| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday November 12, 2025 ( 74 items ) |
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'Fit for Duty' explores military uniforms' influence on fashion
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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'Fit for Duty' explores military uniforms' influence on fashion
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An Army combat uniform, Burberry trench coat and Hawaiian shirt are among pieces featured in " Fit for Duty: Form and Function in Military Dress," a multisite Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection (CF+TC) exhibition opening on Veterans Day.
Worn in Iraq by a Cornell alumnus, the combat uniform set a template for contemporary camouflage and tactic
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Accenture and Apptio Team Up With PPL to Unlock Deeper Technology Spending Insights
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture and Apptio Team Up with PPL to Unlock Deeper Technology Spending Insights
Accenture and Apptio expand business partnership to help organizations maximize technology investments
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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Apptio are working with PPL Corporation, a U.S. energy company providing electricity and natural gas to more than 3.6 million customers in the U.S., to transform ho
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Adelphi University: I Feel Your Pain--And Worry About It, Too
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
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I Feel Your Pain--And Worry About It, Too
Examining the connection between empathy and anxiety
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Expressing empathy toward others--over hardships, joys and everything in between--is a vital part of interpersonal interactions. When our loved ones are suffering, we experience many reactions, from concern to sympathy to upset. But what happens if we experience too much? For some people, the best-inte
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Adelphi University: What Will It Take to Electrify the Auto Industry?
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
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What Will It Take to Electrify the Auto Industry?
Why government subsidies may fail to get more electric vehicles on the road
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The future of the auto industry may be electric, but for auto manufacturers, it's no longer a race to the finish. Despite the increasing popularity of hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) with consumers, the auto business in the United States still sells millions of tradit
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AI-Based Analysis of CT Scans Taken for Many Reasons May Also Reveal Weakened Bones
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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AI-Based Analysis of CT Scans Taken for Many Reasons May Also Reveal Weakened Bones
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Computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen, and spine, taken originally to detect problems such as kidney stones or growths on the lungs, can be repurposed through artificial intelligence (AI) to catch signs of bone loss, a new st
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Albany Law's Online Programs, NY Department of Veterans' Services, and NY Health Foundation Join Forces to Provide Unique Education Access Opportunity in Support of the New York Veterans Community
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Albany Law School issued the following news:
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Albany Law's Online Programs, NY Department of Veterans' Services, and NY Health Foundation Join Forces to Provide Unique Education Access Opportunity in support of the New York Veterans Community
A new collaboration between Albany Law School's Online Programs, the New York State Department of Veterans' Services, and the New York Health Foundation will expand professional development opportunities for Veterans Ser
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Albany Medical College: Prestigious CMTA-STAR Grant Awarded to DNET Scientists
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news:
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Prestigious CMTA-STAR Grant Awarded to DNET Scientists
By Cassie Nelson
Two scientists from the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics have been awarded a three-year CMTA-STAR grant from the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, the largest philanthropic funder of research on Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, to explore an innovative approach to treat CMT1A.
The prestigious CMTA-STAR (Strategy
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Alfred University: Mechanical Engineering Faculty Mehdi Kabir, Two Students Publish Paper in Thermo Journal
ALFRED, New York, Nov. 12 (TNSjou) -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Mechanical engineering faculty Mehdi Kabir, two students publish paper in Thermo journal
Mehdi Kabir, assistant professor of mechanical engineering in Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering, along with two students majoring in mechanical engineering, recently published a paper in Thermo, a journal covering all aspects of thermal science.
Kabir collaborated with seniors Corey Field and
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Almost a Year After the Ceasefire Agreement, Agencies Say Farmers in Lebanon Still Struggle to Recover
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Action Against Hunger issued the following news release:
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Almost a Year after the Ceasefire Agreement, Agencies Say Farmers in Lebanon Still Struggle to Recover
Almost a year since a ceasefire was agreed, many farmers in Southern Lebanon are still denied access to their land due to displacement, ongoing Israeli attacks, and soil contamination, a joint report released today by Action Against Hunger, Oxfam, and Insecurity Insight has found.
