ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New $1.5M graduate research fellowship honors former director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology * A new $1.5 million gift from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang '74 has established the Charles Walcott Graduate Research Fellowship in Conservation Bioacoustics to fund graduate research at the Lab of Ornithology in honor of Walcott, professor emeritus and executive director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology during 1981-9  more

ITHACA, New York, June 13 -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * New $1.5M Graduate Research Fellowship Honors Former Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology A new $1.5 million gift from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang '74 has established the Charles Walcott Graduate Research Fellowship in Conservation Bioacoustics to fund graduate research at the Lab of Ornithology in honor of Walcott, professor emeritus and executive director  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * 10 Public Institutions receive UNDP Gender Equality Seal Awards * The United Nations Development Programme today awarded ten public institutions with the UNDP Gender Equality Seal, recognizing their outstanding achievements in implementing public policy and administration reforms for advancing gender equality and women's rights between June 2024 and June 2025.  The awarded public institutions fro  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * 12 Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Exemptions Allowing Coal Plants to Sidestep Mercury and Arsenic Limits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, a coalition of 12 environmental and community groups filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its illegal use of presidential exemptions that allowed 68 coal-fired power plants to postpone complying with tighter standards   more

NEW YORK, June 12 [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: * * * ACLU Celebrates Supreme Court Decision in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court today affirmed the rights of students with disabilities to access their education, ruling that they do not need to prove "bad fa  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [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: * * * ACLU Reacts to the Forcible Removal of U.S. Senator Padilla by Trump Administration Officials * WASHINGTON -- In response to the forcible removal of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla from a Los Angeles press conference held by Secretary of Homel  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, June 13 (TNSrep) -- 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: * * * Active ETF Boom, Assets Up 600%: Broadridge Report Unpacks the Growth and What Sets Apart Launches that Soar from Those that Stall * Active ETF assets are anticipated to grow to $1.2TAUM by 2027 from only $81B in 2019 * Top 10 active asset manag  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * African American Mayors Association Launches Climate Action Training Program with ICLEI USA and Environmental Defense Fund * (DENVER, CO) -- ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), in partnership with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), are proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Climate Action Training Pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW ANALYSIS: Mike Lawler Backs a 33% Health Insurance Hike For His Own Constituents * Reminder: The GOP Tax Scam is already set to leave 1.5 million New Yorkers uninsured and strip nearly $13.5 billion from New York's health care sector According to new analysis, Mike Lawler's vote for the GOP Tax Scam is set to jack up health insurance premiums by 33% in NY-17 alone -- forcing  more

ALFRED, New York, June 12 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Arun and Darshana Varshneya endow University Conference on Glass A gift from Arun Varshneya, Alfred University emeritus professor of glass science, and his wife, Darshana, will support the University Conference on Glass series as well as an annual lecture on glass at Alfred University. The Varshneya Endowed Glass Fund, under the stewardship of Alfred University, will support the University Conference on G  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Authors Guild, New York, has voiced strong support for the Copyright Claims Board, calling it a success in providing an affordable alternative to federal court for copyright disputes. The organization's comments were submitted to the Copyright Office. "The Guild believes that it is crucial for our culture and the future of democracy to ensure that our literature and arts remain vibrant and diverse," stated the Authors Guild in its submission. The Guild highlighted tha  more

