LISMORE, Australia, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Southern Cross University issued the following news: Southern Cross University's innovative delirium research has been recognised by the federal government, with $1.3 million awarded in the latest Partnership Projects round from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Delirium is a common, frightening and costly hospital complication that causes confusion and negative outcomes for older Australian adults and their family carers. Led by Associa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: Attention, academy alums and football fans of all stripes: Your weekend schedules are about to get a bit busier. Whether you're dialed in for every contest or just want a bit of background before the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy games kick off this fall, MOAA can get you up to speed. Let's start at the beginning: Q. When does my team's season begin? A. The Black Knights   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 28 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: Now in its 20th year, the Association of Health Care Journalists' annual Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism is a professional and public affirmation of the importance of health care as a beat. To select the most powerful, poignant and effective stories for the contest from all the submissions requires significant time, dedication and care. For that, we thank the dozens of volunteer   more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2024: * * * How to Cover the New Race-Free Lung Function Calculator By Jyoti Madhusoodanan A centuries-old device is still used in modern clinics to estimate a person's lung function. The spirometer measures how much air a person can breathe in and forcefully breathe out, and how fast they do so. Their lung function is then calculated relative to a predicted normal r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Hartford, CT Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $418,000 in funding for Connecticut to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant funding will be used to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pip  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Biden-Harris Administration announced a total of $26 million across the United States to protect children from lead in drinking water where they learn and play * * * BOSTON (AUGUST 27, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $418,000 allotted for Connecticut, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facili  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Biden-Harris Administration announced a total of $26 million across the United States to protect children from lead in drinking water where they learn and play * * * BOSTON (AUGUST 27, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $298,000 allotted for Maine, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Free time? What free time? It's a scarce commodity, for sure, especially in those fiercely hectic first weeks of a new semester. Yet carving out time for pastimes we love can boost mental and physical health. It can energize and calm us, spark aha moments, and cleanse our intellectual palates. Our spare-time pursuits give us a life beyond work, reminding us of who we really are at our cores. They make us us. That's why  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Biden-Harris Administration announced a total of $26 million across the United States to protect children from lead in drinking water where they learn and play * * * BOSTON (AUGUST 27, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $1,285,000 allotted for Massachusetts, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare f  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 28 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-090) on Aug. 26, 2024, involving Public Service Co. of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: * * * 2024 Transmission Cost Adjustment Mechanism COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF HEARING On August 6, 2024, Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) filed a petition to update the Transmission Cost Adjustment Mechanism (TCAM)   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Biden-Harris Administration announced a total of $26 million across the United States to protect children from lead in drinking water where they learn and play * * * BOSTON (AUGUST 27, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $210,000 allotted for New Hampshire, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare fac  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The National Football League issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Unlike in his days vying for NCAA championships and going for Olympic gold, Gable Steveson was a longshot to make the Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster. Steveson didn't make the cut and the gold medalist was waived on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. Garafolo added that Stevenson could end up on a practice squad following Tuesday's roster cut  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The National Football League issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2024: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor No starting quarterback decision has been announced for the New England Patriots, but a backup QB is on his way out. Bailey Zappe is being waived by the Pats following two seasons and eight starts, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday. Zappe, 25, was also cut by the Pats ahead of the 2023 season, but this one feels more permanent with eith  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (AUGUST 27, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $336,000 allotted for Rhode Island, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant funding will be used to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $210,000 allotted for New Hampshire, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant funding will be used to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan. "Every per  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: (Newport, RI) Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services, Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees, joined New England's Defense Industry Leaders at the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance's (SENEDIA) 10th annual Defense Innovation Days conference. In her remarks, Shaheen highlighted the essential role that New England busine  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Biden-Harris Administration announced a total of $26 million across the United States to protect children from lead in drinking water where they learn and play * * * BOSTON (AUGUST 27, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $26 million in funding, including $368,000 allotted for Vermont, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilitie  more