The impacts of the
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Americans Likely to Tighten Their Belts this Holiday Season
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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Americans Likely to Tighten Their Belts this Holiday Season
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US Consumers Plan to Spend an Average of $73 Less Than Last Year
According to The Conference Board Holiday Spending Survey, the average US consumer intends to spend $990 on holiday-related purchases in 2025. That's down 6.9% from $1063 in 2024 and close to holiday spending intentions in 2023 ($985), but lower than in 2022 ($1,006) and 2021 ($1,022
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At Hunter, Governor Hochul Pledged a Backstop to Federal Cuts in Food Aid
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news:
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At Hunter, Governor Hochul Pledged a Backstop to Federal Cuts in Food Aid
New York Governor Kathy Hochul came to Hunter College October 30 to pledge $106 million in state funds to backstop federal cuts to food aid for strapped New Yorkers.
The Trump administration had announced that, owing to the federal government shutdown, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition A
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Big 12 Football on TNT this Saturday - West Virginia Mountaineers to Visit Arizona State Sun Devils at 1 p.m. ET
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Big 12 Football on TNT this Saturday - West Virginia Mountaineers to Visit Arizona State Sun Devils at 1 p.m. ET
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TNT Sports will continue its season-long coverage of Big 12 football with the West Virginia Mountaineers visiting the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max presented by Modelo.
Extended, ho
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Binghamton Researchers Receive NSF Award to Study Antarctic Ice Growth in Warming Climates
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton researchers receive NSF award to study antarctic ice growth in warming climates
Earth Sciences team investigates moisture-driven ice sheet changes during past warm periods to inform future sea-level predictions
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Warming of the ocean and air surrounding Antarctica is causing glacial ice mass loss and global sea level rise. To better predict future changes in sea level, an understanding of how
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Binghamton University: John Green Inspires With Stories of Humanity, Humor and Hope
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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John Green inspires with stories of humanity, humor and hope
Bestselling author and YouTube personality discusses writing, mental health and global health
By Laura Reindl
Students, faculty, staff and community members filled the Anderson Center's Osterhout Concert Theatre on Friday, Nov. 7 for "A Conversation with John Green." The New York Times best-selling author, known for novels such as Looking for A
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Broadridge Distributed Ledger Repo Platform Sees Record High Trading Volume
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., New York, announced record activity on its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform during October. The platform, which supports tokenized settlement of real assets, processed an average of $385 billion in daily repurchase agreement (repo) transactions.
This average daily volume marks a significant increase, up approximately 13% from the $339 billion reported in September. Year-over-year growth was even more dramatic, showing a 492% inc
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CAIR Responds to New York Post Correcting False Claim That Civil Rights Group Funded Mamdani Campaign
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Responds to New York Post Correcting False Claim That Civil Rights Group Funded Mamdani Campaign
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Muslim civil rights group notes this is the second time this year that the Murdoch-owned outlet has had to correct a biased article.
(WASHINGTON, DC - 11/11/2025) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advoca
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Campaign for Accountability Files Bar Complaint Against Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025:
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Watchdog Files Bar Complaint Against Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan
Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA) filed a bar complaint asking the Florida Bar and the Virginia Bar to investigate Lindsey Halligan, a Florida-licensed attorney who Donald Trump designated as Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. By using the power of her office to prosecute
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Send Letter to Major U.S. Pharmacies on Foreign Drug Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025:
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Send Letter to Major U.S. Pharmacies on Foreign Drug Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Yesterday, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging sent a letter to the chief executive officers of several of America's largest p
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Chancellor King Announces SUNY Military Tuition Rate for Active Service Members
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Announces New SUNY Military Tuition Rate for Active Service Members
Program Aligns Tuition with Federal Tuition Benefits to Expand Access for Those Currently Serving
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the launch of the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program, a new system-wide initiative that will ensure SUNY's academic excellence is fully
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Columbia: Chair of History Says the Discipline Should Document the Past and Engage With the Present
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Columbia University issued the following Q&A by Columbia Newson Nov. 11, 2025, with professor of history and French Camille Robcis:
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Chair of History Says the Discipline Should Document the Past and Engage With the Present
Camille Robcis believes that historical analysis allows us to elucidate contemporary political, economic, social, and cultural questions.