ITHACA, New York, June 13 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * AviList: A Unified Global Checklist of the World's Birds is Now Available Ithaca, NY--AviList, a unified global checklist of birds that provides the most current and authoritative taxonomy of birds around the world, was released today by experts in taxonomy, nomenclature, and bioinformatics including researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ameri  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 12 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Receives a 2025 Capacity Building Grant from Wake Forest University's Educating Character Initiative ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--Bard College is the recipient of a 2025 Capacity Building Grant for $50,000 from Wake Forest University's Educating Character Initiative to support its "Character in Context at Bard College" project. Led by Associate Dean of the College and Associate Vice Pres  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 13 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Study finds seniors are money savvy - until dementia sets in Older adults are well-aware of their financial skills, but Alzheimer's impairs their judgment By John Brhel Older adults are quite aware of their financial abilities - and these abilities actually improve with age - that is, until dementia sets in, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Fro  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 1.1 percent over the past two months, 3.0 percent from a year ago * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Boston area advanced 1.1 percent for the two months ending in May 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City - May 2025": * * * Area prices unchanged over the month, up 3.4 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for New York-Newark-Jersey City was unchanged in May after increasing 0.4 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Maine - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in Maine's two largest counties, Cumberland and York, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that each of the two counties had an over-the-year  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Massachusetts - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment declined in 7 of the 9 largest counties in Massachusetts from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Bristol County had the largest over-the  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in New Hampshire - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 1 of the 3 largest counties in New Hampshire--Rockingham County--from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Rockingham's 0.3-percen  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in New York - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 16 of the 17 largest counties in New York with published data from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Kings County had the largest  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Rhode Island - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in Rhode Island's two largest counties, Providence and Kent, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Providence County had the large  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Vermont - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment fell 0.4 percent in Vermont's only large county, Chittenden, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the rate of employment change in Chittend  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "Municipio Employment and Wages in Puerto Rico - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment decreased 0.2 percent in Puerto Rico from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that employment decreased 0.8 percent in Puerto Rico's only lar  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "Planning Region Employment and Wages in Connecticut - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 4 of the 6 largest planning regions--a county-level equivalent--in Connecticut from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that th  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 13 -- The Boston University College of Communication issued the following news: * * * YouTube Is the Latest Media Platform to Loosen Content Moderation. What Does That Mean for Users? BU communications researcher Michelle Amazeen on what we lose when we stop regulating information as closely By Alene Bouranova Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that YouTube has quietly rolled back some of its content moderation policies. The Times noted that the vide  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Applauds New York Decision to Preserve Media Access to Police Radio Communications * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded New York lawmakers' decision to preserve media access to police radio communications. SEE: New Y  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * California Executive Order Drives Forward Clean Air, Cost Savings, Job Creation, Innovation * "California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order today that will drive the state down the path to cleaner air and healthier communities through cost-saving measures that strengthen the Golden State's innovation and job creation. "Governor Newsom's leadership in response t  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Boosts Documentary Training with New Editor-at-Large and Scholarships CJS names Raney Aronson-Rath Editor-at-Large, receives $125,000 grant to support documentarians of tomorrow. * Columbia Journalism School is proud to announce that Raney Aronson-Rath, '95 M.S., award-winning executive producer of FRONTLINE (PBS), will join the School's M.S. Documentary Special  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CONDEMNS REPUBLICANS' VOTE TO SLASH PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING * (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle condemned House Republicans for passing President Trump's rescissions package, which cancels $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for essential public programs, such as PBS, NPR, and rural radio. The legislation poses direct threats to local instit  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Votes to Reject Republican Rescissions Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement after the House voted 214-212 to approve the Trump Administration's rescissions package: "Generations of Americans have relied on the educational and informational programming produced by public media - from learning the ABCs to understanding the  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Rips Governor Hochul For Sanctuary Policies Like New York's Green Light Law During Oversight Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) ripped New York Governor Hochul for her dangerous Green Light Law that has allowed criminal illegal immigrants to be shielded from federal immigration officials. Mr. Langworthy correctly pointed   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Legislation Reaffirming Her Commitment to Protecting Social Security * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Social Security Protection Act, reaffirming her unwavering commitment to safeguarding Social Security for current beneficiaries and future generations. Additional cosponsors of this legislation include Representatives Rob   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Stands with President Trump to Defund NPR, PBS, and Wasteful Foreign Aid * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, which will eliminate $9.4 billion in wasteful foreign aid spending and funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which finances NPR and PBS. This legislation passed the House   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Welcomes Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition to the Capitol * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today welcomed Graciana Allen from Red Creek Central School to the nation's Capital to witness the unveiling of her artwork, Inevitable, in the halls of Congress. As this year's winner of the Congressional Art Contest, Graciana Allen was flown to Wash  more

ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Feline Health Center initiative to track avian flu spread in cats By Holly Hartigan When cats get sick with H5N1 avian influenza, they get severely ill, and up to 70% of affected cats will die. But little is known about how the virus spreads among cats, whether they serve as a vector to other animals or humans and how common infections are in community cat populations. The Cornell  more

ITHACA, New York, June 13 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * Study Reveals Why Birds Sing More at Dawn in Tropical Forests New research published today in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B finds that territorial behavior and diet help explain why some birds sing more often at dawn.  Scientists from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics and   more

ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Feline Health Center initiative to track avian flu spread in cats * When cats get sick with H5N1 avian influenza, they get severely ill, and up to 70% of affected cats will die. But little is known about how the virus spreads among cats, whether they serve as a vector to other animals or humans and how common infections are in community cat populations. The Cornell Feline Health Center (CFHC) in the College of  more

