State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday October 18, 2024 ( 81 items ) |
'Own for the Holidays' Returns for Its Sixth Year With Three Original Movies for a Festive 2024 Season
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
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"A Season to Remember" Starring Michele Weaver and Nathan Owens, Premieres Saturday, December 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
"Mistletoe & Matrimony" Starring Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut and Etienne Maurice, Premieres Saturday, December 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
"24-Karat Christmas" Starring Samantha Marie Ware and Curtis Hamilton, Premieres Saturday, December 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
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Alfred University: SOAD Assistant Dean Maria Bentley '15 Presents Study at National Council for Arts Administrators Conference
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
Maria Bentley '15, assistant dean of the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, recently presented a compelling case study, "Student-Centered Approach: Safety and Wellbeing," at the 51st National Council for Arts Administrators Conference held September 25 at Interlochen Center for the Arts, in Interlochen, MI.
This conference serves as a vital platform for art
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ASL program offers performance series, welcomes new faculty
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The American Sign Language program in the Department of Linguistics is welcoming a new lecturer this year and offering three performances this semester.
"The students in my classes are really motivated," said Lisa Sunde, who has been teaching ASL for more than 25 years and moved to Ithaca from New Mexico to join Cornell's ASL team this fall. "The opportunity to teach here offers new growth for me and the chance to take
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Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
A former Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs faculty member who is regarded as one of the world's leading experts on the science of human happiness will return to Syracuse University later this month to outline a pathway by which individuals, communities and the governance of our nation can improve by learning how to live happier lives and committing to the greater well-being of others.
Arthur C. Brooks,
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Barnes & Thornburg Adds Corporate Partner David Andersen in Los Angeles
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
LOS ANGELES - Barnes & Thornburg is pleased to announce the addition of David Andersen to its Corporate Department as a partner in Los Angeles. Andersen is the fourth corporate partner to join Barnes & Thornburg in the last month, following the addition of Matthew J. Michaels in Los Angeles, Robert W. Karr Jr. in Chicago, and Dino Wu in New York.
Andersen, a seasoned corporate lawyer, advises
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Beyond the Deal: Why Brand Migration Makes or Breaks M&A
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release:
M&A is expected to increase 20% in volume in 2024. But according to Harvard Business Review, 70-90% of all M&A transactions fail. New research from Ogilvy Consulting and B2B market research leader NewtonX explores why -- and how companies can close that valuation gap.
After a lengthy down period, M&A is surging thanks to a variety of factors:
* Postpandemic economic recovery
* Projected increase in private equ
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Bloomberg Media Announces Original Series 'Momentum With Haslinda Amin'
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Now on Bloomberg Originals and Bloomberg Television
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Today, Bloomberg Media unveiled Momentum, a new Bloomberg Originals program hosted by Bloomberg Television's Chief International Correspondent for Southeast Asia Haslinda Amin. The six-episode series premieres October 17, 2024 at 8:30pm ET on Bloomberg Originals and 6:30pm ET on Bloomberg Television.
The first Bloomberg Originals program produced
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Bloomberg New Economy Reveals Newsmaking Speakers and Program Highlights for Newest Event in Brazil
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
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With its first-ever gathering in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Bloomberg New Economy is extending and deepening its community of global leaders further into Latin America by bringing together a unique group of visionaries and innovators across the tech community, industry, and government from both the Global North and Global South
Confirmed speakers include Mike Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Phila
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BorgWarner Announces Full Redemption of Its 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2025
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) ("BorgWarner" or the "Company") announced today that it will redeem in full the entire outstanding $343,443,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") on November 1, 2024 (the "Redemption Date"). The redemption is in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, dated as of September 23, 1999, between the Company and The Bank
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Bracewell Represents the Underwriters in Connection With Darden Restaurants, $750 Million Senior Notes Offering
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- Bracewell, a law firm, issued the following news release:
NEW YORK - Bracewell LLP represented the underwriters, led by BofA Securities, Truist Securities, US Bancorp and Wells Fargo Securities, in connection with Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s recent public offering of $400,000,000 of 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 and $350,000,000 of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029.
