CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Aaron Rodgers' four TDs lead Steelers past Justin Fields, Jets in QB's return to New York * EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Aaron Rodgers began his day saying hello to old friends from the New York Jets, many of them, notably, from the defense. In his early warmup, he threw to a familiar face -- Karen Patel, who Rodgers used to throw to when he was with the Jets and Patel worked for New York's   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The American Geriatrics Society, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor in strong opposition to a proposed rule concerning the Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service. This rule would exempt home care workers from receiving the federal minimum wage and overtime protections that are crucial for their livelihoods. The society expresses deep concern that finalizing this rule may revert to outdated interpretation  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- American Express issued the following news release: * * * Amex Access: Wrapping up summer with F1, the NY Liberty, and parties in London and Paris F1 in the Netherlands At the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GRAND PRIX 2025 in Zandvoort, attendees put their F1 skills to the test in the Amex Fan Experience, part of the F1 Fan Zone. On the agenda: quizzes and trivia, filming your own driver intro, and designing a custom livery. F1 ACADEMY, the all-female racing series designed to  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Brian Daboll has 'confidence' in Russell Wilson after Giants' offense struggles in loss to Commanders * LANDOVER, Md. -- Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter shared a sack, and the latter even blocked a punt later in the game. In many ways, the New York pass rush was as advertised in the season opener against Washington. It just didn't matter because of another anemic offensive showing.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Fifty years after the final Weatherman bombing The Weather Underground supposedly ended its terrorism after September 1975, but the legacy remains in today's politics. By Ken Braun Tomorrow (September 6) will mark the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the Salt Lake City headquarters of the Kennecott Copper Corporation. A New York Times report that day explained it this way: Two perso  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Caring Majority Rising, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to eliminate federal minimum wage and overtime protections for nearly 4 million home care workers. The organization, representing older adults, disabled individuals, family caregivers, and home care workers across New York State, is urging the DOL to uphold the 2013 Final Home Care Rule. The proposed rule   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Chobani LLC, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Food Labeling: Front-of-Package Nutrition Information." The company, a leading provider of yogurt and dairy products, emphasizes its commitment to making nutritious foods accessible while advocating for clearer labeling standards. In its correspondence, Chobani highlights the necessity for a front-of-p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Danone U.S., White Plains, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging improvements to front-of-package nutrition labeling. The company, known for its commitment to health-forward food products, emphasizes the growing consumer demand for clearer labeling that can guide healthier choices. In its letter, Danone highlights the importance of a standardized and interpretive front-of-package labeling (FOPL) scheme that a  more

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart could make debut vs. Commanders with package of plays * The New York Giants' Jaxson Dart era might begin today, after all. At least in part. The Giants have prepared a package of plays for their first-round rookie quarterback in the game plan for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Washington Commanders, sources say, after three impressive showings  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 (TNSjou) -- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * AI Tool Addresses Accuracy and Fairness in Data to Improve Health Algorithm Detects biases in the datasets used to train machine-learning algorithms * A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed a new method to identify and reduce biases in datasets used to train machine-learning algorithms--addressing a critical issue that can affect diag  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Sept. 5, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Not Even the Dutch Know How to Handle Pensions Anymore By Allison Schrager Providing generous, guaranteed retirement benefits to an aging population is as expensive in the Netherlands as it is everywhere else. The Dutch have long been famous -- at least to pension nerds like me -- for their retirement system, which is well-funded and well-managed. Now that  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Sept. 4, 2025, to the New York Post: * * * Zohran Mamdani Revealed His True Colors on Crime -- in His First Run for Office By Rafael A. Mangual Public safety may be the one issue that could destroy Zohran Mamdani's hopes in the New York City mayoral race -- which is why the once-proud Democratic Socialist has spent the last few weeks distancing himself from his own party's radical platform. Mamdani  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Milbank Memorial Fund, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the "Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule," emphasizing the need to bolster primary care within the Medicare framework. The organization, dedicated to improving population health and health equity, has highlighted the pressing challenges facing primary care in the United States, which it argues are undermining the e  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 -- Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Unveils Emergency Department Transformation After Extensive Upgrades and Renovations Completion of this multi-phase project will enhance patient experience and emergency care * The Mount Sinai Hospital has announced the completion of a major six-phase redesign project of its Emergency Department (ED) that provides more clinical space, a completely renovated observation unit, and a more privat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Employment Law Project, New York, and former OSHA Administrator and MSHA Deputy Administrator Douglas L. Parker submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration opposing its proposed rules that would restrict the agency's ability to approve mine plans for roof control, ventilation, and training. The comments assert that the proposals are not required by law, are vague, and diminish the health and safety of miners, a question that   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Employment Law Project, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to eliminate essential color coding standards designed to mark physical hazards in industries such as textiles, sawmills, and shipyards. This proposal, part of docket OSHA-2025-0009, raises significant safety concerns, according to NELP, an organization that has advocated   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Employment Law Project, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor in response to a proposed rule that seeks to eliminate the merit staffing requirement for Employment Service (ES) programs under the Wagner-Peyser Act. NELP argues that this change could compromise the quality and effectiveness of employment services for millions of Americans seeking jobs. In its letter, NELP contends that removing the merit-based staffing   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing deep concerns regarding the proposed modifications to regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Society fears that these changes could hinder the ability of individuals with disabilities to secure employment with federal contractors. The Society highlighted the numerous barriers faced by individuals liv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The New York Health Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing support for a proposed rule aimed at establishing a mandatory front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling system. This initiative, intended to address dietary health, particularly emphasizes transparency for nutrients such as saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, which are linked to dietary diseases affecting many Americans. In its commentary, NYHealth  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity at has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding a proposed regulation to introduce front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling. This initiative aims to provide consumers with clearer information about key nutrients, thereby encouraging healthier dietary choices. Policy Integrity, a non-partisan think tank that focuses on improving government decision-making, com  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 (TNSrep) -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Secures $425 Million Refinancing for National Self-Storage Portfolio 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 has arranged a $425 million loan on behalf of Centerbridge Partners and Merit Hill Capital for the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- S&P Dow Jones Indices, New York, announced a series of significant changes to its major indices, including the S&P 500, S&P 100, and others. The adjustments, which are a part of the quarterly rebalance, are intended to make each index better reflect its market capitalization range, a spokesperson for the index provider stated. The changes will be effective before the market opens on Monday, September 22. The highly-anticipated changes to the S&P 500 include the addition  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The New York Farm Bureau has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the proposed rescission of the final rule aimed at improving protections for workers in temporary agricultural employment. NYFB, which represents farmers across various commodities in New York State, emphasizes that a stable and healthy workforce is essential for the survival and success of agricultural operations. The organization criticized the fi  more