Saturday - November 23, 2024
Awards Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Saturday November 23, 2024 ( 57 items )  

'They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce' Set for January 2025 on ESPN
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 23 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * * Five Consecutive Friday Nights Beginning January 3 and Continuing throughout the NFL Playoffs * Football Guests, Hundreds of NFL Fans, Comedy and the Band SNACKTIME Bring the Kelce Experience to Life Inside Union Transfer in Philadelphia * * * Future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce is becoming a quarterback of late-night sports entertainment television with They Call It  more

13th Annual Innovate UNO Symposium Showcases Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: The University of New Orleans' 13th annual Innovate UNO symposium--a showcase of independent research, scholarly and creative activities--concluded its two-day showcase this week. The event is organized by the Office of Research. Over the course of the event, 78 presentations were delivered, involving nearly 150 presenters, co-presenters and judges. Presenters included UNO students, fa  more

AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Yeoh Reflects on Aging, Her Past Lives, and Honoring Her Community
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: The momentum in Michelle Yeoh's career appears endless, even after her historical Best Actress Oscar win in 2023. In the December 2024/January 2025 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the award-winning actress, 62, tells ATM about her desire to continue growing as an actress, her family upbringing, and honoring the past Asian actresses that have paved the way   more

Administration for Children & Families: Adoption Excellence Awardees Announced and Adoption PSAs Released at HHS Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the 2024 annual Adoption Excellence Awards recipients. Additionally, officials introduced new public service announcements encouraging the adoption of foster care children awaiting forever families. Hosted by the Children's Bureau at AC  more

Association of Health Care Journalists: 'No One Can See You Now' - What States are Doing to Boost Primary Care
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Nov. 23 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: Evidence abounds that access to primary care improves health and lowers costs. According to one estimate, the U.S. could save $67 billion a year if everyone saw a primary care provider as their main source of care. And yet, only 5% of health care spending in this country goes to primary care, less than in any other Western democracy. This webinar examined what actions states -- which regulate t  more

ATA Applauds Inaugural Winners of Women In Motion Recognizes Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, the American Trucking Associations announced the first six recipients of the Women In Motion Recognizes Award a new award from the Federation's women's leadership council. "Women In Motion remains committed to building a supportive community for women in transportation. The WIM Recognizes Award embodies this mission, empowering women from all areas of the indu  more

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society: NTIA Should Stay the Course Toward Digital Equity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Benton Institute for Broadband and Society issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * In a November 21 letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) urged the agency to halt the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program that was created by Congress in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The following statement may be attributed to Drew Garner, Director of Policy Engagement at the  more

Bernalillo County Treasurer Bearce Highlights $5.7 Billion in Tax Collections, Key Achievements Over 8 Years
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 23 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: The Bernalillo County Treasurer, Nancy Bearce, proudly announces significant financial achievements over her eight-year term in Bernalillo County. Under the leadership of the Treasurer's Office, the county has seen remarkable growth in property tax collections, investment income, and improved digital services. Key Accomplishments Include: * Total Property Tax Payments Collected: From 2017  more

Bogard and Collet to Present UW Faculty Recital Program Dec. 1
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 22 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming Professor Theresa Bogard and Glesse Collet will give a performance as part of the UW Department of Music Faculty Recital Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts recital hall. (UW Photo) University of Wyoming Professor Theresa Bogard, piano, and Glesse Collet, viola, will give a performance as part of the UW Department of Music Faculty Recital  more

Booker Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Support and Emergency Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation to expand and improve access to critical support services for individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities. The EASE with 211 Act (Enhancing Access to Support and Emergency Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities through 211) would establish a grant program through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS  more

British Film Institute: UK Global Screen Fund Announces Latest Awards to Support the Promotion of UK Independent Feature Films
LONDON, England, Nov. 22 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: * * * - Over pound sterling400,000 Awarded in International Distribution Funds - Applications for International Co-Production Open Until 25 November and for International Distribution on a Rolling Basis - Appointment of New Fund Manager * * * The BFI has made 18 new awards through its UK Global Screen Fund, supporting international opportunities for the UK's independent screen sector. Financed through  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: California Native American Communities Receive $91 Million for Affordable Housing, Homeless Interventions
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California Native American tribes throughout the state will receive more than $91 million to address housing and homelessness, including $71 million from the first-ever awards from the state's Tribal Homekey program and an additional $20 million through the state's Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program,  more