The proceeds of the notes offering were used primarily to fund Darden's acquisition of Chuy's Holdings, Inc.,
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Broadridge Launches Instant Payments Service, Aligned With New EU Regulations
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 18 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release:
New York, London, Frankfurt, October 17, 2024 - Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced the launch of its highly resilient and scalable managed service for connectivity, message processing and workflow management f
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Brooks students enjoy immersive experience at national conventions
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
This summer a group of seven Cornell students traveled with the Brooks School Institute of Politics and Global Affairs (IOPGA) director, former Congressman Steve Israel, and senior associate director, Erin King Sweeney, to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions to get an inside look at these major political events. The engaged learning experience built on Israel's Inside Elections class, in which he offers st
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Can Folic Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy Help Prevent Autism and Schizophrenia?
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The neocortex, or "thinking brain," accounts for over 75% of the brain's total volume and plays a critical role in humans' decision-making, processing of sensory information, and formation and retrieval of memories. Uniquely human traits such as advanced social behavior and creativity are made possible thanks to the neocortex.
When development in this area of the brain is disrupted, it can result in neurodevelopmenta
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Canon Supports Disaster Relief Efforts for Hurricane Helene and Milton
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 18 -- Canon USA issued the following news release:
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Donation Will Provide Critical Relief Supplies and Aid to Affected Communities
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MELVILLE, NY, October 17, 2024 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, along with Canon Medical Systems USA, a global leader in diagnostic imaging and healthcare technology, today announced a donation to the American Red Cross to assist with ongoing disaster relief efforts for people impacted by Hurrica
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Ceriale family foundation $20M gift will support student mental health
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A $20 million gift from Cornellian parents John and Melissa Ceriale will fund the placement of embedded therapists in Cornell's Ithaca campus schools and colleges, and will significantly expand a well-being coaching program for all students.
In recognition of the gift, the building that houses Cornell Health will be named The Ceriale Center for Cornell Health. The naming was approved Oct. 17 by the Cornell Board of Trus
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College of Law to Hold VALOR Day for CNY Veterans, Service Members and Families
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The College of Law will hold its Veterans' Advocacy, Law and Outreach (VALOR) Day event on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds.
Local attorneys will dispense free legal advice to veterans during the College of Law's Veterans' Advocacy, Law and Outreach (VALOR) Day event on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Hosted by the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Cl
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College of Law's 8th Annual Supreme Court Preview Discussion is Nov. 11
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Robert Parker
The College of Law will hold its eighth annual Supreme Court Preview on Friday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall. Robert Parker, chief of the Criminal Division's Appellate Section at the U.S. Department of Justice, will deliver the Keynote Lecture, "Supreme Court and Appellate Practice at the Department of Justice."
Afterward, a panel discussion will examine th
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Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release:
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 83 cents a share on its common stock, payable December 16, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 13, 2024.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy-delivery companies, with approximately $15 billion in annual revenues for year-ended 2023 an
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Courageous Loggers Risk Life and Limb for Chance of Huge Payday in 'The Lastwoodsmen,' Premiering November 15 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release:
(Burbank, CA) October 17, 2024 - Discovery goes deep into the remote wilderness to explore the dangerous world of big money logging in the new series THE LAST WOODSMEN premiering Friday, November 15 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.
On a floating barge hundreds of miles from civilization, veteran logger Jared Douglas puts everything on the line to harvest the largest timber in th
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Covington Advises OneClick Data on $7.2 Million Series A Financing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release:
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK/PALO ALTO/SAN FRANCISCO--Covington advised OneClick Data, a leading provider of data, analytics, and tools serving the intersecting needs of property and casualty insurance providers and construction professionals, on its $7.2 Million Series A Financing.
