COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The American Physical Society issued the following news release: More than 14,000 physicists from around the world will convene to present groundbreaking research at the American Physical Society's joint March Meeting and April Meeting, now called the Global Physics Summit. The conference will be held in person in Anaheim, California and online everywhere March 16-21. Scientific program The scientific program includes nearly 1,200 sessions and 14,00 more PR

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Jan. 11 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) supports our members, their families and staffs, patients and communities in Southern California as they cope with the devastating effects of the wildfires in their area. Our thoughts are with all who have been displaced, experienced loss or are facing significant challenges during this difficult time. We admire the courage and dedic more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 10 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: San Diego, CA: January 9, 2025: California-based nurse practitioners Kerstin Helgason and Jamie Sorenson have filed a lawsuit challenging a regulation that misinterprets legislation intended to expand opportunities for nurse practitioners. Contrary to legislative intent, the California Board of Registered Nursing's new regulations require NPs who already own private practices to shut down their bu more PR

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Jan. 11 -- ImpactLife, a community organization that says it provides blood services to more than 120 hospitals and emergency medical service providers, issued the following news: * * * Blood Center ships red blood cells, platelets to Los Angeles * * * ImpactLife has responded to a request for blood components from a hospital in southern California that has seen its blood supply impacted by wildfires. Blood collection in Los Angeles and the surrounding region has been limite more PR

PASADENA, California, Jan. 11 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * Zero-emission vehicles are maturing. Discover how CALSTART's five innovative financing knowledge products are empowering investors to mitigate risks and drive self-sustaining market growth. * * * Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are experiencing upward trends in adoption and technological maturity across all vehicl more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 11 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Personal income growth is 50 percent higher than projected thanks to healthy tech sector, per Governor's report * * * California's Department of Finance announced today that California achieved a budget surplus of $16.5 billion, reversing one of the state's largest-ever deficits. The upturn was due in part to an expl more PR

DUARTE, California, Jan. 11 -- City of Hope issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * As Illinois faces higher cancer mortality rates for most cancer types, the City of Hope-spearheaded resolution represents a step towards ensuring equitable access to care for all * * * This week, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed the Illinois Cancer Patients Bill of Rights, a resolution and call-to-action which states that all Illinois residents with cancer diagnoses sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) released the following statement today from President and CEO Patricia Harrison regarding public media's response to the wildfires spreading across Southern California. "As the unprecedented wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, our thoughts are with all those affected. Under the most challenging circumstances, local  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 9 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: New Orleans, LA Earthjustice responded to Mitsubishi Chemical Group's cancellation of plans to build a toxic chemical plant in Cancer Alley. The proposed MMA (methyl methacrylate) plant in Geismar, Louisiana, would have released a large amount of air pollutants into an area already inundated with pollution and crowded with industrial facilities. These emissions would have included hundre more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 11 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: Episcopal Relief & Development is offering technical support to partners in California that are being affected by the devastating and fast-growing Palisades, Woodley, Eaton and Hurst fires. Emergency responders are currently working to contain the 100 mph wind-fueled fires that are consuming the dry land. At least five people have died and around 130,000 people have had to evacuate their homes. Places  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 11 -- Public Advocates issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: Sacramento, Calif.--Today Governor Gavin Newsom released his January draft budget proposal of $322 billion, the second largest state spending plan ever, which included an approximately $17 billion in additional revenues above prior year levels. The state budget is a reflection of our shared values and priorities at a critical moment when Californians face mounting economic anxiety, devasta more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: Mario Loyola, senior research fellow at the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment, underscores the importance of implementing proactive forest management practices in response to the ongoing wildfire challenges in Los Angeles County. "The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County and across California are heartbreaking. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we commend the courage of the f more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, Jan. 10 -- The Western Watersheds Project issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: * * * National Park Service, Environmental Groups, Point Reyes Seashore Ranching Association, Numerous Park Ranchers Agreed to Solution That Retires Some Multigenerational Agricultural Leasing, Secures 20-Year Leases tor Continuing Ranches, Continues to Protect Wildlife, Natural Ecosystems * * * POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, California -- Today the National Park Service, Resource Rene more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release: The wildfires in Los Angeles are being described as the most destructive in the region's history. ACP members who wish to provide support in the recovery efforts can help via the following organizations. There are also resources available for physicians impacted by the wildfires. Ways ACP members can help those affected by the L.A. wildfires Physicians for a Heal more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9, 2025--California property insurers are acting as financial first responders to help their impacted customers recover from the wildfires devastating the metro Los Angeles area, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). This includes providing immediate relief through additional living expenses (ALE) coverage for displaced policyholders. Losses to property and vehicle more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 10 -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: Leona M. Flores, PhD, has been named vice president of research operations at Sanford Burnham Prebys. She will elevate the research capacity of the institute by working with faculty and other scientists to ensure successful execution of research projects and reducing the increasingly complex administrative burden of research. She officially joined Sanford Burnham Prebys January 6, 2025. "I was drawn to more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: * * * Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Mobilizes with FEMA in Reaching Affected Areas with Emergency Aid * * * The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is joining with the federal government's swift response in approving disaster relief for the victims of the devastating wildfires in California. This critical declaration, authorized by Preside more PR

