CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news: The ACGME is pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Weinstein, MD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Weinstein brings a wealth of academic medicine leadership experience to this role, with an impressive history of contributions and impact in graduate medical education (GME). She is currently Executive Vice Dean for Academic Affair  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Five 2023-2024 conference championships, highest GPA in department history set new high bar for future * * * By Charles Moore It's August at Boston University. Along with the steady whir of construction vehicles and the just-ended bustle of summer session students, a palpable buzz is building along the BU stretch of Comm Ave, in particular around West Campus, home to Agganis Arena, Nickerson Field, New Bala  more

LONDON, Ontario, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Western University issued the following news: * * * Adrian Owen's landmark research on consciousness in patients in vegetative state marks milestone * * * By Jeff Renaud While it has been 18 years since Adrian Owen discovered consciousness in patients in a vegetative state, hardly a day has gone by when Western University's world-renowned neuroscientist doesn't connect back to his Eureka moment. And now, in a new study published Aug. 15 by The New Engla  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 16 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: Boston public media producer GBH has awarded fellowships to eight outstanding producers, recognizing excellence, potential, and creativity. The recipients of the 2024 - 2025 Fellowship Awards are Alyson Roseman, Louise Flannery, Hannah Reale, and Alexi Cohan for the Becton Fellowship; Kathleen DiPerna, Shirin Jaafari, and Jessica Andrews for the Margret and Hans Rey Fellowship; an  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Patients with severe brain injury can show clear signs of cognitive function with surprising frequency, even when they can't move or speak, according to an international study co-led by Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) investigators that took place in part at Rockefeller University Hospital. The study, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is the largest-ever investigation of cognitive motor dissoc  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release: A Lynn man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for participating in a North Shore-based drug trafficking organization (DTO) that allegedly distributed tens of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Christopher Tejeda, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dennis F. Saylor IV to one year and  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release: A California woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for her role in a money laundering conspiracy involving proceeds of methamphetamine and marijuana distribution. The defendant laundered over $200,000 of her husband's drug proceeds. In total, over 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine, as well as an AK-47, a Glock with no serial number, two load  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 17 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 27,047) on Aug. 16, 2024, involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * Proposed Purchase of Receivables Program Order Approving Settlement Agreement In this order, the Commission approves the parties' settlement agreement regarding Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty's (Liberty or the Company) proposed Purchase of Receivable  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Coral Smith, Digital Content Producer Over the course of a 24-hour period, the Atlanta Falcons added significant talent to their defense in the form of a pair of Pro Bowlers, Matt Judon and Justin Simmons. And even though neither has played a down in their new jerseys, Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is already hyped about the potential value his new teammates add to the defense as Atlanta looks to get   more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- The National Football League issued the following news on Aug. 16, 2024: By Michael Baca, Digital Content Editor The Patriots got a much better look at their No. 3 overall pick on Thursday night, and Drake Maye gave New England reason for a hopeful future in his second preseason outing. Maye, whose debut ended after just one series in a rain-soaked affair last week, played four total series in the second and third quarters, completing 6 of 11 passes for 47 yards while  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- The National Football League issued the following news on Aug. 16, 2024: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Matt Corral is returning to the NFL to aid the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback plight. The Vikings have signed Corral, a 2022 NFL Draft third-round pick of the Carolina Panthers, and placed J.J. McCarthy on season-ending injured reserve Friday. McCarthy underwent meniscus surgery this week, leaving Sam Darnold as the unquestioned starter going into 2024, wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: **Shaheen highlighted investments that are already lowering energy and drug costs, creating jobs and supporting small businesses across the Granite State thanks to historic law** On the two-year anniversary of the historic Inflation Reduction Act becoming law, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) celebrated the record climate, energy and health care investments already delivered to the Granite State.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: This week, we are celebrating the two year anniversary of the passage of the Biden-Harris administration's Inflation Reduction Act, the largest and most significant climate law ever enacted. For more, be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. QUOTES OF THE WEEK: "The bottom line is this: Two years in, the largest climate investment in history is working.  more