ITHACA, New York, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study reveals why the early bird sings early * New research finds that territorial behavior and diet help explain why some birds sing more often at dawn, challenging traditional theories about dawn choruses. The study was published June 12 (https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2024.0054) in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Scientists from the Cornell Lab   more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dan Gibbons discusses the uptick in crypto IPOs with Bloomberg Law Davis Polk partner Dan Gibbons discussed the recent wave of initial public offerings by cryptocurrency companies with Bloomberg Law. The article notes that Dan recently advised Circle and Galaxy Digital on their IPOs, and that Davis Polk consistently ranks first or second in Bloomberg's IPO league tables. Dan explained that the wave of  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Denmark invests in UNDP to accelerate sustainable development and peace * As crises - from conflicts to climate disasters - continue to disrupt lives worldwide, flexible 'core' funding enables UNDP to respond quickly, protect development gains, and build resilience in fragile contexts. The Government of Denmark has renewed its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), throu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander  Dr. Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, will be in conversation with Kwame Alexander, Emmy Award winner and New York Times besting selling author, at the 2025 ALA Annual Co  more

PALO ALTO, California, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dynavax Announces Successful Proxy Contest New York - June 11, 2025 - Cooley advised Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines, on its successful proxy contest against Deep Track Capital, which sought to replace four directors on Dynavax's nine-member board. Based on a prel  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * EIGHT COUPLES RETURN IN A NEW SEASON OF '90 DAY FIANCE: HAPPILY EVER AFTER?' * CHECK OUT THE TRAILER HERE DOWNLOAD THE COUPLES PHOTO HERE (Los Angeles, Calif.) TLC's 90 DAY FIANCE: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? returns for a brand-new season with some of the most memorable couples, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. Eight fan-favorite couples ar  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * Exhibition of 19th- and 20th-Century European Ceramics Celebrates Gift from Scholar Martin Eidelberg Making It Modern: European Ceramics from the Martin Eidelberg Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art highlights more than 60 ceramic works dating from the 1880s to 1910s that showcase the aesthetic, conceptual, and technical experimentation of ceramic artists in Europe. Working in Austria, Belgiu  more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, June 12 [Category: Science] -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory posted the following news: * * * Exposomics: Holistic health without the snake oil * # The Takeaway The burgeoning field of exposomics aims to precisely measure the combined impact of environmental and biological factors on human life. After coming together at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Banbury Center think tank, the field's leading minds issue a rallying cry for integrating exposomics into   more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * First Look - Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Coaster Unveiled at Universal Studios Hollywood * June 12, 2025 Universal Studios Hollywood announces its "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift," first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster launching in 2026 will debut as the fastest roller coaster in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio at a staggering 72 MPH. The theme p  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Potentially Liable for Aiding Israel's War Crimes and Genocide Against Palestinians Center for Constitutional Rights puts widely condemned foundation on notice as Trump admin considers giving it $500 million * The Center for Constitutional Rights notified the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) of its potential legal liability for complicity in Israel's war crimes,   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Trump Restore Full $1 Billion In Federal Funding For Youth Mental Health Programs * Funding Allowed Schools To Hire Mental Health Professionals, Including Counselors And Social Workers The Grant Programs Received Major Funding In 2022 Legislation Passed After Deadly Mass Shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX New York State Faces Loss Of Almost $50 Million In Funding   more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary ENIGMA Debuts June 24 * * The HBO Original documentary ENIGMA, directed by Zackary Drucker (HBO's "The Lady and the Dale" and "The Stroll"), debuts TUESDAY, JUNE 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The film, a Story Syndicate production (HBO's "Last Call: When A Serial Killer Stalked Queer New   more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Series RAGE Debuts July 11 * The new HBO Original series RAGE (FURIA) will debut globally on the platform with two episodes on FRIDAY, JULY 11, followed by new episodes weekly. Created and directed by Felix Sabroso and produced in Spain by Producciones Mandarina, the series brings together five actresses on screen together for the first ti  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Healthcare Workers Applaud State Legislators for Passing Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation New Legislation Amends Public Health Law to Protect Healthcare Workers and Require Hospitals and Nursing Homes to Develop Workplace Violence Safety and Security Prevention Programs * New York, NY - Healthcare workers from New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and 1199SEIU Un  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Healthcare Workers Spoke Out and Demanded an Immediate End to NewYork-Presbyterian's Cuts to Staffing One of NYC's Richest Healthcare Systems Announces Sweeping Layoffs While NYP Executives Rake in Millions Amidst Looming Medicaid Cuts, Healthcare Workers Unite and Demand an Immediate Reinstatement of Laid-off Healthcare Professionals and an Investment in Safe Patient Care *   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Sanctuary State Governors Endanger American Lives by Defying Federal Immigration Enforcement Efforts WASHINGTON--The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a full committee hearing today titled, "A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors." At the hearing, Republican members publicly quest  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State a  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Vote to End Washington D.C.'s Sanctuary City Status * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2056, legislation requiring the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws and end its status as a sanctuary city: "The inexcusable violence in Los Angeles is the latest example of what happens when cities put left-wi  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: * * * IAB Updates Centers of Excellence and Expands Leadership Team to Accelerate Industry Innovation * The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the leading trade body for the digital advertising industry, today announced a strengthening of its Centers of Excellence (CoE) to better serve its members and the broader digital media and marketing ecosystem. As part of this update, Cintia Gabilan  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, June 13 -- The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals issued the following news release: * * * IAOP Unveils the Global 100: A Bold Evolution of Its Premier Industry Recognition Program Celebrating 20 years of excellence, the Global Outsourcing 100 evolves into the IAOP Global 100--reflecting the full sourcing and business services ecosystem. * June 11, 2025 - Poughkeepsie, NY - IAOP, the trusted voice of the global sourcing community, today announced   more

NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC Responds to Record High of 122 Million Displaced Globally: 'The Worst Kind of New Normal' * Today's UN figures confirm a continued record high: over 122 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide -- more than the populations of Spain and the United Kingdom combined, and up from 120 million last year.  The refugee and internal displacement figures measure those  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice finding a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning dermatological treatment devices and their components. The Commission determined that devices imported and sold by EndyMed Medical Ltd. of Caesarea, Israel; EndyMed Medical, Ltd. of New York; and EndyMed Medical, Inc. of Freehold, New Jersey, infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,480,836; U.S. Patent No. 9,320,536; U.S. Patent No. 9,775,774  more

NEW YORK, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Job Satisfaction Gap Widens Between Younger & Older Workers * A new survey (https://www.conference-board.org/publications/job-satisfaction-2025-US-worker-satisfaction-rebounds-sharply) reveals a striking 15-point gap in job satisfaction between the oldest and youngest generations. According to a new report from The Conference Board, only 57.4% of US workers under age 25 report being satisfied with t  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * LA Leaders Push Back on Escalating Immigration Crackdowns and Spotlight Community Resilience at Launch of Hispanic Federation's California Office Community leaders call for bold action to counter raids, funding cuts, and attacks on immigrant an  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE STEPS ON THE ASSAULT OF SENATOR PADILLA * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues on the House Steps and delivered the following remarks: LEADER JEFFRIES : The Trump administration is a disgrace. Secretary Noem is a disgrace. The manhandling of Senator Alex Padilla was a complete and total disgrace. Senator P  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE STEPS ON THE ASSAULT OF SENATOR PADILLA * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues on the House Steps and delivered the following remarks: LEADER JEFFRIES : The Trump administration is a disgrace. Secretary Noem is a disgrace. The manhandling of Senator Alex Padilla was a complete and total disgrace. Senator Padilla is a good man, a de  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE LIKE NOTHING MORE THAN A RECKLESS RUBBER STAMP FOR DONALD TRUMP'S EXTREME AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the extremism being unleashed by House Republicans and the out-of-control Trump administrati  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE LIKE NOTHING MORE THAN A RECKLESS RUBBER STAMP FOR DONALD TRUMP'S EXTREME AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the extremism being unleashed by House Republicans and the out-of-control Trump administration that is hurting America  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for the UK Continued to Fall in April 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. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (L  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition * (NEW YORK, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New York's 11th Congressional District. Tammy Liang, a student at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, was selected as this year's Washington DC winner. Her artwork titl  more

