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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday August 30, 2025 ( 55 items )  

Adolescent pregnancy in Latin America and the Caribbean: Seeking reproductive justice for Afrodescendent women and girls
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * Adolescent pregnancy in Latin America and the Caribbean: Seeking reproductive justice for Afrodescendent women and girls * BOCAS DEL TORO PROVINCE, Panama - "We don't have special care for women," said Jakelyn Chiu, a single mother of three from the Bocas del Toro Province in Panama. "Here in the district, we don't have a permanent gynaecologist. Women have to go to another province for care." Ms. Chiu  more

Army Reserve Soldiers support National Capital Region medical sites during Medical Readiness Skills Sustainment Program for the Military 2025
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Soldiers support National Capital Region medical sites during Medical Readiness Skills Sustainment Program for the Military 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 40 Army Reserve Soldiers of the Staten Island, New York-based Northeast Medical Area Readiness Support Group and other direct reporting units from the Army Reserve Medical Command hierarchy took part in two concurrent r  more

Artificial intelligence in civil justice - prospects and challenges
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Artificial intelligence in civil justice - prospects and challenges * The use of legal tech tools and AI-supported programs in civil justice is seen as an important step toward a modern and efficient constitutional state. The judiciary can benefit from increased efficiency, particularly in mass proceedings, but this must not come at the expense of constitutionally guaranteed pro  more

August recess brings in-district advocacy momentum
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * August recess brings in-district advocacy momentum * Across the country, from New York to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Wyoming, leagues and credit unions are maintaining strong advocacy momentum with in-district visits with policymakers throughout the August recess. The GoWest Credit Union Association connected with the Congressional delegations in states it serves. Together w  more

Buffalo Man Sentenced for His Role in Drug Overdose Death
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Buffalo man sentenced for his role in drug overdose death U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Antonio Gutierrez, 29, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 132 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney P. Richard Antoine, who ha  more

California Senate Appropriations Committee Fails to Pass Legislation to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; California Chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Responds
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * California Senate Appropriations Committee Fails to Pass Legislation to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; California Chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Responds * SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statement after the  more

Celsius and PepsiCo Expand Strategic Partnership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Celsius Holdings, Boca Raton, Florida, and PepsiCo, Purchase, New York, have announced a significant expansion of their strategic partnership. The new agreement includes several key provisions, with Celsius acquiring PepsiCo's Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada and PepsiCo acquiring $585 million in new convertible preferred stock in Celsius. As part of the deal, Celsius's Alani Nu brand will also move into PepsiCo's distribution network in the U.S. and Canada.   more

Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia, Pleads Guilty in Brooklyn to Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Other Drug-Related Charges
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Co-Founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia, Pleads Guilty in Brooklyn to Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Other Drug-Related Charges "El Mayo" Led the Sinaloa Cartel Which for Decades Sent Tons of Kilograms of Dangerous Drugs, including Fentanyl and Cocaine, to the United States and Ordered Ruthless Acts of Violence  more

Congressional Representatives to UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) on Aug. 28, 2025, by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed. Here are excerpts: * * * United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally ap  more

Congressman Kennedy Leads 37 House Democrats in Demanding Release of CDC Public Health Funds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Leads 37 House Democrats in Demanding Release of CDC Public Health Funds * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) led a coalition of 37 House Democrats in demanding that the Trump Administration immediately release nearly $300 million in frozen public health grants through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This oversight effort comes as the CDC under Trump has  more

Congressman Langworthy Announces Over $5.1 Million Pipeline Safety Grant for New York
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces Over $5.1 Million Pipeline Safety Grant for New York * Clarence, N.Y. -- Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded the New York Department of Public Service $5,156,215 through its State Pipeline Safety Base Grant program. This funding reimbu  more

Congressman Nick Langworthy Blasts Hochul's Radical Energy Ban, Highlights Growing Momentum for His Energy Choice Act in Owego and Elmira NY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Blasts Hochul's Radical Energy Ban, Highlights Growing Momentum for His Energy Choice Act in Owego and Elmira NY * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today hosted press conferences in Owego and Elmira to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act --legislation to stop extreme Democrat-led energy bans that threaten affordable, reliable opti  more