CBO Issues Cost Estimate for NSF & USDA Interagency Research Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Nov. 20, 2024, for the NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act (H.R. 8613): H.R. 8613 would require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to collaborate on research and development activities that focus on a variety of topics, including plant, animal, and microbial biology; rural economic revitalization; and emerging technologies such as machine learning. The bill   more

CBP Recognizes Outstanding Employees During Annual Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recognized more than 360 outstanding employees during the Commissioner's Annual Award Ceremony Nov. 20 at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in D.C. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller, left, and Acting Deputy Commissioner Pete R. Flo  more

City of Hope Reveals New Data on Cancer Immunotherapies, Microbiome and Other Innovative Topics at 2024 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
DUARTE, California, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- City of Hope issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: LOS ANGELES -- City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, announced today that its doctors and scientists will take part in 100 oral and poster presentations, scientific symposia/workshops, education programs and other events at ASH annual m  more

Colorado Department of Education Receives $1.6 Million Annual Grant to Strengthen School-Based Mental Health Services
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Cordova announced the Colorado Department of Education will receive a $1.6 million yearly grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance mental health services for students across the state. This five-year award, running from 2025 - 2029, aims to address Colorado's critical shortage of school-based mental health professionals and strengthen sup  more

Cooking Up a Breakthrough: Penn Engineers Refine Lipid Nanoparticles for Better MRNA Therapies
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: Penn Engineers have cooked up a new way to improve mRNA delivery, developing an optimal "recipe" for ionizable lipids -- key ingredients in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the molecules behind the COVID-19 vaccines and other innovative therapies. The method, described in Nature Biomedical Engineering, mirrors the iterative process of developing a culi  more

CPJ Recognizes Fearless Journalists at 2024 International Press Freedom Awards
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news release: * * * Press freedom gala, hosted by John Oliver, honors journalists from four continents * * * The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) celebrated four journalists from Gaza, Guatemala, Niger, and Russia at the 34th annual International Press Freedom Awards (IPFA) in New York on Thursday, raising $2.4 million to protect journalists around the world. The 2024 awardees were all honored for their cou  more

FLRA Issues Decision Regarding VA, John J. Pershing VA Medical Center Vs. AFGE, Local 2338
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-AR-5934): * * * UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS JOHN J. PERSHING VA MEDICAL CENTER POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI (Agency) and AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LOCAL 2338 (Union) 0-AR-5934 ORDER DISMISSING EXCEPTIONS November 18, 2024 * * * Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Anne Wagner, Members I. Statement of the Case   more

FSU's Information Technology Services Receives Global Recognition for Employee Growth and Development
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Rebekah Dorn and Anna Prentiss For the second consecutive year, Florida State University's Information Technology Services (ITS) was featured at an annual conference for EDUCAUSE, an organization for professionals advancing technology and data use in higher education. The department was highlighted for its innovative strategies and commitment to employees, setting an example nationwide by anticipating futu  more

Game-changing quantum chemistry calculations on Frontier earn Gordon Bell Prize
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: This year's Association for Computing Machinery's Gordon Bell Prize in supercomputing goes to researchers led by the University of Melbourne who used the Frontier supercomputer to conduct a quantum molecular dynamics simulation 1,000 times greater in size and speed than any previous simulation of its kind. The team also includes researchers from AMD, QDX, and the De  more

Greenberg Traurig Wins Third Annual Law Rocks Miami in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 23 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: For the third consecutive year, the house band of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., The Meltones, won the annual Law Rocks Miami battle of the bands at Gramps in Miami Nov. 21. The Meltones raised more than $45,000 in sponsorship and donations to help support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). "Big Brothers Big Sisters, one of our community's greatest organizations, plays a critical role in making  more

Griffith University: Graduate Certificate Program Reimagined to Embrace Indigenous Ways of Learning
GOLD COAST, Australia, Nov. 22 -- Griffith University issued the following news: Transforming the graduate certificate program to prepare future teachers to embrace Indigenous ways of learning and empower them to become reflective and purposeful educators was the goal for the Griffith University Learning and Teaching support team. The team was awarded the Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching 2024 CAULLT Academic Development Award for the most distinctive and inn  more

