bid to require Baker Creek Academy, a microschool in rural Eagar, Arizona,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Victory: Tennessee Court Scraps Attorney Gag Order Rule Following Federal Lawsuit NASHVILLE, Tenn. --On Thursday afternoon, judges from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee amended the court's local rules to remove a provision that prevented attorneys from discussing their cases with the media and the public. The changes were sparked by a federal laws  more

IRVING, Texas, May 16 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * West Virginia Clinches Big 12 Baseball Regular Season Title West Virginia clinched its first outright Big 12 regular season title in program history following Arizona State's loss to Oklahoma State on Thursday. The Sun Devils' loss secures the highest Conference win percentage for the Mountaineers in the 2025 season after tying a program record with 19 league wins this season, with   more