Two Univerity of Chicago undergraduates lead breakthrough work CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2017 By Greg Borzo Although scientists have been able to levitate specific types of material, a pair of UChicago undergraduate physics students helped take the science to a new level. Third-year Frankie Fung and fourth-year Mykhaylo Usatyuk led a team[Read More…]
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University of Chicago and 16 Other Universities File Brief in Trump Immigration Case
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. The University of Chicago and 16 other major research universities have filed an amici curiae (“friends of the court”) brief in Darweesh et al. v. Trump et al., a federal court case that challenges the Jan. 27, 2017 Executive Order on immigration. The Darweesh case was filed[Read More…]
Chicago Stands Against Trump and Netanyahu: #BuildMovementsNotWalls
Day before hearings on David Friedman, Trump nominee for Israeli ambassador, participants join national day of action against both anti-Muslim, anti-Immigrant, anti-Palestinian leaders CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2017 — The protests, rallies, and collective movement building that we are witnessing across the United States are inspiring. People from different struggles are coming[Read More…]
IL Residents, Caregivers Deliver Valentine’s Day Message to Rauner: Have a Heart. Support vital public services
People with disabilities joined caregivers, frontline workers, public employees in appeal to governor to end harsh austerity agenda that hurts thousands, as allies prepare to carry message to Springfield for Wednesday State of State address. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. If Valentine’s Day is about sharing the love, it’s time for Illinois’[Read More…]
Flynn’s Resignation Proves Need for Commission to Investigate Russian Interference, Says Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Michael Flynn has resigned as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser over allegations of inappropriate or illegal contact with the Russian government. These allegations raise serious questions about the ability of President Trump to safeguard American national security. They also question the veracity of claims that no[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Housing Expo on Saturday, March 4
MATTESON–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th Street, Lansing. Participants will have the opportunity to apply for a loan modification and to learn about foreclosure prevention, first-time home-buyer programs,[Read More…]
Thousands of Consumers Show Love for Bees on Valentine’s Day, Demand Ace Hardware and True Value Stop selling Bee-Killing Pesticides
5,000+ people across the country deliver valentines to retailers urging them to “show bees some love” WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. This Valentine’s week, over 5,000 people coast-to-coast are swarming Ace Hardware and Home Depot stores to support the bees that pollinate flowers, strawberries and many other Valentine’s Day essentials. Friends[Read More…]
New Protest Escalates Ohio Fracking Fight
Federal Government Shrugs Off Threat to Climate, Groundwater, Wildlife Habitat in Wayne National Forest ATHENS, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. Conservation groups this week filed an administrative protest challenging a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease auction slated for Ohio’s Wayne National Forest. The protest takes aim at the Bureau’s refusal to[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates El Salvador Travel Warning, February 14, 2017
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2017. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to El Salvador due to the high rates of crime and violence. El Salvador has one of the highest homicide levels in the world and crimes such as extortion, assault and robbery[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, February 14, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2017. On Feb. 13, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 48 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq. Syria In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 21 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft; as well as rocket artillery against ISIS[Read More…]