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While the teaching of history at Columbia began in the mid-19th century, a separate Department of History
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Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration for Refusal to Release Court-Ordered SNAP Funds, Demands Immediate Action
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration for Refusal to Release Court-Ordered SNAP Funds, Demands Immediate Action
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BUFFALO, NY - Joined by community leaders at the Resource Council of WNY, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) condemned Donald Trump's refusal to comply with a federal court order to release November nutritional assistance benefits in full, during the longest government sh
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Congresswoman Tenney Honors Local Veterans at Mexico VFW Post 369 Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Honors Local Veterans at Mexico VFW Post 369 Ceremony
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Mexico, NY Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined veterans, families, and community members for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Open House hosted by the Edick-Hamlink VFW Post 369 in Mexico, New York.
The event at Mexico VFW Post 369 brought together veterans, local leaders, and residents to honor the m
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Cornell creates transformative tech for wine industry
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell creates transformative tech for wine industry
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Every day during harvest season, E&J Gallo Winery, based in Modesto, California, collects up to 300 grape samples for screening - to make sure the resulting wine doesn't contain harmful toxins, or taste like grass or mushrooms or wildfire smoke.
But even with machines running around the clock, testing that many samples takes days and requires staff oversi
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CPAs Across America Join Forces to Inspire Students to Pursue Accounting Careers
LONDON, England, Nov. 11 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news on Nov. 10, 2025:
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CPAs Across America Join Forces to Inspire Students to Pursue Accounting Careers
November is Accounting Opportunities Experience month, a period designed to showcase the accounting profession among high school students across the country.
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NEW YORK, NY (November 10, 2025) -- Accounting Opportunities Experience (AOE), a month-long nationwide initi
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Daring to Dream: Halogen's 10-year Collaboration With the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on Nov. 11, 2025:
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Daring to Dream: Halogen's 10-year Collaboration with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2025 --Halogen alumnus Xavier Tan exemplifies the global impact of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and the life-changing results that come from igniting entrepreneurial thinking in youth and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
This year m
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Debevoise Lawyers Contribute to Global Investigations Review's "The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations"
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Lawyers Contribute to Global Investigations Review's "The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations"
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP lawyers have contributed to the tenth edition of Global Investigation Review 's " The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations," a practical guide for external and in-house counsel, compliance officers and accounting practitioners. Wh
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Environmental Advocates NY Responds to the New York DEC's Approval of the NESE Pipeline
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 7 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release:
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Environmental Advocates NY Responds to the New York DEC's Approval of the NESE Pipeline
The decision to greenlight the underwater fracked gas pipeline puts New Yorkers' health, safety, and environment at risk.
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Today, Environmental Advocates NY issued the following statement from Deputy Executive Director Katherine Nadeau in response to the New York State Department of Environmental Con
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Environmental Defense Fund Issues Report on Community Benefits in Transmission Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund, New York, issued a report examining lessons from transmission lines developed with community benefits frameworks (CBFs). The report analyzes six operational transmission projects across Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, Utah, and California to understand how early community engagement, tailored benefit agreements, and innovative financing can de-risk projects, reduce opposition, and align infrastructure development with local prio
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Environmental Justice Organizations From Across U.S. to the Hill: We Will Not Be Shutdown
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release:
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Environmental Justice Organizations From Across U.S. to the Hill: We Will Not Be Shutdown
WASHINGTON - This week, nearly 30 leaders from dozens of environmental justice and Indigenous organizations went to Capitol Hill to advocate for the needs of their communities as part of the Environmental Justice Leadership Forum (EJLF), hosted by WE ACT for Environmental Justice, in coordination with Climate Ju
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Essity Collaborates With Accenture and Microsoft to Accelerate Adoption of AI Agents to Drive Productivity and Growth
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Essity Collaborates with Accenture and Microsoft to Accelerate Adoption of AI Agents to Drive Productivity and Growth
Essity (STO: ESSITY-B) has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft to help the global hygiene and health company accelerate the use of AI agents to unlock value and drive efficiencies and growth through improved business agility.
