ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: * * * History Professor's Book Exploring Civil War Medicine Gaining Attention Since Dr. Lindsay Privette's book The Surgeon's Battle: How Medicine Won the Vicksburg Campaign and Changed the Civil War was released this past September, it has been gaining attention in history circles. New Books Network interviewed Dr. Privette about her book April 4. Dr. Privette is a professor in the Department of Hi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * BJACH Soldier earns advanced CT credential, strengthens imaging readiness FORT POLK, La. - Less than a year after earning his first national credential, Spc. Johnny Rainwater, a radiology specialist at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, has added a second professional milestone by passing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists computed tomography registry exam March 23 in Shreveport.  Comput  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Launched to Secure Endangered Species Protection for Lake Sturgeon * CHICAGO-The Center for Biological Diversity today notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that it intends to sue the agency for illegally denying Endangered Species Act protections to America's populations of lake sturgeon. These ancient freshwater fish have survived since the time of the dino  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 27 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Four Miller School Alumni Honored at 2026 Medical Alumni Awards * From scientific discovery and global health leadership to public policy and patient advocacy, the 2026 Medical Alumni Award honorees reflect the lasting impact of Miller School alumni. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine celebrated the extraordinary achievements of its alumni at the 2026 Medical Alumni  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 27 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Keenum thanks lawmakers, College Board for additional MSU program investments during 2026 legislative session The recently-completed 2026 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature saw encouraging gains for Mississippi State University, the state's leading research university, as lawmakers invested in the land-grant institution's core missions and in the university's world-class faculty and   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Korean Air Halts Shipments of Roosters to Philippines Recent investigations into smuggling of fighting birds triggered legislation from U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls to halt transnational shipments of tens of thousands of birds * Following a series of investigations by Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and the Dallas Morning News, and then the subsequent introduction of federal leg  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 27 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following column: * * * The Governor's April Column: Keeping North Carolina Strong * This month Governor Josh Stein is highlighting investments in his recommended budget Opens in new window that would build on North Carolina's success story and keep the state strong. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. - North Carolinians have achieved a lot to make us proud. We're th  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, it is my privilege to testify on behalf of the United States Air Force Reserve (AFR). The AFR is a combat-ready force committed to defending the Nation, deterring ag  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, chief of the U.S. Army Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Since the first shots were fired at Lexington Common, the Army Reserve has served a single purpose - to deliver combat-ready soldiers and formations in support of the Army and the Nation. While our mission remains unchanged, the way the Army Reserve d  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * New Nationwide Tool Helps Answer: Do We Have Enough Water? * RESTON, Va. -The U.S. Geological Survey released the first nationwide tool to help water planners determine if communities have enough water for current and future needs. Nearly 27 million Americans, or 8% of the U.S. population, live in areas where water demand consistently approaches or exceeds naturally av  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Study Links Coal Ash Sites to Elevated Cancer Risk Nationwide National analysis finds higher cancer rates in communities near impoundments * Counties near coal ash storage facilities are more likely to report higher cancer rates, raising questions about regulation and long-term health risks of such installations, a new study concludes. University of Mississippi public health professor a  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Christin Deacon, principal and founder of VerSan Consulting LLC, author of 'The Great American Healthcare Heist', and former executive director of the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny." PBM stands for pharmacy benefit manager. * * * I. I  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 28 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * DNR Seeks Public Input On 2026-2036 Fisheries Management Strategic Plan The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a new Fisheries Management Strategic Plan and is seeking public input. This plan will aim to provide direction on how Wisconsin's fisheries resources are managed and sustained over the next 10 years. The DNR is re  more