UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $3M NIH grant to support research on memory and exaggerated fear responses * Experiencing a traumatic event sometimes produces long-lasting biological changes that can lead to an exaggerated fear response to future stressful events, such as what occurs in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To better understand the regulatory mechanisms in the brain that produce this bi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WI Congratulates Tom Tiffany on Receiving GOP Endorsement for Governor * Madison, WI - Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) congratulated Tom Tiffany after he secured the official endorsement for governor from the Wisconsin Republican Party at their convention over the weekend. Tom will now face off against one of the radical, far-left Democrats looking to su  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Borealis Carries More Than 416,000 at Second Anniversary * Total Amtrak Twin Cities - Chicago ridership up 27 percent in two years ST. PAUL, Minn., and CHICAGO - Borealis SM train service between the Twin Cities and Chicago continues to exceed expectations as it celebrates its second birthday. The partnership between three states and Amtrak began in May of 2024 and more than 416,000 passengers  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist Martha Njolomole: * * * If not tax credits, what should legislators do about childcare? Something must be done about the high cost of childcare in Minnesota. But as I have illustrated in a previous article, solutions like tax credits fail to address why costs are high in the first place. So, what  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 18 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Encourages Buyers to Explore Homeownership Amid Rising Rent Costs As rising rent prices and housing market uncertainty continue to challenge many first-time homebuyers, mortgage experts say misconceptions about credit scores and interest rates may be preventing buyers from exploring homeownership opportunities. According to Zillow, median rents for single-family homes have   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 18 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Getting to work in service to an extraordinary university * In a first-day message to UW-Madison faculty and staff, interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots looks to move the university forward, together. May 18, 2026 Share this article The following message was sent by interim Chancellor Eric M. Wilcots to all faculty and staff on May 18, 2026. Translation links will be posted soon. Dear campus c  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Moore, Sanders, Omar, McGovern Lead More Than 100 Colleagues in Helping End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals * Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America  more

ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New low-THC hemp fiber cultivar flourishes in NYS climate * The director's office at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, will soon be fitted with new flooring, made from a just-released hemp fiber cultivar bred to grow especially well in the state's climate and latitude - developed at Cornell AgriTech by Cornell researchers and grown on Cornell farms. Ursa Alta - tall bear in Latin, named for Cornell's mascot  more

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, May 19 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Sonja Passant Named UW-Platteville Associate Director of Platteville Analytics and Institutional Reporting Services (PAIRS) Written by Melanie Platt-Gibson The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced Sonja Passant as the Associate Director of Platteville Analytics and Institutional Reporting Services (PAIRS). Passant will assume her new role on Monday, May 18. In this capacity, P  more

LONDON, England, May 18 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations * * The Red Arrows will tour the United States this summer to support the UK's closest ally as it celebrates 250 years of independence * The iconic team will appear at 13 events across seven states this summer * Royal Navy ships will attend celebrations in New Orleans and New York The UK Armed Forces will visit the  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Cleveland (LCS 31) Commissions in Namesake City * CLEVELAND (May 16, 2026) - The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest and last Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) in Cleveland. Download During the ceremony, Acting Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Hung Cao highlighted the significance of the crew's role in bringing the ship to life as it began its commissioned service. "Today we celebr  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 18 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * You are whole. You are worthy. You are proven. You are here.... * Kenosha, WI.- The University of Wisconsin-Parkside proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16, as more than 500 graduates took their well-deserved steps across the stage at the Spring Commencement ceremony in the De Simone Arena in the Sports and Activity Center. Johannes Britz, a Regent for the Universiti  more