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Newswise: Experts in Technology, Policy and Digital Inclusion Help Build the New Digital Equity Workforce
Released: 29-Aug-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Experts in Technology, Policy and Digital Inclusion Help Build the New Digital Equity Workforce
Arizona State University (ASU)

Arizona State University (ASU) and the Marconi Society are launching a first-of-its-kind Digital Inclusion Leadership Certificate to provide a foundational understanding of the technology, policy and digital inclusion essentials needed to create true digital equity.

Newswise: The sound of science: AI can ID musical copyright infringement better than human ears, law experts say
Released: 28-Aug-2023 8:00 PM EDT
The sound of science: AI can ID musical copyright infringement better than human ears, law experts say
West Virginia University

Artificial intelligence could help determine the verdicts of future court cases involving musical copyright, according to West Virginia University College of Law researchers.

Newswise: Trump’s mug shot expression was a calculated move for his presidential campaign strategy, says experts
Released: 25-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT
Trump’s mug shot expression was a calculated move for his presidential campaign strategy, says experts
Virginia Tech

For the first time in United States history, a former president has their mug shot taken and released to the public in connection to criminal charges. Donald Trump surrendered at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia last night and was booked on felony charges alleging he participated in a criminal conspiracy to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
60th anniversary of March on Washington: Political expert provides perspective
Virginia Tech

The March on Washington brought a quarter of a million people to our nation’s capital six decades ago to protest rampant discrimination and peacefully demand equal rights for Black citizens.  

Released: 25-Aug-2023 5:05 AM EDT
As Medicaid ‘unwinding’ continues and more states expand eligibility, Michigan report provides key insights
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

At a pivotal time for Medicaid health coverage for Americans with low incomes, a report on the impacts of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion shows very positive effects, as well as opportunities for continued improvements.

23-Aug-2023 7:05 AM EDT
SLU/YouGov Poll: Voters Weigh Issues Around the 2024 Presidential Election, Schools, LGBTQ Issues
Saint Louis University

The August 2023 SLU/YouGov Poll interviewed 900 likely Missouri voters about issues facing the Missouri legislature and their opinions about the 2024 presidential election, schools, and LGBTQ issues. At least 63% of voters believe transgender minors should not be able to receive medical care such as hormone treatment, puberty blockers, or gender-affirming surgery.

Newswise: Lung Disease Physicians and Researchers Disappointed by Environmental Protection Agency's  Slow-Motion Action to Curb Smog Ozone Air Pollution
Released: 22-Aug-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Lung Disease Physicians and Researchers Disappointed by Environmental Protection Agency's Slow-Motion Action to Curb Smog Ozone Air Pollution
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

In response to the Aug 21 announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency will delay action on lowering the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone pollution, American Thoracic Society President M. Patricia Rivera, MD, ATSF, issued the following statement

10-Aug-2023 12:55 PM EDT
What’s the Risk of a Mass Shooting at Your School?
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

In a new study published by the journal Risk Analysis, scientists at Iowa State University calculate the annual probability of a mass shooting in every state and at public places such as shopping malls and schools. Their new method for quantifying the risk of a mass shooting in specific places could help security officials make informed decisions when planning for emergency events.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Police Involvement May Hamstring Overdose Outreach Efforts
North Carolina State University

A new study finds law enforcement plays a critical role in launching programs designed to reduce the risk of repeat overdoses in people who use drugs.

Released: 21-Aug-2023 12:40 PM EDT
Do Prisons Hold the Key to Solving the Opioid Crisis?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers study finds improved prison reentry programs could help flatten the rate of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S.

   
Released: 21-Aug-2023 3:05 AM EDT
Scenarios for proactive measures and inclusive policies on migration in Europe
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

Migration is a complex and unpredictable phenomenon, often triggered by political crises, economic downturns, and natural or human-made disasters. A new policy brief and a White Paper authored by IIASA researchers and UK colleagues provides valuable insights and recommendations to support policymaking and increase understanding around the realistic implications of high-migration events.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 3:20 PM EDT
UCI-OC Poll finds homelessness, affordable housing top resident concerns
University of California, Irvine

More than 100 policymakers, community leaders and researchers met on campus Thursday to craft solutions for Orange County’s top concerns: homelessness and the lack of affordable housing in the county.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
US can cut building emissions by up to 91%, saving $100 billion per year in energy-related costs, modeling study shows
Cell Press

The US has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. To accomplish this goal, large cuts in emissions are necessary, especially in high-emission sectors like the building industry.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:55 PM EDT
Stanford study shows how the meat and dairy sector resists competition from alternative animal products
Stanford University

The summertime barbecue – an American tradition synonymous with celebrating freedom – may be tainted by a decidedly unfree market.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:40 PM EDT
MSU expert: How to get responses from your legislator
Michigan State University

When constituents contact their legislators about an issue - whether that is because they agree or oppose an issue - they may not always get a response from their representative or senator.