State Farm Ventures led the financing with participation from executives and investors specializing in insurance and claims management, const
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Curtis Counsel Enrique Jaramillo to Speak at AIEN Panel on Hydrogen, Energy Contracts in Houston
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news:
Curtis Counsel Enrique Jaramillo will be speaking on a panel collaborating with the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) on October 23 in Downtown Houston.
The event titled "New Energies, Same Changes?", will be featuring a discussion on hydrogen and its implications for contractual rights, alongside industry experts. This panel will be highlighting the comparative analysis of
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Debevoise Advised Alaska Air Group in Its $2.85 Billion Financings Consisting of a $2 Billion Loyalty Secured Senior Notes Offering, Term Loan Facility and a New $850 Million Revolving Credit Facility
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Alaska Air Group in connection with its loyalty program financing comprising the issuance of $625 million aggregate principal amount of 5.021% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and $625 million aggregate principal amount of 5.308% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 and the incurrence of a new $750 million senior secured term loan facility.
Debevoise has also advised Alaska Air Group
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Debevoise Advises Schneider Electric in Its Acquisition of Motivair
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Schneider Electric in its acquisition of a controlling interest in Motivair.
Schneider Electric is a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Motivair Corporation is a global provider of direct liquid cooling technology for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing systems.
The Debevoise team is led by M&A partner Spencer
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Debevoise Named a Finalist for the FT Innovative Lawyers North America Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been shortlisted for the Financial Times' Innovative Lawyers North America awards in the "Innovation in New Services to Manage Risk" category. The firm was selected for its global and interdisciplinary Data Strategy and Security practice (DSS) and the approach taken by DSS to developing its people and their skills.
As a result of this initiative, DSS is recognized across the industr
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: City & State - Marc Molinaro Shifts to the Right
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro is under fire again for his continued shift towards the far-right's blatant extremism.
Just one day after The New York Times reported that Molinaro is "embracing far-right rhetoric and occasionally going so far as to indulge in racist conspiracy theories," new reporting from City & State highlights how the Republican's "mannerisms and rhetoric h
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Debate Recap - Anthony D'Esposito Can't Answer to His Blatant Corruption
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024:
During tonight's debate in New York's Fourth Congressional District, Anthony D'Esposito defended his blatant corruption that's harming Nassau County families at every turn.
Don't believe us? Here's just a couple of the many examples.
1. D'Esposito denied putting his fiancee's daughter and the woman he was having an affair with on his congressional payroll - a potential vi
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Debate Recap - Mike Lawler Proved He's Staying on Donald Trump's Good Side
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
During tonight's debate in New York's Seventeenth Congressional District, Mike Lawler once again proved he's a loyal minion of convicted felon Donald Trump.
Five times Lawler showed us he's propping up an extremist agenda:
1. Lawler wouldn't commit to codifying Roe v. Wade. This refusal falls right in line with his recent comments that abortion rights should only be reserved to "a tiny s
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Fact Check - Alison Esposito Accepted Thousands From Central Hudson's Lobbying Firm
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
During tonight's debate in New York's Eighteenth Congressional District, Alison Esposito completely avoided answering why she accepted thousands from Central Hudson's lobbying firm. Despite Central Hudson's push to raise rates and its disastrous back billing scheme, Esposito had no response - and the Manhattanite pretended not to know what Central Hudson was.
Here are the facts:
* Septemb
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: House Republicans' "Truly Fringe Candidates" Will Cost Them the Majority
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
New reporting from the New York Times showcases the latest round of unhinged, far-right candidates that House Republicans have embraced in their increasingly grim quest to hold the House:
* Gabe Evans (CO-08), who refused to oppose hitting children at the CO-08 debate.
* Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), who backed efforts to overturn Pennsylvania's election results in 2020.
