NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * "OLI" - NBCUniversal's AI-powered Olympic Guide - Returns With Enhanced Features to Provide Fans With Up-to-Date Info About NBCU's Coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games NBCUniversal today announced the return of OLI, its AI-powered Olympic discoverability tool, with enhanced features designed to help fans navigate thousands of hours of its coverage of the Milan C  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 12 Ballard Spahr Attorneys Elected to Firm Partnership * Twelve attorneys have been elected to Ballard Spahr's partnership effective January 1, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today. The new partners are based in six of the firm's 18 officesPhiladelphia, Baltimore, Minneapolis, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.and their practices span Ballard Spahr's   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit The AAMC issued the following statement on the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision to affirm a March 2025 U.S. District Court ruling, which maintained an injunction against harmful cuts to research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH): "The AAMC is pleased that the 1st Circuit Court of A  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture to Acquire Faculty to Scale AI Capabilities LONDON; Jan. 6, 2026 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire Faculty, a leading UK-based AI native services and products business built on highly technical applied AI skills and a unique decision intelligence product that features advanced simulation and optimization capabilities. The acquisition will expand Accenture's   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Issues Statement After Appeals Court Affirms Permanent Injunction Against Trump Administration For Defunding Medical And Public Health Research * BOSTON Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing th  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Issues Statement After Appeals Court Affirms Permanent Injunction Against Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Research * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump administration, the Departm  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Recommends Automating Extension Process for Taxpayers Affected by Federally Declared Disasters Washington, D.C. - While taxpayers are afforded a statutorily-prescribed period to replace property destroyed by a federally-declared disaster, the process for requesting an extension is not automated. The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is recommending that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) impleme  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: * * * An Indictment of Empire: Center for Constitutional Rights Responds to U.S. Escalation in Venezuela In response to the aggression by the United States against Venezuela this morning, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: The Trump administration has chosen catastrophe. Buoyed and inspired by the U.S.'s long legacy of military intervention and disregard for internationa  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Appeals court prevents cuts to billions in medical and public health research funding * A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from implementing a policy that would cut billions of dollars in funds that support medical and public healt  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * As NYC Rescinds Key Anti-Semitism Protections, Former U.S. Civil Rights Chief Praises Virginia AG for Enforcing IHRA Definition in Schools Statement highlights stark contrast between Virginia's enforcement of anti-Semitism protections and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rollback of IHRA-based safeguards, urging incoming Virginia administration to do bette  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's Attempt to Further Dismantle Safeguards for Nation's Waters * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) that would si  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 5 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Coalition to Oppose Trump Administration's Attempt to Further Dismantle Safeguards for Nation's Waters * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined multi-state coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corp  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Landmark Agreement with City of Saratoga Springs to Reform Police Response to Protests * January 6, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a landmark agreement to overhaul how the City of Saratoga Springs responds to protests and other First Amendment activity. An Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigation fou  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Chez Fray * January 6, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Chez Fray, who died on December 21, 2025 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Departme  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: APPEALS COURT AFFIRMS PERMANENT INJUNCTION TO HALT DEFUNDING MEDICAL, PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit for affirming a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) f  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Ancient Antarctica reveals a 'one-two punch' behind ice sheet collapse Polar scientist Molly Patterson is the lead author of a study that explores factors behind melting ice sheets By Jennifer Micale When we think of global warming, what first comes to mind is the air: crushing heatwaves that are felt rather than seen, except through the haziness of humid air. But when it comes to melting ice sheets, risi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Investor Call * NEW YORK - January 6, 2026 - Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 investor conference call via public webcast on January 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To register, please use the following link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=17482  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Announces Acquisition of Alliance Technical Group * New York, NY - January 6, 2026 - Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners and other Blackstone funds ("Blackstone") have acquired Alliance Technical Group ("ATG"), a leading provider of environmental testing, monitori  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Jan. 6, 2026, entitled "Consumer Expenditures