OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Researchers tackling national security challenges at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are upholding an 80-year legacy of leadership in all things nuclear. Today, they're developing the next generation of technologies that will help reduce global nuclear risk and enable safe, secure, peaceful use of nuclear materials worldwide. ORNL's rich  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: In her free time away from her workplace duties writing policy-rich reports as a Deputy Regional Inspector General, Meridith Seife often spends hours creating oil paintings--a lifelong passion first nurtured by her artist mother. "I've always enjoyed sketching and painting using different kinds of paints, but I especially like using oil paints, which provide such  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: A team of scientists led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory found an unconventional way to improve catalysts made of more than one material. The solution demonstrates a path to designing catalysts with greater activity, selectivity and stability. A catalyst normally uses a support to stabilize nanometer-sized metal particles that speed import  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The Justice Department announced today that the Shelby County, Tennessee, District Attorney General (DA) has agreed to cease prosecution of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) under Tennessee's aggravated prostitution law. The DA will also adopt reforms to correct discrimination against people living with HIV who were subjected to discriminatory and harsher penalties un  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department unsealed charges, seizures, and other court-authorized actions to disrupt the illicit revenue generation efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). The charges include prosecutions of an Arizona woman, Ukrainian man, and three unidentified foreign nationals who allegedly participated in schemes to place overseas information technology (IT) workers--pos  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 17 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * One year ago today, North Carolina Republican legislators overrode Governor Roy Cooper's veto of their abortion ban by one vote, putting reproductive care for millions of women in jeopardy. Today, Governor Cooper issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the veto override: "Last year, every single Republican legislator, even those who promised not to   more

ALBANY, New York, May 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: * * * Scope of Third Contract Provides Gateway to City's Northside Through New and Improved Interchanges Along Future Business Loop 81 Reconstruction of City Streets and New Bridges Will Enhance Safety and Mobility for Motorists, Pedestrians, and Cyclists * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of the third construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Via  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57126) involving Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Tennessee: * * * Facility: Watts Bar Region: 2 State: TN Unit: [2] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Paul Blakely HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity Notification Date: 05/13/2024 Notification Time: 16:40 [ET] Event Date: 05/13/2024 Event Time: 09:17 [EDT] Last Update Date: 05/13/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Sec  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57126) involving Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Tennessee: * * * Facility: Watts Bar Region: 2 State: TN Unit: [2] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Paul Blakely HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity Notification Date: 05/13/2024 Notification Time: 16:40 [ET] Event Date: 05/13/2024 Event Time: 09:17 [EDT] Last Update Date: 05/13/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Sec  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, May 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: * * * Federal Agency Charged Company Disclosed Employee's Confidential Medical Information and Fired Her for Complaining * * * Headquartered in Tennessee, Tractor Supply Company, the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer with over 2,400 stores and more than 50,000 employees, has agreed to pay $75,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability discrimination   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 16 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to President Joe Biden over the World Health Organization's International Health Regulations and new Pandemic Treaty. The letter, led by the State of Montana, urges the president to reject these accords to protect individual freedoms, national sovereignty, and local control. In their letter, the attorneys general share several reasons for their oppositio  more