NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * "WELCOME TO PLATHVILLE" RETURNS TO TLC WITH A WHIRLWIND NEW SEASON PREMIERING TUESDAY, JULY 22 at 10PM ET/PT * New Trailer HERE & Photos HERE (Los Angeles, Calif.) TLC'S WELCOME TO PLATHVILLE returns Tuesday, July 22 at 10PM ET/PT with a whirlwind of a season, uncovering even more of the complex dynamics of the Plath family. It's a season filled wi  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'Most Essential Strategy for Halting Flow of Drugs' Is Prevention, Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed on 26 June: The global illicit drug trade continues to exact a devastating toll: claiming lives, ravaging public health services and fuelling violence and o  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * A24's ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL, OPUS And DEATH OF A UNICORN Begin Streaming Exclusively On Max This July * A24's ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL (July 4), OPUS (July 11), and DEATH OF A UNICORN (July 25) will debut on HBO and be available to stream exclusively on Max in the U.S. this July. ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL will be available to stream FRIDAY, JULY  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Activities of Secretary-General in France, 8-10 June * On Sunday, 8 June, the Secretary-General arrived in Nice, France, to take part in the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. On Sunday evening, the Secretary-General had a bilateral meeting with Han Zheng, Vice-President of China. They discussed mutual cooperation and international developments. On Monday morning, 9 Jun  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Center for Elder Law and Justice has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education, emphasizing the critical role of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans for individuals in public service. CELJ, a provider of free civil legal services in Western New York for over 40 years, argues that these programs are essential for recruiting and retaining skilled professionals in fields like legal aid, healthcare and education. CELJ  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, issued the following news release: * * * After Targeted ICE Arrests Vera Institute Calls on NY Leadership to Hold Special Session to Increase Funding for Immigrant Legal Defense After the arrest by ICE of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Shayna Kessler, director of the Advancing Univ  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Alliance for Quality Education announced its positive response to the results of the Community Education Council elections in New York City. AQE highlighted its engagement in supporting equity-minded parents, most of whom secured wins. The organization emphasized that while CECs offer a vital platform for parental involvement in public education, the U.S. Department of Education must improve support and infrastructure to ensure future elections are more accessible, t  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Artificial Turf Company Hit with Big SLAPP Suit * A major artificial turf manufacturer's effort to block a webinar about the hazards of synthetic turf has triggered a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against it. That suit, filed in Nassau County, New York, accuses the Polyloom Corporation of America of having engaged in an illegal Strategic Lawsuit Against Pub  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 18 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State welcomes word lovers from across the world for 25th Biennial Dictionary Society of North America Conference From May 29-31, scholars, practicing lexicographers--people who write dictionaries--local educators, and college students gathered for the 25th Biennial Dictionary Society of North America Conference, held on the Buffalo State University campus (with one session at the Buffalo E  more

