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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday January 30, 2026 ( 190 items )  
37th SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC SET FOR 2ND SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER 2026
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Jan. 29 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * 37th SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC SET FOR 2ND SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER 2026 * Memphis, TN.- The Southern Heritage Classic, one of the nation's premier HBCU Classics, will return to its historic calendar time slot, the second Saturday in September - Sept. 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. - with a rematch of last year's exciting SWAC contest featuring the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Alco  more
50 Finalists Named for 2026 PEN America Literary Awards
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * 50 Finalists Named for 2026 PEN America Literary Awards * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today announced 50 finalists for its 2026 Literary Awards, showcasing excellence from literary superstars and new voices alike and spanning genres including fiction, poetry, drama, essays, biography, transla  more
AAR Celebrates Airframe MRO Expansion in Oklahoma City, Prepares to Induct Additional Alaska Airlines Aircraft
WOOD DALE, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: * * * AAR celebrates Airframe MRO expansion in Oklahoma City, prepares to induct additional Alaska Airlines aircraft AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has substantially completed the expansion of its Airframe MRO facility in Oklahoma City. Driven by an increased dem  more
Abrupt Cancellation of Performances by Israeli Comedian Violates Free Expression
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Abrupt Cancellation of Performances by Israeli Comedian Violates Free Expression * (NEW YORK) -PEN America today condemned the abrupt cancellations of performances by the Israeli comedian Guy Hochman in New York City and Los Angeles over his dehumanizing commentary about Palestinians dur  more
ACLU and ACLU of Georgia Respond to FBI Raid on Fulton County Elections Facility
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [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: * * * ACLU and ACLU of Georgia Respond to FBI Raid on Fulton County Elections Facility * ATLANTA -The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided an elections office in Fulton County, GA, this week to seize ballots as part of President Trump'  more
ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals ICE Actively Considering Opening Six New Immigration Detention Centers
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [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: * * * ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals ICE Actively Considering Opening Six New Immigration Detention Centers * NEW YORK - New documents obtained by the ACLU, ACLU of Virginia, and ACLU of North Carolina reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforce  more
ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals ICE Actively Considering Opening Six New Immigration Detention Centers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * ACLU FOIA litigation reveals ICE actively considering opening six new immigration detention centers NEW YORK - New documents obtained by the ACLU, ACLU of Virginia, and ACLU of North Carolina reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering six new locations for potential ICE detention centers. At least two of the six facilities in question are former corr  more
ACLU Statement on Senate Vote for Excessive ICE Funding Without Limitations
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [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: * * * ACLU Statement on Senate Vote for Excessive ICE Funding Without Limitations * WASHINGTON - The Senate today blocked an appropriations bill that would have renewed ICE's excessive budget with no strings attached. The vote comes less than   more
Advocates to Congress: ICE Out of Our Communities, Stop Funding for DHS
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * Advocates to Congress: ICE Out of Our Communities, Stop Funding for DHS * Last week, the House passed a reckless federal spending bill that would give more funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to further exp  more
AFTER CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S PETITION TO STOP PROPOSED ICE FACILITY RECEIVES MORE THAN 20,000 SIGNATURES, RYAN RALLIES HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY IN CHESTER: "WE WILL WIN THIS FIGHT"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S PETITION TO STOP PROPOSED ICE FACILITY RECEIVES MORE THAN 20,000 SIGNATURES, RYAN RALLIES HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY IN CHESTER: "WE WILL WIN THIS FIGHT" * After Congressman Pat Ryan's Petition to Stop Proposed ICE Facility Receives More than 20,000 Signatures, Ryan Rallies Hudson Valley Community in Chester: "We Will Win This Fight" Today, Congressman Pat Ryan joined hundre  more
After White House Links State Support for Pipelines to Construction of Offshore Wind, Public Citizen Alleges Quid Pro Quo
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * After White House Links State Support for Pipelines to Construction of Offshore Wind, Public Citizen Alleges Quid Pro Quo * When the Trump administration lifted its first stop work order on Empire Wind in May 2025, shortly after New York Gov. Hochul "caved" to Trump and agreed to allow two natural gas pipelines that would cut across the state to move forward, the federal government engaged in  more
AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate a nearly 30-year-old settlement agreement that provides crucial protections against the inappropriate detention of children, incl  more
AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more