* Tom Barrett (MI-07),
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Newsday Editorial Board - Laura Gillen for New York's 4th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024:
Ahead of today's debate in New York's Fourth Congressional District, here's a reminder that Laura Gillen is proving she's the common-sense, steady candidate in an election the Newsday Editorial Board calls "a barometer of voters' tolerance of the culture of brazen nepotism."
In their editorial board endorsement of Laura Gillen, Newsday highlights that Anthony D'Esposito's
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Round Up - Marc Molinaro Continues His Descent Into Far-Right Extremism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
After spending the month of September spreading brazenly racist, debunked conspiracy theories, vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro is continuing to lean into his downward far-right spiral 19 days out from Election Day.
It's a clear shift that's been noticed by Upstate New York voters and local media alike, as Molinaro continues to embrace everything from vehemently anti-immigrant
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Displaced by war, Ukrainian student and aid worker begins at Cornell
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
In the summer of 2023, Haiar Isliamov '28 found himself at the border between Poland and Ukraine with 10 trucks of food and clothing to deliver to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine War. Commanders were on the phone demanding the supplies, hired drivers waited in the trucks, food was about to spoil and Polish farmers had just set up a blockade.
Isliamov, then 17 years-old, managed to get the phone number of a lead or
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DNC Announces Historic Six-Figure Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in States with Key Down Ballot Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
Today, the DNC announced a historic six-figure paid media campaign targeting Latino voters in key states across the country with crucial down ballot races. The 'I Will Vote' and 'Voy A Votar' campaign will launch in Texas, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Colorado and Maryland. These bilingual campaigns will encourage Democratic turnout in decisive races.
With several highly competitive Senate and House
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Fox Deportes and Telemundo Partner to Present Super Bowl LIX
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Historic Presentation of Super Bowl LIX Provides Broadest Spanish-Language Distribution for Super Bowl in U.S. History
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FOX Deportes and Telemundo today announced an agreement to air the upcoming Super Bowl LIX live on Feb. 9, 2025 from The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in Spanish on both networks. The relationship will provide the broadest Spanish-language distribution in th
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Gap Inc. Sponsors the 20th Anniversary CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, Announces New Mentorship
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 18 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release:
Dynasty and Soull Ogun of L'Enchanteur have won the 2024 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF), and Jackson Wiederhoeft of Wiederhoeft and Spencer Phipps of Phipps were named runners-up.
The news was just announced by Olympics track star and gold medalist Gabby Thomas at New York City's Monkey Bar.
The dinner marked the twentieth anniversary of the pioneering emerging designer initia
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GWU Media Tip Sheet Vance Refuses to Acknowledge 2020 Election Results in Interview
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate JD Vance repeatedly avoided confirming that Trump lost the 2020 election during a recent New York Times interview. His refusal has reignited debate over Trump's false election claims, with Democrats accusing Vance of prioritizing Trump's conspiracy theories over constitutional principles.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight,
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HBO Original Drama Series Dune: Prophecy Debuts November 17
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Official Trailer Released At New York Comic Con
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HBO released the official trailer for the original drama series DUNE: PROPHECY during a panel at New York Comic Con. Co-produced with Legendary Television, the six-episode season debuts SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut subseque
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HBO Releases New Midseason Trailer for The Penguin, Starring Colin Farrell, at New York Comic Con
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
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New Episodes Of THE PENGUIN, From Warner Bros. Television And DC Studios, Debut Sundays On HBO And Max
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HBO unveiled a new midseason trailer for THE PENGUIN, from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, today at New York Comic Con (NYCC). New episodes debut Sundays on HBO and are available to stream on Max.
Logline: Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb
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Here's Everything You Need to Know About Universal Orlando Resort's Newest Theme Park: Universal Epic Universe
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news:
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The opening of Epic Universe will transform Universal Orlando Resort into a weeklong vacation destination comprised of four theme parks that are home to the most innovative theme park experiences ever created.