ALBANY, New York, June 19 -- Citizens Campaign for the Environment issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * SPEAKER HEASTIE THWARTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS, AGAIN Major legislation to reduce plastic pollution, save taxpayer dollars, and protect public health from dangerous PFAS chemicals die in the Assembly, again * Albany, NY--The New York State Assembly wrapped up their 2025 legislative session late last night, with Speaker Carl Heastie failing to allow major environmental  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Civil Rights Groups Demand Department of Energy Withdraw Rule Rolling Back Civil Rights Protections WASHINGTON -- Today, the NAACP, along with a coalition of allied organizations that includes LatinoJustice PRLDEF and other legal experts, filed formal comments urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately withdraw a dangerous rule that dismantles long-standing civil rights protectio  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's "The Fourth In America" Special Returns with All-Star Musical Lineup and Coast-To-Coast Fireworks * June 18th, 2025 Featuring Performances from Headliner Noah Kahan, along with Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Sting, Nelly, Counting Crows, Timbaland, The Fray and More Hosted by CNN's Dana Bash, Boris Sanchez, Victor Blackwell and Sara Sidner on July 4 with Coverage Beginning at 7pm ET on CNN NEW   more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * How AI Is Revolutionizing the Recycling Industry Modern waste facilities are incorporating AI into their systems, using robots guided by AI vision systems and machine learning algorithms, high resolution cameras, hyperspectral imaging, near-infrared sensors and predictive analytics. By Renee Cho The world produces over 2 billion metric tons of waste each year. With growing urbanizati  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice entitled "Procurement List; Deletions." This action removes various products and services from the procurement list which were previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The notice identifies a range of products including plastic identification markers in various colors - pink, yellow, violet, green, or  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY DURING CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH * (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Caribbean American Heritage Month by partnering with local leaders to highlight the outstanding contributions of Rochester's Caribbean Americans community. Congressman Morelle recognized honorees with official statements he submi  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS * (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service. "It's a profound honor to present Vietnam War veterans with these commemorative lapel pins--a symbol of our nation's lasting appreciation," said Congressman Morelle.   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gillen Honors Congressional Gold Medal Recipient and West Hempstead Resident Noam Traeger * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) proudly recognized Noam Traeger, a student from the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County High School and a 2025 Congressional Gold Medal Winner, during his visit to the US Capitol for the Congressional Gold Medal Summit. Noam earned this prestigiou  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Recognizes June as National Dairy Month * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced a resolution to express support for the designation of June 2025 as National Dairy Month, honoring the hardworking farmers and producers who power one of New York's most vital industries. This legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Russ Fulcher (ID-1), Ton  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Consumer Brands Association issued the following statement on June 18, 2025: * * * Consumer Brands Commends New York State Assembly for Protecting Consumers from Harmful Legislation ARLINGTON, VA - Consumer Brands Association released the following statement from John Hewitt, senior vice president of state affairs, recognizing the New York State Assembly for protecting New York consumers from harmful legislation (A1556): "We commend the New York State Assembly for   more

ITHACA, New York, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Social Media Can Amplify Worker Voice, but Fades Over Time Social media can influence workplace policies by amplifying worker voice but fail to drive meaningful workplace improvement when workers lack support from labor unions or civil society organizations, according to new research by Duanyi Yang, assistant professor in the ILR School. Yang and her co-author,  more

IRVINE, California, June 19 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Cotality: Single-family rent prices continued to rise in April U.S. single-family rent prices increased 2.9% year over year in April 2025 * The New York metro area moved to the top of the list for April's highest annual rent growth, followed by Chicago and Detroit. * Los Angeles fell to the fourth-highest rent growth as the demand from the January wildfires dropped. * Dallas single-family   more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * The impact of unhealthy food marketing on teens and young adults A team of faculty, students, and staff from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute published a review of the impact of unhealthy food marketing on adolescents and young adults in the most recent issue of Obesity Reviews. Based on a review of 108 studies and 19 literature reviews on the  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Despite Rampant ICE Crackdowns, Albany Fails Immigrants this Session * ALBANY, NY - After the New York State legislative session ended without passing a single bill to protect immigrant communities, the New York Civil Liberties Union released the following statement, attributable to Senior Policy Counsel Zach Ahmad : "As ICE terrorizes New York's immigrant communities, the New  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Does Josh Riley agree with Kathy Hochul that Lander's arrest was "bullsh*t?" * Radical Brad Lander - a candidate for NYC Mayor - was arrested yesterday at immigration court for "assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer." Instead of standing up for the rule of law, New York Democrats are rushing to defend Lander's dangerous actions. Crazy Kathy Hochul even called Lander's  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: * * * DTCC Central Securities Depository Subsidiary Surpasses $100 Trillion in Assets Under Custody, Marking Historic Milestone New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, June 18, 2025 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * EdTrust-New York and New York Campaign for Early Literacy Applaud Passage of Bill to Create Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Center, Advancing Equitable Literacy Support for All Students NEW YORK, NY - EdTrust-New York and the New York Campaign for Early Literacy applaud the Legislature for passing A.2867/S.5569 (Carroll/Fahy). Creating a Center for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia within the New York Stat  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * EdTrust-New York Applauds Passage of Child Care Wait List Bill, Calls for Action on Critical Unfinished Priorities New York, NY -- EdTrust-New York celebrates the passage of S.1926 (Persaud) /A.7145 (Walker) by the State Legislature and advancing it to the Governor's desk for signature. The legislation requires every county social services office in New York State to create and maintain  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ethan Goldman discusses clean energy manufacturing tax credits with Crux Climate Davis Polk partner Ethan Goldman joined Crux Climate for the "Maximizing clean energy manufacturing tax credits: Sec.45X, Sec.48C, DC bonus" webinar to discuss how companies are taking advantage of certain tax credits. The conversation also explored how manufacturers are helping their customers claim domestic content bonus   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Eighth Make More in America Initiative Transaction * Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board of Directors approved a $16 million direct loan to New York-based Empire State Mines, marking the eighth Make More in America (MMIA) transaction. "I am proud that the Board   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Eighth Make More in America Initiative Transaction * Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board of Directors approved a $16 million direct loan to New York-based Empire State Mines, marking the eighth Make More in America (MMIA) transaction.  "I am proud that the Board approved our eighth Make More in Ame  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, presented the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * EY announces alliance with Blue Planet to transform the future of telecom by helping accelerate speed to value in AI-driven autonomous networking for communication service providers (CSPs) * Increased access to proven operations support system (OSS) capabilities with a cloud and AI-native platform * 360-degree visibility and control over incr  more

