LONDON, England, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release: * * * Read our response to the Architects Registration Board's (ARB) consultation on Accreditation Rule 4.2: Degree awarding powers, which proposes a change in wording from 'qualification awarding powers' to 'degree awarding powers'. * * * The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the Architects Registration Board's (ARB) consultation on Accreditation Rule   more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 8 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: In a significant initiative supporting Taiwanese creators, 40 film and television professionals completed a six-week writers' room workshop on November 3, co-organized by Netflix and the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). This marked Netflix's first in-person workshop in Taiwan to be funded by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. From writers' room simulations to expert-led maste  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT KNOX, Ky. Since childhood Maj. Bryan Suazo, a native of West Richland, wanted to follow his grandfathers' examples of service to the nation. Today he serves as part of the Reserve Personnel Management Directorate's Active Guard Reserve, or AGR, Accessions Team at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command. "Being a Soldier, being AGR, and I get an award every two weeks in the form o  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 9 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2024: BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The flourishing economic relationship between Alabama and Japan is on full display as the Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) hosts its 2024 Annual Dinner and Business Forum at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. Commencing with a formal dinner last night, the event brings together key figures from both Japanese and American companies, as  more

MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas, Nov. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement issued the following news release: Organizers of the Omni-American Future Project a visionary initiative committed to fighting racism and antisemitism and strengthening unity in diversity through music and the power of culture will host its third annual awards ceremony next week. In partnership with the Combat Antisemitism Movement, this year's event will reinforce the Project's mission, drawing from the v  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed CHIPS Investments in New York and Pennsylvania Would Help Enhance Domestic Production Capacity of Key Components for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce signed two separate preliminary memoranda of terms (PMT) under the CHIPS and Science Act to provide Corning up to $32 million in proposed direct funding and Powerex  more

PASADENA, California, Nov. 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: A team of scientists led by Caltech and Emory University has synthesized a highly complex natural molecule using a novel strategy that functionalizes normally nonreactive bonds, called carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds. The work demonstrates a new category of reactions that organic chemists can consider as they work to create natural products that could be used in pharmaceuticals or new materials, or to   more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 5 -- The Colorado State University System issued the following news: * * * This academic year, about 5,600 first-generation undergraduates attend CSU in Fort Collins - about 25 percent of the undergraduate population. And last academic year, 1,234 undergraduate degrees were awarded to first-generation students. Our CSU first-gen students will be honored tonight during the annual First Generation Award Celebration Dinner on campus. Here, CSU President Amy Parsons, who wil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12806) on Nov. 6, 2024, by senior research librarian Carol Canada: * * * Connecting Constituents with Federal Programs for Firefighters and Fire Departments This In Focus includes a list of selected federal agencies and programs that may support fire departments seeking funding for a variety of activities, including, but not limited to, equipment acquisitions, hiring, training, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12455) on Nov. 4, 2024, by defense policy analyst Jennifer DiMascio and defense infrastructure policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan: * * * Defense Implications of Challenges at Boeing The Boeing Company (Boeing), a supplier of equipment and services to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), has since 2018 faced challenges including labor actions, production delays, quality control pr  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: Cynthia Annett has been named the 2024 ASTM International Professor of the Year. Annett is a research associate professor at Kansas State University (KSU), a position she's held since 2000. Anne  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the award of a contract in the amount of $6,514,697.51 to Hughes Network Systems, LLC for the development of an Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) prototype at Fort Bliss, Texas. Open RAN offers DoD greater choice, resiliency, and innovation. The 5G Open RAN prototype equipment will be installed on Fort Bliss to operate a temporary network for evaluation purposes, wh  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: By Sarah Lusk Luis Ocampo Giraldo moved from Armenia, Colombia, to Morristown, New Jersey, when he was in eighth grade. While most teenagers struggle to navigate the many changes that come with adolescence, Ocampo Giraldo was also navigating the intricacies of a new country: learning a new language, adjusting to a new culture and, to keep things interesting, skipping a piv  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 7 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. An expert who has done decades of research on school voucher programs asserts on Freedom From Religion Foundation's latest TV show episode that they are harming our education system. Josh Cowen is a professor of education policy at Michigan State University. He's written about education, politics, school choice and culture wars for The Hechinger Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The National Security Innovation Network, a program office of the Department of Defense, issued the following news: The company's solution will reduce the cost to launch hypersonic glide bodies. General Hypersonics, Inc. (GHI) took the $40,000 of the $100,000 total prize pool in the final round of the Hypersonic Cost Reduction Challenge presented by National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). GHI presente  more