Congressman Nick Langworthy Joins Lockport Town Supervisor Crocker and the Town Board for Work Session to Address Energy Choice Act and the States' War on Natural Gas & Propane
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Joins Lockport Town Supervisor Crocker and the Town Board for Work Session to Address Energy Choice Act and the States' War on Natural Gas & Propane * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) participated in the Lockport Town Board's work session this week, where he joined Supervisor Crocker and the Town Board to discuss the urgent challenges facing the   more

Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2025 Agriculture Plan to Strengthen Upstate Farms and Protect American Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2025 Agriculture Plan to Strengthen Upstate Farms and Protect American Agriculture * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her comprehensive Agriculture Plan, reinforcing her commitment to protect New York's family farms, expand markets for local producers, and safeguard American farmland from foreign adversaries. NY-24 is the larg  more

Consumer Reports Statement on California Senate Appropriations Committee Holding the California Location Privacy Act
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 30 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on California Senate Appropriations Committee holding the California Location Privacy Act Sacramento, California -- The California Senate Appropriations Committee made A.B. 322, the California Location Privacy Act, into a two-year bill, effectively killing the legislation for the session. A.B. 322, introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward, would have amended the California Consume  more

Course Redesign Institute Offers Tools, Tactics to Boost Student Outcomes
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Course Redesign Institute Offers Tools, Tactics to Boost Student Outcomes * The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) recently hosted the Course Redesign Institute (CRI), guiding 20 faculty members in best practices to assess how they teach, changes to make a course more enjoyable and more effective, and high-impact tactics that boost learning outcomes and bolster student engagement. The three-  more

Discovering How and When Stuff Fails Leads to NSF Grant
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Discovering How and When Stuff Fails Leads to NSF Grant * When materials are forced into new shapes, a tipping point can shift them from flexibility and resilience to failing or breaking. Understanding that tipping point is at the core of Jani Onninen's research. He has received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore challenging mathematical problems of predicting how materia  more

DPS Pilots License Plate Reader Technology to Enhance Campus Safety
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * DPS Pilots License Plate Reader Technology to Enhance Campus Safety * The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a pilot program to test license plate reader (LPR) technology on campus, expanding its tools to help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Unlike surveillance systems that track individuals' movements, LPRs scan license plates and cross-referen  more

ESPN Exclusively Presents Premier Lacrosse League Semifinals, Live from Philadelphia
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Exclusively Presents Premier Lacrosse League Semifinals, Live from Philadelphia * The Premier Lacrosse League season continues with Semifinals action on Monday, Sept. 1, live from Subaru Park in Philadelphia, Pa. Drew Carter will handle play-by-play with Quint Kessenich and Ryan Boyle as analysts and Dana Boyle reporting. Monday on ESPN+, the Philadelphia Waterd  more

Expert Available: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Expert Available: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day * September 2, 1945, marks the formal surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay--known as V-J Day--a pivotal moment that not only ended WWII but also shaped America's role in the Pacific for generations to come. Retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett, professor of practice at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and d  more

FAA Finalizes Elmira-Corning Regional Airport Airspace Redesign
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is making changes to the airspace around Elmira-Corning Regional Airport, Horseheads, New York, in a move to enhance aviation safety. The modification, contained in a final rule, is intended to provide a more effective structure for aircraft navigating with instruments. The FAA determined that the previous Class E4 airspace designation did not adequately contain instrument flight rule (IFR) oper  more

Haiti Still 'Shamefully Overlooked and Woefully Underfunded', Secretary-General Warns Security Council, Urging Donors to Act Now Before Lifesaving Operations Stop
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Haiti Still 'Shamefully Overlooked and Woefully Underfunded', Secretary-General Warns Security Council, Urging Donors to Act Now Before Lifesaving Operations Stop * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Security Council briefing on the humanitarian and child protection situation in Haiti, in New York today: I thank Panama for convening this briefing on the humanitarian and child p  more