NEW YORK, June 19 (TNSrep) -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, presented the following news release: * * * EY announces publication of bold 12-Point plan to help reignite foreign investment in Europe * New 12-step plan reflecting views of business leaders across Europe published as the continent faces a decrease in foreign investment * Potential actions include reducing energy prices, simplifying regulation, boosting investment in innovation and AI * Re  more

NEW YORK, June 19 (TNSrep) -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, presented the following news release: * * * EY survey reveals large gap between government organizations' AI ambitions and reality * 64% of respondents recognize the importance of AI adoption * 26% have integrated AI across their organization * Nearly two-thirds (62%) cite data privacy and security issues as barriers to adopting digital solutions * Government and public sector organization  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Fox News Digital, a unit of Fox News Media, issued the following news release: release: * * * FOX NEWS DIGITAL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE NEWS BRANDS DURING MAY DELIVERING SECOND HIGHEST MONTH WITH TOTAL DIGITAL MULTIPLATFORM UNIQUE VISITORS IN NETWORK HISTORY FOX News' YouTube Channel Leads All Broadcast Networks and News Brands in May FOX News Digital Leads All News Brands with Multiplatform Views and Minutes FOX News Drives More Than 1 Billion Video Views Across Social Me  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan "Gio's Law" to Honor Lynbrook Native Giovanni Cipriano; Equip Law Enforcement Officers with Lifesaving Epinephrine * LYNBROOK, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4019 (link is external), known as " Gio's Law ". This bipartisan legislation is being introduced in honor of  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To End Food Deserts * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to reintroduce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act, legislation to help end food deserts. Food deserts are areas where a significant portion of residents don't have easy access to a grocery store and affordable, nutritious food. Instead, they are  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Senate Passage Of The GENIUS Act * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand lauded Senate passage of the GENIUS Act, landmark legislation that will establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Senator Gillibrand was the lead Democratic senator on the bill and shepherded the legislation through to final passage. "Senate passage of the GENIUS Act is a landmark momen  more

NEW YORK, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Global Wealth Report 2025: Wealth growth accelerated in 2024 In a year marked by shifting economic tides, the world's wealth landscape continued to evolve. The 2025 edition of the UBS Global Wealth Report reveals not only a 4.6% rise in global wealth but also offers deeper insights into who holds that wealth and how it's growing. From the rise of the EMILLI (or Everyday MILLIonaire) to g  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association has voiced strong objections to several aspects of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule for the fiscal year 2026 inpatient prospective payment system. The proposal has raised significant concerns among the more than 200 member hospitals that GNYHA represents in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Kenneth E. Raske, president of GNYHA, articulated the association's apprehensions in a letter ad  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Hochul Should VETO the RAISE Act and Support New York AI Innovators * ALBANY, N.Y.--NetChoice sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday urging her to veto the RAISE Act, which would harm AI innovation, economic competitiveness and the development of solutions to some of our most p  more

UPTON, New York, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking Cancer Therapy Clinical Trial with U.S. Department of Energy's Accelerator-Produced Actinium-225 Set to Begin this Summer * Editor's note: The following news release was issued today by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven National Laboratory is one of the DOE national laboratories producing and processing Actinium-225  more