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From the debut of a must-see tram tour 60 years ago, to the creation of award-winning attractions and groundbreaking themed lands, Universal Destinations & Experiences continues to raise
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How and Where to Watch the Most Prestigious Night in Latin Music: 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
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The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Will Feature a Star-Studded Show and Electrifying Performances Next Sunday, October 20 at 9pm/8c on Telemundo
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The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, hosted by internationally renowned actors Carmen Villalobos and Danilo Carrera, will be a true celebration of Latin artists. As the longest running and most prestigious awards show in Latin mus
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How to get Democrats, Republicans to strengthen democracy
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Showing sympathetic figures with differing beliefs, discussed over a drink. Highlighting a shared identity. Correcting misperceptions about opposing partisans' views on democracy.
Those are a few of the most effective strategies for reducing political polarization in the U.S., identified by a "megastudy" that surveyed more than 32,000 Democrats and Republicans to test 25 ideas crowdsourced from social scientists and oth
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How zoning can reshape communities - this time for better
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Touring Hartford, Connecticut's Upper Albany neighborhood with a resident on a sweltering July day in 2014, Sara Bronin, then chair of the city's planning and zoning commission, paused at a Popeyes restaurant's unshaded parking lot, in an area permeated by greasy fumes.
It was one of many fast food establishments, gas stations, car washes and strip malls cluttering Albany Avenue, where ornate three and four-story brick
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Morgan Stanley Reports Third Quarter 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
A conference call to discuss the results will be held on October 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (ET).
Both live and on-demand versions of the webcast will be available on www.morganstanley.com in the Investor Relations section.
To access the webcast, please click here (https://morganstanley.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1689204&tp_key=2b185dfa71)
The call will be available at www.m
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Reveals Cautious Optimism Despite Short Term Volatility
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced results from its quarterly retail investor pulse survey:
* Bullishness pulled back. After a strong September, about 3 in 5 (59%) of investors remain bullish, down 2 percentage points from last quarter with the US election and geopolitical tensions looming.
* Inflation concerns eased. Inflation unease
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Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform Wins 2024 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Award
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
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The Firm's Portfolio Risk Platform has been recognized by Datos Insights for Advisor Enablement
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Datos Insights, a global advisory firm providing mission-critical insights on technology, regulations, strategy, and operations to the Financial Services industry, has recognized Morgan Stanley's Portfoli
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Completes First Section of East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, Taking Steps to Protect Lives, Property
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city has completed the first section of East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) ahead of schedule and under budget, a major milestone in the effort to protect more than 110,000 Lower East Side residents, including 28,000 in public housing, from future storms and high tides and protect billions of dollars worth of infrastructure and property in the a
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N.Y. Mayor Adams, Future of Fifth Partnership Unveil Transformation of Fifth Avenue Into World-Class, Pedestrian-Centered Boulevard
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Future of Fifth Partnership today unveiled their plans to transform Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park into a world-class, pedestrian-centered boulevard, bolstering the iconic corridor's status as an economic engine and job creator for New York City. The proposed design, revealed today, expands sidewalks by 46 percent, shortens crosswalks making f
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice on Advancement of Distributed Solar
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 21-E-0629) on Oct. 17, 2024:
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In the Matter of the Advancement of Distributed Solar.
NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS
On January 5, 2024, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) filed a report entitled "NYSun Program: Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Potential for Incremental Distributed Solar Capacity Beyond the 10 GW Goal" (Report). The
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Baron Winds
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 15-F-0122) on Oct. 17, 2024.
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Application of Baron Winds, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct a Wind Energy Facility.
ORDER APPROVING MULTIPLE COMPLIANCE FILINGS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On September 12, 2019, the New York State Board on Electric Generation S
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-M-0357) on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Tariff Filings by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. to Modify its Electric and Gas Tariff Schedules, P.S.C. No. 10 and P.S.C. No. 9, Relating to the Provisions of the Low-Income Program.
ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENTS
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On June 10, 2024, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison or the
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Gas Planning Procedures
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0131) on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission in Regard to Gas Planning Procedures.