As part of the multi-year c
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Explore the Behind-the-Scenes Magic of Making Universal Pictures' 'Wicked: For Good'
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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Explore the Behind-the-Scenes Magic of Making Universal Pictures' 'Wicked: For Good'
Step behind the curtain and discover the enchanting artistry that brought Wicked: For Good to life. From the spellbinding costumes to the breathtaking sets, these behind-the-scenes videos reveal how Universal Pictures transformed Oz into a cinematic wonderland. Join Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, a
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From Combat to the Courtroom: Veterans Charlotte McLaughry '26 and Chantz Kouveras '28 Are Forging New Paths at Fordham Law
BRONX, New York, Nov. 12 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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From Combat to the Courtroom: Veterans Charlotte McLaughry '26 and Chantz Kouveras '28 Are Forging New Paths at Fordham Law
By Anna Currell
This year, Fordham Law School welcomed 16 students who are veterans, including former enlisted personnel and officers as well as those serving in active duty.
Among them is Air Force veteran Charlotte McLaughry '26 who served in combat operations in Iraq and S
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Germany-Based Tajik Dies in Custody in Tajikistan
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Germany-Based Tajik Dies in Custody in Tajikistan
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(Berlin) - Last month a 29 year old man from Tajikistan, who had been living in central Germany since 2019, died under mysterious circumstances in prison in Tajikistan. Saidazam Rahmonov, who was married to a German woman, had travelled to Tajikistan in June to gather documents needed to extend his visa in Germany.
Tajikistan authorities cla
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Gillibrand Statement On Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Veterans Day
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Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, made the following statement in recognition of the roughly 18 million veterans in America:
" Today, I am thinking about the millions of veterans across the country who put their lives on
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HBO Original Drama Series DUNE: PROPHECY Begins Production On Season Two
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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HBO Original Drama Series DUNE: PROPHECY Begins Production On Season Two
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Click For A Sneak Peek From Set!
* Production has commenced on the eight-episode second season of HBO Original drama series DUNE: PROPHECY, from showrunner Alison Schapker. Filming is taking place in Hungary, Jordan, and Spain. Season one received four Emmy (r) nominations
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How a Unique, Virtual Clinic at Binghamton University Helps Individuals Who Stutter
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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How a unique, virtual clinic at Binghamton University helps individuals who stutter
Division of Speech and Language Pathology is increasing access to care
By Jennifer Micale
Individuals who stutter can be a bit like a walking thesaurus, notes Binghamton University Assistant Professor of Speech and Language Pathology Cody Dew, PhD '25.
They're well-aware of the sounds that trip them up and may swap in di
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How to spot life in the clouds on other worlds
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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How to spot life in the clouds on other worlds
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Cloud cover is bad for picnics and for viewing stars through a telescope. But an exoplanet with dense or even total cloud cover could help astronomers searching for signs of life beyond our planet.
Cornell researchers have created the first reflectance spectra - a color-coded key - of diverse, colorful microorganisms that live in the clouds floating above Earth'
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Hunter College Named a Flagship of 'CUNY Beyond' Career Initiative
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news:
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Hunter College Named a Flagship of 'CUNY Beyond' Career Initiative
Hunter College has been chosen for the first wave of colleges in the new CUNY Beyond career initiative, CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez announced in his "State of the University" speech this week.
The initiative aims to accelerate the professional success of CUNY undergraduates by integrati
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Hunter-Bellevue Nursing Leader Named Diversity Academy Fellow
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news:
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Hunter-Bellevue Nursing Leader Named Diversity Academy Fellow
Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia, the inaugural Evelyn Lauder Associate Dean for Nurse Practitioner Programs at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, is being inducted into the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing.
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc., established the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nurs
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In Response to a Broader FDA Investigation, ByHeart Initiates a Voluntary Recall of Two Batches of Infant Formula
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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In Response to a Broader FDA Investigation, ByHeart Initiates a Voluntary Recall of Two Batches of Infant Formula
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Company Announcement Date: November 08, 2025
FDA Publish Date: November 08, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - Clostridium botulinum
Company Name: ByHeart Inc.