Ahead Therapeutics Awarded Breakthrough T1D IDDP Grant to Accelerate ASIT Platform Technology Development for Type 1 Diabetes
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Ahead Therapeutics Awarded Breakthrough T1D IDDP Grant to Accelerate ASIT Platform Technology Development for Type 1 Diabetes * BARCELONA, Jan. 29, 2026 -Ahead Therapeutics, a Spanish biotechnology company focused on transformative solutions for autoimmune diseases, today announced it has been awarded a prestigious Industry Discovery and D  more
AHRI, HARDI File Appeal in New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 30 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release: * * * AHRI, HARDI File Appeal in New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Case AHRI and Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) filed a Notice of Appeal with the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial Department from the December 22, 2025 court decision handed down in In the Mat  more
AICPA Urges IRS to Release Contingency Plan Ahead of Government Shutdown
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Urges IRS to Release Contingency Plan Ahead of Government Shutdown As the nation faces the possibility of another government shutdown, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to release a contingency plan excepting 100 percent of IRS employees in the event of a shutdown. In a letter to the Agency, the AICPA highlighted the severe impact a failure to do  more
AJC Welcomes Overdue EU Designation of IRGC as Terror Organization
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Welcomes Overdue EU Designation of IRGC as Terror Organization * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, welcomes today's decisive political decision by EU Foreign Ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) of the European Union to designate the Iranian regime's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror organizati  more
Alumni Spotlight: Marlon Fuller's Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow
STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Marlon Fuller's Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow * Growing up in Long Beach, California, and New Haven, Connecticut, with 12 siblings and facing poverty throughout his adolescence, Fuller experienced adversity that compelled him to pursue a career in pharmacy. Working as a tech at Walgreens during high school, Fulle r realized his love for pharmacy aligned with his desire to connect w  more
Ambassador Waltz Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Situation in Middle East
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks on Jan. 28, 2026, by Ambassador Mike Waltz at a U.N. Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East: * * * AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov for your briefing. It was good to spend time with you late last year. Welcome to our colleagues, your excellencies, foreign ministers from Greece and Liberia. First and foremost, we should truly tak  more
American Battlefield Trust President Duncan Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by American Battlefield Trust President David Duncan from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing entitled "EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act": * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to present testimony to the subcommittee. My name is David Duncan, and I  more
Americans for Prosperity Opposes Retroactive Cash Grab Bill, Warns Maine Families Will Pay the Price
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Opposes Retroactive Cash Grab Bill, Warns Maine Families Will Pay the Price * Augusta, Maine - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement in response to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources passing L.D. 1870 (S.P. 740), an Act to Establish a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program to Impose Penaltie  more
Amtrak 'Trak Suits Now Available to Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak 'Trak Suits Now Available to Order * For a limited time, Amtrak is excited to offer its new 'Trak Suit, inspired by the winning ready-to-wear style from its recent design showcase and competition. The exclusive set reimagines an iconic fashion staple to celebrate the launch of the NextGen Acela fleet, embodying its premium comfort, modern design, and elevated experience. Created by New Y  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the  more
Artificial Intelligence and Rhode Island's New Medical Examiner Featured in URI's Spring Forensic Science Partnership Seminar Series
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 29 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Artificial intelligence and Rhode Island's new medical examiner featured in URI's spring Forensic Science Partnership Seminar Series Crime Fridays return to URI beginning Jan. 30 * The University of Rhode Island's Forensic Science Partnership Seminar Series returns to campus for the new semester on Friday, Jan. 30. One of the more unique lecture series in Rhode Island welcomes budding forensic  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security  more
Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coalition condemned the Trump administration's effort to explo  more
Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Hom  more
Attorney General James and State Police Superintendent James Announce Convictions in Washington County Contractor Fraud Scheme
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and State Police Superintendent James Announce Convictions in Washington County Contractor Fraud Scheme * January 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Police (NYSP) Superintendent Steven G. James today announced the conviction and sentencing of John McClure, 45, and his wife, Sarah Chambers, 38, of Granville, Washingt  more
Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * January 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the state of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland S  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the s tate of Minnesota. Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, submitted a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, condemning the Trump   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement. The Flores Settlement Agreement, w  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi   more
Bank Capital Reforms: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Should Clarify Policy for Retaining Documents
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Bank Capital Reforms: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Should Clarify Policy for Retaining Documents * Fast Facts U.S. banking regulators, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), are members of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which sets regulatory standards for banks to enhance financial stability. U.S. banking regulators have policies t  more
Bankrate: 43% Believe Financial Infidelity is at Least as Bad as Physical Cheating
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * 43% Believe Financial Infidelity is at Least as Bad as Physical Cheating Almost half of married/cohabitating couples are not sharing all of their financial details * Among U.S. adults, 43% say that keeping financial secrets from a romantic partner is at least as bad as physical infidelity, according to a new Bankrate survey. This includes 38% who believe keeping financial secre  more
Bard College Hosts Panel Discussion and Film Screening About Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Jan. 30 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Hosts Panel Discussion and Film Screening About Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley On February 8, Bard College will host a panel discussion and screening of The Nature of Nature: Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley, a documentary that celebrates the remarkable variety of life in the region's unique landscape. The panel discussion will be facilitated by biologist Laura Heady, producer of T  more
Binghamton University to Offer Online Master's Degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to offer online master's degrees in computer science, information systems Programs will offer the same tenure-track faculty, classroom materials and rigorous scholarship as in-person instruction By Chris Kocher Starting this fall, students around the world will be able to earn a Binghamton University master's degree in computer science or information systems from home. The new prog  more
Binghamton University: ECE Department Celebrates 2025 Successes in Research, Student Achievement
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * ECE Department celebrates 2025 successes in research, student achievement By Chris Kocher The spring 2026 semester at Binghamton University has just started, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is excited to share its achievements in education and research over the past year. New ECE chair Professor Indranil Bhattac  more
Binghamton University: These Caterpillars Can Hear Using Tiny Hairs on Their Bodies
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * These caterpillars can hear using tiny hairs on their bodies New research reveals how caterpillars pick up airborne sound - and it could drive new microphone technology By John Brhel No ears, no problem! The tobacco hornworm caterpillar, a common garden pest, can actually detect airborne sound via microscopic hairs on its body, according to a team of faculty and graduate students at Binghamton University  more
Black History Month Programming Begins Feb. 4, Keynote Feb. 27
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Black History Month Programming Begins Feb. 4, Keynote Feb. 27 * Kenyette Tisha Barnes will give Bryn Mawr College's annual Black History Month keynote address at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in the Great Hall of Old Library. Barnes is a political strategist, lobbyist, public speaker, trainer, mother, CEO of Nia Vizyon, LLC, a social justice, consulting, and political strategy lobbying firm, and the nation  more
Blackstone Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings * NEW YORK - January 29, 2026 - To view the full report please click the following link - Blackstone's Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 results. Blackstone 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 and li  more
Bloomberg News and DCTV Win 2026 duPont-Columbia Award for Documentary Feature Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg News and DCTV Win 2026 duPont-Columbia Award for Documentary Feature Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media * NEW YORK (January 29, 2026) -Bloomberg News and DCTV won a duPont-Columbia Award for the documentary feature film Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media. The 2026 honor marks the first time that Bloomberg News has won a duPont Silver Baton. The awards were announced   more
Blown Away: America First Legal Reveals Five States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Federal Wind Regulation Review
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Blown Away: America First Legal Reveals Five States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Federal Wind Regulation Review * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states lack evidence to support their claims of harm in their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's Wind Memorandum, which temporarily pauses offshore and onsh  more
Breakthrough T1D Expresses Gratitude to Long-Time Partner Ford for Donating the Auction Proceeds of the First Mustang Dark Horse SC to Type 1 Diabetes Research
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Expresses Gratitude to Long-Time Partner Ford for Donating the Auction Proceeds of the First Mustang Dark Horse SC to Type 1 Diabetes Research * NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2026 -Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, is thrilled to recognize the generosity of F  more