ENCINO, California, June 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Exclusively Lists Catalina Beach Club for Sale in Atlantic Beach New York ATLANTIC BEACH, N.Y., June 12, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, today announced the exclusive listing for sale of the Catalina Beach Club, a 77,400-square-foot private beach club   more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Muslims' Attitudes Toward Psychedelic Therapy New Rochelle, NY, June 10, 2025--A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Psychedelic Medicine demonstrated in this sample that Muslims living in the United States (MLUS) showed moderate openness to psychedelics in mental health therapy. Click here to read the article now. MLUS have a history of rejecting mental health services. Syed Fa  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG ISSUES STATEMENT ON AIR INDIA CRASH * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and a member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today issued the following statement on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. "The deadly crash of this Air India flight is deva  more

AKWESASNE, New York, June 13 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on June 12, 2025: * * * Mohawk Students File Legal Suit Over Changes Impacting Access to Federal Financial Aid AKWESASNE - (Ohiariha/June 12, 2025) Saint Regis Mohawk college students filed a suit requesting a Preliminary Injunction in United States District Court, Northern District of New York, to stop the United States Department of Education from implementing   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Speech on Situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories * Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), the most senior Jewish Member of the House of Representatives, spoke on the House floor regarding the current situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Israeli security, Palestinian freedom, a just, peaceful, and swift end to the wa  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society posted the following news: * * * Illinois Passes Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation On May 30, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up session and passed legislation designed to protect those living in MS. With the passage of Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform, Illinois has taken an important step toward ensuring that the medications we rely on remain accessible and affordable, without unnecessary middleman barriers. For peopl  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 186,000-SF AT&T Lease at Provident Realty's Lakeside Campus in Richardson, Texas * Dallas, TX (June 12, 2025) -- Newmark announces the company has arranged a 186,000-square-foot office lease for global telecommunications giant AT&T at The Tower at Lakeside in Richardson, Texas, part of the prominent 807,354-square-foot Lakeside Campus. The transaction, in which Newmark repr  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Slams DOJ Lawsuit Against New York's Protect Our Courts Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice is suing New York State over its Protect Our Courts Act -- a law that the NYCLU and partners designed to ensure that all New Yorkers can access courthouses and seek justice without fear of being targeted by Immigration and Cu  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * NYPSC Approves Investments to Meet Customer Demands for Electric Buildings and Transportation in New York * Today, the New York Public Service Commission directed utilities across New York State to build twenty-nine grid upgrade projects, intended to meet customers' growing demand for electrified buildings and vehicles. This is the first of two expected orders as part of the c  more

ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * NYSAC Calls on the State to Transfer Inmates that Should be in State Correctional Facilities The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) urges the State of New York to take immediate action to transfer state-ready inmates from county jails to state prisons without delay. This is not merely a matter of procedural efficiency, it is a pressing financial and ope  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Schakowsky and Over 20 Colleagues Send Letters to Potential Purchasers of 23andMe Holding Co. Asking for Data Privacy and Consumer Protection Commitments * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led concerned colleagues in a letter to Leonard S. Schleifer, CEO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Anne Wojcicki,   more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSrep) -- Ogilvy and Mather issued the following news release: * * * Oglivy On Live: Changing Face of Fan Passions How should sports rightsholders and brands connect--with each other and with fans--to get a piece of the action? Why is active participation with fans essential? How does evolving fan behavior and culture demand a different approach from traditional marketing and sponsorship? Why must we move beyond awareness and into true engagement to unlock the full power o  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Land Trust Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Open Space Institute and partners launch innovative web-based tools to save and manage high-carbon forests Forest Carbon Data Partnership provides free interactive resources to guide the protection of at-risk forests for carbon storage and climate benefits. * New York -- The Open Space Institute, in partnership with fellow national leaders in the fields of conservation and land use -- Clark University's   more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * PEN America Again Calls for Immediate Release of Columbia U Student Mahmoud Khalil In Wrongful Detention Case * (NEW YORK)-- PEN America today welcomed a federal judge's ruling that Mahmoud Khalil must be released as early as Friday from a Louisiana detention center where he has been hel  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * President Signs Congressional Review Act Resolutions Attacking State Clean Vehicle Standards * (Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2025) Today, President Trump signed three unprecedented and improper Congressional Review Act resolutions to disapprove EPA waivers allowing California to implement clean air standards to protect millions of people from dangerous vehicle pollution. Cali  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Secures $200B Investment from Micron Technology for Memory Chip Manufacturing in the United States * Trump Administration Restores Chipmaking Leadership in the United States with Historic Investment in Idaho, New York, and Virginia Today, the Department of Commerce announced that Micron Technology, Inc., the leading American semiconductor memory company, plans to invest $200 billi  more

