RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 'When I started, I felt ready': How nontraditional students found medicine as a second career * By Grace McOmber School of Medicine When new medical students arrive on the MCV Campus, they bring more than grades and MCAT scores. They also bring the personal and professional life experiences that have shaped them into the students they are today. According to a national survey of incoming m  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * 181 Businesses, Groups Urge Congress to Support REUSE Act * WASHINGTONMore than 180 recycling and reuse companies, environmental education organizations, and plastic pollution, climate justice, and environmental organizations from across the country are calling on legislators to support the Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies (REUSE) Act of 2025. The  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Advancing Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Theranostics An International Collaborative Initiative * Theranostics the pairing of diagnostic imaging with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy continues to reshape patient care worldwide. As programs expand, the responsibilities of Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMTs) are evolving rapidly, spanning pati  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA and Cassyni Expand Seminar Programme Across Journals and Books The partnership will build on the success of the AIAA Journal Seminars, to engage the global aerospace community with AI-enhanced video * RESTON, VA & LONDON -- AIAA and Cassyni are expanding their collaboration to scale AI-enhanced seminars across AIAA journals and the AIAA book series. The programme  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding Pratt & Whitney's petition for exemption from specific safety regulations governing engine performance. ALPA, which represents over 80,000 professional airline pilots operating across 43 airlines in the U.S. and Canada, has voiced apprehensions about the implications of this request on aviation safety. Pratt & Whitney's petitio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army's Advanced Manufacturing Addresses Supply Chain Gaps * Several months ago, the 1st Theater Sustainment Command-Forward was in a bind. One of its Patriots in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility was down as a result of a broken hydraulic hose. With the replacement part's lead time at 900 days, the unit called Army Materiel Command for help. Its Rock   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Recognizes Eight State Executives for Service to Industry * Oct 28, 2025San Diego, CA - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Association Executives Council recognized eight state trucking executives for their service to the industry and to the ATA Federation. "The executives that we are honoring this year have dedicated nearly a century t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Demands Virginia High School Reverse Suspension of Virginia Muslim Students Based on 'Racist Tropes and Stereotypes' * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today publicly called on Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County to immediatel  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * CES Unveiled Europe In Amsterdam Elevates European Innovation Brands and startups from across Europe showcase tech; CTA previews trends for CES 2026 and highlights how AI is used across generations * The Road to CES(R) 2026 continues today in Amsterdam for CES(R) Unveiled Europe, a showcase of over 50 startups representing over a dozen countries. The Consumer Technology Association (  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on Oct. 28, 2025, by CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro: * * * CTA Urges Congress to Reopen Government and Restore Stability to the U.S. Innovation Economy "We urge Congress to vote to open the government. Our federal government provides essential services that sustain our economy and our leadership and innovation. Benching much of our workforce and forcing others to work without pay is damaging to  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Unveils Xponential - A Repeatable Blueprint to Accelerate Enterprise AI Outcomes * Leading global enterprises are already using Xponential to drive real business impact Enables leaders to deploy AI with speed, quality and scale *** Original text here: https://dxc.com/us/en/newsroom/10282025-dxc-unveils-xponential-a-rep  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * With NIH grant, George Mason researcher refines AI storytelling tool for dementia care By Katie Pearce For people living with early memory loss, recalling and sharing life stories can be a powerful act. It's the idea behind "reminiscence therapy," an approach for treating dementia that uses personal memories to boost mood, cognition, and connection. Now, George Mason Universit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Prospective U.S.-Argentina Beef Deal * The United States government is reportedly considering trade policies that would impact the U.S. beef market by importing beef into the country from Argentina. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "In Virginia's Ninth District, our cattlemen, farmers and ranchers are an i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Group of Lawmakers Investigate Impact of Data Centers on Energy Costs * As new data centers are being built across the U.S. to support the expansion of AI, a group of 20 federal lawmakers led by Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, are raising concerns about how increasing demands on the electrical grid could impact household energy bills. In letters to the F  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * H-E-B Honored with Trucking Cares Foundation's John Lex Premier Achievement Award * San Diego, CA - The American Trucking Associations' Trucking Cares Foundation bestowed its 2025 John Lex Premier Achievement Award on H-E-B, a Texas-based supermarket chain. In previous years, this award has been given to a particular individual, but this year, for the first t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Halloween's biggest scare? It's the price of candy * By Amelia Heymann If you've walked down the candy aisle this month and experienced sticker shock, it's neither trick nor treat. According to Finance Buzz, the price of Halloween candy has increased 78% since 2020. While inflation is one reason, other factors in the supply chain have impacted the price of the seasonal sweets. Jeff Shockley,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Children from AI Chatbots with Parents, Colleagues * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the GUARD Act, which would ban AI companions for minors, mandate AI chatbots disclose its non-human status, and create new crimes for companies who ma  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Openings in 2026 Hilton