Brennan Center for Justice: Win for Oregonians - Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking to Seize Private Voter Data
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Win for Oregonians: Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking to Seize Private Voter Data The voter file sought by the Justice Department contains sensitive voter data such as driver's license numbers and partial Social Security numbers. * On January 26, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit seeking Oregon's comple  more
British Ambassador Kariuki Urges Swift Implementation of Gaza Peace Plan at UN Security Council
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, addressed the Security Council in New York to call for the immediate start of phase two of the peace plan under Resolution 2803. Speaking following the return of the remains of the final hostage in Gaza, Kariuki welcomed the establishment of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza as a vital step toward Palestinian-led recovery. He emphasized that the next phase must incl  more
British Deputy Permanent Representative Supports U.N. Resolution to Extend Haiti Mission
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Archie Young, British deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, delivered an explanation of a vote at a Security Council meeting in New York regarding the extension of the U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti. Ambassador Young confirmed the United Kingdom voted in favor of the resolution to continue the mission's work on political stability and human rights.  Young emphasized that the resolution maintains resources for the protection of women and children who fac  more
CAF, Rockefeller Foundation Partner to Advance School Meals and Opportunity Across Latin America and the Caribbean
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * CAF, Rockefeller Foundation Partner to Advance School Meals and Opportunity Across Latin America and the Caribbean The memorandum of understanding, signed during the 2026 Latin America and the Caribbean International Economic Forum in Panama, establishes a framework for collaboration in key areas such as food security, innovative financing, climate change, and regenerative agriculture *   more
California State University Bakersfield: Kegley Institute's Spring Lecture to Feature Author Pete Davis
BAKERSFIELD, California, Jan. 30 -- California State University Bakersfield campus issued the following news: * * * Kegley Institute's spring lecture to feature Author Pete Davis April 15 lecture among several KIE events planned for semester * Author and civic advocate Pete Davis will serve as the featured speaker at the Kegley Institute of Ethics' spring lecture. The free event, titled "Free Speech's Habitat: A Call to Action for Civic Reforestation," will be held on April 15 at 6 p.m. in   more
Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas The percentage of adults age 25 and over with a bachelor's degree or higher increased significantly in metropolitan statistical areas (metro areas), up from 34.2% during the 2015-2019 period to 37.8% during the 2020-2024 period, according to new American Community Survey (https://www.cen  more
Center for Southern Studies to award 2026 Thomas Robinson Prize to poet, author Kevin Young
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Center for Southern Studies to award 2026 Thomas Robinson Prize to poet, author Kevin Young * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University 's Spencer B. King Jr. Center for Southern Studies will award the 2026 Thomas Robinson Prize for Southern Literature to poet and author Kevin Young. The prize will be presented Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the University's Presidents Dining Room. Widely regarded as one of the leading poets of   more
CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" * NEW YORK - (January 29, 2026) - CNN announced today that award-winning journalist and CNN contributor Kara Swisher will host a new CNN Original Series Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever. Produced by EverWonder Studio, the series will premiere later this spring as part of CNN Originals' anticipated 2026 programming  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNER IMPACTED BY SKYROCKETING HEALTHCARE COSTS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNER IMPACTED BY SKYROCKETING HEALTHCARE COSTS * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle held a press conference to share the story of Lauren Goetz, a local small business owner whose healthcare premiums rose by nearly 350% in 2026 due to the expiration of the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. "Hard-working small   more
Congresswoman Tenney: Energy Costs Are Skyrocketing in New York Because Albany Democrats' Climate Law Is Failing Families
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney: Energy Costs Are Skyrocketing in New York Because Albany Democrats' Climate Law Is Failing Families * Oswego, N.Y. - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement on rising electricity prices and growing concerns about New York's energy reliability under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. New Yorkers are paying some of the hi  more
Connecticut Residents, Environmental, and Social Justice Groups Demand Fairness and Accountability, Rally To Make Polluters Pay
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Connecticut Residents, Environmental, and Social Justice Groups Demand Fairness and Accountability, Rally To Make Polluters Pay Connecticut residents gathered near the State Capitol on January 28 to demand accountability for polluting corporations that pass on costs to local communities. Connecticut families are paying millions for climate disasters while a handful of fossil  more
Could learning about happiness improve economics education?