IDJC Welcomes Fall 2025 Visiting Fellows Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * IDJC Welcomes Fall 2025 Visiting Fellows Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack * The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) has named Nathaniel Rakich and Miranda Spivack as visiting fellows for fall 2025. The IDJC Visiting Fellows program brings in thought leaders in journalism, politics or public affairs to collaborate with Syracuse University students and faculty. Now in its first full  more

IRC welcomes landmark ruling to give refugees legal status to work in Thailand
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC welcomes landmark ruling to give refugees legal status to work in Thailand * Bangkok, Thailand, August 29, 2025 -- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the news that after 40 years of hosting communities fleeing violence in Myanmar, the Royal Thai Government will grant these refugees legal status to work in Thailand. The IRC has worked with the Royal T  more

Justice Department Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Challenge to New York's "Climate Change Superfund Act"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Challenge to New York's "Climate Change Superfund Act" * The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) today filed a motion for summary judgment in its challenge to the State of New York's "Climate Change Superfund Act," which imposes $75 billion in liability on foreign and domestic energy companies for their alleg  more

Justice Department Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Challenge to New York's "Climate Change Superfund Act"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2025: * * * Justice Department Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Challenge to New York's "Climate Change Superfund Act" The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) today filed a motion for summary judgment in its challenge to the State of New York's "Climate Change Superfund Act," which imposes $75 billion in liability  more

Justice Department: Malvern Superfund Site Settlement Faces Change
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has lodged a proposed change to a court-approved settlement concerning the Malvern Trichloroethene Superfund Site in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This action, filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, relates to a lawsuit against the Chemclene Corporation Inc., Jamaica, New York and its associates. The legal action began in 1999, when the United States sought to recoup costs tied to a hazardous su  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL RESCISSIONS SCHEME
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL RESCISSIONS SCHEME * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "Donald Trump has transmitted a brazenly unlawful scam to Congress aimed at stealing taxpayer money ahead of the upcoming government funding deadline. The Constitution gives Congress, not a wannabe King,  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL RESCISSIONS SCHEME
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL RESCISSIONS SCHEME * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "Donald Trump has transmitted a brazenly unlawful scam to Congress aimed at stealing taxpayer money ahead of the upcoming government funding deadline. The Constitution gives Congress, not a wannabe King, the power of the purse.   more

Libraries Announces Fall 2025 Workshops
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Libraries Announces Fall 2025 Workshops * Syracuse University Libraries is hosting workshops for the Fall 2025 semester. All events are free and open to attend for all Syracuse University students, faculty and staff. Registration is required. For more information on the fall workshops, visit Learn! At Syracuse University Libraries. * Sept. 10, 5:30-7 p.m., 114 Bird Library : Getting Started with Research.   more

Libraries' Receives George W. Hamilton Collection of Books on Printing and Typography
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Libraries' Receives George W. Hamilton Collection of Books on Printing and Typography * Syracuse University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) was recently gifted the George W. Hamilton Book Collection from George W. Hamilton '53, G'54. The collection documents the history and practice of fine press printing in Europe, particularly Austria, and North America across its more than 1,300 volum  more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: Broken Chain of Trust in Pediatric Gender Medicine
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 28, 2025, to Daily Wire: * * * The Broken Chain of Trust in Pediatric Gender Medicine By Leor Sapir New videos show that the American Medical Association president does not understand evidence-based medicine and defers to untrustworthy colleagues. The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and most powerful doctors' organization in the United States. It has also consistently support  more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Times Union: This Simple Reform Could Make a Big Difference to N.Y. Taxpayers
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 27, 2025, to Times Union: * * * This Simple Reform Could Make a Big Difference to N.Y. Taxpayers By Paul Dreyer Because New York doesn't index tax rates to inflation, inflation-driven wage increases get eaten away by "bracket creep." State leaders pride themselves on affordability measures, like Gov. Kathy Hochul's "inflation refund," but with one hand the Legislature quietly takes back far mo  more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Trump's Crime Crackdown Is a Political Winner
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 26, 2025, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Trump's Crime Crackdown Is a Political Winner By Jason L. Riley Residents of dangerous neighborhoods finally have someone in the White House who's listening. Does the name Hadiya Pendleton ring a bell? In 2013, Hadiya performed as a majorette with her high-school band at President Barack Obama's second inauguration. About a week later, the 15-year-o  more