NEW YORK, June 19 (TNSjou) -- Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * Gut Microbiome Composition and Food Insecurity Linked to Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Adults Findings suggest that gut microbes and access to nutritious food may jointly influence brain function * New York, NY (June 18, 2025) - A new study led in part by Mount Sinai researchers has found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive impairment (RCI)  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing multiple concerns with the proposed rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for federal fiscal year 2026. The association represents various healthcare providers, including nonprofit hospitals and nursing homes, and its letter outlines critical issues regarding payment updates and proposed policy changes.   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 19 -- Hines, a real estate investment manager, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Hines' Mid-Year Outlook: Global Shocks Provide Generational Opportunity For Those Who Know Where To Look New research from global real estate investment manager Hines predicts cap rate compression is here for the long term as global tumult creates a 1970s style twin-peak inflation cycle; The firm's 2025 Global Mid-Year Outlook shows real estate set for period of accele  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby on 77 WABC About Kathy Hochul's Dangerous Sanctuary State Policies that Puts Illegals First and Antisemitism in Higher Education * New York, N.Y., - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby on 77 WABC about Gov. Kathy Hochul's dang  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Immigrant Advocates Decry Albany's Failure to Pass the New York for All Act * ALBANY -- As the state legislative session came to a close, leaders faced an urgent choice: put their words condemning the federal administration's onslaught against immigrant New Yorkers into action, or let their talk be just that -- talk. By failing to pass the New York For All Act, they chose the la  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Introducing Twenty8 Redefined Nomad: American Cuisine * NoMad London Presents its New Restaurant, Serving Up NYC Staples In A Modern Palm Court London \- NoMad London, the flagship hotel for the legendary NoMad Hotels brand, has announced the launch of Twenty8 NoMad, a bold New York City-inspired bistro. Offering NoMad's signature culinary experience, the restaurant is led   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Iranian Political Prisoner in Evin Prison Urges Action to Protect Prisoners As War Escalates * Legal Scholar Asks for Emergency Furloughs and Releases for Trapped Prisoners From Tehran's Evin Prison, woman political prisoner and international law scholar Mahvash (Sayeh) Seydal has issued an urgent open letter to international human rights bodies, calling for immediate   more