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Could learning about happiness improve economics education? * In a bold shift from traditional economics teaching, a group of researchers is calling on universities to bring happiness into the classroom. Ori Heffetz, professor of economics at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and his coauthors argue that economics students shouldn't foc  more
Data analysis finds multiple antiplatelets linked to worse outcomes after a brain bleed
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Data analysis finds multiple antiplatelets linked to worse outcomes after a brain bleed * Research Highlights: * Based on an analysis of a decade of hospital stroke registry data, people who had brain bleeds were more likely to die in the hospital if they were taking multiple antiplatelet medications, or medications stronger than aspirin, before the bleed. * People who   more
DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New   more
Department of Energy Blocks Arizona Investment That Would Lower Electricity Bills
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Department of Energy Blocks Arizona Investment That Would Lower Electricity Bills * (PHOENIX - Jan 29, 2026) The Department of Energy announced that it's cancelling a planned $1.8 billion loan to support clean energy, battery and transmission projects for APS, Arizona's largest electric utility. The financing was granted in January 2025. APS planned to use the funding to inves  more
Department of Justice: Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Murder-For-Hire Plot and Stalking a Journalist and Prominent Critic of the Iranian Government
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Murder-for-Hire Plot and Stalking a Journalist and Prominent Critic of the Iranian Government Today, convicted murderer Carlisle Rivera, also known as "Pop," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his participation in a murder-for-hire plot directed by the Government of Iran targeting Masih Alinejad, a journalist, author, and human r  more
DNC: As Winter Storms Hit, Kristi Noem Slows $19 Billion in FEMA Disaster Relief Funds
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * As Winter Storms Hit, Kristi Noem Slows $19 Billion in FEMA Disaster Relief Funds Noem's directive comes as she spends $200 million on private jets and allows federal agents to terrorize American citizens * As communities across the country navigate this week's winter storm, new reporting revealed that extra red tape created by Trump's DHS Secretary Kristi Noem -- who has spent  more
Environmental Racism Case in Court: Cancer Alley Residents Continue Fight for Moratorium on Toxic Plants in Black Districts in Louisiana
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Environmental Racism Case in Court: Cancer Alley Residents Continue Fight for Moratorium on Toxic Plants in Black Districts in Louisiana St. James Parish's discriminatory land use system violates the Constitution, has roots in slavery * January 28, 2026, New Orleans - Groups representing Black residents of Louisiana's Cancer Alley argued in federal court today that St. James P  more
ESPN NBA schedule update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA schedule update: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors on February 11 * ESPN today announced an update to its 2025-26 NBA regular-season schedule. On Wednesday, February 11, the Golden State Warriors, led by two-time NBA MVP and NBA All-Star starter Stephen Curry, will host the San Antonio Spurs and fellow All-Star starter Victor Wembanyama, at 10 p.m. E  more
ESU's Psychology Department Hosts 54th Biannual Research Forum
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU's Psychology Department Hosts 54th Biannual Research Forum The psychology department at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania hosted the 54th Biannual Research Forum at the end of the fall 2025 semester. The Research Forum was started over 25 years ago by Sussie Eshun, Ph.D., professor of psychology, and Richard Wesp, Ph.D., retired distinguished professor of psychology, a  more
Exhibit explores legacy of Cornell's most generous donor
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Exhibit explores legacy of Cornell's most generous donor * The late Charles F. "Chuck" Feeney '56 made his name as the cofounder of Duty Free Shoppers but for decades kept his identity as a philanthropist a secret while giving billions to his alma mater and institutions around the world. Shedding light on this enigmatic figure who came to be Cornell's most generous donor, the exhibition "Giving While Living: T  more
FEMA Approves Nearly $56 Million to Support Recovery in New York
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves Nearly $56 Million to Support Recovery in New York New York -- Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved nearly $56 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in New York for Public Assistance projects, which includes emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of publi  more
First Brands Executives Charged With Multibillion-Dollar Fraud
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * First Brands Executives Charged With Multibillion-Dollar Fraud United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, David M. Toepfer, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., Executive Special Age  more
Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series Flavortown Food Fight
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Flavortown Comes to Life in New Food Network Series Flavortown Food Fight * Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri will welcome the world to the tastiest place on earth in the new Food Network series Flavortown Food Fight premiering Wednesday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streaming the next day on HBO Max(r) and discovery+. Long referred to but never before seen  more
Fordham Focus on AI: Sounding the Alarm on Data Centers' Environmental Impact
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 29, 2026, by Patrick Verel with economics professor Marc Conte: * * * A Fordham Focus on AI: Sounding the Alarm on Data Centers' Environmental Impact For our new series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts from a range of disciplines about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next. In this installment, we sat down with Marc Conte, PhD, an economics professor whose res  more
Fordham University: What Makes a Great Screenplay?