Released: 17-Aug-2023 4:15 PM EDT
Economist group argues for scientific experimentation in environmental policymaking
University of Wyoming

Environmental regulators and other organizations should do more scientific experimentation to inform natural resource policy, according to an international group of economists that includes University of Wyoming researchers.

   
Released: 17-Aug-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Election experts from DePaul University available to discuss key 2024 campaign topics
DePaul University

Just 15 months away from Election Day 2024, campaigns for the presidency and Senate are well underway. More than a dozen Republican presidential candidates are jockeying to advance out of the primary and into the general election, while several key Senate seats are up for grabs. With the first Republican presidential debate set for Aug. 23, DePaul University experts are available to discuss campaign and debate strategy.

Released: 17-Aug-2023 12:55 PM EDT
ABRF Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Race in College Admissions
Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF)

ABRF (the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities) disagrees with the Supreme Court’s decision not only because of its impact on black, brown, and indigenous students who seek opportunities at elite universities, but also because of the ripple effect this decision will have in the way diversity, equity and accessibility are understood in a country that still grapples with a history and a present challenge of racial injustice.

   
Newswise: Fed’s Goal to Cut Inflation to 2% Risks Recession
Released: 16-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Fed’s Goal to Cut Inflation to 2% Risks Recession
University of California San Diego

While U.S. inflation has come down significantly from nearly 9% to 3% and unemployment continues to stay low, it will be challenging for the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation to its target of 2% without significantly raising the unemployment rate and possibly sinking the U.S. into a recession, according to a new working paper from the University of California of San Diego’s Rady School of Management.

Released: 15-Aug-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Government regulation can effectively curb social media dangers
University of Technology, Sydney

Government legislation to flag and moderate dangerous content on social media can be effective in reducing harm, even on fast-paced platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) new research shows.

 
Newswise: Experts available to comment on Maui fires, Kansas newspaper raid, Chinese tech investment ban, AI in schools
Released: 15-Aug-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Experts available to comment on Maui fires, Kansas newspaper raid, Chinese tech investment ban, AI in schools
Indiana University

Experts from Indiana University are available to comment on a variety of topics in the worlds of politics, finance, education and disaster response making headlines the week of Aug. 14, 2023.

   
Released: 14-Aug-2023 4:05 PM EDT
MSU expert: Higher interest rates could harm low-income nations 
Michigan State University

The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates and may curb inflation in the United States. However, for other countries, particularly developing nations, higher interest rates may create financial risks. Cristina Bodea, professor of political science at Michigan State University, shares expert insight on what this could mean.

   
Newswise:Video Embedded cutting-edge-complex
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Released: 11-Aug-2023 2:15 PM EDT
Cutting-Edge Complex
Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories opened the doors August 7 to its new, cutting-edge Emergency Operations Center aimed at enhancing emergency incident management coordination and communications for the workforce and the community in the event of an emergency, disaster or crisis.

   
10-Aug-2023 5:00 PM EDT
More Than 2 Million Additional Americans Faced Food Insufficiency Following Drawdown of Pandemic-Related SNAP Benefits, Penn Medicine Study Finds
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

The recent discontinuation of pandemic-related food assistance benefits, known as the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, led to a substantial increase in food insufficiency in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

10-Aug-2023 12:10 PM EDT
"The Israeli Override Clause: Threatening the Health in All Policies Approach"
George Washington University

On July 24, 2023, Israel's Parliament sanctioned a substantial amendment to the Basic Law, prompting apprehensions regarding power equilibrium and its potential influence on public well-being. In response, a coalition of prominent Israeli and global public health experts has united to dissect the profound ramifications of this revision.

