LOS ANGELES, California, May 1 -- City of Hope issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: At 9 years old, Tammy Wang has already survived cancer twice. She was just 4 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia and received chemotherapy for 2.5 years at City of Hope Children's Cancer Center. Just six months after chemotherapy ended, Tammy's leukemia returned. Tammy, who is an only child, would need a transplant to beat the cancer again and put it into long-lasting remission. On A  more

ALISO VIEJO, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses issued the following news release: * * * UC Davis Medical Center study in American Journal of Critical Care finds dose-response relationship between out-of-bed mobility and duration of mechanical ventilation, length of stay * * * More out-of-bed mobility interventions for critically-ill patients were associated with shorter mechanical ventilation duration and hospital stays, suggesting a dose-response  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, May 2 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently announced that it has selected 49 distinguished leaders in the profession of nurse anesthesiology as candidates to be inducted into its 2024 Class of Fellows. The inductees, who will be recognized for their significant contributions to the profession, will have their achievements celebrated at the AANA Annual Congress,   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 1 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Nine mathematical scientists were among 144 individuals elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2024, "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research," according to a news release. Newly elected mathematical scientists and their affiliations at the time of election: * Fan Chung, distinguished professor, Department of Computer Science and Engine  more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 2 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The winner of Aspen Challenge: San Diego was announced on Wednesday. Nineteen local San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) high schools' teams of students presented their innovative and creative solutions to issues areas the students themselves identified as plight in their community. The issue areas included: school attendance and equity, climate change, immigration, mental health, and hous  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Born Free USA issued the following news release: Born Free USA, a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, applauds Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representatives Blumenauer (D-OR) and Fitzpatrick (R-PA) for introducing the Captive Primate Safety Act. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation is a critical solution to the cruel and dangerous pet trade in nonhuman primates. The bill would ban the private possession of primates in the U.S., effect  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned violent attacks by a mob of pro-Israel extremists on UCLA's peaceful anti-genocide student encampment last night, injuring several people, and called on law enforcement to identify and prosecute those responsible.  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- The California Academy of Sciences issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: A gray whale found floating off the coast of Alameda on April 20th likely died due to blunt force trauma from a vessel strike, according to a recent necropsy report conducted by scientists at the California Academy of Sciences and The Marine Mammal Center. The animal's death marks this year's first local cetacean mortality. In a necropsy, or animal autopsy, conducted on S  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Three months after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg publicly apologized to parents during a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, leading children's advocacy groups are launching a new campaign to urge Congress to finally pass legislation to force social media companies to change their platforms to protect kids and teens. The groups launched a new site today, ActionNotApologies.org, that hous  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- Equal Rights Advocates issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) announced a significant expansion of its new Women Building America Initiative through a formal partnership with the National Taskforce on Tradeswomen's Issues. This collaboration involves integrating the Taskforce as a project at ERA, amplifying efforts to ensure equitable access for women to the new jobs in the construction trades emerging from the fe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following statement on May 1, 2024: * * * Under fire for unreasonable delay, House Republicans and Senate Democrats released Farm Bill priorities today, teeing up lengthy debate on the seminal food and agriculture legislative package that is already months overdue. Early reporting suggests House Republican support for a number of priorities that put Big Ag profits over people, including The EATS Act, which would preempt state regulation  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: On Wednesday, California State Sen. Steve Glazer introduced legislation (SB 1327) that would impose a "data extraction mitigation fee" on major tech platforms to help support the production of local news. The revenue generated by this fee, estimated to be roughly $500 million, would provide outlets with an employment tax credit to cov  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSres) -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release: After months of delay, House Republicans and Senate Democrats unveiled dueling Farm Bill priorities today. The House's bill slashes nutrition programs and climate-focused conservation funding in order to boost commodity crop production. It also includes the EATS Act, which is opposed by 200 Members of Congress and more than 150 organizations. The EATS Act could wipe out many existing states' environmental, hea  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: A former public school teacher who launched a racist and anti-immigrant tirade against a Santa Clarita street vendor is being sued by a Latino civil rights group for civil assault and violating California civil rights laws. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed the lawsuit on Wednesday on behalf of Sergio Medina, 36. In September 2023, Gnel Fra  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Today the Biden Administration released updated regulations (https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08711.pdf) implementing section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in health care. This rule ensures that health care providers and insurers are aware of their obligations and that patients can access the car  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Center for State Courts issued the following news release: California and Texas students have won top honors in the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) 2024 Civics Education Essay Contest. Over the past decade, NCSC has challenged youth to reflect on civics education and the U.S. Constitution. This year, students from across the country reflected on the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's influence on civics education for Ame  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 29 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Below, please find a statement from PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange in response to Doja Cat's decision to wear a so-called "reclaimed" fur coat to The Daily Front Row's fashion awards on Sunday: "Doja Cat's "reclaimed" label is cat scat. The coyotes who were massacred for her coat cannot reclaim their lives. PETA encourages her to go faux and stop painting the town blood re  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco announced today the acquisition of Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli and Her Children-a rare and significant family portrait by Lavinia Fontana (Italian, 1552-1614). Fontana was among the greatest women artists in early modern Europe, renowned both for her exquisite descriptions of costumes and jewelry and for her sympathetic portra  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Scripps Research scientists help T cells more effectively kill solid tumors cells in vitro and in mice by tweaking an existing cancer immunotherapy. * * * Scientists from Scripps Research have enhanced an existing immunotherapy by removing the sugar coating surrounding solid tumors--such as in melanoma, breast, and prostate cancer--so T cells can more effectively kill tumor cells. They re  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued the following news: The Simon Wiesenthal Center is urging FBI Director Christopher Wray to bolster the FBI's investigation into surging anti-Semitism in the United States. "The onslaught of anti-Semitic hate speech on universities across the country is part of a coordinated and concerted effort to target Jewish students and threaten their safety on campus. This is not about free speech; this is about hate speech designed to f  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 -- The Television Academy Foundation issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Television Academy Foundation today announced the appointment of Anne Vasquez as its executive director effective May 13. She will oversee daily operations and provide strategic leadership of its programs and fundraising to fulfill the charitable organization's mission to identify, advance and empower future television leaders while honoring television's legacy. Vasquez is   more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, May 2 -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: This National Heatstroke Prevention Day, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with pro bono creative agency Chemistry, debuted a campaign with new public service advertisements (PSAs) reminding parents and caregivers of the dangers of hot vehicles. This new work raises awareness of the issue of hot car deaths and the circumstances under which it could happen, emp  more

OAKLAND, California, May 2 -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following statement on May 1, 2024: * * * Statement of Sameer Gadkaree: "We applaud today's action by the U.S. Department of Education, which should bring more than $6 billion of relief to more than 300,000 borrowers who were deceived by the Art Institute, a brand school of Education Management Corporation (EDMC). Now-defunct EDMC schools, including the Art Institute, engaged in widespread misleading and dec  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Williams Institute issued the following news release: Anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws have negatively impacted the teaching, research, and health of LGBTQ+ college faculty, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. As a result of anti-DEI laws, about half of the LGBTQ+ faculty surveyed (48%) have explored moving to another state, and 20% have actively taken steps to do so. One-third (36%) have consi  more

MONROVIA, California, May 2 -- World Vision International issued the following agency statement on May 1, 2024: * * * The El-Nino phenomenon has wreaked havoc across the East Africa Region leading to loss of lives, massive displacements, and destroyed infrastructure. A technical report by IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre( ICPAC )predicts that more rains are expected in the coming weeks. The seasonal forecast for May- July 2024 predicts wetter than usual conditions expected over   more

SAN JOSE, California, May 2 (TNSres) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to 2,834 million square inches in the first quarter of 2024, a 13.2% drop from the 3,265 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.   more