Maxwell's Baobao Zhang Awarded NSF CAREER Grant to Study Generative AI in the Workplace
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Maxwell's Baobao Zhang Awarded NSF CAREER Grant to Study Generative AI in the Workplace * Baobao Zhang, associate professor of political science and Maxwell Dean Associate Professor of the Politics of AI, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for $567,491 to support her project, "Future of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Current and Future Workers."   more

Morgan Stanley Statement on Stress Capital Buffer
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Statement on Stress Capital Buffer New York -- On August 29, 2025, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System announced that it was continuing to review Morgan Stanley's request for a downward adjustment to the Firm's preliminary Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement. Morgan Stanley remains actively engaged with the Federal Reserve to reach a  more

Mount Sinai Researchers Use AI and Lab Tests to Predict Genetic Disease Risk
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (TNSjou) -- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Researchers Use AI and Lab Tests to Predict Genetic Disease Risk AI model uses common data to gauge risk from rare genetic variants * New York, NY (August 28, 2025) = When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left in the dark about what it actually means. Now, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have  more

National MS Society-Funded Study Points to Potential New Myelin Repair Strategy
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * National MS Society-Funded Study Points to Potential New Myelin Repair Strategy Researchers from Case Western Reserve University discovered that a protein called SOX6 acts like a molecular "brake," keeping brain cells from maturing into myelin-producing cells. Identifying ways to lower SOX6 levels could have important implications for myelin repair. This study was supported through a 2024 request fo  more

On International Day, Secretary-General Urges Protection of Schools as Places of Safety, Stresses 'No Child Should Risk Death to Learn'
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * On International Day, Secretary-General Urges Protection of Schools as Places of Safety, Stresses 'No Child Should Risk Death to Learn' * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for International Day to Protect Education from Attack, observed on 9 September: No child should risk death to learn. Yet, this year, as violence against children in armed conflict continues to climb to unprecedente  more

ONE VOTE AWAY: California Appropriations Committee Sends AB 1127 to Senate Floor; Golden State One Step Away From Stopping the Spread of DIY Machine Guns
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * ONE VOTE AWAY: California Appropriations Committee Sends AB 1127 to Senate Floor; Golden State One Step Away From Stopping the Spread of DIY Machine Guns * After Originally Holding the Bill Lawmakers Advanced AB 1127 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued th  more

ORIGINS AND IMPACT OF TRUMP'S SWEEPING TARIFF POLICY IN "BIG, BEAUTIFUL TARIFFS: A FAREED ZAKARIA SPECIAL"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * THE ORIGINS AND IMPACT OF TRUMP'S SWEEPING TARIFF POLICY IN "BIG, BEAUTIFUL TARIFFS: A FAREED ZAKARIA SPECIAL" * THE ORIGINS AND IMPACT OF TRUMP'S SWEEPING TARIFF POLICY IN "BIG, BEAUTIFUL TARIFFS: A FAREED ZAKARIA SPECIAL"  PREMIERES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 AT 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (August 29, 2025) - On April 2, 2025--a day President Trump declared "Liberation Day"--the United States launched a sweepin  more

PepsiCo Details Progress on Sustainability and Nutrition Goals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- PepsiCo, Purchase, New York, has released its 2024 ESG Summary, detailing progress against its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainability and nutrition goals. The company stated that the report is part of its commitment to transparent reporting and highlights efforts to drive business growth through a more sustainable and people-centric approach. According to the report, the company helped spread regenerative agriculture, restorative, or protective practices across 3.5 mill  more

Reps. Nadler, Titus, Omar, and Velazquez Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Nadler, Titus, Omar, and Velazquez Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), along with Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Dina Titus (NV-01) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) reintroduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, one of the most co  more

Secretary-General Condemns Relentless Attacks by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's North Darfur, Urges Immediate Ceasefire
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Condemns Relentless Attacks by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's North Darfur, Urges Immediate Ceasefire * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General is appalled by the relentless attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on El Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur. El Fasher has been under a tightening siege for more than 500  more