   
Newswise: University Professor Becomes U.S. Citizen 29 Years After Coming to U.S. as High School Exchange Student
Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:30 AM EDT
University Professor Becomes U.S. Citizen 29 Years After Coming to U.S. as High School Exchange Student
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Dr. Julien Mirivel, a professor of applied communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has become a U.S. citizen 29 years after he first arrived in the country as a high school exchange student. On June 30, Mirivel, 44, traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, where he took the citizenship oath and officially became a U.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

     
Released: 8-Aug-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Mind what you eat and drink. Food and Water Safety stories for media.
Newswise

The latest headlines from the Food and Water Safety channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 8-Aug-2023 1:10 PM EDT
Medical associations commend Texas federal court Surprise Billing ruling—a win for patients and physicians
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American College of Radiology® (ACR®), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) applaud the Aug. 3 U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas’ ruling that the government's exorbitant 600% fee increase to access the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process and its overly-restrictive “batching” limitations violate federal law. The ruling does not impact the patient protections included in the No Surprises Act, which ACR, ACEP and ASA advocated for and continue to support, nor does it raise patient out-of-pocket costs.

Newswise: Investors Force Black Families Out of Home Ownership, New Research Shows
Released: 8-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Investors Force Black Families Out of Home Ownership, New Research Shows
Georgia Institute of Technology

Data from 800 neighborhoods in the Atlanta metropolitan area between 2007 and 2016 revealed that major investors bought homes in majority-minority neighborhoods far from downtowns and in lower-income areas. These homes were often undervalued because of their minority populations, but they remained desirable and offered good market value.

Newswise: Support Grows For No-Strings-Attached Cash For Families To Prevent Foster Care Removals
Released: 8-Aug-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Support Grows For No-Strings-Attached Cash For Families To Prevent Foster Care Removals
School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Enthusiasm is growing for programs that provide guaranteed cash support for low-income families as a means to prevent foster care removals and decrease child maltreatment. Recent initiatives in California and New York have demonstrated promising results, and researchers like Will Schneider, a social work assistant professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, are actively exploring the potential of cash transfers in the child welfare field.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 12:00 PM EDT
WashU Expert: Trump indictment does not violate First Amendment
Washington University in St. Louis

Former President Donald Trump was indicted this month over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. He plans to fight the charges in part by claiming that the prosecution would violate his right to freedom of speech.Not so, says a First Amendment expert at Washington University in St. Louis.

Newswise: Study Compares Youth Detained for Sex Trafficking with More Serious Offenders
Released: 8-Aug-2023 8:30 AM EDT
Study Compares Youth Detained for Sex Trafficking with More Serious Offenders
Florida Atlantic University

Despite federal and state laws, runaway youth continue to be arrested, charged and detained for prostitution. Findings show significant differences among detained runaways compared to youth incarcerated for more serious offenses.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Why #MeToo remains a rallying cry for sexual abuse survivors
Ohio State University

Six years after #MeToo became a viral hashtag on Twitter because of survivors recounting their stories of sexual abuse, the cultural impact is still being felt. Leigh Gilmore, author of the recent book The #MeToo Effect: What Happens When We Believe Women, said the reason the movement has continued to thrive is that it offers survivors an opportunity to seek justice in a way that hasn’t been available through the legal system or other means.

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Newswise: Valor in the Community
Released: 7-Aug-2023 12:40 PM EDT
Valor in the Community
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Members of California State University Police Departments are commended for heroism and lifesaving efforts.

Newswise: White House names Markey Cancer Center researcher a Cancer Moonshot Scholar
Released: 7-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
White House names Markey Cancer Center researcher a Cancer Moonshot Scholar
University of Kentucky

The inaugural cohort of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Scholars, announced in a White House press release last Thursday, includes University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Laurie McLouth, Ph.D.McLouth is one of 11 emerging leaders in cancer research and innovation selected as a scholar, the White House announced Aug. 3.

Released: 7-Aug-2023 9:00 AM EDT
National Science Foundation funds NYU Tandon School of Engineering project to safeguard U.S. laws and legal information against cyberattacks and malicious actors
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers will develop new technologies to secure the “digital legal supply chain” — the processes by which official laws and legal information are recorded, stored, updated and distributed electronically — thanks to a $1.2 million grant just awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Newswise: In Papua New Guinea, Inaugl Tribe Members Commit to Legally Protect More Than 12,000 ha (46 square miles) of High Biodiversity Forest
Released: 4-Aug-2023 4:10 PM EDT
In Papua New Guinea, Inaugl Tribe Members Commit to Legally Protect More Than 12,000 ha (46 square miles) of High Biodiversity Forest
Wildlife Conservation Society

Today, in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Indigenous landowners of the Inaugl tribe have joined their neighbours in the Bismarck Forest Corridor to commit to legally protecting 12,241 hectares (46.3 square miles) of forest under a conservation deed.



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