in the Boston Metropolitan Area - 2023-24": * * * Households in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, metropolitan area spent an average of $105,320 per year in 2023-24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that food, housing, and transpo  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Jan. 6, 2026, entitled "Consumer Expenditures in the New York Metropolitan Area - 2023-24": * * * Households in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA, metropolitan area spent an average of $91,520 per year in 2023-24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that food, housing, and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., New York, announced that it has finalized its acquisition of Acolin, a European provider of regulatory services and cross-border fund distribution. The transaction is designed to bolster Broadridge's ability to assist asset managers in entering new global markets and increasing their assets under management. The company stated that the integration of Acolin's compliance technology with Broadridge's existing data analytics and investor c  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Nevada -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Nevada were 81,055, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 74,494, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Washington -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 172,479 while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Washington were 165,224 the U.S. Bureau of Labor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Welcomes Sentencing for Anti-Muslim Subway Attack * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed sentencing of a man for a 2022 subway attack during which the assailant reportedly made anti-Muslim remarks. At that time, CAIR-NY   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Cancer prevention: Can future-focused thinking help smokers quit? * As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It's the leading preventable cause of death, disease and disability. And yet, nearly 15 percent of adults in the United States still smoke. "Most indicate they want to quit," said Jeff Stein, an addiction researcher and assis  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MAMDANI'S ANTI-RELIGIOUS MESSAGING New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasted no time sending a message to the city's faith communities: on his first day in office, he said they would not be afforded heightened protection at their houses of worship. Indeed, he rescinded an executive order to this effect signed by his predecessor, Eric Adams. M  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement on Jan. 5, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * NATIVITY SCENE TAMPERED WITH Last year before we erected our nativity scene in Central Park, I told the staff that this was the first time in 30 years that we have displayed our creche that I was concerned it may not be safe. Regrettably, I was right. On December 26, a video was posted on Instagram showing a man (assisted by two others) drapi  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Jan. 7 -- Optimum, a subsidiary of Altice USA, issued the following news release: * * * Celina Chamber of Commerce and Optimum Business Announce the Grant Winners of Lifting Up Small Businesses in Celina, Texas 25 small businesses will be awarded a $5,000 grant to support their long-term success * DALLAS, TEXAS (JANUARY 6, 2026) - Optimum Business, the leading provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, along with their partner, the Celina Chamber of C  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: Trump's First Year Weakened Abortion Rights Even Further Nearly one year after President Trump's second inauguration, the Center for Reproductive Rights has released new analysis documenting how the Trump administration has further decimated domestic abortion access during his first year back in office. The report details the most damaging actions taken by the administration  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Charting the work of Black women writers and choreographers * By Bert Gambini  BUFFALO, N.Y. - Nicole Morris Johnson, PhD, an assistant professor of English, was a theater artist before becoming a University at Buffalo faculty member. While rewarding, working in Los Angeles raised questions in Morris Johnson about the creative process, and why the storytelling of h  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Details on How Respiratory Pandemics Rapidly Spread Through Cities Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health used computer modeling to reconstruct how the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in the U.S. The findings highlight the rapid spread of pandemic respiratory pathogens and the challenges of early outbreak containment. The   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia University Exhibition Named a 'Gallery Show to See' by New York Times * The new year is here and, with it, the chance to beat the winter drear and see some of the best art on display across the city. If you need inspiration, this week, an exhibition at the Wallach Art Gallery on Columbia University's Manhattanville campus was named a "gallery show to see this January" by The New York Times. "Though billed as   more

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Community cinema course returns to Penn State Schuylkill this spring Penn State Schuylkill's popular community enrichment cinema course will return this spring, offering participants the chance to explore the evolving role of comedy in film. Titled "Media, Manipulation, and the Demise of Public Discourse," the course will examine how humor has changed over time, includin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPEAKS ON THE HORRIFIC EVENTS OF JANUARY 6, 2021 * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle marked the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by participating in a hearing featuring testimony from former law enforcement, state officials, and Americans who witnessed the insurrection. "January 6, 2021, was one of the darkest days in our  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Highlights New Tax Filing Benefits Under the Trump Tax Cuts * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today encouraged constituents to prepare for tax filing season by reviewing new tax relief provisions made available under the Trump Tax Cuts and the guidance released