COTATI, California, Jan. 10 -- The Animal Legal Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * Declawing is a cruel surgical procedure to remove the last bone in a cat's toes * * * BOSTON -- Today, Gov. Maura Healey signed An Act Prohibiting Inhumane Feline Declawing (S.2552) into law. The law bans cat declawing in Massachusetts, except in rare situations of medical necessity, such as a cancer in the nail bed or other conditions that jeopardize the cat's health. Cat de more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Researchers at the University of California - San Francisco found that menopause onset is associated with increased functional decline and brain cell injury in MS. The study was funded in part by the National MS Society. Get tips on managing this transition below. Background: The impact of menopause on MS is not well understood. In part, it is difficult to tease apart the effects of menopause versu more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 11 -- SANDAG, an association of local San Diego County governments, issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2025: On Friday, the SANDAG Board of Directors unanimously elected Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner to serve as Chair. Heebner assumed the role immediately after the election and will serve a two-year term. "I am honored to lead the organization in its mission to plan, build, and provide critical infrastructure and resources for the San Diego region," said SANDA more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Jan. 8, 2025, to Defense News: * * * Ukraine Is Determined, but Tired By William Courtney In late-December conversations in Kyiv, I found Ukrainians determined to resist Russian aggression but tired of war. No one, however, spoke of ending the fight, exhaustion, or permanent cessation of land to Russia. A negotiated peace was thought to be beyond reach, but even a ceasefire might be difficult  more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Jan. 8, 2025, to Financial Times: * * * What Do U.S. Allies Really Contribute to the Costs of Global Security? By King Mallory It's become a common refrain in the United States: our allies don't contribute enough to the costs of global security. But that claim doesn't stand up to scrutiny. Look closely at what each ally actually provides, and the reality is different to what many might think. The sense tha more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Jan. 9, 2025, to Los Angeles Times: * * * When Fire Information and the Desire to Help Collide Online By Jay Balagna, Alyson Harding and Vanessa Parks The destructive winds and devastating fires that are sweeping through the Los Angeles area this week drove many, understandably, to their phones seeking information--and seeking to help. Downloads of apps like Watch Duty soared as Angelenos anxiously searche more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 4 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following commentary on Jan. 3, 2025, to The Hill: * * * Cold Comfort: The Latest Attacks on America Follow a Familiar Playbook By Brian Michael Jenkins and Bruce Butterworth The tragic pickup truck ramming in New Orleans and the subsequent explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas remind us that terrorist threats remain a deadly reality in the United States. There are no indications yet that the two attacks were coordinated. M more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 11 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: As the devastation unfolds from the wildfires in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy(R) and MusiCares(R) have launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals impacted by the crisis, and made a combined pledge of $1 million to kick off the efforts. "The entire GRAMMY(R) family is shocked and deeply saddened by the situation that is unfolding in Los Angeles," said Harvey Mason  more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 11 -- SANDAG, an association of local San Diego County governments, issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Construction Expected to Begin Later This Year * * * On Friday, the SANDAG Board of Directors took a crucial step forward to advance the State Route 11/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry project. The Board approved the execution of the Federal Project Agreement (FPA) and future Donation Acceptance Agreements between SANDAG, Caltrans, the United States Ge more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * New findings reveal a technique to transform essential chemical building blocks for drug discovery and beyond--representing the "final step" in applying this method to all key classes of organic molecules. * * * Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibili more PR

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 11 -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * In response to California Governor Gavin Newsom's release of his proposed state budget today, Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy for California at The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), issued the following statement: "The Governor's proposed FY 2025-26 State Budget offers an improved fiscal outlook over FY 24-25, with more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 10 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the Santa Fe Indian School, today announced that the EPA has awarded a $20 million grant to the Santa Fe Indian School to revitalize the school's 115-acre campus making it more resilient to flash flooding and to create opportunities for culturally relevant outdoor learning and recreation. The  more PR