Brand Name:
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Islamist Fighters in Mali Execute Social Media Influencer
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Islamist Fighters in Mali Execute Social Media Influencer
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Many of her videos showed laughter, music, and the color of daily life in Tonka, her hometown on the edge of Mali's desert near Timbuktu. On TikTok, 20-year-old Mariam Cisse, besides sharing moments of joy, often voiced support for the Malian armed forces in a region ravaged by armed conflict since 2012. Last week, those videos, viewed
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Kazakhstan: Reject 'LGBT Propaganda' Legal Proposals
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Kazakhstan: Reject 'LGBT Propaganda' Legal Proposals
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(Berlin, November 11, 2025) - Lawmakers in Kazakhstan should reject a draft law with amendments that would ban "propaganda of non-traditional sexual orientation," seven international human rights groups said today. The groups are Access Now, Civil Rights Defenders; Eurasian Coalition on Health, Rights, Gender and Sexual Diversity; Helsinki
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION THAT DOES NOT DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION THAT DOES NOT DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he made clear that House Democrats will oppose the partisan Republican spending bill that continues the GOP healthcare crisis and will
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION THAT DOES NOT DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE ANY LEGISLATION THAT DOES NOT DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he made clear that House Democrats will oppose the partisan Republican spending bill that continues the GOP healthcare crisis and will keep fighting for the hea
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LEI for the UK declined in September
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for the UK declined in September
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) f
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Want to Buy a Home? It's OK to Wait Till You're 40
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Nov. 10, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion:
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Want to Buy a Home? It's OK to Wait Till You're 40
By Allison Schrager
If owning a home is still the American dream, then it is increasingly out of reach for many young Americans. The average age of a first-time homebuyer is now 40, up from 33 just a few years ago and 29 in 1981.
To which I say: It's just as well. Buying a home in your 20s is not the best
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to National Review Online: Democrats' Misguided Response to Trump's Venezuela Policy
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Nov. 9, 2025, to the National Review Online:
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Democrats' Misguided Response to Trump's Venezuela Policy
By Santiago Vidal Calvo
Driven by anti-Trump rhetoric, many Democrats have become unwilling -- or unable -- to stand with Venezuela's fight for freedom.
Since the start of President Trump's crusade against Nicolas Maduro's drug empire, many Democratic officials have voiced grave concerns. T
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Mount Sinai's Jean-Frederic Colombel, MD, to Deliver the 31st Anatomy Lesson in Amsterdam, Highlighting Global Efforts to Prevent and Cure Crohn's Disease
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai's Jean-Frederic Colombel, MD, to Deliver the 31st Anatomy Lesson in Amsterdam, Highlighting Global Efforts to Prevent and Cure Crohn's Disease
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In a high honor, Jean-Frederic Colombel, MD, a leading inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) expert at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will deliver the 31st Anatomy Lesson on Thursday, November 20, at the Concertgebouw
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Neurotech symposium explores how brain circuits drive behavior
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Neurotech symposium explores how brain circuits drive behavior
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The 2025 Cornell Neurotech Mong Family Foundation Symposium was held on Oct. 28 and featured two leading researchers in neuroscience to explore how neural circuitry in the brain directs complex behaviors.
The event was an example of Cornell's interdisciplinary commitment to advancing the frontiers of neurotechnology, hosted jointly by Chris Xu, d
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New York City Economic Development Corp. Issues Report Charting the Future of Ferries in New York Harbor
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the 2025 Ferries Report outlining recent progress achievements and laying out a comprehensive vision for ferry service expansion in New York Harbor. The report follows the Adams administration's Ferry Forward plan that enhanced equity, accessibility, and fiscal sustainability for NYC Ferry. With historic ridership and the lowest subsidy per rider among major U.S. passenger ferries, NYCEDC now proposes system-wid
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Partnership tax audits for dummies
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Partnership tax audits for dummies
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White & Case partner Kevin Spencer and associates Christina Culver and Sean Lyons published an article for the Real Estate Finance Journal, providing an overview of partnership audits and guidance for tax practitioners.
The authors describe how partnership audits under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA) differ from earlier audits under
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Physicist John Reppy wins Buckley Prize
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Physicist John Reppy wins Buckley Prize
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John Reppy, John L. Wetherill Professor of Physics Emeritus in the College of Arts & Sciences, has received the 2026 Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize. The award, which recognizes and encourages outstanding theoretical or experimental contributions to condensed matter physics, consists of $20,000 and is awarded annually.
The award committee said Reppy re
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Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Program on Science and Global Security Secures $500K Grant to Probe Emerging Tech and Nuclear Risk
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 12 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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Program on Science and Global Security Secures $500K Grant to Probe Emerging Tech and Nuclear Risk
In an era marked by rapid technological innovation and intensifying competition over global dominance, the Program on Science and Global Security (SGS) at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has received a $500,000 grant from the Carnegie Corpora
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Program supports service members' transition to public service
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Program supports service members' transition to public service
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Because he speaks several languages and worked in more than a dozen countries during his decade as a U.S. Army officer, Capt. Muizz Valiani thought he might one day transition to a federal position in international policy analysis.