Hilton Further Expands Luxury Portfolio in China With First LXR Hotels & Resorts Signing for Property in Xi'an
MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: XI'AN, China - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China, marking the debut of the luxury brand in the country. In collaboration with Zhong Ding Guo Sheng, the LXR property is scheduled to open in 2027, in the heart of the historic and cultural city of Xi'an. This brand debut marks a significant milestone for Hilton to expand its luxury hotel portfolio in   more

International Civil Aviation Organization: International Air Transport Community Calls for Accelerated Progress on Facilitation
MONTREAL, Quebec, Nov. 23 -- The International Civil Aviation Organization issued the following news release: Delegates during the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 19th Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Symposium, which took place last week at the organization's Montreal headquarters, emphasized the urgent need to accelerate implementation of aviation facilitation strategies. "The depth of expertise and innovation shared here has reaffirmed the strength of our partner  more

L.A. Times Studios to Host Short Docs FYC Showcase on Dec. 4
EL SEGUNDO, California, Nov. 23 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Presented by Canon U.S.A., Inc., the official imaging provider of the Los Angeles Times, the screening event will feature three films from The Times' Short Docs 2024 slate followed by a live discussion with filmmakers * * * L.A. Times Studios will host an FYC showcase of L.A. Times Short Docs films, presented by Canon U.S.A., Inc., at the Culver Theater in Culver City on Wednesd  more

Leading technology industry nonprofit association launches expansive search for its next CEO
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Following the recent announcement of the potential sale (pending regulatory approval) of the CompTIA brand and its certification and training products to a private equity partnership, the association is today launching an industry-wide, internal and external, search for a new CEO, the appointment of which is contingent on the sale being approved and completed. The   more

Maryland Governor Wes Moore to Speak at TEDCO's 2024 Entrepreneur Expo
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 23 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * The premier entrepreneurial event will take place in Baltimore on December 4 * * * TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the attendance of Maryland Governor Wes Moore at the upcoming 2024 Entrepreneur Expo at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel on December 4, 2024. Moore will be making a special appearance during the lunch keynote s  more

Md. Gov. Moore Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by Launching Governor's Apprenticeship Pledge
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Wes Moore today launched the Governor's Apprenticeship Pledge, an initiative to help make Maryland more competitive and position Maryland as a national leader in apprenticeship. The pledge, first signed by AstraZeneca, will commit industry leaders to creating or expanding existing apprenticeship programs, with the goal of recruiting 5  more

MENG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROMOTING FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE POLICIES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) announced today that she reintroduced her Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act, which aims to promote a healthier work-life balance for hardworking families in Queens and across the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents particularly moms were forced to leave the workforce in order to meet the unprecedented demands of caregiving, remote schooling, housework, and other   more

Mitchell's Deptula, Chilton Honored for Historic Achievements
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: ARLINGTON, Va.--The Air Force Historical Foundation (AFHF) awarded two senior leaders at AFA's Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies for their contributions to Air and Space power. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.), the Explorer Chair for the Mitchell Institute's Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE), was awarded AFHF's inaugural Lifetime Achie  more

MSPB Board Decision: Eric Terrell Bryant Vs. Department of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Merit Systems Protection Board issued the following case report for Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Note: These summaries are descriptions prepared by individual MSPB employees. They do not represent official summaries approved by the Board itself, and are not intended to provide legal counsel or to be cited as legal authority. Instead, they are provided only to inform and help the public locate Board precedents. BOARD DECISIONS Appellant: Eric Terrell Bryant Agency: Departm  more

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Award $600K to UAH to Join Gulf Scholars Program
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Nov. 23 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has announced The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been awarded a $600,000 grant to join the Gulf Scholars Program (GPS). The initiative is part of a five-year, $12.7 million pilot program aimed at preparing undergraduate students to address environmental, health, energy and infrastructure challenges in  more

National Parks Chairman King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Preserve and Manage Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Angus King (I-ME), Chairman of the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, has joined his colleagues to lead the introduction of a bipartisan bill to preserve and manage America's public lands. More specifically, the bipartisan American the Beautiful Act would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and increase its funding to ensure that America's public lands can  more

North East Surrey College of Technology: Creative Media Team Set to Attend the 'Oscars' of the Teaching Profession
SURREY, England, Nov. 23 -- The North East Surrey College of Technology issued the following news: Nescot's inspirational Creative Media team will head to London to attend the 'Oscars' of the teaching profession. Taking place on 30 November, the annual Pearson National Teaching Awards UK Ceremony will honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of educators from across the UK. At the ceremony, our Creative Media team will be in the running for a Gold Award, having already been recognised  more