by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS published detailed information to help taxpayers u  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Names Seven New Counsel * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Julia Ahn, Emily Austin, Daniel Hoborough, Anna Moore, Veronika Polakova, Rachel Stables and Heng (David) Wan have been named counsel to the firm. Their promotions became effective on January 1. Julia Ahn is based in the Paris office and a member of the Investment Management Group. Her practice focuses   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * DEC Announces January 21 Environmental Justice Listening Session for Newburgh Community Conversations and Engagement around New York State's Sustained Efforts to Advance Environmental Justice * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an environmental justice (EJ) listening session in Newburgh to support an  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New emergency stations upgrade campus health and safety at Binghamton University By Ethan Knox '20 Binghamton University is working to make you safer one step at a time, and you may start noticing on your way to class or meetings -- the classic automated external defibrillators (AED), naloxone (Narcan) and bleeding control cabinets throughout campus are getting a major upgrade. "In addition to those suppl  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Jan. 6 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Empie, Party of Five: One Family's Unique DePauw Bond * For Derek '95 and Amber Walker '94 Empie, DePauw University is more than a name at the top of their diplomas. It's the place their story begins. It all started when Derek spotted "a beautiful blond girl walking across Bowman Park" just prior to his sophomore year. He was eager to find out more about her, and thanks to some strategic intel from his frate  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Appeals Court Hears Case Challenging NIH Grant Terminations * BOSTON Oral argument was held today before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in a lawsuit challenging the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) mass termi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Federal Employees to See Modest 1% Pay Raise in 2026 After Executive Order Finalized * Federal employees will receive a 1% across-the-board pay raise beginning in 2026 after President Donald Trump signed an executive order finalizing the increase for most civilian federal workers. The executive order, issued on December   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (TNSxrep) -- Fiserv Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, released its Small Business Index for December 2025 indicating that small businesses concluded the holiday season with modest growth. The seasonally adjusted index reached 144 as year-over-year sales increased by 1.6 percent. According to the report, this growth was primarily driven by higher average ticket sizes rather than transaction volume, which remained flat during the period. The Chief Data Officer at Fiserv, Prasanna Dho  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Carr Issues Statement on Fulton County Domestic Terrorism Case Attorney General Chris Carr today issued the following statement regarding the State's case against 61 individuals, who are alleged to have conspired together to block the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WATCH AG CARR'S VIDEO MESSAGE HERE (https://x.com/Georgia_AG/status/2008662622728819  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration's Freeze Of Child Care Funding In NY * Today, in response to reports that the Trump administration will freeze billions in funding meant for poor children and their families in New York and other Democrat-led states, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following stateme nt: "My faith guides my life and public service. It's our job to serve   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump Administration's Reckless Overhaul Of Childhood Vaccine Schedule * Today, in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's announcement that is sharply reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "Once again, the Trump administration is putting pseudoscience and ex  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Global AI Leader ElevenLabs to Expand New York City Operations, Creating 230 New Jobs * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that ElevenLabs a leader in artificial intelligence that develops foundational models and products for seamless human-computer interaction will significantly expand its United States operations in New York City. The expansion underscores New Yo  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of NY PLAYS Grant Opportunities to Expand Playgrounds Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a new funding opportunity through the New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative, a competitive grant program that will provide $67.5 million in capital funding to help municipalities and nonprofit organi  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Grand jury indicts Ohio woman on meth charge U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Celina Serva aka Ce Ce, 26, of Akron, OH, with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Hausfeld, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hausfeld announces 13 senior promotions globally Hausfeld is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been promoted to Partner, and eight attorneys have been promoted to Counsel across the United States and Europe for 2026. Partner promotions Ashley M. Crooks, Daniel P. Weick, Stella Gartagani, Karl-Christoph von Steuben, and Christoph Schubert have been invited to join the partnership. * * * In New York, As  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Freezes Child Care and Family Assistance Grants in Five States for Fraud Concerns * WASHINGTON January 6, 2026 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today froze access to certain federal child care and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York following serious concerns about widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Calls on Administration to Protect Displaced Venezuelans Over this past weekend, the United States spearheaded a military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. The apparent end  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Following Venezuela Briefing * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following