Credits: NASA and ESA, Acknowledgment: J. Hester (ASU) and M. Weisskopf (NASA/MSFC) MARYLAND–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. Peering deep into the core of the Crab Nebula, this close-up image reveals the beating heart of one of the most historic and intensively studied remnants of a supernova, an exploding star. The inner region[Read More…]
Day: July 7, 2016
NOAA, Partners Predict Smaller Harmful Algal Bloom for Western Lake Erie
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. NOAA and its research partners predict that western Lake Erie will experience a less severe bloom than the record-setting one experienced last year during the harmful algal bloom season. The outlook reflects less discharge from the Maumee River and a return to an average nutrient runoff[Read More…]
HHS Announces New Actions to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016. U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced several new actions the department is taking to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic. The actions include expanding access to buprenorphine, a medication to treat opioid use disorder, a proposal to eliminate any potential financial[Read More…]
NIH Launches Largest-ever Study of Breast Cancer Genetics in Black Women
Findings could inform breast cancer disparities Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. The largest study ever to investigate how genetic and biological factors contribute to breast cancer risk among black women launched yesterday. This collaborative research project will identify genetic factors that may underlie breast cancer disparities. The effort is funded by[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 2, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 254,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 268,000 to 270,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth Analysis: Leased Fossil Fuels on Public Lands, Oceans Will Be Producing Decades Beyond Paris Climate Targets
Study supports the calls on President Obama to ‘Keep It in the Ground’ WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. A new analysis finds that coal, oil and gas already under lease on public lands and oceans in the United States will last far beyond the point scientists predict the world will[Read More…]
Over 70 Groups Urge Rep. Chaffetz to Cancel Hearing on Anti-LGBT Legislation Scheduled a Month After Orlando Shooting
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016. The American Civil Liberties Union and over 70 national, state and local groups sent a letter today to Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) urging him to cancel a hearing on a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded discrimination against LGBT people, women, and others. Chaffetz, chairman of[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, July 6, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016 – 1:34 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Quiet a day. (Laughter.) MR. EARNEST: You know, just a day at the office. I do not have any announcements at the top, so we can go straight to questions. I assume there are a[Read More…]
Hillary for America Unveils Plan to Ensure Small Businesses Get Paid, Not Stiffed By Bad Actors in Big Business
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. Hillary Clinton has a new plan to strengthen small businesses by cracking down on bad business actors whose fraudulent business practices jeopardize small businesses and their workers. Hillary Clinton’s plan proposes giving small businesses recourse to fight back against unscrupulous big business practices that stiff small[Read More…]
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