Now a student in the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Decade of Regulation: How New York City's Housing Policies Fueled Rental Inflation
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary:
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The decade of regulation: How New York City's housing policies fueled rental inflation
Understanding how regulatory layering has driven rental inflation in New York City is critical to forging solutions that restore the rental market.
By Jen Sidorova, Policy Analyst
Over the past decade, New York City's housing market has undergone a wave of intervention unmatched in its modern history. Between
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Reps. Goldman, Peters, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Restrict Excessive Use of Force By ICE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Goldman, Peters, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Restrict Excessive Use of Force By ICE
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'Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act' Would Require Body Cameras, Limit Use of Crowd Control Munitions, and Notify Local Law Enforcement of Planned ICE Actions
Bill Comes as Masked, Unidentifiable ICE Agents Use Tear Gas and Pepper Balls Against Non-Violent Journalists, Protestors, an
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RIT Professor Brings Nutrition Expertise to International Collaboration
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT professor brings nutrition expertise to international collaboration
Brenda Abu is a Carnegie African Diaspora fellow
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A remote networking session Associate Professor Brenda Abu attended for academics from African countries has led to a promising collaboration that extends her scholarship and the influence of RIT's Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition to communities in Ghana.
Ab
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Ropes & Gray Asset Management Attorneys to Speak at Private Equity International Private Funds Compliance Operations Forum
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Asset Management Attorneys to Speak at Private Equity International Private Funds Compliance Operations Forum
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Ropes & Gray asset management partners Alyssa Horton and Nicole Krea will speak at the 2025 Private Equity International (PEI) Private Funds Compliance Operations Forum in New York November 12-13.
The conference brings together SEC staff and industr
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S&P Global Finalizes Acquisition of ORBCOMM's Vessel Tracking System
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- S&P Global, New York, today announced the completion of its acquisition of ORBCOMM's Automatic Identification System (AIS) business. This business is recognized as a provider of satellite data services, specifically used for the tracking and monitoring of vessels. The acquisition significantly enhances maritime visibility and delivers crucial insights to support business intelligence and decision-making for clients globally.
The newly acquired AIS business will operate un
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S&P Global: Data Center Investments Account for 80% of Recent U.S. Demand Growth
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- S&P Global, New York, released an economic research revealing that massive data center and related technology investments have become a dominant factor in U.S. economic growth. Estimates from the research indicate that these activities were responsible for an extraordinary 80% of the increase in final private domestic demand during the first half of 2025.
The research confirms that while the AI race is global, the U.S. maintains a substantial lead in data center capacity,
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Scholarship Supports Hofstra Student's Dive Into Ocean Science
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 12 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Scholarship Supports Hofstra Student's Dive into Ocean Science
Pair the words "summer" and "ocean," and most people would picture a day spent sunning, swimming, and relaxing on the beach. For Arden Thompson '27, an environmental resources major at Hofstra University, those words hearken back to an exciting learning opportunity she had earlier this year. As a recipient of a scholarship from the International Oc
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Skanska Begins Deconstruction Process at MARTA Five Points Station
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska begins deconstruction process at MARTA Five Points Station
ATLANTA, GA - Global construction and development firm Skanska has started the surgical deconstruction of the MARTA Five Points Station canopy in Atlanta, Georgia. The canopy deconstruction is the first phase in reimagining the 144,400-square-foot transit hub in the heart of Atlanta into a vibrant city center, enhanci
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Stony Brook University Receives Grant from Santander US Bank to Help Build Workforce Skills for First Generation Students
STONY BROOK, New York, Nov. 10 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release:
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Stony Brook University Receives Grant from Santander US Bank to Help Build Workforce Skills for First Generation Students
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STONY BROOK, NY November 10, 2025 - The State University of New York at Stony Brook has received a $260,000 grant from Santander US bank to fund the university's new Pathways to Employability initiative, a two-year program designed to equi
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SUNY ESF Engineering Programs Earn ABET Re-Accreditation
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news:
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SUNY ESF Engineering Programs Earn ABET Re-Accreditation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Nov. 11, 2025 -- The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has earned re-accreditation from ABET for all three of its undergraduate degree programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET has accredited ESF's chemical
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Suozzi Sends Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on Iran's Unjust Detention of Great Neck Resident
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Suozzi Sends Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on Iran's Unjust Detention of Great Neck Resident
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The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
Dear Secretary Rubio,
I write regarding the case of my constituent, Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old resident of Great Neck, New York, who has been unjustly detained in Iran. Mr. Hekmati, a dual American-Iranian citizen, was
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Suozzi Urges State Department Action on Detained Long Islander Held in Iran
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Suozzi Urges State Department Action on Detained Long Islander Held in Iran
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Glen Cove, NY - Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) has urged U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take immediate action to secure the release of Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old American citizen and Great Neck resident. Hekmati, who serves on the Great Neck Estates Zoning Board of Appeals, has been unjustly imprisoned in Iran.