yesterday's briefing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and other officials on the Trump administration's military action in Venezuela: "I  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How well-meaning allies increase stress for marginalized people * Someone in the office makes a racially insensitive comment, and a white co-worker asks a Black colleague to help correct the offender. Teamwork makes the dream work, right? Well, not always. In three studies, a group led by an ILR School researcher found that this kind of maneuver can backfire. In such scenarios, the marginalized person then vi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Monster with 13 Convictions for Indecency with a Child * Thanks to a historic 120% increase in manpower, ICE is unleashed to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from American communities WASHINGTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) entered 2026 with the hiring of more than 12,000 officers to jumps  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Praises Trump Administration for Operation Absolute Resolve * WASHINGTON Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) praised President Trump for taking action in Venezuela to "keep the Western Hemisphere secure for the American people." In case you missed it... White House to Address Congress' Venezuela Questions The Daily Signal George Caldwell January 5, 20  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Law360, Eva Carman and John Sorkin Outline 2026 Priorities for Ropes & Gray in New York * Ropes & Gray's New York co-managing partners, Eva Carman and John Sorkin, highlighted strategic growth and client-focused innovation as 2026 priorities in a recent Law360 feature. John and Eva discussed how the firm is targeting expansion in M&A, private equity, asset management, hea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Announces 2026 Fellow Class * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Independent Women announced its 2026 class of visiting fellows, welcoming a distinguished group of policy experts and innovators from across the country to its highly regarded annual fellowship program. The incoming class reflects the program's growing influence as a pipeline for serious policy and cu  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iranian Authorities Brutally Repressing Protests * Iranian authorities are brutally cracking down on nationwide protests with lethal force, killing at least 27 protesters and bystanders, including children, and injuring many more in just over a week, while carrying out mass detentions of protesters. Human Rights Watch is investigating the government's violent repression of the protests and relat  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Iranian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Protests with Live Fire, Arbitrary Arrests, and Attacks on Hospitals * More Than 27 Civilians Killed, including Six Children, Over 2000 Arrested Authorities' Crackdown Again Amounts to Crimes Against Humanity January 6, 2025 Iranian authorities have sharply escalated their violent crackdown on the nationwide protests that be  more

BONN, Germany, Jan. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- IZA - Institute of Labor Economics issued the following discussion paper (No. 18339) in Dec. 2025 by Selen Ozdogan and Kevin Y. Shih entitled "Immigration and Education: Early Insights from the Buslift to New York City." Here is the abstract: * * * Since 2022, New York City has received more than 200,000 asylum-seekers from the southern border, many of whom were young children. Families were placed in homeless shelters, with children subsequently enrolled in  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * January Highlights on TNT, TBS & truTV * From the return of Impractical Jokers to women's and men's college basketball games and movie marathons, January is packed with can't-miss programming across TNT, TBS, and truTV. Here's what's coming up: Tuesday, January 6th * NHL on TNT - Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:30 p.m * Men's Big East  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 7 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Names More Than 25 New Partners Across Firm The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following individuals from across the firm's global platform as new partners with the firm, effective January 1. The group comprises 26 individuals from all nine of the firm's practice areas and represents 17 offices, including Boston, Charleston, Charlotte, Kansas City, L  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Investment in America's Port Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Frank Mrvan (IN-01), Randy Weber (TX-14), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Erin Houchin (IN-09), and Robin Kelly (IL-02) to introduce the Se  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 7 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Welcomed 60 Attorneys in 2025 Kilpatrick welcomed 60 attorneys who joined the Firm in 2025. The Firm is pleased to introduce the multi-practice group of attorneys from the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Stockholm, Washington D.C., and Winston-Salem offices. Click below to learn more about the o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Responds to Reports of a Trump Administration Blanket Freeze of Child Care and Family Support Funding for Illinois * WASHINGTON Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration is moving to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding for child care and family assistance programs in Illinois, California, Colora  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS NOT BEEN FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he pointed out how House Democrats are fighting for everyday Americans, while Donald Trump and sycophantic House Republicans  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS NOT BEEN FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell where he pointed out how House Democrats are fighting for everyday Americans, while Donald Trump and sycophantic House Republicans continue to focus on sche  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DOUG LaMALFA * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I join people across Northern California in mourning the untimely passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. A fourth-generation rice farmer, Rep. LaMalfa treasured his community, worked