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC rolls out flood warning system in response to rising climate risks * Abuja, Nigeria, June 17, 2025 -- In the wake of devastating flash floods in northern Nigeria, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is ramping up its flood preparedness and response efforts across the country to better protect at-risk communities. Climate-change is fueling disasters and floods   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Condemns Supreme Court Decision Upholding Health Care Ban for Transgender Youth * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in United States v. Skrmetti, affirming a lower court's decision to uphold a Tennessee law banning medically necessary gender-affirming health care for transgender youth. The court found that the law is not subject to heightened scrutiny und  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE OUR HOSPITALS WEEK OF ACTION: "THIS ONE BIG UGLY BILL REPRESENTS THE LARGEST CUT TO HEALTHCARE IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, during Save Our Hospitals Week of Action, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined healthcare providers at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn for a press conference to oppose the GOP Tax Scam's devastating   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE OUR HOSPITALS WEEK OF ACTION: "THIS ONE BIG UGLY BILL REPRESENTS THE LARGEST CUT TO HEALTHCARE IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, during Save Our Hospitals Week of Action, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined healthcare providers at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn for a press conference to oppose the GOP Tax Scam's devastating cuts to Medicaid. LEADER  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Australia Increased 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) (LEI  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 17, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Private Equity Has Peaked, and It's About Time By Allison Schrager As the industry has grown, it has also become less successful, and some contraction could be just what it needs to get back on track. How do I know we have reached peak private equity? Because it has become the primary villain of the US economy -- responsible for the high cost of everything  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 17, 2025, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Economics of Slavery By Roland G. Fryer, Jr. Probing the incentives and institutions that kept slavery alive can help us value what freedom means. Juneteenth marks emancipation, yet debate still rages over how to teach slavery, why it arose and persisted, and what place it holds in America's self-image. Two projects set the poles. The New York T  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mike Lawler Puts New York Hospitals on The Hook For $7 Billion With Reckless Vote to Slash Medicaid * Crain's NY Business : The losses "would be 'unsustainable' and the state's hospital system would 'not resemble what it is today.'" Mike Lawler and House Republicans' Tax Scam is set to slash $7 billion from New York's health care system annually -- forcing hospitals across the s  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Milbank LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Milbank Partners Alexandra Johnson and Carolina Walther-Meade Named 2025 Lawyers of the Year by Women in Business Law * Milbank LLP Transportation and Space partner and practice group leader Alexandra Johnson and Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance partner Carolina Walther-Meade were named 2025 Lawyers of the Year in their respective practice areas at the Women in Business Law Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The National Iranian American Council Action issued a statement condemning a resolution by Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, and Claudia Tenney, R-New York, that conveys U.S. support for Benjamin Netanyahu's attack on Iran. NIAC Action argues that the resolution is "reckless and repugnant" as it endorses a "destructive war of aggression" that has resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths in Iran and undermines U.S. diplomatic efforts on Iran's nuclear program. The organizat  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Update: FDA Approves Portable Nerve Stimulator for Use During Physical Therapy to Treat Walking Problems in People with MS Please note: This article was originally published on Nov. 29, 2023. It was updated in June 2025 to include the latest information on PoNS pricing and insurance coverage. * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a device that provides electrical pulses to the tongue  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * National Multiple Sclerosis Society Acknowledges the National Sponsors of Bike MS 2025 The yearly contributions by corporate partners are key to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's funding of vital research and services aimed at changing the world for people living with MS. Since its launch, Bike MS participants, teams, sponsors, and supporters have raised over $1.5 billion. This year's nationa  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [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: * * * New York City Mayor Urged to Drop Threatened Ban on Daily News Reporter * (NEW YORK)-- PEN America called on New York Mayor Eric Adams today to drop his threat to ban a Daily News reporter from future press briefings. Adams made the comment after a City Hall reporter sought to ask a clar  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Arrest of NYC Comptroller is an Outrageous Abuse of Power Today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested New York City Comptroller Brad Lander at 26 Federal Plaza after trying to escort a man out of immigration court. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: "The arrest of the NYC Comptroller is an outrageous abuse of power and a dangerous ob  more

ALBANY, New York, June 19 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following statement on June 17, 2025: * * * New York State Bar Association Supports Vital Revisions to the Freedom of Information Law Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Legislature's modernization of the Freedom of Information Law: "Ambiguity in New York's Freedom of Information Law has led to the public being denied vital and timely information. I  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 425,000-SF Office Renewal and Expansion for United Nations HQ at 2 UN Plaza in New York City * June 17, 2025 2:32 PM Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company represented the Unit  more

