RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Ancient teeth lead VCU researcher to new human ancestor Working in Ethiopia, fossil finder Amy Rector helps add another branch to the 'bushy tree' that reflects our evolution. By Madeline Reinsel Family trees can be complicated for modern humans. New research from Virginia Commonwealth University paleoecologist Amy Rector and colleagues finds that our species' forebears are no e  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * States with the Most and Least Home Equity Gains States in the South and Midwest lead in average five-year home equity growth NEW YORK - August 13, 2025 - Since 2020, home equity across the U.S. has grown significantly, increasing by an average of 142% nationwide. However, according to a new Bankrate study, there are certain parts of the country where it has paid off even more to be a ho  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Canopy by Hilton to Debut in Manila * Makati City to welcome Philippines' first Canopy by Hilton in 2026 MANILA - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Ayala Land Hospitality have announced the signing of Canopy by Hilton Makati in Metro Manila, an economic and cultural gateway to major financial institutions, multinational companies and vibrant street life. Scheduled to open in 2026, Can  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Former Republican Lt. Governor Bill Bolling on Sears' Scheme to Use "Rainy Day Fund" to Cover Medicaid Cuts: "That's a Bad Idea" * # Cardinal News : Virginia could see a $29 billion decrease in federal Medicaid [...] Republican candidate for governor has suggested tapping into the state's $4.7 billion "rainy day fund" to cover the cost. VIRGINIA - Former GOP Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling blasted  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * One tiny flip that opens a backdoor in AI By Nathan Kahl A self-driving motor vehicle is cruising along, its numerous sensors and cameras telling it when to break, change lanes, and make turns. The vehicle approaches a stop sign at a high rate of speed, but instead of stopping, it barrels through, causing an accident. The problem will probably never be found by investigators, but instead of readin  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Cares Scholarship Program Unlocks Doors of Opportunity, Empowering Lifelong Learning and Career Growth * MCLEAN, Va. - As the world's best hospitality workplace, Hilton is constantly searching for new ways to support the growth and advancement of its team members around the world. Hilton Cares, launched in partnership with the Hilton Global Foundation and Scholarship A  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Expands Caribbean Footprint, Debuts First U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel with the Opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas * As a brand and market first, Hilton brings Hampton's signature service and hospitality to a new island destination U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS and MIAMI, FL - Today, Hilton announces its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * In Charlottesville, Elected Leaders Call Out Winsome Earle-Sears' Extreme Record Attacking Public Education * # VIRGINIA - Today as Charlottesville students began a new school-year, elected leaders called out Winsome Earle-Sears for her extreme record attacking public education. Earlier this year, the Youngkin-Sears Administration attempted to slash funding for school support staff. Sear  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Jason Miyares Praises Anti-Choice Group That Compares IVF to "Child Trafficking" * # On Tuesday night, Jason Miyares spoke at a virtual event hosted by The Family Foundation devoted to rolling back reproductive rights and stopping the amendment that will codify access to abortion, birth control, and IVF in Virginia's constitution. He praised the foundation -- which has compared IVF to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Rob Wittman to Campaign With Earle-Sears After She Said Virginians Losing Their Jobs Isn't a "Real Issue" * Wittman won't hold an in-person town hall, but he will campaign with Earle-Sears despite her controversial comments Congressman Rob Wittman is tying himself even tighter to the disastrous Winsome Earle-Sears agenda. Wittman will join Earle-Sears tomorrow for a campa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Sears Caught Lying to Virginians About Devastating Consequences of Trump's Medicaid Cuts She Supported New reporting from the Cardinal News details how Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears' claim that Virginia's rainy day fund can cover for Donald Trump's Medicaid cuts that she supported is deeply flawed. Virginia's rainy day fund is more than twenty billion dollars short of the "$29 billion decrease in federal Me  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * Smithfield Foods' Strategy Execution and Agile Business Model Drive Strong Second Quarter Results SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 12, 2025 -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today reported results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter ended June 29, 2025. Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financia  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * TWO PEAS IN A POD: Tara Durant Ties Herself to Winsome Earle-Sears' Job-Cutting, Medicaid Slashing Agenda * VA-07 congressional candidate Durant campaigned with Earle-Sears They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And this picture of Tara Durant sitting shoulder to shoulder with Winsome Earle-Sears at their campaign event certainly says it all. Durant willingly chose to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * VCU's Class of 2029 to move in this weekend With more than 4,500 students, the freshman class is on track to be the second-largest in VCU history. By Brian McNeill Virginia Commonwealth University will welcome one of its largest ever classes of first-year students this weekend as the Class of 2029 moves into the university's residence halls, marking the beginning of VCU's fall s  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Aug. 13 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Welcomes Incoming Class for Fall 2025 * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -- West Virginia Wesleyan College is set to welcome over 390 new students for fall semester 2025 across all programs, continuing an overall enrollment increase of 10% since 2022. Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing John Waltz '01 said, "W e are so excited to welcome freshmen and transfe  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Youngkin launches university commercialization initiative to fast-track startups and accelerate innovation Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched a new Lab-to-Launch initiative to unlock innovation in Virginia by accelerating university research commercialization and technology transfer. Developed through a bold statewide collaboration between Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VI  more