powerfully to protect California's farmers and served thos  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DOUG LaMALFA * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I join people across Northern California in mourning the untimely passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. A fourth-generation rice farmer, Rep. LaMalfa treasured his community, worked powerfully to protect California's farmers and served those he represented with prin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE JANUARY 6 VIOLENT ATTACK ON THE CAPITOL WILL BE SHAMEFUL ALWAYS AND FOREVER" * Today, on the five-year anniversary of January 6, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered remarks setting the record straight about the Trump-incited January 6 insurrection: LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you all for your presence here today on this solemn anniversary  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE JANUARY 6 VIOLENT ATTACK ON THE CAPITOL WILL BE SHAMEFUL ALWAYS AND FOREVER" * Today, on the five-year anniversary of January 6, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered remarks setting the record straight about the Trump-incited January 6 insurrection: LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you all for your presence here today on this solemn anniversary. Five years ago today, a   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Litigation & Enforcement Attorneys Analyze FINRA's Focus on GenAI in New York Law Journal * In an article published in New York Law Journal, litigation & enforcement partners Lisa H. Bebchick and Amy Jane Longo, managing principal and global head of Advanced E-Discovery and AI Strategy Shannon Capone Kirk, associate Anne Conroy, and law clerk Adam Garfinkel analyze FINRA's 2  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Jan. 5, 2026, to CityLimits: * * * How Mamdani Can Keep His Principles and Still Do Good for NYC's Housing Market By Eric Kober "One might think that socialism and deregulation do not go together, but Mamdani's campaign gave hints that he might be willing to take on some heretofore untouchable interest groups." As an economist and city planner inclined to let markets have free rein, I didn't view de  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Jan. 5, 2026, to the Daily Wire: * * * Why Venezuelans Are Dancing in the Streets By Daniel Di Martino What Venezuelans feel today is not bloodlust or vengeance. It is relief, gratitude, and hope. Venezuelans throughout the world are celebrating after this weekend's perfectly executed U.S. military operation which captured narco-terrorist tyrant Nicolas Maduro. The morning I woke up to the news of M  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Jan. 6, 2026, to National Affairs: * * * The Case for Prohibiting Vice By Charles Fain Lehman Once you notice the proliferation of vice, it is hard to stop seeing it. Sometimes the drive-through operator is stoned; other times, it's the barista. A young man you know spends all his money on sports-gambling apps and goes five figures into debt. On Wall Street, news reports tell of young investment bank  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers 420-Unit Affordable Housing Asset Sale in Long Island HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Jackson Terrace Apartments, a six-story, 420-unit apartment complex in Hempstead, New York. "Long Island r  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Further Dismantle Safeguards for Nation's Waters Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined multi-state coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a comment letter (https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Documents/pdfs/States%20WOTUS%20Comments_01052026%20Final.pdf) opposing a proposed rule by the  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Medicaid psychiatric waivers tied to fewer hospitalizations and incarcerations for people with serious mental illness * Medicaid waivers that relax a long-standing federal funding ban on larger psychiatric hospitals are linked to fewer hospitalizations, emergency visits, and incarcerations among adults with serious mental illness, according to a st  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement Following Venezuela Briefing Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following yesterday's briefing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and other officials on the Trump administration's military action in Vene  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Declares First Quarter 2026 Common Stock Dividend * NEW YORK, January 6, 2026 MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that its board of directors has declared a first quarter 2026 common stock dividend of $0.5675 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 3, 2026. About  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 7 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * New minimally invasive heart valve procedure gives high-risk patients new options at Upstate By Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University interventional cardiologist Ankur Kalra plans to develop a robust transcatheter heart valve program after he performed the hospital's first MitraClip Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair last month. The minimally invasive procedure   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Morelle Marks Five Years Since January 6th Attack on The Capitol Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, delivered the following remarks as he testified during the hearing marking five years since the January 6th attack on the Capitol: "Mr. Chairman, members of the panel, thank you for the op  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Completes the Sale of Alliance Technical Group Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle-market focused private equity team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, today announced the sale of Alliance Technical Group (Alliance), a leading provider of environmental testing and compliance services,   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Investment Management Files Initial Registration Statements for Two Cryptocurrency ETPs Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today that it has filed initial registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for two new exchange-traded products (ETPs). Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust and Morgan Stanley   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * MTA Chair and CEO Lieber Appears on NY1's Morning on 1 MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber appeared on NY1's Mornings on 1 with Pat Kiernan and Jamie Stelter to discuss congestion relief tolling and other transportation issues. A transcript of the interview appears below. Pat Kiernan: Ultimately it's not a big increase, it's $2.90 to $3.00, 10 cents, but every ti  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement on Jan. 4, 2026: * * * Unilateral "Brute Force" In Venezuela Violates Constitution. U.N. Charter National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement regarding U.S. military action in Venezuela: "As a civil rights organization deeply committed to justice, democracy, and international law, the National Urban League strongly condemns the unilateral use of extreme military force against  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal's Peacock to Be First Streamer to Integrate Dolby's Full Suite of Premium Picture and Sound Innovations Today, Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and NBCUniversal announced that Peacock will be the first streaming platform to embrace Dolby's full suite of advanced picture and sound innovations. This first-of-its-kind technology integra  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal, RPA, FreeWheel, and Newton Research Introduce Agentic AI Buying Across Linear and Digital for Premium Video RPA and NBCUniversal Launch First Ever Cross-Platform Agentic Media Buy Powered by FreeWheel, NBCUniversal, and Newton's AI Technology. * Today NBCUniversal, independent agency RPA, FreeWheel, and Newton Research announced a partnership to introduce a breakthr  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * New research uses meconium to map prenatal metal exposure * Newly published research sheds light on how and where New York's youngest residents are exposed to environmental metals before they are even born. Two publications by recent CUNY SPH doctoral graduate Fiona Fogarty, Associate Professor Brian Pavilonis, Professor Suzanne McDermott, and co  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The New York Academy of Medicine issued the following agency statement on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * New York Academy of Medicine Statement on Vaccine Research and Safety The New York Academy of Medicine reaffirms our commitment to vaccine science and evidence-based guidelines that are the cornerstones of population health progress. We stand in opposition to the decision yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to change the childhood immunization schedul  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $203 Million Off-Market Sale of Mid-Atlantic Micro-Bay Industrial Portfolio Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to global corporations, institutional investors, and owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged the $203 million off-market sale of a nearly 1.4 million-square-foot micro-bay industrial portfolio spanning   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE Actimize Recognized as a Leader in Enterprise Fraud Solutions in Asia Pacific by Leading Analyst Firm * NICE Actimize received the highest possible scores in such criteria as new-account/digital channel fraud management, analyst investigations and model explainability and governance Hoboken, N.J., January 6, 2026 - NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASD  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses, veterans to rally against Trump plan to eliminate hundreds of VA jobs in NYC * Registered nurses and veterans will hold a rally in the Bronx on Thursday, Jan. 8, to denounce the Trump administration's plans to cut tens of thousands of jobs from the VA, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) today. The VA informed NNOC/NNU that   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2025: * * * OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 33 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Under the CRA, the OCC a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * On eve of LA Fire Anniversary, Governor Newsom announces housing push to keep survivors in their communities What you need to know: Less than a year after devastating wildfires, the Newsom Administration has funded nearly one thousand new affordable rental homes in Los Angeles communities through programs that cut red tape, save time and money, and build faster. These homes will help fi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Own Every Dollar Gang Leader Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that JESUS ZAPATA, a/k/a "Jeezy," a/k/a "Hendrix," was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken to 17 years in prison for his role as "Duarte," or leader, of the violent gang Own Every Dollar ("OED"). "Thi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Postdoctoral Fellow Brianna Baker selected for NIH-funded addiction research program * Brianna A. Baker, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the CUNY SPH Center for Innovation in Mental Health, has been selected as a 2025 Fellow in the NIH-funded Scientific Training in Addiction Research Techniques (START) program. The highly competitive fellowship p  more

BASILDON, England, Jan. 7 -- CNH Industrial, a designer, manufacturer and seller of agricultural and constructions equipment, trucks, commercial vehicles, buses and specialty vehicles in addition to a broad portfolio of powertrain applications, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Pricing of CNH Industrial Capital LLC $500 million notes CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNH) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CNH Industrial Capital LLC, has priced $500 million in a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Rasel Introduces Unraveling Socialism Act * HARRISBURG - Rep. Brian Rasel (R-Westmoreland) today announced he will introduce legislation to mandate Pennsylvania universities receiving taxpayer dollars require students to learn about the detriments of communist and socialist theories. "All too often, we hear stories of college professors glorifying radical political theories and demonizin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Provides Update on Secret Service Meeting, Work to Address Flight Restrictions Around Mar-a-Lago * Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) released a memo updating the community on her recent meeting with the U.S. Secret Service and her ongoing efforts with both the Secret Service and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address the 24/7 flight restrictions surrounding Mar-a-L  more