Secretary-General Expresses Regret Over Declaration of Resident Coordinator as Persona Non Grata in Burkina Faso, Reaffirms Support for Country
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Expresses Regret Over Declaration of Resident Coordinator as Persona Non Grata in Burkina Faso, Reaffirms Support for Country * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General has learned with regret that, on 18 August, the Burkinabe transitional authorities declared the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations and H  more

Senator Hassan Receives Security Briefing from Border Patrol at Northern Border in Pittsburg
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Receives Security Briefing from Border Patrol at Northern Border in Pittsburg * PITTSBURG - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, recently received a security briefing from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and members of state and local law enforcement on the evolving threats in the Swanton Sector of the Northern border.   more

Stefanik Secures ROTC Program at Clarkson University as a Result of Her Strong Advocacy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Secures ROTC Program at Clarkson University as a Result of Her Strong Advocacy * Saratoga, NY - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik successfully led the effort to retain the Army's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at Clarkson University in Potsdam as an extension unit. Stefanik worked closely with Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to ensure Clarkson c  more

The Countdown is On! One Month Until the Optimum Technology Innovation Summit
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Aug. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) posted the following news release: * * * The Countdown is On! One Month Until the Optimum Technology Innovation Summit * In just one month, Optimum will welcome employees, vendor partners, and industry thought leaders to our annual Technology Innovation Summit, a moment that reflects just how far we've come in our transformation journey, but more importantly, where we're headed next. O  more

Toshiba investors lose revival bid due to overseas purchase
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Toshiba investors lose revival bid due to overseas purchase * In an article for Bloomberg Law, a White & Case team led by partners Christopher Curran and Eric Grannon and counsel Reuben Sequeira provided commentary on their victory on behalf of Toshiba Corporation in a major securities class-action case. The article explains that the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit a  more

UANI Statement on E3's Invocation of U.N. Snapback Sanctions
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * UANI Statement on E3's Invocation of U.N. Snapback Sanctions United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement after the E3 invoked the U.N. snapback sanctions mechanism today: "UANI applauds the E3 for invoking the U.N. snapback sanctions mechanism today under U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231. Iran's r  more

University of Kentucky Hosts Ceremonial Topping Out of New Rankin Health Education Building
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * University of Kentucky Hosts Ceremonial Topping Out of New Rankin Health Education Building * Courtesy of University of Kentucky Photography Team University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders and Turner Construction Company hosted a ceremonial "topping out" celebration for UK's new Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building. The building will house programs in the colleges of Me  more

Verizon to speak at Citi Global TMT Conference Sept. 4
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon to speak at Citi Global TMT Conference Sept. 4 * NEW YORK, N.Y. \- Tony Skiadas, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the Citi 2025 Global TMT Conference on Thursday, September 4, at 8:50 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available  more

Video: Ice Cream Wars at 30 Rock! Things Heat Up Between Vendors and PETA Staff at Vegan Ice Cream Giveaway
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Video: Ice Cream Wars at 30 Rock! Things Heat Up Between Vendors and PETA Staff at Vegan Ice Cream Giveaway * New York - PETA's "I Scream for Vegan Ice Cream" truck had other food truck vendors screaming today as it parked at the corner of 49 th Street and 6 th Avenue to give locals and tourists a taste of how delicious dairy-free, cow-friendly ice cream can   more

What's New at Campus Dining in Fall 2025?
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * What's New at Campus Dining in Fall 2025? * As students, faculty and staff are welcomed back to campus for the fall semester, Campus Dining is celebrating upgrades at several of its retail locations and introducing a new, health-forward station at Ernie Davis, responding to student feedback about dietary needs and preferences and fresh and clean ingredient choices. Zest, A Protein-Forward Dining Station, De  more

Why male embryos grow faster: Study reveals genetic clues
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Why male embryos grow faster: Study reveals genetic clues * Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as early as seven to eight days after fertilization. The breakthrough in basic science has implications for human health - such as drug development and in vitro fertilization - and for bovine health and dairy industry sustainability.  more