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * What Makes a Great Screenplay? Fordham's Jim Jennewein shares screenwriting rules for Oscar-worthy stories. By Alex Williamson In the lead-up to awards season, actors and directors are usually in the spotlight. But behind every Oscar-nominated movie or performance is a screenplay--and in the ultra-competitive film business, it has to be a strong one. According to Fordham's Jim Jennewein, a veteran Hollywood screenw  more
Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty To Bribery, Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty To Bribery, Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that ANDREW NGUYEN, a former officer in the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres to conspiring to solicit and receive bribes, conspiring  more
FOX NATION GOES DEEP INSIDE THE POWER, SCANDAL AND SECRETS OF AMERICA'S EARLY PRESIDENTS IN NEW DOCUDRAMA "THE WHITE HOUSE"
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NATION GOES DEEP INSIDE THE POWER, SCANDAL AND SECRETS OF AMERICA'S EARLY PRESIDENTS IN NEW DOCUDRAMA "THE WHITE HOUSE" * NEW YORK - January 29, 2026 - As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, FOX Nation invites viewers inside the walls where America's earlier leaders lived, loved, schemed, and fought for the future of a fragile republic. Premiering February 6, w  more
Game Design at UNC With Industry Professional Evie Wang
GREELEY, Colorado, Jan. 29 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * Game Design at UNC with Industry Professional Evie Wang Evie Wang aims to foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity and critical thinking in her classes of students with diverse interests By Richard Clarke and Donna Goodwin Evie (Yanting) Wang, assistant professor of Game Design in the School of Art and Design, is a 3D/2D art generalist, game designer and filmmaker. She currently teaches cl  more
Gillibrand Statement On Car Ramming Into Chabad Headquarters
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Car Ramming Into Chabad Headquarters * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made the following statement regarding the attack on Wednesday night when a car rammed into the headquarters of the Chabad Lubavitch Hasidic Jewish movement in Crown Heights, Brooklyn: "I am horrified by the violent scenes from Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, when a car repeatedly rammed int  more
Gillibrand, 15 Senate Democrats Raise Alarm On EPA's New Rule Abandoning Federal Water Pollution Protections
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, 15 Senate Democrats Raise Alarm On EPA's New Rule Abandoning Federal Water Pollution Protections * EPA's new rule slashes the scope of waters that fall under federal pollution protections, rolling back decades of water quality progress Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 15 Senate Democrats in opposing a new Trump administration rule that would undo significant   more
Goldman, Homeland Democrats Demand Records from DHS Following Fatal Shootings of Two U.S. Citizens in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Homeland Democrats Demand Records from DHS Following Fatal Shootings of Two U.S. Citizens in Minnesota * Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Democrats on the House Committee on Homeland Security demanded that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem immediately produce records related to the fatal shootings of two United States citizens by Depar  more
Governor Hochul and Commissioner Rosa Announce Bold New Chapter for the New York State Museum
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Commissioner Rosa Announce Bold New Chapter for the New York State Museum * Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa today announced the launch of Phase One of the transformation of the New York State Museum. Made possible by Governor Hochul's historic $150 million investment in the Museum's future, the initial rollout includes major new exhibits,   more
Governor Hochul Announces Historic School in Schenectady Reimagined as Affordable Senior Housing
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Historic School in Schenectady Reimagined as Affordable Senior Housing * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the long-vacant Elmer Avenue Elementary School in Schenectady's Eastern Avenue neighborhood has been transformed into a $23 million, 51-unit affordable and supportive housing community. Elmer Gardens offers modern all-electric apartments for residents aged 5  more
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen New York State Police Major Frank J. Keyser
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Fallen New York State Police Major Frank J. Keyser * Governor Kathy Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen Retired New York State Police Major Frank J. Keyser on Friday, January 30, 2026. "Today, we honor Major Keyser and his dedication to protecting his fellow New York  more
Governor Hochul Hosts Roundtable on Nation-Leading Proposal to Keep Kids Safe Online
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Hosts Roundtable on Nation-Leading Proposal to Keep Kids Safe Online * Governor Kathy Hochul today hosted a roundtable with parents from Common Sense Media to discuss her nation-leading proposal to protect children and teens online. The Governor's proposal will help protect kids from predators, scammers and harmful AI chatbots on online platforms. This proposal builds on Gover  more
Gravitational wave signal tests Einstein's theory of general relativity
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Gravitational wave signal tests Einstein's theory of general relativity * For those who watch gravitational waves roll in from the universe, GW250114 is a big one. It's the clearest gravitational wave signal from a binary black hole merger to date, and it gives researchers an opportunity to test Albert Einstein's theory of gravity, known as general relativity. "What's fantastic is the event is pretty much iden  more
Greek Immigration Bill Demonizes Civil Society
