CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Aaron Rodgers, Jets appear headed for split after two seasons Aaron Rodgers ' time in New York is winding down. The Jets and Rodgers appear to be headed in different directions that will result in a split, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday ahead of Super Bowl LIX. With an untenable $38.3 million cap number in 2025, receiver Davante Adams is also likely to be headed elsew  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Alumna playwright honored with Dramatists Guild award Alumna playwright Gloria Oladipo '21 has been named the winner of the 2024 Thom Thomas Award from the Dramatists Guild Foundation. The $10,000 Thom Thomas award is given to an alumnus of the Dramatist Guild's Fellows program who shows "great artistic skill." Oladipo, who grew up in Chicago but now lives in New York City, said she's been interested in theat  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * As COVID-19 Pandemic Approaches Fifth Anniversary, What's Next? On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic after more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries. As we approach the five-year anniversary of the global public health emergency, there are still many uncertainties about how prepared the United States is for the next public health crisis. For your continuing coverage ab  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Caribbean Art: Uncovering the Region's Photographic Heritage Through Contemporary and Historical Works On the surface, viewing a photo from a 1950s travel brochure of a pristine Caribbean beach with palm trees and sunshine might make you dream about a tropical vacation. But if you analyze that image more deeply, it can reveal a much more complicated past, says Cristina Pardo Porto, assistant professor of Latin  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CCSS offers new fund to support external grants and partnerships A new funding opportunity will empower Cornell faculty to streamline the proposal process and secure major research support, the Cornell Center for Social Sciences (CCSS) announced today. PI-eligible faculty are encouraged to apply for the Grant Preparation Funds by March 1 for the initial cycle. Proposals will be reviewed on a quarterly basis there  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Center to Advance Palliative Care issued the following news release: * * * Center to Advance Palliative Care Releases Key Findings from First Comprehensive Literature Review on the Health Care Experience of Hispanic Patients with Serious Illness Key insights highlight disparities in care for Hispanic patients and their families, paving the way for actionable solutions to advance equity in care delivery. Hispanic patients living with a serious illness face significant  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Defense Fund, Danone, and Bel Group Call on EU to Act on Methane Emissions in Dairy Sector Brussels - In an open letter to European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Danone, and Bel Group encouraged the Commission to prioritise the reduction of methane emissions in the dairy sector as part of its upcoming Vi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Applaud Illinois Governor Pritzker for Signing into Law Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements applauding Illinois Governor JB Pritzker   more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Experiences matter more than labels in citizen science projects Citizen science projects are meant to involve the public in research, but researchers are starting to ask if the name itself is exclusionary. Could "citizen" discourage Indigenous people and immigrants from participating? Does "science" scare away non-scientists? A new study suggests the label has little effect on participation, and that the experi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order CONCORD, N.H. -- A federal court in New Hampshire today blocked President Trump's executive order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their U.S.  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Impact of CARB's ACT Regulation On Motorhomes: What You Need To Know UPDATE 2/10/25: RV Industry Association, State Trucking Associations Address Advanced Clean Truck Rule Implementation The latest: The California Air Resources Board's Advanced Clean Truck rule has been adopted by ten other states across the country. Rules in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington will take effect   more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jets captain C.J. Mosley: QB Aaron Rodgers shouldn't leave New York with 'head down' The news that Aaron Rodgers has been informed by the Jets that they intend to part ways with him this offseason brings an end to one of the most disappointing chapters in franchise history. In two seasons with New York after being traded by the Packers in a blockbuster swap, Rodgers started just 18 game  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Junior wins international reporting honor Gabe Levin '26 was recently named an Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar for his reporting on the Israel-Gaza war with the newspaper Haaretz in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Levin, editor in chief of the Cornell Daily Sun and a student in the College of Arts & Sciences, spent the summer of 2024 reporting on stories of the war both in Israel and in the West   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Rose Slightly in December For Release 10:30 AM ET, February 10, 2025 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. * * *   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on Jan. 30, 2025 by Eric Kober entitled "City of Successful Housing Reform: With Vote, New York City Takes First Step Toward Pro-Housing Zoning." New York City Council Approves Modified Pro-Housing Zoning Plan In a significant move for New York City's housing landscape, the City Council has approved a modified version of the "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" (COYHO) zoning reform plan. This decision, a vi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on Feb. 4, 2025 by Judge Glock and Stephen Eide entitled "Model Legislation to Implement Block-Grant Homelessness Funding." Manhattan Institute Proposes Block Grant Approach to Homelessness Funding The Manhattan Institute has released model legislation advocating for a shift in federal homelessness funding from the current Continuum of Care program to a block grant system distributed to states. The authors, J  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on Feb. 6, 2025 by Philip K. Howard entitled "Escape from Quicksand: A New Framework for Modernizing America." Manhattan Institute Report Calls for Overhaul of Infrastructure Approval Process A new report from the Manhattan Institute, "Escape from Quicksand," argues that America's infrastructure woes stem not just from bureaucratic red tape, but from a deeper systemic issue: the avoidance of human judgment in deci  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * NYCLU on Trump DOJ Order to Dismiss Mayor Adams Charges NEW YORK CITY - In response to reporting that the Trump Administration's Department of Justice ordered the dismissal of charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the New York Civil Liberties Union released the following statement: "The directive to dismiss charges against Mayor Adams is another example of the Trump administr  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * NBA All-Star 2025 brings five days of community impact and youth basketball to San Francisco Bay Area NEW YORK - NBA All-Star 2025, in collaboration with the Golden State Warriors, will deliver five days of social impact and youth basketball events in the San Francisco Bay Area, emphasizing service, wellness, inclusion and grassroots development. The NBA will impact more than 2  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * New Report Finds Nevada's Lithium Mine Permit Violates Indigenous Peoples' Rights WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government's