ITHACA, New York, June 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Professors address climate change from multiple disciplines * Professors whose research spans the humanities, social sciences and physical sciences shared the way their work impacts -- and brings hope to -- the issue of climate change during a Cornell Reunion 2025 panel. Talbot Andrews, assistant professor of government; Alexandra Kleeman, associate professor of literatures in English; and Phillip Milner, asso  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Ranking Members Meeks, Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Nation  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER June 13 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, JUNE 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, rou  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman, Co-Chair of the Public Broadcasting Caucus, Statement on House Republicans Voting to Eliminate the Corporation for Public Broadcasting * "As part of Donald Trump's rescissions bill that House Republicans just rubber stamped, they voted to eliminate all federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, betraying their own constituents who rely on public media and educa  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * New Report Warns of Big Risks from Small Nuclear Reactors in NY * As NuScale's SMR design gets federal greenlight, advocates warn of localized risk and rising costs New York, NY -- As Governor Hochul ramps up efforts to build out nuclear power across the state, a new report from Food & Water Watch warns that small modular reactors (SMRs) in particular could pose serious risks to com  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler and Riley Introduce Bipartisan Leaps Act to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Conserve Water, and Reduce Emissions * Washington, D.C. - 6/12/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems (LEAPS) Act, a commonsense, bipartisan bill to help farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture producers save money on energy costs, cons  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Meeks, Brown, Carson and Senator Booker Introduce Resolution Honoring Black Music Month * Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Andre Carson (IN-07) joined by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a bicameral Resolution recognizing the extraordinary contributions of Black music to America's cultural and artistic heritage. The Resolution also cal  more

NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Releases New Polling Data: Majority of Americans Want Food Is Medicine Programs * Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, impact an estimated 133 million Americans -- more than 38% (or one-third) of the total U.S. population -- and cost the United States $1.1 trillion per year (equivalent to what the U.S. spends on food itself). The vast majority of chronic   more

AKWESASNE, New York, June 13 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on June 11, 2025: * * * Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council Testifies Before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Beverly Cook testified before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs in support of bill H.R. 2916. The proposed bill, introduced by Representative Elise   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S FAA NOMINEE REFUSING TO PROTECT THE 1,500-HOUR RULE & AVIATION SAFETY LAWS CREATED BY THE FAMILIES OF FLIGHT 3407 * Washington, D.C. - A longtime advocate for airline safety, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after Bryan Bedford, Trump's nominee for the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Ad  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 11, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, Donald Trump's order mobilizing U.S. troops to an American city sets a dangerous precedent for our civil liberties. As I have said, violence is not the way to achieve justice. Freedom of speech is fundamental, but it must be ex  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 11, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, when Republican Congressmen went home after voting for their Big Beautiful Bill, they got a lot of flak from people back home because the more Americans look at this, quote, "Big Beautiful Bill," the more they realize it is an ugly mess. By  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Micron's New Agreement with the Federal Government and Commitment to Expand U.S. Investments to $200 Billion SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on Micron's new agreement with the federal government and commitment to expand U.S. investments to $200B: "Micron's new agreement   more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: * * * States Raise Serious Concerns Over PTET SALT Deduction Elimination, Highlighting Detrimental Impact on State Economies Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2025) - State CPA societies across the country are expressing their strong opposition to a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which would eliminate the ability of specified service trades or businesses (SSTBs) to  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Exposes Kathy Hochul on Sanctuary State Policies, Kathy Hochul Heartlessly Does Not Even Know Illegals Who Burned Alive, Raped, Molested New Yorkers * WASHINGTON, D.C., - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik exposed Gov. Kathy Hochul during today's Oversight Committee hearing on her sanctuary state policies that shield violent illegal aliens from d  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Votes to Pass Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "Today, I voted in favor of saving the American people $9.4 billion of unobligated spending in the rescissions package including defunding NPR. President Trump and House Republicans campaigned on reining in reckless spending and cutting waste, frau  more

NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports & DAZN's Coverage of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to Kick Off Saturday, June 14, with Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly at 8 p.m. ET, on TBS & DAZN * TNT Sports' English-language coverage of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States will kick off Saturday, June 14, with Inter Miami vs. Al Alhy at 8 p.m. ET, on TBS. Luke Wileman will call the action al  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Condemns Trump Recissions Package Gutting Funding for NPR, PBS, and USAID * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko released a statement following the House vote on President Trump's recissions package, which seeks to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, including AIDS prevention efforts such as PEPFAR. Instead of addressing the rising cost of li  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: US Personal Auto Insurance Industry Generates Profitable Underwriting Result but Faces Headwinds Due to Legal System Abuse, Regulatory Environment * MALVERN, Pa., June 12, 2025 - The United States personal auto insurance industry achieved its strongest underwriting performance in the post-pandemic era, recording a net combined ratio of 95.3 in 2024, but continues   more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. House Vote Gutting NPR and PBS Betrays Millions of Americans Who Rely on Public Media * (WASHINGTON)-- PEN America released the following statement today in response to a vote in the House to remove funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit that receives con  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * UANI Applauds UN Nuclear Watchdog Resolution Against Iran and President Trump's Policy of Zero Enrichment Iran reveals its true intentions - the pursuit of a nuclear weapon UANI calls for the full reimposition of maximum pressure and the readying of military action as Iran approaches nuclear breakout * Today, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambass  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * United Against Nuclear Iran Applauds Liberia For De-flagging All Iran Oil-Smuggling Vessels (New York, NY)--United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) today applauded the Liberian Registry for de-flagging all Iran oil-smuggling vessels and committing to cease flagging any vessels engaged in such illicit trade. The Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (Liberian Registry), now the wo  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations issued the following news release: * * * Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable to Convene Religious Leaders for Urgent Peacebuilding Efforts (Tokyo, Japan - July 1-3, 2025) In response to escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises, Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will convene the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable from July 1   more

BUFFALO, New York, June 13 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Middle and high school students invited to experience AI at UB By Kevin Manne The next generation of tech leaders are invited to step into the future at the brand new "AI Experience at UB" program June 30-July 1 on the University at Buffalo North Campus. The free, two-day educational program will introduce students 13 and older to artificial intelligence through in  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: * * * USCIB, UNEP, & Better World Campaign Convene High-Level Discussion: US Engagement in Environmental Multilateralism - What's at Stake? * Together with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) North America and the Better World Campaign (BWC), USCIB Director for Environment & Sustainable Development Agnes Vinblad convened a high-level discussion on June 4, in Washington  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced the availability of a revised petition, draft environmental impact statement, and draft plant pest risk assessment concerning the determination of nonregulated status for a blight-tolerant American chestnut tree. Developed through genetic engineering by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, this chestnut (Darling 54 Castanea dentata)  more

MELVILLE, New York, June 13 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Genie Bot Delivers Millions of Dollars in Business Value MELVILLE, N.Y., June 12, 2025 --Verint(R) (NASDAQ: VRNT), The CX Automation Company, today announced AI business outcomes customers achieved with the recently launched Verint Genie Bot. Part of Verint Open Platform's business a  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon announces private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and related tender offers open to certain investors * NEW YORK \- Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the commencement of two related transactions to repurchase 10 series of its outstanding notes listed in the tables below. Exchange O  more

NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon Frontline Network Slice now available nationwide * BASKING RIDGE, N.J. \- In April, Verizon Frontline launched its network slice for first responders coast-to-coast in 20+ markets. Today, Verizon is doubling down by launching the slice in more than 20 new markets, officially making the offering available nationwide wherever Verizo  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria New York Unveils Exclusive Signature Scent from Fueguia 1833 * The custom creation captures the spirit of the iconic hotel's grand return NEW YORK CITY- Waldorf Astoria New York announced today an exclusive partnership with perfume house Fueguia 1833 to introduce its signature scent, 301 Park Avenue, which will be thoughtfully integrated throughout the publi  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Writes NYT Op-Ed: Trump Is Right. Let's Abolish the Debt Ceiling. * "The Republican? tax bill illustrates a key point: The debt limit doesn't stop a single penny of spending." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) published an op-ed in the New York Times calling for Republicans and Democrats to scrap the debt ceiling permanently. This comes after Presid  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * WGAE Statement on House Vote to Cut Current Funds for Public Media The following is a statement from the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) regarding the House vote passing H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, which cuts all current funding to public media: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a public treasure. Programs like "NOVA" have educated generations of Ame  more

NEW YORK, June 13 -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * Vox Media Union Authorize Strike Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at Vox Media voted to authorize a strike if management does not agree to a fair deal before their current contract expires at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 12, 2025. 90% of the 250-member bargaining unit voted in favor of the strike authorization. Pursuant to the WGAE Constitution and Bylaws, the WGAE  more