ORDER ON JOINT PETITION REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR UPCOMING LONGTERM GAS PLANS
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued an Order (Planning Order) in this case adopting a process to modernize gas system planning "to e
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Value of Distributed Energy Resources, Community Net Metering Program
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 15-E-0751, 15-E-0082) on Oct. 17, 2024.
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In the Matter of the Value of Distributed Energy Resources.
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Policies, Requirements and Conditions For Implementing a Community Net Metering Program.
ORDER APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR HYDROELECTIC BASELINE GENERATING FACILITIES
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On May 26
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NBA on TNT to Tip Off 2024-25 Regular Season With NBA Champion Boston Celtics With Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown & Jrue Holiday Hosting New York Knicks With Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges & Karl-Anthony Towns, Tuesday, Oct. 22
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Star-Studded Exclusive Doubleheader to Continue with Los Angeles Lakers featuring LeBron James & Anthony Davis Hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards & Julius Randle
Thursday's 2024 Kia NBA Tip-Off Coverage Will Feature the San Antonio Spurs with Victor Wembanyama & Chris Paul Visiting the Dallas Mavericks with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving &
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NBCU News Group is the #1 Digital News Organization in Q3 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news:
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#1 for 14 Straight Quarters, NBCU News Group Averages 146M Monthly Unique Visitors
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NBCU News Group ranks as the #1 digital news organization in the U.S. for Q3 2024, with an average of 146 million monthly unique visitors, according to Comscore. NBCU News Group continues to lead all news competition including CNN, ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, New York Times and Washington Post. It was the NBCU
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New UAlbany Podcast Explores Effective Teaching in the Age of AI
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news:
By Bethany Bump
UAlbany's Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Learning, and Online Education (CATLOE) has launched a new podcast that will broadly address ideas about effective teaching in higher education, with the first season exploring the role of artificial intelligence in education.
The Pause for Teaching podcast debuted Wednesday and will feature UAlbany faculty and outside
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New York City Mayor Adams: Mayor's Fund, Faith-Based Leaders Announce Hurricane Helene, Milton Relief Efforts
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
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In Partnership With Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and Faith-Based Leaders, Adams Administration to Offer Relief and Support to Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, and a coalition of faith-based leaders today announced ongoing efforts to lend support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Mil
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New York State Has Achieved Major Solar Milestone Year Early
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2024:
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6-Gigawatts of Distributed Solar Generation Now Operational Throughout New York State
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar have been installed across New York, marking the early achievement of the State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act statutory goal a year ahead of schedule. The solar po
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Newhouse School: The Alexia Launches New Scholar Initiative for Top Visual Storytelling Students, Young Professionals
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 18 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news:
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Independent photographer Md. Zobayer Hossain Joati named inaugural Alexia Scholar initiative recipient.
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The Alexia is launching a new scholarship program designed to offer top-tier visual storytelling students or young professionals an in-depth opportunity to explore the world of visual communications while earning a master's degree at the Newhouse School.
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Newmark Assists The Hoff Brand On The Opening Of Its New Belgium Store
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release:
Newmark Retail UK & EMEA continues to support Spanish fashion and footwear designers THE HOFF BRAND with the announcement of a new store opening in Belgium.
The new store, which is located at Korte Gasthuisstraat 11 in Antwerp, spans 92 sqm and is situated close to popular mid-market and premium brands such as Subdued, The North Face, Guess, & Other Stories and Rituals.
Korte Gasthuisstraat is one of the main high streets i
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Pitt-Bradford and St. Bonaventure Sign Articulation Agreement, Easing Acceptance Into Occupational Therapy Program
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 18 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
A new articulation agreement between the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and St. Bonaventure University creates a new pathway for outstanding Exercise Science or health-related science students from Pitt-Bradford to pursue SBU's Occupational Therapy program.