unveils its annual list of new property openings to watch for in 2026 Hilton will expand to new countries in 2026, including: * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts (Malaysia) * Conrad Hotels & Resorts (Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Greece) * NoMad (Singapore) * Curio Collection by Hilton (India) * Canopy by Hilton (Thailand and Italy) * Home2 Suites by Hilton (Irel  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Hilton Surpasses 100 Hotels in Saudi Arabia, with a Growing Pipeline Representing a Combined Owner Investment of USD $8 Billion Hilton accelerates multi brand expansion across established and emerging regional cities in Saudi Arabia, surpassing 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline * Momentum continues across Hilton's luxury brands, as well as continued growth across its lifestyl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Liam Babcock savors the challenges and lessons of discovery * By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journeys as researchers. Liam Babcock is spending his senior year at Virginia Commonwealth University juggling coursework with his responsibilities in two research labs on the health sciences campus, and he c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MI & The LIBRE Initiative Host Discussion on Education Reform with Former Congressman Mike Rogers * Grand Rapids, MI - Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) and The LIBRE Initiative hosted a community discussion in Grand Rapids focused on the state of education in Michigan and the urgent need for student-centered reforms.  The event featured former Cong  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Husted, AFP Call on Dems to End Shutdown in Tele-Town Hall * COLUMBUS, OH - Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) hosted U.S. Senator Jon Husted for a tele-town hall on Monday to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on Ohio families and small businesses.  During the discussion, Sen. Husted and AFP-OH highlighted how pol  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * In Yorktown, Virginians Call Out Sears for Backing Trump's Job Cuts Outside of Campaign Event * YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA - Today in Yorktown - with one week until Election Day - Virginians called out Winsome Earle-Sears for backing Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs that have been devastating for the Commonwealth. Sears backs Trump's DOGE cuts and has repeatedly downplayed and dismissed them.  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Key Center School Brings Imaginary Pets to Life Using AI * This story was originally posted to the Key Center School website (link is external). It's not every day a Dazzle-Winged Octo-Poodle strolls through the halls of a school, but at Key Center School, imagination is now getting a powerful high-tech assist. The dedicated team of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) Aimee Rand, Katie Huynh,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Files Amicus Brief to Protect Federal Funding for Black Students in Virginia * October 28, 2025 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON - Today, the NAACP, in partnership with the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), filed an amicus brief in Fairfax County School Board and Arlington County School Board v. McMahon after thousands of Black students across Northern Virginia are put at r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Refutes False Claims of VA Governor Endorsement * October 28, 2025 Contact: communications@naacpnet.org RICHMOND, Va. The NAACP is the nation's largest, most influential nonpartisan social justice organization. Any claim that the Association or the NAACP Virginia State Conference has endorsed a candidate for Governor is categorically false. The NAACP supports policies, not politicians. W  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * National Student Council Brings Federal Education Priorities to Capitol Hill On October 28, student leaders from the National Student Council (NSC), representing millions of their peers, head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and staff. The NSC, a flagship program of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), is co  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * NEMA Applauds Danfoss Drives on Make It American Certification The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that Danfoss Drives has earned Make It American certification for its facilities in Loves Park, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Introduced in April 2025, the Make It American certification program enables companies t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * NEXTGEN TV Transition Should be Voluntary, CTA CEO Says The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), which represents over 1200 technology companies, regarding the Federal Communications Commission's support of the nation's ongoing voluntary, market-based over-the-air broadcast television transitio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2025: * * * NGFA applauds trade agreements expanding market access in Southeast Asia The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today thanked President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for advancing new trade frameworks that expand U.S. agricultural opportunities in Southeast Asia. "Today's agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, along with new   more

SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and Partners Build America's AI Infrastructure and Create Blueprint to Power the Next Industrial Revolution * News Summary * Seven new systems across Argonne and Los Alamos National Laboratories to be released, accelerating the Department of Energy's mission of driving  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Escaped Monkeys in Mississippi Shows Experimentation Industry is Playing With Fire: PETA Statement Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo regarding the escape of rhesus macaques from an overturned truck that was transporting them from Tulane National Primate Research Center. All but one of the escaped monkeys were kille  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Makes Visit to Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Facility Amid Government Shutdown * Suffolk, VA -Representative Jen Kiggans (VA-02) visited the Bon Secours Harbor View Medical Center. Rep. Kiggans said, "It was an honor to tour the Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center in Suffolk. This state-of-the-art facility is improving patient outcomes thanks to the dedicated professionals who make a d  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Research Breakthroughs Lead to Potential New Parkinson's Drug * AbbVie Pharmaceuticals has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the federal Food and Drug Administration for the first novel drug treatment for Parkinson's disease in more