decision to permit Lithium Americas to mine at Thacker Pass in Nevada violated Indigenous people's rights, Human Rights W  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Opportunity & Access: An Unwavering Principle The Conference Board is committed to expanding opportunity and access for employees everywhere. Our dedication to the foundational principles of diversity, equity & inclusion began at our founding in 1916, prompted by the devastation after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and remains unwavering. We firmly believe that these principles, supported by tangible acti  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Orange Mentor Connect Relaunch: Transforming Student Success Through Mentorship To strengthen student success and foster a culture of support, Syracuse University is re-launching Orange Mentor Connect in partnership with Mentor Collective, an online mentoring platform. Beginning this spring, first-year and transfer students will be paired with experienced sophomore and junior mentors who understand the challen  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Pianist Jonathan Biss featured on Cornell Concert Series Feb. 21 Renowned pianist Jonathan Biss will perform in the next Cornell Concert Series (CCS) production on Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall., Click to open gallery view Credit: Robin Herrod/McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Jonathan Biss Praised as "a superb pianist and also an eloquent and insightful music writer" (The Boston Glo  more

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 11 -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Prominent Attorneys to Monitor Oil Tycoon's Controversial SLAPP Suit Against Greenpeace Amid Major Legal Concerns Group aims to bring transparency to North Dakota court in one of the most significant environmental and free speech cases in U.S. history Energy Transfer v. Greenpeace Trial M  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 69) on Jan. 28, 2025 by William D. Hartung, Julia Gledhill and Gabe Murphy entitled "yyy." Report Identifies $60 Billion in Potential Pentagon Savings A new issue brief from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and Taxpayers for Common Sense identifies over $60 billion in potential annual savings within the Pentagon budget. The report, "Keys to Developing a More Efficient, Ef  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Radio's Digital Revenue Surges Past $2 Billion, Setting a Record NEW YORK, February 10, 2025 - The radio industry has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation, hitting $2.1 billion in digital revenue in 2024, according to the latest annual digital benchmarking report from RAB and Borrell Associates Inc, which was sponsored by Marketron. The 13th annual report highlights the increasi  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reframing the gender gap elicits action by women, researchers say Flipping the way the gender gap in political leadership is described in news coverage - from women are underrepresented to men are overrepresented - can help narrow the gulf, according to researchers led by Usman Liaquat, an ILR School postdoctoral associate. "Women underrepresented or men overrepresented? Framing influences women's affective and  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release: * * * Special Musical Performance by Ricky Martin at Fourth Annual Palm Beach Gala amfAR to Honor Martha Stewart and Andrea and Steve Wynn Coco Rocha to Host Palm Beach, FL, February 10, 2025 -- amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will return to Palm Beach on Saturday, March 15, 2025, thanks to the generosity of philanthropist and supporter Ken Griffin. Martha Stewart will be honored at this   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Statement from Aaron J. Kowalski, PhD, CEO of Breakthrough T1D, Formerly JDRF, the Leading Global Type 1 Diabetes Research and Advocacy Organization, on NIH Indirect Costs Cuts February 9, 2025 "Friday's announcement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that they are dramatically reducing funding for indirect costs for research gra  more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 10 [Category: Science] -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory posted the following news: * * * Statement on NIH funding guidance Public support of science is an investment in the future health, well-being, and security of our nation, in addition to being a driver of U.S. economic development and innovation. The new Supplemental Guidance from the administration of President Trump via the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aims to severely reduce the Indirect C  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 9 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Student-Athlete Stays Ahead of the Game Liesel Odden '24, G'25 knows all too well the challenges of being a student-athlete. One minute she's in the research labs of Link Hall; the next minute, she's boarding a bus for an away game in a different state. As the co-captain of the University's women's soccer team and a student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Odden juggles these responsibi  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Task force to address sexual assault on campus A new Cornell task force will gather information and make actionable recommendations to address and prevent sexual assault involving undergraduate students on the Ithaca campus. The Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault, established by Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff and Provost Kavita Bala, will deliver a report by summer 2025 that recommends a holistic framew  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The Conference Board Employment Trends Index(tm) (ETI) Declined in January ETI Dipped Modestly in January Access Current & Historical Data NOTE: This month's release will incorporate annual revisions of standardization factors to the Employment Trends Index, which bring it up to date with revisions in the source data. These revisions do not change the cyclical properties of the index. The standardization fa  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Transdisciplinary project aims to prevent the next pandemic Most pandemics in the past century were sparked by a pathogen jumping from animals to humans. This moment of zoonotic spillover is the focus of a multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Raina Plowright, the Rudolf J. and Katharine L. Steffen Professor in the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Public and Ecosystem Health. Their   more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ukrainian educator gains nation-rebuilding skills with eCornell On a chilly November day in Kyiv, Ukraine, Inna Semenenko takes cover in a bomb shelter as sirens warn of Russia's latest attack. Media agencies report that the strike is different: a new ballistic missile with greater range. For Ukrainians, it's part of a grim survival routine - hearing blaring tones, seeking safety, emerging to continue the day.   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * University and ANDRO Awarded Navy Contract for AI Spectrum Research Syracuse University, in collaboration with ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, Marconi-Rosenblatt AI Innovation Lab of Rome, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research contract by the Office of Naval Research valued at approximately $2 million. This project focuses on pioneering research to integrate artific  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 11 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * Which Retired NYPD Cops Are Collecting $600K? Two New York Police Department retirees each collected total retirement benefits of more than $600,000 last year--a new record high for the NYPD, according to data posted on SeeThroughNY, the Empire Center's government transparency website. However, unlike the pension systems covering all other public employees in New York State, the New   more