Northern Ireland GP chair calls for more funding for general practice
LONDON, England, Nov. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The British Medical Association issued the following news release: GPs have heard a call for more funding to help address the challenges they are facing. Speaking at today's Local Medical Committee Conference (LMC) the leader for GPs in Northern Ireland, Dr Frances O'Hagan, said that GPs were facing a range of issues that increased the pressures they were facing and meant the risk of more practices closing had not gone away. Speaking today Dr O'H  more

Orange Innovation Fund Fall 2024 Awardees Announced
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Fall 2024 Orange Innovation Fund award winners are (from left to right): Brianna Gillfillian, Waqar Hussain, Emeka Ossai, Ava Lubkemann, and Tosin Alabi. Syracuse University Libraries announced the seven award recipients for the Fall 2024 Orange Innovation Fund grant. Each of the following will receive a $5,000 grant to pursue research initiatives emerging from campus innovation programs. Recipients are: Angelo   more

Overthinking what you said? It's your 'lizard brain' talking to newer, advanced parts of your brain
EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 22 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Kristin Samuelson Journal: Science Advances CHICAGO - We've all been there. Moments after leaving a party, your brain is suddenly filled with intrusive thoughts about what others were thinking. "Did they think I talked too much?" "Did my joke offend them?" "Were they having a good time?" In a new Northwestern Medicine study, scientists sought to better understand how humans evolved to become so skilled   more

Paley Center for Media Announces Opening of PaleyLand, Annual Holiday Extravaganza at Paley Museum
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * New York's Annual Seasonal Spectacular PaleyLand Begins on Thursday, November 21, 2024, and Will Run through Sunday, January 5, 2025, at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan, Just Steps from Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall The Festivities will Include Special Events Featuring Santa, Rudolph, Snoopy, Mr. Clown, Xavier Riddle, and More! A Wide Array of Holiday Screenings Feat  more

PASSHE's Extended FAFSA Outreach Helps Thousands of Students
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release: An unprecedented outreach campaign by four universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education helped 7,500 students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and request financial aid to attend college amid national confusion over the new form. The four institutions representing Pennsylvania regions, Commonwealth University (north central),  more

Rep. Clyburn Announces $12.8M in Digital Equity Capacity Grant Funding for South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: COLUMBIA, SC - Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $12.8 million in Digital Equity Capacity Funding for South Carolina. The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award applications for 7 states, allowing them to request access to more than $100 million to implement their D  more

Rep. Courtney Announces $3.9 Million Federal Grant for Cross Sound Ferry
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Joe Courtney announced a $3.9 million federal grant from the Maritime Administration to make significant infrastructure improvements to the Cross Sound Ferry Terminal in New London, Connecticut. The project involves the construction of a new bulkhead, relocation and installation of new mooring dolphins, construction and installation of two new ferry ramps, a slip, as well as a floating loadi  more

REP. MORELLE, SEN. SCHUMER ANNOUNCE $3M IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Chuck Schumer announced they have helped secure $3 million in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Trillium Health. Granted through HRSA's Service Area Competition (SAC), the funding will convert Trillium into a fully-fledged Federally Qualified Health Center and provide additional re  more

RSF's Late Secretary-General Christophe Deloire Honored With Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award
PARIS, France, Nov. 23 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: At a gala dinner held by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in New York City on 21 November, the late former Secretary-General of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Christophe Deloire was honored posthumously with the prestigious Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award in recognition of his life's work to protect journalists and defend press freedom. In presenting the award, UN Under-Secretary for Global Communications   more

RV Industry Association: Crisis Communications Strategist Molly McPherson to Present at 2025 Leadership Conference
HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: Join the RV Industry Association for two days of impactful networking, leadership development, and motivational speakers at the 2025 Leadership Conference. This event is scheduled for March 4-6, 2025 at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ. Attendees will participate in enriching and thoughtful workshops and experience inspiring speakers such as Molly McPherson. Molly is renowned for t  more

SCHEDULED GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' NOV. 25-29
BURBANK, California, Nov. 22 -- 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. 25-29 (subject to change): Monday, Nov. 25 1. Garth Bro  more