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Thomson Reuters Names Morgan Lewis Legal Innovator of the Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Thomson Reuters Names Morgan Lewis Legal Innovator of the Year
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NEW YORK, November 11, 2025 - Morgan Lewis has been awarded the inaugural Legal Innovator of the Year by Thomson Reuters, recognizing the firm as a true pioneer in the usage and adoption of artificial intelligence.
Morgan Lewis, which entered into a market-leading strategic partnership with Thomso
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Translation offers English readers passage to satirical 'Island of Hermaphrodites'
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Translation offers English readers passage to satirical 'Island of Hermaphrodites'
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A scandalous novel hit the streets of Paris in 1605. Published anonymously, the satire, which follows a hapless visitor on his journey through an imagined land of aristocratic excess, created an uproar for its irreverent portrayal of the French court and questioning of gender and power. It remained popular - and in print - for m
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U.N. Population Fund: Hope & Healing - Women in Somalia Reclaim Their Lives From Obstetric Fistula
NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news:
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Hope and healing: Women in Somalia reclaim their lives from obstetric fistula
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Farhiya, a 38-year-old from rural Beletweyne, faced a decade of hardship that began with life-threatening childbirth complications.
She gave birth without the aid of a skilled health worker. When the labour was obstructed, a potentially fatal condition, she was left with an obstetric fistula - a hole in the
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UB professor elected to the American Pediatric Society
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 12 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB professor elected to the American Pediatric Society
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Mastrandrea's research has improved outcomes for patients with obesity and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
By Ellen Goldbaum
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Lucy D. Mastrandrea, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, has been elected to membership
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Unipol Assicurazioni Leverages IBM watsonx to Build a New AI-driven Automation Platform
ARMONK, New York, Nov. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Unipol Assicurazioni Leverages IBM watsonx to Build a New AI-driven Automation Platform
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Milan, November 11th - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Unipol Assicurazioni, one of Europe's largest insurance groups and leader in Italy in the non-life sector, are renewing their collaboration to continue the Company's digital transformation journey they embarked on over a year ago. This journey, starting
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WCS News Statement from UNFCCC COP30 WCS: Ecological Integrity Links the Nature-Climate Agenda Across COP30 Outcomes
BRONX, New York, Nov. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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WCS News Statement from UNFCCC COP30 WCS: Ecological Integrity Links the Nature-Climate Agenda Across COP30 Outcomes
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Belem, Brazil, November 11, 2025 - The following statement was issued today by the Wildlife Conservation Society upon the start of the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30) taking place here Nov. 10-21.
"COP30 must close the ambition gap on
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White & Case launches AI assistant Atlas, AI strategy and roadmap
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case launches AI assistant Atlas, AI strategy and roadmap
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Chief Innovation Officer Isabel Parker spoke with Legal IT Insider about the launch of White & Case's AI assistant Atlas and the Firm's broader AI roadmap, including its proprietary AI platform, buy-and-build approach and Firm-wide change management program to drive adoption and innovation.
Read the full artic
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Why companies don't share AV crash data - and how they could
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Why companies don't share AV crash data - and how they could
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Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been tested as taxis for decades in San Francisco, Pittsburgh and around the world, and trucking companies have enormous incentives to adopt them.
But AV companies rarely share the crash- and safety-related data that is crucial to improving the safety of their vehicles - mostly because they have little incentive to do
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