NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'What's Wrong With You?' New PETA Campaign Calls Out Denver's Meat-Eating 'Animal Lovers' * Denver - Would you risk your life to save your dog, but kill for a big juicy steak? That's the contradiction PETA is pointing out to "animal lovers" in the Mile High City in a sky -high message outside the meaty diner Swift's on Colfax. The campaign aims to point out th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSxrep) -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * APA Polling Shows Half of Adults Have Cut Back on Social Media Usage in 2025 According to new polling from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Americans' relationship with technology is complicated: even as 62% of adults get anxious without access to their phone, two in five are cutting back on phone time overall. Meanwhile, 50% have actively limited t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Applauds Release of Draft BVLOS Rule, Reinforcing Urgency Raised at Drone & AAM Policy Symposium The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the White House, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Transportation Security Administration for releasing the long-awaited draft rule, or Notice of Proposed  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Brain health, readiness team highlights capabilities during DOD's health symposium in Florida MHSRS is a premier opportunity for WRPBH, part of the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office, to showcase its current portfolio of medical products, devices, and treatments for a wide array of DOD, development industry, and academic stakeholders. By T. T. Parish, Operation  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Return of Monument 'Whitewashing Slavery' to Arlington Cemetery * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to return a Confederate monument that "whitewashes slavery" to Arlington National Cemetery in Northern Virg  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Expands SAP Business with New Practice in Japan to Accelerate Business Transformation and Growth * Industry Veteran Takehiro Nagatsuka Appointed as DXC's SAP Practice Lead DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft helps customers with an accelerated path to modernization TOKYO, Japan, August 6, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC)  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend RESTON, Va. - The board of directors of General Dynamics today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on the company's common stock, payable November 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 10, 2025. General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in busin  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Gilchrist and Inova partner to bring expert hospice care to Northern Virginia Fairfax, VA - Inova, Northern Virginia's premier nonprofit healthcare system, and Gilchrist, Maryland's leading nonprofit provider of geriatric, palliative, and hospice care, today announced a strategic joint venture to expand compassionate, integrated hospice care into Northern Virginia. Patient care   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Good Health Habits Translate into Battlefield Success * Efforts to build soldiers' performance on the battlefield must begin in garrison, a panel of experts said during a Hot Topic hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army. Good habits must start at home, particularly as studies have shown that sleep, mindfulness, physical fitness and spiritual wellness contribute   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Government Caves, Charles River Gains Custody of Trafficked Monkeys: PETA Statement * Norfolk, Va. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Science Advisor Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel regarding Charles River Laboratories' announcement in its second quarter presentation this morning that federal investigations into its monkey trafficking pipeline are clos  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The International Chiropractors Association issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care Applauds North Carolina Board's Inclusion of CBCT in Chiropractic Scope The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and its Council on Upper Cervical Care are proud to announce a major milestone: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is now included within the chiropractic scope of practice in North Carolina. This breakt  more

STERLING, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * ICCFA University 2025 Ignites Passion, Purpose, and Professional Growth in Deathcare The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of ICCFA University 2025, held July 18-23 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The event welcomed 168 students from across   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Jen Kiggans Remains Silent as the VA Moves to Eliminate Veterans' Access to Care * Associated Press : The VA wants to end coverage of abortion for US military veterans As the Administration moves to " remove abortion coverage from the list of medical benefits for veterans and their families," Virginia Republican Jen Kiggans has been noticeably silent. What does Kiggans think ab  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to com  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Eastern Mennonite University issued the following news: * * * Longstanding D.C. program rebrands as 'EMU Washington Semester' As it enters its 50th year, Eastern Mennonite University's internship and urban studies program in Washington, D.C. is adopting a new name: the EMU Washington Semester. This strategic rebranding more clearly articulates the program's identity, strengthens its brand alignment with EMU's distinctive educational philosophy, and reflects i  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Board of Governors prepares for new academic year; anticipates third consecutive year of enrollment growth During its regularly scheduled meeting today, the Marshall University Board of Governors focused on preparations for the upcoming academic year, receiving an encouraging update from President Brad D. Smith regarding student enrollment. Smith shared that preliminary figures indicate fall enr  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall WORKS Program connects employers with career-ready students Marshall University's Office of Career Education has launched the Marshall WORKS Program, a federally funded initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic experience and real-world employment. The program is currently seeking employer partners and spreading the word to students and the broader community about the distin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Honors 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act By Introducing Bill to Combat Modern-Day Voter Suppression and Intimidation * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced H.R. 4894, the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, to address the rise in deceptive voter suppression practices and intimidation i  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * Model-Based Systems Engineering in Practice Conference Announces Keynote and Program August 6, 2025--The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the keynote speakers and the program for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in Practice 2025. The on-site event will feature panel discussions and presentations on August 21 at the Cooperative Plaza Conferenc  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Model-Based Systems Engineering in Practice Conference Announces Keynote and Program The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the keynote speakers and the program for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in Practice 2025. The on-site event will feature panel discussions and presentations on August 21 at the Cooperative Plaza Conference Center   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * MUST ASK: After Sears Refused to Explain Why She's Backing Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs, She Owes Virginians Answers * # Sears when asked about the attacks on Virginia jobs: "I'm just not going to participate. Because I want to talk about real issues" VIRGINIA - Following Winsome Earle-Sears derailing a CNN interview by refusing