VICTORIA, Australia, Nov. 8 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: Award-winning writer and journalist, Grantlee Kieza OAM will be giving the keynote address at this year's Sir Albert Coates Oration at Federation University Australia's SMB Campus in Ballarat. The oration, which is delivered in association with the Albert Coates Memorial Trust, is an annual event which commemorates the life and achievements of one of Ballarat's most revered public figures, Sir Alb  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming alumnus Daniel Shineberg, flute, and James Li, piano, are featured in "Homelands II," a UW Department of Music guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The performance is free and open to the public. The program will feature "Homeland" by Alison Loggins Hull, with additional selections for flute and piano by Ian Clarke,  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The Global Wind Energy Council issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: Today, the Global Wind Energy Council presented its report on the competitive procurement of offshore wind projects in Vietnam to Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) at the ministry's office in Ha Noi. The GWEC report entitled "Vietnam Offshore Wind Competitive Investor Selection Study" aims to share the industry's view on a poten  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- George Washington University issued the following news: "Beyonce and Taylor Swift will face off in all top categories at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, leading a pack of nominees that also features buzzy young female stars who have dominated the pop charts over the past year. With 11 nods, Beyonce has more citations than any other artist this year, for "Cowboy Carter," her gumbo of country, R&B and acoustic pop that spurred conversations about the Black roots of many Ameri  more

LOS ALAMITOS, California, Nov. 8 -- The IEEE Computer Society issued the following news: As part of its mission, the IEEE Computer Society (CS) honors the achievements of the global computer and engineering community through its awards programs, and leading organizations recognize these awards as industry gold standards. To further that cause, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will provide a $175,000 endowment to maintain the Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award and honor its winners in perpe  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Advanced Study issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: A team of astrophysicists, led by scholars from the Institute for Advanced Study, has developed an innovative technique to search for black hole light echoes. Their novel method, which will make it easier for the mass and the spin of black holes to be measured, represents a major step forward, since it operates independently of many of the other ways in which scientists   more

BURBANK, California, Nov. 8 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Nov. 11-15 (subject to change): Monday, Nov. 11 1. Jeff Bridg  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: Marc D. Jaffe has been honored with American Jewish Committee's (AJC) Judge Learned Hand Award, AJC's highest honor for members of the legal profession. Jaffe is the managing partner for the New York office at Latham & Watkins, one of the nation's leading law firms. The award is named after Learned Hand, a famed judge who served on federal courts in New York for 52 years. AJC, the glob  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KY At a press conference today, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the U.S. Army will award Repkon USA $435,000,000 to construct a Trinitrotoluene (TNT) production facility in Graham, Kentucky, the first domestic source of TNT in the United States since the 1980s. Senator McConnell was instrumental in securing this investment, a top   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Nov. 2 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Albuquerque, NM -- The New Mexico Department of Justice has announced a series of indictments returned by a grand jury against two defendants, Morgan Ortiz a former New Mexico State Police Officer who previously was charged with a DWI and Dr. Keith Levitt, a doctor who worked with Ortiz. Ortiz faces a series of criminal charges, he is accused of orchestrating an extensive s  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Nov. 8 -- Luther College issued the following news: Luther College continues to excel in a wide range of national rankings issued this fall. Notably, the college was named one of the top 50 in WalletHub's 2025 best U.S. colleges ranking; in addition, Luther placed best among its peers in key criteria evaluated in the Wall Street Journal / College Pulse 2025 best colleges ranking. Luther also garnered sustainability and quality-of-life accolades. WalletHub Best U.S. Colleges In   more

