PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 12 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Grounded in the concepts of innovation, connection and flexibility, Brown University's planned facility for integrated life sciences research is designed to convene scientists across multiple fields of study to solve complex, interconnected health and medical challenges. State-of-the-art laboratory spaces illuminated by natural light, a street-level education lab accessible to   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a nine-count indictment charging NEILCON ST. LOUIS, 39, of Waterbury, Connecticut, and DAVIDSON ALEXANDER, also known as "Harley, " 29, a citizen of Dominica residing in Suffolk, Virginia, with offenses stemming from the illegal trafficking and export of firearms and firearm components from the U.S  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Clinical Approaches to the Prevention of Firearm-Related Injury Health care providers who counsel their patients about firearm safety and prevention could prevent future injury or death, including suicides, violent injuries and unintentional injuries resulting from firearms, according to a University of Michigan report. In an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at U-  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- PBS issued the following news release: BOSTON, Mass. - July 15, 2024 (Updated Sept. 11, 2024) - DEADLOCK: an election story, a dynamic new one-hour special from GBH, airing and streaming nationwide on PBS, aims to facilitate civil dialogue in an era dominated by polarizing debates. Moderated by Aaron Tang, professor at UC Davis School of Law, the series will feature a diverse panel of influential figures from legal, political, and cultural spheres delving into c  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: Boston -- The New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) met to discuss coordinated efforts on shared economic, energy and environmental priorities at the 45th annual NEG-ECP Conference held on September 9 and 10 in Boston, Massachusetts. Discussions built on last year's conference in Quebec City, the first in-person meeting of the NEG-ECP since 2018. The clean energy transition w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Importation of these items violates the National Firearms Act, and the illegal use of the "Glock" trademark violates federal laws that prohibits trafficking in counterfeit goods BOSTON Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized more than 350 internet domains that were allegedly used for the illegal importation of switches and silencers from China. Switches are parts designed to convert semia  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release: Federal authorities in Boston seized more than 350 internet domains that were allegedly used for the illegal importation of switches and silencers from China. Switches are parts designed to convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic machineguns and silencers are devices used to suppress the sound of a firearm when discharged. Possession of these items a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: A Florida man was sentenced yesterday for his for his participation in a money laundering conspiracy. Robert Hueton Colespring, 56, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Colespring was also ordered to pay a fine of $5,000. In May 2024, Colespring pleaded gui  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- The New England Journal of Medicine, a peer-reviewed medical journal from the Massachusetts Medical Society that says it delivers research and interactive clinical content to physicians, educators and the global medical community, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 12, 2024, edition (Vol. 391, No. 10): Original Articles * Asciminib in Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Review Article * Clinical Approaches to the Preventi  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor There's a familiar feel to this season in Cincinnati. The Bengals struggled out of the gate and there's concern regarding Joe Burrow's health even though he says all is fine and dandy. Burrow took care of the latter on Wednesday after video of the quarterback working out his wrist during Cincinnati's Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots drew concern and conversation.   more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 13 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Three new varsity athletics programs to debut over 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years * * * By Mel Thibeault Responding to the growing popularity among collegiate athletic competition, Roger Williams University (RWU) will be adding three new varsity athletic programs - Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, and Women's Golf - bringing the total number of varsity sports at RWU to 25. Both Men's Ice H  more