to answer why she supports Donald Trump's attacks on Vir  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * NASA student scientist training program takes flight at VCU Undergraduates from across the country landed on campus this summer for the Student Airborne Research Program, hosted by VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences. By Madeline Reinsel This summer, 24 undergraduates from across the country gathered at Virginia Commonwealth University to learn what it takes to be a NASA scie  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Announces Phase I of Garden State Energy Storage Program * On June 18, 2025, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced the first phase of the Garden State Energy Storage Program (GSESP), intended to expand the availability of transmission-scale energy storage in the state. Per the requirements of the Clean   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Reston, Virginia, Now Open Reston, Va. (Aug 6, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 46,711-square-foot store, located at 1861 Fountain Drive in Reston, Va. The new location replaces the longstanding Reston store (11660 Plaza America Drive), which has served the community since 1996. The new store's product assortment features more than 400 l  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Pacific Northwest Economic Region Releases Cross-Border Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Analysis * On July 21, 2025, the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) announced the completion of a cross-border hydrogen analysis that provides a comprehensive view of supply, demand, and trade flow potential for low-carbon hydrogen across the reg  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Pharmacy Orgs Urge Court to Uphold Tennessee's Right to Regulate PBMs * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 6, 2025) - The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the American Pharmacists Association ( APhA ), and the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) yesterday filed a joint amicus brief in federal court in support of Tennessee's law to regula  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Redneck's Southern Pit BBQ: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck Comes with Dying Pigs' Cries * Kingman, Ariz. - To combat such meat industry images as dancing pigs and chickens wearing aprons as they gaily make their way to the dinner plate, PETA plans to "educate to liberate" diners on their way into Redneck's Southern Pit BBQ and other Kingman eateries that s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Rob Wittman Referred Constituents Who Needed Help to Consumer Protection Agency He Voted to Gut * New ProPublica investigation reveals Rob Wittman referred more than 100 of his Virginia constituents to the CFPB, only to then vote to gut the agency A new investigative report from ProPublica reveals that after Congressman Rob Wittman directed his constituents in need of fin  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Vision Council issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * New Research from The Vision Council Delivers In-Depth Analysis of Q2 Vision Care Spending and Trends Alexandria, VA - Today, The Vision Council released new research revealing consumer trends across optical products and services for the second quarter of 2025. The report, Consumer inSights Q2 2025, highlights the views and behaviors of U.S. adults regarding vision correction,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Demands Answers from HHS Secretary After Firing 10,000 Public Servants * "As a result of these actions, operations of vital programs are in jeopardy--threatening to deprive individuals and families in the most vulnerable communities of invaluable services." As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University advance plans to expand healthcare education in Virginia * Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) are excited to announce a major milestone in their growing relationship, aimed at expanding and strengthening health sciences education. Both organizations have formally signed initial agreements marking the first steps in transit  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara hospitals recognized by the American Heart Association for life-saving stroke care * Sentara Health partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) eight years ago to 'Get With The Guidelines'. The program's mission is to consistently improve patient care using the latest research, guidelines, and measurement tools. All twelve Sentara hospitals have been recognized with 2025  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Students and Master Catechists Honored at Graduate School Commencement * Christendom College celebrated the achievements of sixteen students on August 2, awarding Master of Arts degrees in Theological Studies during its Graduate School of Theology's commencement ceremonies. In addition, seven graduates received Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diplomas, while 38 Master Catechists from the Diocese of Arlingto  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Tech transfer team highlights capabilities during DODs health symposium in Florida By T. T. Parish, Operational Medical Systems Representatives from the Office of Research and Technology Applications are taking part in the Military Health System Research Symposium this week to showcase how the team helps accelerate the development of next-generation medical technologies for America's warfighters. ORTA,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Faculty and Student Researchers Support Community Efforts to Mitigate Flooding and Heat Concerns University of Richmond faculty and student researchers in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability are supporting two community projects to mitigate climate-related issues. UR has partnered with the local nonprofit Southside ReLeaf on Go with the Flow, a sto  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Harnesses AI to Improve Brain Cancer Care School of Medicine scientists are tapping the power of artificial intelligence to enhance and accelerate treatment for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer. UVA researcher Bijoy Kundu, PhD, and colleagues are developing an AI imaging approach to distinguish between tumor progression and brain changes caused by tumor treatment. It now ca  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * For Controlling Genes, This ORC is a Versatile Warrior School of Medicine scientists have made surprising discoveries about an important controller of gene activity that could advance efforts to better treat cancer and genetic diseases. Genes, as we learn in school, serve as the blueprints for building our cells. But genes are not always in use; they are turned on or off as ne  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM and Centenary College Expand Pathway for Future Doctors By Danielle Voumard The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to identifying and preparing students who are aligned with its mission to serve rural and medically underserved populations. A recent articulation agreement with Centenary College, a selective liberal arts c  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Cadet Seeks Causes to Latin American Cultural Struggles LEXINGTON, Va. Aug. 5, 2025 -- In her classic book, "To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee wrote, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." Anna Grace Adams '26, a history major minoring in Arabic at Virginia Military Institute, believes considering the points of view of peoples from different cultures   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam Trump Administration's Reported Plan to Terminate $156 Million to Lower Energy Costs in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding reporting that the Trump Administration is planning to terminate $156 million in federal grant funding to Virginia, which was made possible by the Inflation Reduc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam Trump Administration's Reported Plan to Terminate $156 Million to Lower Energy Costs in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding reporting that the Trump Administration is planning to terminate $156 million in federal grant funding to Virginia, which was made possible by the Inflation Red  more