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Expands Occupier Solutions into Singapore with Strategic Advisory Hires, Driving APAC Momentum as the Company Continues its Global Expansion * June 17, 2025 9:00 PM Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, anno  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Cheers State Legislature Passage of Freedom To Read Act * In response to the surge of book bans across New York State, today the New York State Senate passed the Freedom to Read Act, a bill that gives school library staff the authority to curate diverse, inclusive, and developmentally-appropriate book selections that respect students' rights to learn free from viewpoint di  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Tennessee's Ban on Gender Affirming Care * NY state protections for transgender people in New York stand strong thanks to NYS Equal Rights Amendment Today, in United States v. Skrmetti, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care does not violate the Constitution and can remain in effect. The de  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 19 -- Save the Sound issued the following news release: * * * NYS Assembly misses big opportunities for environment and human health; Save the Sound concerned On the final night of the 2025 legislative session, the New York State Assembly had the chance to pass bills that would cut plastic waste by 30% over the next 12 years and ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in a range of everyday products from nonstick cookware to cosmetics to dental floss. I  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Robert S. Schneider, executive director of the New York State School Boards Association, issued a statement expressing appreciation for lawmakers' support of public education during the concluded 2025 legislative session. NYSSBA welcomed policy changes including full funding of Foundation Aid with a two percent increase for school districts, funding for universal school meals, and support for Career and Technical Education. The association also noted successful outcomes   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Joins State and City Elected Officials to Celebrate Opening of GrowNYC's New York State Regional Food Hub in the South Bronx * BRONX, N.Y. \- Yesterday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) joined GrowNYC, New York State officials, and project partners to celebrate the opening of the New York State Regional Food Hub (link is external) (The Food Hub). The Food Hu  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 17 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Patchogue Living Shoreline Inspires Young Environmental Stewards * On June 10, Shorefront Park in Patchogue, Long Island, became a hub of environmental education and community engagement. VHB partnered with the Village of Patchogue, New York Sea Grant, and the Pa  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [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 Urges Charges Be Dropped, Deportation Efforts Halted for Journalist Detained While Reporting * PEN America called on Georgia officials to drop charges, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to end any deportation efforts, against journalist Mario Guevara.  "The arrest of   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [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 Urges Full Reinstatement of Global Media Outlets as U.S. Recalls Persian-Language Journalists * (WASHINGTON)--With the U.S. government restoring Voice of America (VOA)'s Persian-language operations due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, PEN America today urge  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Peterson Foundation Statement on 2025 Trustees Reports * Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, commented today following the release of the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees reports: "The Social Security and Medicare Trustees have once again put America on notice that two of our most important federal programs are on a path to insolvency. According to the Trustees  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Pfizer Inc., New York, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical production through tax and regulatory reforms, cautioning against tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and raise costs for patients. The company's comments, submitted as part of the Department's Section 232 investigation into imports of pharmaceuticals and ingredients, highlight the need for policies to enhance national security while e  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Physicians for Reproductive Health issued the following statement on June 18, 2025: * * * SCOTUS Harms Trans Youth This morning the Supreme Court of the United States issued their decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti and determined that a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for people under 18 does not violate the Equal Protection Clause. While this does not affect access to gender affirming care in states without bans, this allows bans to continue in states where they are in   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER June 20 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, JUNE 20 (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

NEW YORK, June 18 [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: * * * Reinstate All Journalists at U.S. Global Media Outlets With Those Recalled from Voice of America Persian-Language Service * (WASHINGTON)--With the U.S. government restoring Voice of America (VOA)'s Persian-language operations due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, PEN Am  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on June 18, 2025: * * * New Resource for Parliamentarians Aims to Build More Inclusive Communities in the Pacific Parliamentarians for Global Action is pleased to announce the publication of "Promoting Inclusion for People of Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Expressions, and Sex Characteristics: A Toolkit for Legislators in the Pacific Region." This resource is designed to support elected lead  more

ROCHESTER, New York, June 19 (TNSjou) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT plays big role in new black hole discoveries Associate Professor Richard O'Shaughnessy and two alumni involved in paper on intermediate-mass black hole research * New findings about intermediate-mass black holes could shed light on some of the universe's more mysterious components. In a recently published paper, a group of scientists have found new evidence of intermediat  more

ROCHESTER, New York, June 19 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * New RIT technologies help minimize global textile waste Golisano Institute for Sustainability partners with Nike, Goodwill, Ambercycle to recycle clothing * RIT-GIS research engineers develop automated system to dismantle used clothing for high-quality textile recycling. * AI and laser technology identify and remove non-recyclable elements like zippers, logos, and mixed materials. * T  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sabin Metal Corp., East Hampton, New York, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security concerning its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company emphasized that any disruption to its global supply chain for precious metals would directly harm U.S. refining capacity. Sabin Metal Corp. is North America's largest independent precious metals refiner. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following written testimony by Beverly Cook, chief of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, from a June 11, 2025, hearing on legislation to authorize, ratify and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York (H.R. 2916): * * * My name is Beverly Cook, I am one of the three elected Chiefs of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. The   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Political] -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * SCN and ADL Partner with Broward Jewish Federation to Host Latest Joint Security Briefing in South Florida * The Secure Community Network (SCN) and ADL's (Anti-Defamation League) Florida Region & Center on Extremism (COE) recently convened the latest ins  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Reiterates Call for Ceasefire between Israel, Iran * The following statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was issued today: I remain profoundly alarmed by the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. I reiterate my call for immediate de-escalation leading to a ceasefire. I strongly appeal to all to avoid any further internationalization of the confli  more