than half a century. The drug tavapadon selectively activates a brain target called the D1 dopamine receptor. Its potential as a new treatment for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Kaine, Paul, Shaheen, & Wyden Announce Upcoming Vote on Bipartisan Legislation to Challenge Trump's Tariffs on Brazil * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY),, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) announced that the Senate will vote this evening on their bipartisan le  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Applauds West Virginia Internet Growth Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a report listing West Virginia as the state with the highest increase of internet connected households between 2023-2024: "Pushing to connect more of our people to the rest of the world is a game changer in every way: Jobs, industry, education - you name it. We face   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara strengthens relationship with community birth workers to improve maternal health * At 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning, laughter filled the entrance to the Raleigh Building at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Sentara Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Amber Price was reenacting a comedic experience she had as a certified nurse midwife for a group   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Trump Administration Issues Statement On U.S. Trade Deals and Frameworks With Southeast Asian Countries * On Sunday, October 26, the White House announced trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, and agreement frameworks with Vietnam and Thailand. The official announcement can be accessed here, along with Joint Statements, Fact Sheets, and the text of the agreements. Ma  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Seeks Southwest Virginia Residents to Lead Region's Cancer Battle * The Southwest Virginia Cancer Advisory Board (SWVA CAB), a community-driven initiative led by UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking local residents to help guide the region's fight against cancer. To launch this new phase of work with a renewed focus on prevention and early detect  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 27 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU expands access to care for adults with bleeding disorders * By Leigh Farmer VCU Health is expanding access to care for adults in Hampton Roads living with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders by offering a dedicated clinic at VCU Health at Will  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Victory! Culver City Bans Glue Traps After PETA Push Culver City, Calif. - Following communications with PETA, the City Council of Culver City voted unanimously this evening to adopt a ban on the use and sale of cruel glue traps, making it the third city in the U.S. to do so. Glue traps are one of the cruelest methods of killing animals in existence today. Anima  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Constructing success: Scholarship support empowers future engineers By Courtney Sakry Civil and environmental engineering (CEE) senior Garrett Beggs loves to see his work make a tangible difference in the world. When he arrived at Virginia Tech from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he knew he wanted to study something hands-on that would allow him to see the results of his work come to life. "I've always enjoyed se  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How transportation shapes industrial real estate values This research offers a new perspective for investors, policymakers, and developers. By Jacob Levin More trucks on the road means increased warehouse value, right? In the real estate industry, this is widely accepted. It is believed that when there are more trucks on the road transporting goods, the value of industrial real estate, such as warehou  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sinking Indian megacities pose 'alarming' building damage risks Research published in Nature Sustainability highlights urgent need for adaptation as sinking land threatens millions in India. By Kelly Izlar Sinking land is quietly destabilizing urban infrastructure in India's largest cities, putting thousands of buildings and millions of people at risk, according to Virginia Tech scientists. Groundwate  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's cross-university environmental initiative hosts inaugural conference The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative brought together prominent perspectives on important state and local issues. By Zachary McCoy, Office of the Provost The Virginia Coastal Resilience Collaborative (VCRC) at William & Mary set out with the mission of gathering important voices from community, academic and government partne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine: New Data Proves Average ACA Premium Costs Are Way Up in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after new data from the Virginia health care marketplace showed that Virginians are facing huge increases in 2026 health care premiums because Republicans are blocking an extension of the enhanced tax credit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine: New Data Proves Average ACA Premium Costs are Way Up in Virginia * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after new data from the Virginia health care marketplace showed that Virginians are facing huge increases in 2026 health care premiums because Republicans are blocking an extension of the enhanced tax credits that   more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Speech and Hearing Clinic Promotes Positive Hearing Health and Hearing Protection In recognition of National Audiology Awareness Month, the West Liberty University Speech and Hearing Clinic, partnering with the American Academy of Audiology, encourages the community to prioritize hearing health with compassion and understanding. "Hearing is more than just a sense--it's a c  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * On the prowl for owls William & Mary researchers investigate how the barred owl is adapting to urbanization. By Catherine Tyson A high-pitched screech cuts the night air. Then silence. Minutes pass with only the low drone of crickets. Then you hear it, a soft, crescendoing hoot. "There she is," says Matthias Leu, chair of William & Mary's biology department. By "she," he means the female barred owl he a  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 28 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Launches School Health Nurse Certification To Help Meet School System Needs * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College School of Nursing is pleased to announce a School Health Nurse Certification Program starting Spring 2026, with applications now being accepted. The program consists of two online courses totaling seven credit hours that can be completed in one academi  more