NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of State Fair, Giant PETA 'Cows' Make Mooving Vegan Plea--Dairy Breaks Up Families! * Syracuse, N.Y. - "Cow's milk tears mothers from their babies." That's the message PETA is driving home to incoming crowds of New York State Fair attendees, plastering buses and bus shelters throughout Syracuse and other upstate cities that fairgoers may be traveling fr  more

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Podcast Features Real-Life and Comic Book Heroes * An Army officer whose incredible story comes full circle and the man who brings to life tales of real heroes will be featured in August as part of the Association of the U.S. Army's "Army Matters" podcast. First up is a podcast featuring retired Capt. France Hoang. In 1975, a 2-year-old Hoang and his family   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * B&B Molders' Susan Carpenter Wins 2025 RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award * Susan Carpenter, Director of the Aftermarket Division at B&B Molders and former President of the RV Aftermarket Association, was the recipient of the 2025 RV Aftermarket Lifetime Achievement Award during the RV Aftermarket Conference on August 13. Given annually to an individual who has contr  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Restores Peace Through Strength * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers on Republicans' promise to bolster America's national security, improve military readiness, and support service members and their families. "The One Big Beautiful Bill continues to restore the posture of Peace Through Strength that has been sorely missing for t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Dulles CBP officers intercept UK-bound marijuana load, Atlanta man arrested * STERLING, Virginia - For the second time in three days, airport police arrested an alleged drug mule at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 23 pounds of marijuana in his United Kingdom-bound baggage. Metropolitan Was  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Grants Justice Department's Motion to Terminate 47-Year-Old Consent Decree Governing Employment by City of Norfolk's Police and Fire Departments * This week, the Justice Department announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted its motion to terminate a 1978 consent decree governing police and firefighter employment in Norfolk, Virginia. The cons  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff has concluded that a proposed project to expand natural gas infrastructure would not significantly harm the environment. The initiative by EGTS aims to deliver 67,500 dekatherms of natural gas daily to Washington Gas Light Co., enhancing service reliability and meeting peak demand for customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. To accomplish this, the project involves several upgrades to EGTS facilities. In  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * Fleet Maintenance Officer Trades Desk for Dive, Sees Fleet Readiness from the Seafloor Rear Adm. Dianna Wolfson, Fleet Maintenance Officer for U.S. Fleet Forces Command, stepped out of her office and into the water Aug. 8, joining active-duty and civilian divers for her first-ever dive. Her mission: to see firsthand the work being done under the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock   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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest from United Capital Investment Group Inc. (UCIG) of McLean, Virginia, challenging its exclusion from a competition for an aviation turbine fuel contract. The protest was filed against the Defense Logistics Agency. UCIG argued that its elimination was improper because the solicitation's requirement for registration in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) by the proposal deadline was a matter of respons  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is moving forward with its review of a proposed 4.5-megawatt hydroelectric project on the James River. The plan submitted by Scott's Mill Hydro LLC calls for the construction and operation of a power-generating facility in Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia. After reviewing the initial application, FERC staff determined the project is not anticipated to cause a major impact on the human environment. Consequently, the co  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Kanawha County Woman Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Krista Marie Menchaca, 32, of Cross Lanes, was sentenced today to three years of federal probation and ordered to pay $21,963.96 in restitution for receipt of stolen money. Menchaca received $19,395 in proceeds from a criminally derived Payc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) expressing support for Executive Order 14265 which aims to modernize defense acquisition and stimulate innovation within the defense industrial base. The organization highlights the importance of effectively addressing the needs of small businesses as part of this reform effort. In its correspondence, NDIA emphasizes that smal  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

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Has the Scoop: Provocative Vegan Ice Cream Truck Will Have Kids Scream for Free Treats * Richmond, Va. - Noise levels may get out of cone trol outside the Children's Museum of Richmond on Thursday, when PETA's new " i Scream " truck comes into town and encourages kids and adults alike to scream--literally--for free vegan ice cream, a huge treat for lacto  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Aunt Nancy's Family Restaurant: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck Comes with Dying Pigs' Cries * Show Low, 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 Aunt Nancy's Family Restaurant and other Show Low eate  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photos: Marvel Superheroes Spring Into Action in Southern Pines After Dog Trapped in Hot Car Dies While Trying to Escape * Southern Pines, N.C. - They play superheroes on the big and small screens, and now, Marvel stars Danai Gurira and Krysten Ritter are acting as real-life superheroes to dogs as they star in a PSA blitz popping up above gas pumps across Sou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest from Herndon, Virginia-based Reston Consulting Group Inc., upholding the U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision to award a major IT services contract to IgniteAction LLC of Coral Springs, Florida. Reston, the incumbent contractor, challenged the agency's evaluation of proposals and its best-value trade-off decision. The contract, issued by the Internal Revenue Service, was for IT support services under a blanke  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Aftermarket Award Recipients Celebrated in San Antonio, TX * The 2025 RV Aftermarket Conference is taking place this week in San Antonio, TX. The attendees came together on Wednesday, August 13, to celebrate aftermarket members committed to excellence and growth in RV parts and accessories with the RV Aftermarket Awards. Emceed by Stromberg Carlson President Bob Brammer   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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Warner Responds to V-A IG Report Showing Spike in Severe Staffing Shortages * WASHINGTON - U.S. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released a statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report finding that the VA's health system is facing a severe staffing shortage of clinical and nonclinical workers: "Under this administration, we've seen polic  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

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * The Use of PSMA PET/CT Improves Overall Survival in Men with Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org # PSMA PET/CT Prior to Salvage Radiotherapy Improves Overall Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Real-World Data from an Entire Country Reston, VA ( August 13, 2025 ) A new s  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Calls on EPA to Delay and Reconsider Federal NOx Standard * Aug 13, 2025 Washington -- A coalition of trucking associations today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to delay implementation of its heavy-duty NOx rule until 2031, citing substantial added costs amid already-existing economic and operational pressures facing th  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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney announces immigration case updates for the Eastern District of Virginia ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, announced today case updates on seven immigration cases in the district. On Jan. 20 the President signed executive orders addressing the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Prote  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

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Virginia volunteer honored for nearly 18,000 hours of service * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Auxiliary has named Hattie Lambert of Dewitt, Virginia, as the 2025 DAV Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year. Lambert will be formally recognized Aug. 9 during the 2025 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Las Vegas. Auxiliary members who donate significant time  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $8 Million to Lower Energy Costs for Virginian Households * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $8,235,920 in federal funding to reduce energy costs for Virginian households and expand access to reliable, affordable energy across the Commonwealth. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this funding is allocate  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