YONKERS, New York, June 19 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Senate OKs GENIUS Act without safeguards needed to protect consumers and the financial system from stablecoin risks WASHINGTON DC - A bill approved by the Senate today that establishes a regulatory framework governing stablecoins fails to include the protections needed to ensure consumers and the financial system are not exposed to unacceptable risks, according to Consumer Reports. CR had   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Lessons from the Field: How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors" at 3:30 p.m. on June 25, 2025, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * E. Lyle Cain Jr., MD, Orthopedic Surgeon | Team Physician, Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center   more

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Should Patent Disputes Be Filed in the ITC Or UPC? * Intellectual Property partners Yar Chaikovsky and Jordan Coyle, and counsel Kumar Ravula published a byline in Law360 Expert Analysis benchmarking the US International Trade Commission (ITC) against Europe's Unified Patent Court (UPC) for litigants by comparing their speed, impact, expertise and authority regarding patent disp  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Integrated Solutions breaks ground on Brimmer and May School's New Recreation & Wellness Center NEWTON, MA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announced the groundbreaking of Brimmer and May School's new 26,000-square-foot Recreation & Wellness Center, where its program management and consulting group, Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS) served as pr  more

ITHACA, New York, June 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Social media can amplify worker voice, but fades over time By Julie Greco Social media can influence workplace policies by amplifying worker voices, but fail to drive meaningful workplace improvement when workers lack support from labor unions or civil society organizations, according to new research by Duanyi Yang, assistant professor at the ILR School. Yang and her co-author, Tingting Zhang (University of Ill  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * New State Department Social Media Requirements for Student Visa Applicants Will Chill Legitimate Political Speech, Knight Institute Says WASHINGTON--The State Department announced today that it is restarting interviews for student visas and implementing strict social media guidelines, including a requirement that all applicants have their accounts set to public to be scrut  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Statement on the Passing of Type 1 Diabetes Advocate and Breakthrough T1D Supporter Chef Anne Burrell * Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, is deeply saddened to learn Chef Anne Burrell has died. Anne brought the passion she shared with her culinary fans to her advocacy for type 1 diabetes (T1D). She was committed to raising awareness in reco  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Conducts Medicaid Oversight to Ensure Eligibility Compliance * Saratoga, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to state Medicaid contractors involved in Asset Verification Systems (AVS) to ensure assistance reaches those genuinely in need rather than scenarios involving affluent individuals exploiting resources intended for the truly vulnerabl  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik on Knife-Wielding Illegal Alien Who 'Confronted and Chased' U.S. Attorney in Albany * Saratoga N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "In Kathy Hochul's New York, nobody is safe, not even President Trump's U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of NY John A. Sarcone III, who was 'confronted and chased' by an illegal alien  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice entitled "Decision; Van Pool Transportation LLC and Ag Van Pool Holdings, LP--Acquisition of Control--Bill's Taxi Service Inc., Dell Transportation Corp., Hendrickson Bus Corp., Huntington Coach Corp., Huntington Coach LLC, Towne Bus Corp., Towne Bus LLC, Van Trans LLC, We Transport LLC (New York), We Transport LLC (Connecticut), and We Transport Inc." This notice tentatively approves a finance transaction involv  more

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Sustainability Efforts Soar on the Set of 'How to Train Your Dragon' * June 17, 2025 In How to Train Your Dragon, the film's human heroes discover the extraordinary possibilities that arise when they learn to live in harmony with the awe-inspiring creatures of the natural world. The story demonstrates what it means not only to coexist with nature, but to thrive together. "In   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * The EU must stop the digitalisation of the deportation regime and withdraw the new Return Regulation * On March 11, 2025, the European Commission published a new legislative proposal for a 'Return Regulation' which is set to expand the detention and deportation of migrant people, including children, in t  more

