CANTON, Ohio, May 16 -- The National Football League issued the following news on May 15, 2024: By Coral Smith, Digital Content Producer The NFL will be visiting three countries for five international games in 2024. The league revealed its slate for the 2024 International Games on Wednesday, starting with the NFL's first-ever foray into South America for a Week 1 kickoff in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Three games will be played in London, and the contests will wrap up with a Munich matchup in Week 10.  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: Rutland, Vermont - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont stated that on May 15, 2024, Jose Luis Maldonado, Jr., aka "Peeto," 33, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey Crawford to a term of 87 months' imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised releas  more

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, May 17 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following ASAM Weekly for May 14, 2024, news roundup: * * * This Week in the ASAM Weekly Addressing the harms of tobacco (and its derivatives) continues to be tricky. The FDA is considering a standard that lowers nicotine levels in cigarettes essentially rendering them non-addictive, but a perspective from the New England Journal of Medicine (https://email.asam.org/t/t-i-edysg-l-j/?_gl=1*1jxilx3*_g  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JEFFREY THOMAS, also known as "Zig," 51, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 125 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl and heroin, and for   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Christopher Friese Christopher Friese, a national authority in measuring and improving the quality of cancer care delivery, has been named the next vice provost for academic and faculty affairs in the Office of the Provost at the University of Michigan. His five-year appointment, effective June 1, was approved by the U-M Board of Regents at its May meeting. Friese is replacing Lori Pierce, who is stepping dow  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the FBI, and Harry T. Chavis, Jr., Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a 22-count indictment charging  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), New England, Harry T. Chavis, Jr., Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, and Connecticut State Police Colonel Daniel Loughman today announced that a federa  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: To address the most critical issues facing our planet, the National Geographic Society recognizes the importance of supporting and celebrating young people who are developing and implementing innovative solutions. Today, the Society is announcing its 2024 Young Explorers -- 15 emerging leaders ranging from 18-25 years old who are working across areas including ocean, land, wildlife, planetar  more

NEWTON, New South Wales, May 17 (TNSres) -- The George Institute for Global Health issued the following news release: * * * Study indicates the rapid identification of stroke type is key to improving outcomes * * * Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to new research. The findings were presented at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Confer  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 17 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on May 15, 2024: Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody's Investors Service, the global ratings company that analyzes and provides credit ratings for governments, has upgraded Maine's credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, their second highest possible rating. As a result of the improved rating, Moody's also upgraded Maine's general obligation bond, Maine Governmental Facilities Autho  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 17 (TNSres) -- Massachusetts General Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways * Immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood clotting disorder, results from an autoimmune attack against an enzyme called ADAMTS13 * A recombinant form of human ADAMTS13 approved for a different condition helped to save the life of a young mother with immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura * Results from this first use of the drug for this condit  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to remember his friend and mentor, Margaret Miner, and honor her contributions as a renowned philanthropist, author, and environmental advocate. "I first met Margaret as soon as I finished college," Murphy recalled. "I went to work for a longshot Congressional candidate who happened to be personal friends with Margaret and H  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, May 17 -- 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 May 16, 2024, edition (Vol. 390, No. 19): Perspective: * Fundamentals of Medical Ethics: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize -- Focusing on Health Care Equity * Underestimated Chal  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: This week Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed an $8 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to invest in science and technology research opportunities, strengthen the STEM workforce, and boost the state's research leadership. "New Hampshire remains a hub for science and technology research and a leader in innovation," said Congressman Pappas. "  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 17 -- The Massachusetts Port Authority issued the following news on May 16, 2024: The Preliminary Screening Committee of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors today recommended two candidates to the full Board for consideration as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The finalists are Eulois Cleckley, the the Director and CEO of the Department of Transportation and Public Works for Miami-Dade County, and Richard Davey, President of New York  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BOSTON - A Providence man was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for selling oxycodone pills on multiple occasions to an undercover officer. Brandon Jones, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to six years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. In October 2023, Jones pleaded g  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 17 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Governor Dan McKee announced today his nomination of Mindy Penney to serve on the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission. "Mindy is a proven innovator and entrepreneur. Her insight and expertise will be invaluable in helping us develop economic opportunities for Rhode Island," said Governor Dan McKee. "I look forward to working with Mindy and the rest of the Commission   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, yesterday, Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) introduced H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This flagship veterans' package includes a number of bipartisan and bicameral proposals to reform and improve the delivery of healthcare, benefits, and services at the Department of Veter  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today'shearing, titled "Budgeting for the Storm: Climate Change and the Costs to National Security." Chairman Whitehouse's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Ranking Member Grassley, members of the committee, wi  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Phase III study finds perioperative nivolumab plus chemotherapy significantly lowers chance of disease recurrence, progression or death compared to chemotherapy alone * * * Compared with pre-surgical (neoadjuvant) chemotherapy alone, adding perioperative immunotherapy - given before and after surgery - significantly improved event-free survival (EFS) in patients wit  more