LOS GATOS, California, Nov. 5 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news: Oi SLTs! Production has begun for the third and final season of Heartbreak High in Sydney, Australia (Gadigal, Dharug, Dharawal and Ku-ring-gai lands). Logline: In Season 3, it's time for Hartley High's graduating class to say 'goodbye' to school, and 'hello' to adulthood! Yet when a revenge prank goes horribly wrong, Amerie and her friends must cover up their secret or risk losing ev  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 8 -- The University of California issued the following news release: Ecuadorian Indigenous rights activist Nina Gualinga was awarded the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. She was honored during a ceremony at UCLA's Hershey Hall on Oct. 30. Gualinga received the award for her work advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental justice, leading to significant policy changes that protect  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University recently has received a $719,000 United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help new farmers and ranchers get their start in Oklahoma. The average age of an agricultural producer in the U.S. today is 58, and the number of family farms in the U.S. is decreasing. The Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program is critical to establishing the n  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: William Tang, a principal research physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy (https://www.energy.gov/)'s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) for five decades and a lecturer with the rank of professor in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University, has won the 2024 Sidney Fernbach Memorial Award (https://www.computer.org/volunteering/awards/fernb  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, issued the following news: ARTICLE 19 mourns the untimely loss of Paddy Coulter, our former International Board Chair, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, 3 November. Paddy was an exceptional leader in the media and development sector who passionately believed in the power of voices to bring about change. We extend our deepest condolences to Paddy's family and  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 8 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Student entrepreneurs at Oklahoma State University had an extra reason to celebrate during America's Greatest Homecoming. The Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded $10,000 in scholarships to students presenting the best business ideas at the annual Pitch and Poster competition that was held November in the Student Union. Participants gained valuable real-world experience delivering pitches a  more

LONDON, England, Nov. 8 -- The Royal Institute of British Architects issued the following news release: * * * We have revealed the shortlist of three projects competing for the world's most prestigious award for architecture, the RIBA International Prize. * * * The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the shortlist of three projects competing for the world's most prestigious award for architecture, the RIBA International Prize. One of the three projects - located Germany  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Corning Incorporated's North Country Facility Is The Only One In The Country That Manufactures Specialized Glass Critical To The Chip Industry Used In Some Of The Most Advanced Machinery In The World; New Award Will Expand Production And Supercharge The Workforce Adding Up To 130 Manufacturing Jobs And 175 Construction Jobs To Strengthen This Vital Supply Chain For America Sch  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 9 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: Today, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Vilano Beach Main Street, located in St. John's County, has been designated the November 2024 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. "Vilano Beach Main Street has made a significant impact in their community over the last 20 years," said Secretary Byrd. "It has helped the community embrace its identity as a destination rev  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Caroline Shaw (BM '04), a Grammy-winning alumna and Pulitzer Prize recipient, is nominated for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance for her album "Rectangles and Circumstance." Known for her innovative approach to composition and performance, Shaw has won four Grammy Awards and boasts six nominations overall. Her genre-defying work, self-described as aiming "to imagine a world of sound that has never been he  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: At a time when multiple wars are waging, United Nations peacekeepers find themselves in incredibly stressful situations. To aid the mental health of its peacekeepers, the U.N. has looked to Duquesne University's Partnership in Education (PIE) for help. The organization is providing the U.N.'s Division of Healthcare Management & Occupational Safety and Health with its popular YouTube videos on mindfulnes  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Jazz Studies program presents the Live Edge Trio with Josh Quinlan, saxophone, Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. The concert is free and open to all. Live Edge Trio features UW Department of Music head Ben Markley on piano and fellow faculty members Seth Lewis on bass and Andy Wheelock on drums. Live Edge writes and arr  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 8 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble will present a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. (UW Photo) The University of Wyoming Percussion Ensemble, directed by UW Department of Music faculty member Andy Wheelock, will present a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- Vertical Aviation International (formerly Helicopter Association International) issued the following news release: As part of its rebranding effort, Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is revamping several communication products to reflect the industry's growth and evolution. Verticalavi.org (formerly rotor.org), the VAI Daily e-newsletter, and POWER UP magazine have made their debut over the last several weeks. These changes reflect the organization's new ide  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 8 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Brent Dunworth, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NEA-BC, FAANA, joined Vanderbilt University School of Nursing on Nov. 1 as director of its new nurse anesthesia program, slated to launch in 2026. He has a joint appointment as VUSN associate professor of nursing and with the School of Medicine as associate professor of clinical anesthesiology. Dunworth most recently was the associate nurse executive of the Vanderbilt University Med  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 8 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: KENT, WA -- Today, Western Governors University (WGU) announced it will offer $125,000 in scholarship funds to students who will be displaced by the closure of Concordia University-Portland in Spring of 2020. WGU is committed to making higher education accessible and these funds will enable the thousands of displaced students to transfer with greater ease and continue towards gra  more