Pitt-Bradford students earning a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and health-related sciences are given preferential consideratio
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Public safety ambassadors safeguard campus
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A new team of unarmed security professionals is supporting the campus community with daily functions that don't require police officers, such as giving directions, helping with stuck elevators or lost keys, managing crowds and escorting visitors.
Part of the Public Safety Division, the public safety ambassadors don't carry weapons, don't wear police uniforms and have no power to make arrests or enforce laws though they
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Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group Announce Exciting Slate for Mipcom 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
NEW YORK & DUBLIN - October 17, 2024 - Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group are pleased to unveil their joint slate of new kids and family programming at Mipcom this month. Following Scholastic's investment in 9 Story last spring, the combined company continues to deliver high-quality, engaging content for children and families, while significantly enhancing thei
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Season Seven of Young Sheldon Begins Streaming on Max October 17
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
Editors, please note: In addition to the previously announced series and films coming to Max in October, all 14 episodes of the seventh season of YOUNG SHELDON will be available to stream THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 on Max.
About Young Sheldon: For young Sheldon Cooper, it isn't easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathemat
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SUNY University at Albany: Researchers Utilize AI to Improve Group Photos
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news:
By Michael Parker
Artificial Intelligence as a tool can be used in any number of ways, from the intuitive recommendations of chatbots and smart assistants to autonomous vehicles.
In UAlbany Associate Professor of Computer Science Pradeep Atrey's lab, he and doctoral student Omkar Kulkarni are utilizing AI to create a virtual photo editing tool. Combining techniques of comput
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SUNY-Geneseo: Padalino Receives American Physical Society Award
GENESEO, New York, Oct. 17 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news:
Stephen Padalino, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Physics at Geneseo, has been selected to receive the American Physical Society's 2025 Excellence in Physics Education Award. The award recognizes a team, collaboration, or exceptional individual who has exhibited a sustained commitment to excellence in physics education.
"Dr. Padalino has made valuable contributions to the field o
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Syracuse University Ambulance to Offer Upcoming CPR Training
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA) is pleased to offer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for students, faculty and staff. The next available class will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in 020 Lyman Hall.
This training will be the American Heart Association's (AHA) Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) class, which will review adult, child and infant CPR, including automated ext
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Syracuse University, Upstate Collaborate to Bring Memory Screenings to Area Offices for the Aging
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Residents over the age of 60 in seven Central New York counties--Cayuga, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Oswego and Tompkins--can receive free memory screenings from their local Office for the Aging (OFA) as part of a collaborative project between SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University to assess the benefits of this type of screening in this setting.
The project is the first step in a plan that cou
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Textron Aviation's New York Service Center Marks 35 Years of Exceptional Customer Support in Region
WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- Textron Aviation, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
Textron Aviation's New York Service Center is celebrating 35 years of proudly serving Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the New York area. Situated at Stewart International Airport, the service center offers quality maintenance and modification services to customers in the northeastern region, delivered by a dedicated team of experts.
The current 29,0000 square-foot service facil
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Things to do: Insectapalooza, nature walk, music and storytelling
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The creepy crawlies are king at Insectapalooza this weekend, but there are many other things to do across campus this week, from events to help you find balance and mindfulness to a musical duo that weaves traditional storytelling into their performances. Below, find a selection of upcoming events that are open to the public.
Insectapalooza
The Department of Entomology's family-friendly annual celebration of all thing
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UAlbany Hosts Symposium on Mental Health in Communities of Color
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 18 -- The State University of New York University at Albany issued the following news:
By Erin Frick
On World Mental Health Day, the University at UAlbany's Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color (BILPOC) Faculty Advancement Initiative and the Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities (CEMHD), in collaboration with Partners in Community Development, hosted "Amplifying Mental Health Wellness through the Lens of Equity: Technology and Human Rights,"
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Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel Opening Date Announced
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Loews Hotels issued the following news release:
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Loews Hotels & Co, in Partnership with Universal Orlando, Set to Open Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, in Tandem With Opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025
The next-level hotel will be one of three new properties by Loews Hotels & Co at the Award-Winning Theme Park Destination.
