CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. Nicholas Michael Teausant, 22, of Acampo, California, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez of the Eastern District of California to 12 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist[Read More…]
Day: June 7, 2016
Joint Statement: The United States and India: Enduring Global Partners in the 21st Century
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016 1) The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met today in the White House during an official working visit of Prime Minister Modi to the United States. Marking their third major bilateral summit, the leaders[Read More…]
Republican Senator Mark Kirk No Longer Supports Donald Trump for President
Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth’s campaign asks Kirk, “what took so long.” Senator Mark Kirk Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2016. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) announced today that he “cannot and will not support” Donald Trump as the GOP’s nominee for president. Senator Kirk is withdrawing his support for Trump as a result[Read More…]
Senators Warren and Lee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Graduate Students Build Retirement Savings
Washington, DC —(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Graduate Student Savings Act of 2016, which would allow funds from a graduate student’s stipend or fellowship to be deposited into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). While fellowship or stipend funding currently[Read More…]
Most U.S. Counties Could Gain $1M in Annual Health Benefits From a Power Plant Carbon Standard
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. Nearly all U.S. regions stand to gain economic benefits from power plant carbon standards that set moderately stringent emission targets and allow a high level of compliance flexibility, according to a new study by scientists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Syracuse University,[Read More…]
One-third of Children in Low- and Middle-income Countries Fail to Reach Developmental Milestones
With data on almost 100,000 children, new research reveals extent of developmental setbacks among 3- and 4-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries Boston, MA ─ (ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. In developing countries, one-third of children 3 and 4 years old don’t reach basic milestones in cognitive and/or socioemotional growth, according to a new[Read More…]
‘Aspects of Realism’ Exhibit at Prairie State College’s Christopher Art Gallery Through July 14
Card image design by Winifred Godfrey CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2016. Prairie State College’s (PSC) Christopher Art Gallery, 202 South Halsted Street in Chicago Heights, is currently exhibiting ‘Aspects of Realism’ through July 14. The exhibit features works by Jacqueline Moses, Winifred Godfrey, Roland Kulla, Armin Mersmann, and Victoria Fuller. Through the Iris[Read More…]
Senate Hearing Today Highlights Failures of Policy Responses to ‘Synthetic Drugs,’ as Advocates Call for Health-Based Approaches
Prohibition Has Unleashed Waves of New Drug Compounds Sold and Consumed by People Unaware of Potential Health Consequences; This Thursday and Friday: Drug Policy Alliance Hosting Free Summit in NYC Exploring Public Health Approaches to Dealing with Synthetic Drugs Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. Senator Grassley (R-IA) held a hearing in the U.S.[Read More…]
Herr Foods Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Waffle Works Brand of 4 oz. Double Chocolate Waffle Sandwiches due to Undeclared Milk
NOTTINGHAM, PA –(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Waffle Works Brand 4 oz. packages of Double Chocolate Waffle Sandwiches due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening[Read More…]
New University of Chicago Research Center Becomes First to Focus on Wisdom
Howard Nusbaum to direct Center for Practical Wisdom CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2016. While people search for wisdom throughout their lives, it long has been overlooked as a topic for rigorous scholarship and scientific investigation. That’s changing at UChicago, which recently launched the Center for Practical Wisdom. The first-of-its-kind center is being[Read More…]
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