HAMILTON, New York, Jan. 6 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Residential Commons Marks a Decade of Community Building * This academic year marks the 10th anniversary of Ciccone Commons, the first Residential Commons established at Colgate University. Since its launch in 2015, the program has grown to four communities Brown, Ciccone, Dart Colegrove, and Hancock that gather students based on their first-year seminars (FSEM) to extend learning beyond the classroom. With e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER SLAMS TRUMP FREEZING $10 BILLION FOR CHILD CARE & VITAL SERVICES, PUNISHING INNOCENT CHILDREN AND HARDWORKING FAMILIES IN NEW YORK AND ACROSS AMERICA * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on reports that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cruelly freezing $10 billion in funds for poor famili  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $7 MILLION FOR MOUNT KISCO TO STRENGTHEN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT NOTORIOUSLY DANGEROUS CROSSINGS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL * New Grant Will Improve Notorious Roadways In Mount Kisco, Which According To Project Application Sustained 790 Crashes, 98 Injuries & 13 Serious Injuries Between 2018 and 2022 Senators Say Fed  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:25-cv-18864; D.N.J. filed Dec. 22, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Muhammad Saad Shoukat, et al., No. 2:25-cv-18864 (D.N.J. filed Dec. 22, 2025) The Securities and Exchange Commission charged three Pakistani and U.S. nationals Muhammad Saad Shoukat, Muhammad Arham Shoukat, and Muhammad Shahwaiz Shoukat, with allegedly perpetrating two market manipulation schemes, and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Applauds Successful Mission in Venezuela * Praises President Trump's Realist Foreign Policy Approach WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' America Reports to discuss the successful operation in Venezuela to capture and bring narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro before the American justice system and praise President Trump's realist foreign policy approach.   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2025: * * * Simpson Thacher Expands Bay Area Presence with New San Francisco Office Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today the opening of its new office in San Francisco, marking a significant expansion of the Firm's Bay Area platform to better serve clients and attract exceptional legal talent in one of the world's most dynamic markets. Atif Azher, who was recently named "Corpor  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Social Media Agitator Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Harm Federal Agent's Wife Anthony Noto pleaded guilty today to knowingly transmitting a threat to injure the wife of a federal deportation officer. "Threatening to harm a federal agent's spouse, child, or other loved one is inexcusable, outrageous, and illegal" said U.S. Attorney Theodor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview on Jan. 4, 2026, with Margaret Brennan of CBS's Face the Nation: * * * QUESTION: We begin today with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who joins us this morning from Miami. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary. SECRETARY RUBIO: Good morning. Good morning. QUESTION: President Trump said that the United States will run the country and that Venezuela will be largely run by - he poi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview on Jan. 4, 2026, with with George Stephanopoulos of ABC's This Week: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio with George Stephanopoulos of ABC's This Week QUESTION: We're joined now by the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us this morning. SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. QUESTION: President Trump was pretty clear yesterday. He said the United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview on Jan. 4, 2026, with Kristen Welker of NBC's Meet the Press: * * * QUESTION: Joining me now is Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Secretary Rubio, welcome back to Meet the Press. SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. QUESTION: Thank you so much for being here. I want to start with this big-picture question: Is the United States now at war with Venezuela? SECRETARY RUBIO: There's not a  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study examines carbon footprint of wearable health tech * Wearable health care devices - such as glucose monitors, ultrasound patches and blood-pressure monitors - can be invaluable for keeping patients safe. A new study from Cornell University and the University of Chicago found that demand for such health care electronics could approach 2 billion units per year by 2050. But unless measures are taken to reduce  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 7 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Researchers Examine Aviation's Path to Sustainability Researchers from SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Sustainable Aerospace Energy Center (SAEC) have published a new study in the Journal of Air Transportation analyzing how the aviation sector is navigating its transition toward sustainability. Led by Dr. Robert Edgell, Professor of Technology Management and Principal I  more

POTSDAM, New York, Jan. 7 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam and Crane School of Music to Award Honorary Doctorate to Disney Sound Innovator David E. Fluhr SUNY Potsdam and its renowned Crane School of Music will present an Honorary Doctor of Music degree to acclaimed sound mixer David E. Fluhr during a private ceremony at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., on Jan. 21, 2026. Fluhr will be honored for his creative a  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 6 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Surface Transportation News: Priced managed lanes come of age * In this issue: * Priced managed lanes come of age * Conflicting measures of U.S. traffic congestion * Serious bipartisan NEPA reform passed in the House * What now for electric vehicles? * Feds OK automated railroad track inspection * L.A. Metro needs a better strategy * Quotable Quotes * News Notes Priced Managed Lanes Come of Age  