Images of Helios Grand Hotel here (https://51.159.194.223/category/epic-universe/helios-grand-hotel/?postType=photo&_
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Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel Opening Date Announced
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Loews Hotels and Co. issued the following news release:
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Loews Hotels & Co, in Partnership with Universal Orlando, Set to Open Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, in Tandem With Opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025
Loews Hotels & Co, in Partnership with Universal Orlando, Set to Open Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, in Tandem With Opening of Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025
Images of Helios Grand Hotel here (https://51.159.1
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University at Buffalo: Why Do We Love Carbs? The Origins Predate Agriculture and Maybe Even Our Split From Neanderthals
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Study co-led by UB finds the gene for starch-digesting saliva may have first duplicated more than 800,000 years ago, seeding the genetic variation that shapes our modern diet
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If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame.
It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that all
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Upstate Launches Accelerated Physical Therapy Degree Program
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 18 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
By Jean Albanese
Upstate Medical University will soon offer future physical therapists a streamlined curriculum to earn their degrees.
Students in the College of Health Professions' Doctor of Physical Therapy program can earn their degree in eight semesters, one less than the standard nine semesters. Whereas the previous program took three years, students will complete
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Verint Named Market Leader in 2024 Frost & Sullivan Report
MELVILLE, New York, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
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Analyst Ranking Positions CX Automation Company in Top Spot for Both Growth and Innovation
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Verint (NASDAQ: VRNT), The CX Automation Company, today announced that it has been named the overall market leader for both growth and innovation in the Frost & Sulliva
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Verizon Business Returns to HLTH 2024, Showcasing How 5G Innovation Drives the Future of Healthcare
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
Verizon Business returns to the HLTH Event (booth #3028) in Las Vegas to showcase its latest advancements in 5G healthcare solutions. From enhanced connectivity and security to partnership showcases, Verizon Business is at the forefront of empowering healthcare providers with the technology they need to transform patient care.
Visit Verizon Business at Booth #3028:
Experience Ve
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VPA's Sayler Named 2024 JGS Fellowship for Photography Recipient
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Susannah Sayler, associate professor of art photography in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' Department of Film and Media Arts, is one of five artists to be recognized with a 2024 JGS Fellowship for Photography.
Susannah Sayler
The $8,000 unrestricted cash grant, administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts, is open to New York State photography artists living and working anywhere in the following r
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Warburg Pincus Backs MA Financial Group With A$490 Million Commitment to the Real Estate Credit Venture in Australia
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release:
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* This commitment follows MA Financial Group's recent announcement of the launch of a A$1 billion+ Real Estate Credit Vehicle to provide investors unique access to Australia's real estate credit market.
* Leveraging MA Financial Group's A$4.6 billion established track record in private credit and Warburg Pincus' nearly 60 years of investing experience globally, the Real Estate Credit Vehicle i
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Warner Bros. Discovery: Real Time With Bill Maher October 18 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available
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Why Should Companies Care About Biodiversity? Binghamton Student's New Study Shows the Financial Impact
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton University School of Management PhD student Sevgi Soylemezgil's first academic paper won a 2024 Hakan Orbay Research Award
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Biodiversity is the variety of living species -- plants, animals and microorganisms -- that form ecosystems and support essential functions such as pollination, water purification and climate regulation. These services are valued at trillions of dollars globa
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Xerox Acquires ITsavvy to Grow IT Services Presence
NORWALK, Connecticut, Oct. 18 -- Xerox issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:
Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) today announced it has agreed to acquire ITsavvy, an Oak Brook, Illinois-based provider of integrated IT products and associated services, for $400 million consisting of a $180 million cash payment and secured promissory notes totaling $220 million, subject to certain customary pre- and post-closing adjustments and escrow arrangements. The transaction is expected t
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