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Newswise: Global Experts Converge at CICON24 to Unveil Groundbreaking Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy, September 8-11, 2024 at National Harbor, MD
Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:20 PM EDT
Global Experts Converge at CICON24 to Unveil Groundbreaking Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy, September 8-11, 2024 at National Harbor, MD
Cancer Research Institute

CRI is co-hosting CICON24 to illuminate pioneering advances in cancer immunotherapy research starting September 8 in National Harbor, MD.

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: U.S. v Google
George Washington University

Google representatives will report to Alexandria, VA on Monday to face off with the Department of Justice for their second major antitrust trial this year. ...

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: US, UK, EU and Israel Sign First Legally Binding International Treaty on AI
George Washington University

The treaty ensures these groups must implement safeguards against any threats posed by AI to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. ...

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: August Jobs Report Shows Labor Market Cooling Amid Interest Rate Concerns
George Washington University

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, signaling a continued slowdown in the labor market as unemployment ticked down to 4.2 percent. ...

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: NFL Season Opens, Eagles and Packers Compete Tonight in League’s First-Ever Game in Brazil
George Washington University

Tonight, the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers face off in Sao Paulo, where the league is hosting its first-ever regular season game in Brazil. ...

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: ABC Presidential Debate Expert List
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate this coming Tuesday, September 10. ...

Released: 6-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Four Killed in Georgia High School Shooting
George Washington University

A 14-year-old has been charged in the death of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Nine others were injured. ...

   
Released: 5-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: What to Know Before and After Getting A Tattoo
George Washington University

A recent Pew Research Center survey found nearly a third of American adults have a tattoo and almost a quarter have more than one. ...

Newswise: Registration available for the 2024 STEM San Joaquin Conference
Released: 4-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Registration available for the 2024 STEM San Joaquin Conference
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

The STEM San Joaquin Conference, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, invites students grades 6-9 to register for its annual event happening on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.

Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: New Commission to Address Worldwide Gun Violence Launches
George Washington University

The Lancet Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health, which was launched today, will study gun violence as a complex public health threat, according to Adnan Hyder, chairman of the commission and... ...

Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Looking for Predictive Power this Election Cycle? Pennsylvania and Dr. Casey Burgat Has Answers.
George Washington University

In every presidential election since 1988, the candidate who won Pennsylvania also won Michigan and Wisconsin. ...

Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Chinese Social Media Operation Found to Be Impersonating U.S. Voters
George Washington University

According to Reuters, “the campaign is part of a known Chinese state-linked effort analysts have dubbed ‘Spamouflage’ or ‘Dragonbridge,’ which pushes a mixture of spam and targeted propaganda onto... ...

Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Summit Between China and Leaders from 50 African Nations Underway in Beijing
George Washington University

Held every third year since 2000, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is part of China’s diplomatic outreach to countries of the Global South. ...

Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Harris Expands Lead Over Trump Among Women in Latest Poll
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris has widened her lead over former President Donald Trump among women, now ahead by 13 points, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. ...

Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Congress Faces September 30 Deadline to Avert Government Shutdown Amid Spending Disputes
George Washington University

Congress is under pressure to pass a continuing resolution by September 30 to prevent a government shutdown. ...

Released: 4-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Harris and Walz Rally Union Support in Key Swing States
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day campaigning in key swing states, focusing on shoring up support from organized labor. ...

Released: 3-Sep-2024 7:05 PM EDT
ASTRO 2024 Tip Sheet From Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research findings from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami will be presented at ASTRO 2024 – the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s annual meeting Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 in Washington D.C. Below are titles for oral presentations, posters and special sessions in which our researchers will be involved.

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2-Sep-2024 4:05 AM EDT
A sensory pen which can read Braille could improve literacy amongst the visually impaired
University of Bristol

A pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol.

Released: 3-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Climate Week at Columbia Engineering
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science

As part of Climate Week NYC, Columbia Engineering will celebrate a week of events bringing together researchers and experts at the forefront of developing solutions to help the planet and society.

   
Released: 3-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Hotel Union Workers Strike Nationwide
George Washington University

About 200 hotel workers in Baltimore walked off the job this morning to join a massive nationwide strike against three major hotel chains, such as Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott. ...



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