PERTH, Australia, April 16 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * 'Dancing jets' from black hole reveal their immense power * New Curtin University-led research has used a radio telescope that spans the Earth to snap images that measure the immense power of jets from black holes, confirming scientists' theories of how black holes help shape the structure of the Universe. In a paper published in Nature Astronomy, researchers found the power of the jets in Cygnus X-1 -  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * New Mapping Model Can Help Cities Efficiently Deploy Blood Resources to Patients Most in Need Model identifies high-need areas for trauma care Key Takeaways * Geo-mapping is a practical method for addressing disparities in prehospital trauma care. * Statistical analysis demonstrated strong correlations between activation for massive transfusion protocol and trauma incidence wa  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 17 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by senior researcher and political economist Andrew Longhurst: * * * Public funding for B.C.'s private schools is indefensible Public school funding, as a share of GDP, is declining. Why is the provincial government still funding private schools? * Fast facts * Private school spending is increasing faster than public school per-pupil spending in BC, when analyzed on i  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by reporter Eanna Mackey: * * * Ireland in Crisis: A Warning to Europe What began as local protests over surging fuel prices rapidly escalated into a defining nationwide crisis. Europe beware. * Ireland's crisis came as a bolt from the blue. On April 7, a protest by farmers and haulers over rising fuel prices quickly escalated into nationwide blockades. Discussion naturally eno  more

MUNICH, Germany, April 17 (TNSxrep) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Only 12 Percent of the Special Fund Reaches Municipalities in Germany Only about 12 percent of the debt-financed funds from the Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Protection reach municipalities in Germany. That's according to a recent short study published in ifo Schnelldienst. "The German federal states receive a total of EUR 100 billion. They pass on about 60 percent of   more

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * In Japan, WSJ's Emma Tucker Discusses the "Golden Age" of Journalism * As artificial intelligence and intensifying competition for digital attention reshape the media landscape, the challenges news organizations face are matched only by the opportunities for journalists. During a recent visit to Tokyo, The Wall Street Journal's Editor in Chief Emma Tucke  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The Middle East Policy Forum and the Elliott School Book Launch Series Presents Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question * WASHINGTON (April 16, 2026) \- Sina Azodi, Professor and Director of the Middle East Studies Program, is launching his new book, Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question. Azodi examines Iran's nuclear program, which is one of the mo  more

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, April 16 (TNSjou) -- The North American Menopause Society, an organization that promotes the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging, issued the following news release: * * * Longer Reproductive Span Linked With Slower Rates of Cognitive Decline New large-scale study documented a significant association between endogenous estrogen-exposure history and better cognitive function in older women,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern announces commencement speakers for 2026 ceremonies Singer and actress Hilary Duff will hit the commencement stage at Fenway Park to speak to undergraduate students on April 29. But commencement festivities go well beyond that.  By Cody Mello-Klein  A multiplatinum global superstar and a global entrepreneur are among the many speakers at Northeastern University commencements taking pla  more

LONDON, England, April 16 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news: * * * Overseas visitors should not be charged unless Universal ID is in place, says Hodge * Labour peer Margaret Hodge has clarified her position on the proposal to charge overseas visitors for entry to national museums. Appearing before the Communications and Digital Select Committee this week, Hodge expanded on recommendations from her independent review of Arts Council England, advo  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 17 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrapup, Newsworthy From the School of Medicine for Week of April 10-16, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of April 10 - April 16 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, April 10, 2026. UNC research contributes to new drug for rare condition; Hillsborough boy part of  more