ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society and Break Through Cancer Unite to Outsmart Ovarian Cancer * More than 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year, and more than 12,000 women are expected to die from the disease. Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Break Through Cancer are announcing a strategic collaboration that will aim to advance o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Demands Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's Immediate Resignation * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led members of the Congressional Mamas Caucus, including Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29 ), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Kelly Morrison (MN-03 ), deman  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to proposed amendments to Georgia's State Implementation Plan. The amendments, which aim to remove Non-Attainment Area New Source Review provisions, come at a time when the Atlanta region has fallen out of compliance with the 2015 8-hour ozone standard. The environmental advocacy organization represents several groups, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Georgia Aquarium has submitted a public comment letter to NOAA Fisheries, advocating for the prohibition of the retention of mobulid rays in fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory species. Highlighting the aquarium's position as a global leader in shark and ray conservation, the organization commended the agency for its ongoing efforts to protect these species from overfishing and bycatch. In the comment letter addressing Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2025-0015, Georgia Aquarium  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Gun Violence Prevention at FCPS * Dear FCPS Community, When I sent this message a year ago, it followed a school shooting that devastated a community in Georgia. One year later, I am writing to you again as our nation grieves yet another bout of intense gun violence in schools and communities across the country. Now more than ever, we look to parents as critical partners in preventing gun vio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has ended its investigation into shapewear garments. The decision follows a settlement between Spanx LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, and Honeylove Sculptwear Inc., Los Angeles, California, the last remaining parties in the investigation. ITC determined not to review an initial determination from the presiding administrative law judge. That determination granted a joint motion to terminate the investigation. A consent order has been issued  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State launches STRIVE Program to Empower Veteran Entrepreneurs KSU's Coles College of Business partners with Syracuse University to launch the STRIVE Program, an eight-week program aimed at empowering military families to achieve entrepreneurial success. * Kennesaw State University and the Coles College of Business are proud to introduce and recognize the Startup Training Resources to   more