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * TD Bank Insider Pleads Guilty to Facilitating $2M in Money Laundering A former New York-based employee of TD Bank N.A, Wilfredo Aquino, pleaded guilty today to facilitating a money laundering network's movement of hundreds of millions of dollars through TD Bank accounts. "Aquino helped criminals launder money from inside TD Bank. Bank employees  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Marks 5 Years Since January 6th Attack on U.S. Capitol * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statement on 5 years since the violent attack on January 6, 2021 by insurrectionists on the U.S. Capitol building: "5 years ago, as Congress gathered to do our constitutional duty and certify the results of the 2020 Presidential election, a violent mob   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 -- The Toy Association issued the following news: * * * New Toy Safety Regulations Advance in the U.S. and European Union The Toy Association(TM) is informing members of two recent regulatory developments, including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) final rule addressing water beads in toys and the European Union's newly published Toy Safety Regulation, that introduce new requirements and timelines for future compliance. U.S. CPSC Publishes Final Rule on W  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Transfer Portal News: China's Money The Department of Education has released a new online portal where the American people can see how much foreign money is being given to American universities. The portal - which is online at foreignfundinghighered.gov- lists China   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: One Year After L.A. Wildfires, Rebuilding Focuses on Stronger, More Resilient Homes * SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2026 One year after devastating wildfires swept through parts of Los Angeles County, communities in Altadena and Pasadena are moving from recovery to rebuilding, with a growing focus on stronger, more resilient homes and businesses designed to withstand future w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * TD Bank Insider Pleads Guilty to Facilitating Money Laundering A former New York-based employee of TD Bank N.A, Wilfredo Aquino, pleaded guilty today to facilitating a money laundering network's movement of hundreds of millions of dollars through TD Bank accounts. "The defendant leveraged his position at TD Bank and facilitated the criminal activity of a money laundering network that moved hundreds   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Representative Dan Goldman Conducts Oversight of Facilities at 26 Federal Plaza, Vows to Return Weekly * Goldman Gained Access to ICE Facilities at 26 Federal Plaza for First Time in December After Suing Trump Administration Goldman Vows to Return to 26 Federal Plaza Weekly to Conduct Oversight Goldman Describes Visit in New Video (link is external) NEW YORK, NY - Today U.S. Representat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Representative Dan Goldman Statement on Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board Voting to Dissolve Organization * New York, NY - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10), Co-Chair of the Public Broadcasting Caucus, released the following statement after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced today that its Board of Directors had voted to dissolve the organization afte  more

MERCED, California, Jan. 6 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * UC Merced Alum, Now a Robotics Expert for Amazon, Advises Students to Get Their Hands Dirty * Kevin Arrieta got into robotics to avoid getting into trouble. Arrieta said he joined the robotics club at his Compton high school after the teacher who ran it gave him an ultimatum. "I had gotten in with the wrong crowd," he said. "I had a physics teacher who told me, 'Join my robotics club or I'm  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 6 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Partners with NASA, Ocala Airport to Study Effects of Air Transportation * In the future, people won't hail traditional taxicabs to the airport they'll hop in air taxis that can fly them from remote locations to major airports in a matter of minutes. For passengers, this mode of transportation will save time and add ease to the stressful process of traveling. But for residents of communities th  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Urologist breaks the silence on women's pelvic floor disorders * Many women assume pelvic floor health issues are simply their fate - part of having vaginal deliveries, getting older, gaining weight or entering menopause. Perhaps they have watched their mothers and grandmothers live with symptoms, such as urinary incontinence and pain. Though pelvic floor disorders happen when the muscles and tissues that support  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at El Museo Del Barrio's Three Kings Day Celebration * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks at the 48th annual Three Kings Day celebration held by El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governo  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Safer Streets: Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, Police Commissioner Tisch Announce Crime in New York City Continued to Fall in 2025, New York Remains the Safest Big City in the Nation * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that New York City remains the safest big city in the country. New  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Cancer prevention: Can future-focused thinking help smokers quit? Jeff Stein of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute has been awarded a new grant that will allow his lab to test a low-cost intervention to help people, particularly those in rural areas, stop smoking. By Leigh Anne Kelley As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It's the leading preventable cause of death,  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Jan. 7 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * January-February events Here is what's happening at Wofford * Students have arrived on campus for the January Interim, and with their return comes engaging programming available to the community, including a Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend lecture and the annual Pulp Theatre Interim production. All events listed below are open to the public and free of charge unless otherwise noted. View the online   more