SCHUMER, MORELLE ANNOUNCE $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO EXPAND HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding for Trillium Health will allow them to grow their operations and continue improving the well-being of historically underserved communities in our region Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Chuck Schumer announced they have helped secure $3 million in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Trillium Health. Granted throug  more

SEC Issues Accounting & Auditing Enforcement Order Involving United Parcel Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4542) on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it  more

SECNAV Receives Blue Star Families Lifetime Military Family Champion Award
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: "It is truly an honor to receive the Lifetime Military Family Champion Award," said Secretary Del Toro. "While I am grateful for this award, I cannot thank Blue Star Families enough for their incredible support for military families and for sharing countless stories about them in ways that truly resonate with all Americans." Blue Star Celebration, held this year in Washington D.C.'s Union Station, is an annual event that h  more

Statement of Special Prosecutor Dan K. Webb Regarding Illinois Supreme Court's Reversal of Convictions, Sentence of Jussie Smollett
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 23 -- Winston and Strawn LLP, a law firm, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Special Prosecutor Dan K. Webb issued the statement below following the Illinois Supreme Court's decision today overturning the convictions and sentence of Jussie Smollett based on a finding that the Cook County State's Attorney's Office entered into a "non-prosecution agreement" with Mr. Smollett. All of this conduct happened 5 months prior to the appointment of Dan K. Webb  more

Steel Announces Winners of 2024 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: CYPRESS, CA Congresswoman Michelle Steel has announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, recognizing students from CA-45 who created unique applications aimed at addressing various societal challenges. Winners were determined by a panel of judges for each age group.The winning application was Recyclopedia by Jeongseop Yoon and Niranjan Jananrdhanan of Gretchen Whitney High School in C  more

TelevisaUnivision Honored With 2024 Catalyst Award by the Ad Council Annual Award Presented at TVB Executive Summit
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: TelevisaUnivision has been named the recipient of the 2024 Catalyst Award for their exceptional support of the Ad Council's social impact campaigns throughout the past year, particularly their contribution to Project Roadblock, an annual Ad Council, TVB and NHTSA partnership designed to reduce alcohol-impaired driving deaths during the holiday season. The Catalyst Award, presented annually by the Ad Council, recognizes comm  more

Texas A.G. Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Helps Secure Conviction of Houston Pharmacy Owner in $160M Fraud Scheme
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: HOUSTON - Attorney General Ken Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured justice as Mohamad Mokbel, a 59-year-old Houston man, was convicted on 15 counts of healthcare fraud for a massive pharmaceutical-compounding fraud scheme. Mokbel orchestrated the fraudulent billing of expensive topical creams through his company, 4M Pharmaceuticals, leading to over $160 million in illicit c  more

Two Life University Alumni Elected to Georgia State House of Representatives
MARIETTA, Georgia, Nov. 23 -- Life University issued the following news release: Life University (Life U) is proud to announce that two distinguished alumni, Drs. Karen Mathiak and Anissa Jones, were elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in the November 5 election. Both graduates of Life University's College of Chiropractic, Drs. Mathiak and Jones exemplify leadership, dedication to health care and a commitment to public service. Dr. Mathiak, a member of the Georgia House of Represen  more

U.S. Air Force Again Selects Gulfstream for Fleet Support
SAVANNAH, Georgia, Nov. 23 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release: * * * Gulfstream Special Missions Awarded Significant Contract to Service U.S. Military Aircraft * * * Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has been awarded a contractor logistics support services (CLS) contract from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for C-20 and C-37 fleets. This contract extends over a seven-year perio  more

University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for Nov. 16-22
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Nov. 16-22: The Conversation, Scripps News and U.S. Catholic sought UD faculty expertise. Local media highlighted a grant for the Greater West Dayton Incubator to help up-and-coming businesses and an award for the Roger Glass Center for the Arts for being green. * * * 75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima balleri  more

UW's Khasilova Elected to join NAFSA's Leadership Committee
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 22 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Dilnoza Khasilova The University of Wyoming's Dilnoza Khasilova has been selected to serve on a leadership development committee and has been elected to chair a Teaching, Learning, Scholarship Knowledge Community for NAFSA: Association of International Educators, a worldwide organization that advances international education and exchange and global workforce development. Khasilova, an assessment/SoTL s  more