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * The Gauge(tm): Poland | May 2025 * May 2025 was a month packed with events that captivated viewers, from the presidential campaign in Poland to the international Eurovision Song Contest. It's no surprise, then, that Polish viewers spent an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes daily in front of their TV screens, precisely the same amount as in April 2025. However,   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * The Gauge(tm): Mexico May 2025 * During May, streaming's share of TV viewing in Mexico showed a slight decrease of 0.8 percentage points compared to the previous month, accounting for 23.5% of TV viewing. Methodology & FAQ This snapshot offers a monthly macro-analysis of how streaming-capable consumers access content through the main television distributio  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for France Improved Again 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  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 19 -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * Andrew Porter Makes National Headlines with Launch of New Book Publication of 'The Imagined Life' met with resounding success By Carla Sierra Andrew Porter's launch of The Imagined Life has solidified Andrew Porter's reputation as a leading voice in contemporary fiction locally and nationally. The strong turnout, critical acclaim, and robust media presence have marked a highly impactful release. Locally, Por  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Reaches Major Milestones on Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Cancer Pavilion in Florida The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute will transform cancer care in the region. * Turner Construction Company has reached major milestones in the development of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The project team recently completed the structural topping out of a new outpatient facility, w  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB School of Management moves up in Positive Impact Rating By Jacqueline Molik Ghosen BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The University at Buffalo School of Management's social impact and community engagement continue to expand and have again been internationally recognized by the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) for Business Schools. The PIR evaluates business schools based on how they  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals 'switch-like' behavior for hundreds of genes with links to human disease Most genes express at varying levels, but switch-like genes are only highly expressed or lowly expressed By Tom Dinki BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Gene expression, where cells use the genetic information encoded in DNA to produce proteins, has been thought of as a dimmer light. Ho  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Wheat straw, a farming byproduct, could soon insulate your home University at Buffalo-led team 3D prints the organic material to create green alternative to common fiberglass insulation By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Traditional forms of thermal insulation used to regulate temperatures in homes and commercials buildings are often energy-intensive to man  more

SYRACUSE, New York, June 19 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate Cancer Center earns national accreditation for excellence in rectal cancer care The Upstate Cancer Center has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). Over the last 20 years, the outcomes of rectal cancer are tremendously variable and highly contingent upon specialization  more

NEW YORK, June 17 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * US Must Add 4.6 Million Workers Annually to Avert Long-Term Labor Crisis * The US must add at least 4.6 million workers annually through 2033 to maintain a sufficient labor force. But with slowing workforce growth and an aging population, the country is facing intensifying labor shortages with long-term implications. To close the seismic gap between job openings and available workers, a new report from the C  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: * * * USCIB Leads Negotiations on Platform Economy at 2025 International Labour Conference * USCIB's CRLA team at the ILC: Jose Arroyo, Ewa Staworzynska, and Gabrielle Girard. USCIB's Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs (CRLA) team recently returned from the International Labour Organization's (ILO) International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. One of the key agenda it  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Statement on Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) issued the following statement amidst escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran: "Israel's ongoing military attack on Iran represents a dangerous escalation that has the potential to spiral into a broader regional crisis across the Middle East. The timing of these attac  more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon announces pricing terms of its private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and related tender offers open to certain investors * NEW YORK, N.Y. \- Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the pricing terms of its two previously announced related transactions to repurchase 10 series of its outst  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Voters, Civil Rights Groups Seek to Intervene in North Carolina Voting Case Brought by Justice Department A group of North Carolinians, along with a coalition of nonpartisan voting and civil rights organizations, are seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit that wrongly challenges the eligibility of more than 200,000 voters. * NEW BERN, N.C. -- A gr  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * WGA East Statement Marking One Year of Bargaining at CBSNews.com The following is a statement from the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) marking one year of bargaining at CBSNews.com: "Today marks one year that the journalists, editors and social media producers at CBSNews.com have been in negotiations with management for a first contract. The 44-member bargaining unit   more

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Women's football set to enter global top 5 sports by 2030 with over 800M fans -- Nielsen Sports and PepsiCo Report Reveals Untapped Opportunity for Brands * LONDON, 17 June 2025 - Women's football is on track to become one of the world's top five sports by 2030, with the majority of its fanbase projected to be female, according to a new report from Nielsen Spor  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 18 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * The Zora Neale Hurston Writing Fellowship at Bard College Welcomes Four Writers for Its 2025 Summer Residency Program ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--The Zora Neale Hurston Writing Fellowship at Bard College, now in its fourth year, welcomed its cohort of four writers this summer, Sharon DuPree, Susan Graham, Christelle Jasmin and Obi Nwizu. The Hurston Fellows are in residence for three weeks, conclud  more