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Greek Immigration Bill Demonizes Civil Society * The Greek government has introduced an immigration bill with measures that explicitly link nongovernmental groups and humanitarian workers with criminal conduct, when in reality they are helping people in distress trying to reach Greece. The bill would amend the migration code to make membership in a nongovernmental group an aggravating factor   more
HBO Max And Boiler Room Host Exclusive Screening And Party With Cast Of Critically Acclaimed HBO Original Drama Series INDUSTRY
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max And Boiler Room Host Exclusive Screening And Party With Cast Of Critically Acclaimed HBO Original Drama Series INDUSTRY * Tonight, HBO and globally influential music platform Boiler Room will present "Boiler Room x HBO's Industry: New York," an exclusive New York City event in celebration of the fourth season of HBO Original drama series INDUST  more
HBO Max Launches A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max Launches A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Inspired "Squire For Hire" Social Series, Taskrabbit Partnership and Sweepstakes * Today, HBO Max announced the launch of "Squire For Hire," a talent-led social content series inspired by the new HBO Original drama series A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. The digital campaign brings the spirit of Westeros t  more
HBO Orders New Limited Series THE CHAIN From Damon Lindelof
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Orders New Limited Series THE CHAIN From Damon Lindelof * * HBO has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order for THE CHAIN, a new limited series written and executive produced by Emmy(r)-winner Damon Lindelof (HBO's "The Leftovers," "Watchmen"). Lindelof will showrun, a position not held since HBO's "Watchmen." HBO has also signed a two-yea  more
Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Hankinson Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following written testimony by Simon R. Hankinson, a senior research fellow in the Center for Border Security and Immigration at the Heritage Foundation, from a Jan. 14, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse With Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences": * * * My name is Simon Hankinson. I am the Seni  more
Homeland Security Democrats Call on DHS Secretary Noem to Testify Following Shooting Deaths of Two U.S. Citizens
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Homeland Security Democrats Call on DHS Secretary Noem to Testify Following Shooting Deaths of Two U.S. Citizens U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led his Democratic committee colleagues in demanding that Department of Homeland   more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on ICE Attempt to Enter Ecuadorian Consulate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on ICE Attempt to Enter Ecuadorian Consulate * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to an apparent attempt by ICE agents to enter the Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis without permission and in violation of international a  more
How the American Express Leadership Academy is shaping the next generation of changemakers, one nonprofit leader at a time
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * How the American Express Leadership Academy is shaping the next generation of changemakers, one nonprofit leader at a time * American Express' Jennifer Skyler, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, and Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO What does it take to create meaningful change in today's world? Purpose. Empathy. And above all, resilience. Just ask the nonprofit leaders who have ga  more
Hunter College: Call to Find Common Cause
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2026, by Nancy Cantor, president and professor of Psychology: * * * A Call to Find Common Cause Dear Hunter College community members, I write with a warm welcome back -- in spirit, if not in weather! In fact, despite the snow and prolonged cold snap, it's fair to say that Hunter is heating up. We welcomed the largest incoming group of first-year students   more
IHeartMedia Teams Up With Qatar's Government Communications Office to Announce IHeartPodcasts at Web Summit Qatar 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 30 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia Teams Up with Qatar's Government Communications Office to Announce iHeartPodcasts at Web Summit Qatar 2026 iHeart brings leading talent including Questlove, Steven Bartlett, Arabic sensation Islam Fawzy and more to the Centre Stage iHeartArabi to unveil first shows of its Arabic podcast slate and will feature an on-site iHeartPodcasts Studio for top podcast talent to record episodes live from the   more
Imperial Academics Announced as National Academy for Mathematical Sciences Fellows
LONDON, England, Jan. 30 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Imperial academics announced as National Academy for Mathematical Sciences Fellows By Alice Sharman Seven academics from Imperial College London have been appointed Fellows by the National Academy for Mathematical Sciences, as part of an initiative to put mathematics at the heart of national life and policy making. The academics, six from the Department of Mathematics and one from the Department of Physics   more
In Memoriam: Patrick Coonan '78, EdD, Dean Emeritus, College of Nursing and Public Health
GARDEN CITY, New York, Jan. 29 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Patrick Coonan '78, EdD, Dean Emeritus, College of Nursing and Public Health * Dr. Coonan served as dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health from 2004 until his retirement in 2017, a period marked by extraordinary growth and transformation. When he assumed the role, what was then called the Adelphi University School of Nursing enrolled 465 students and was supported by 13 faculty member  more
Innovators removing barriers to health care, accelerating impact on communities in need
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Innovators removing barriers to health care, accelerating impact on communities in need * DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2026 -Driven by an older, more diverse population and a significant increase in risk factors, at least 6 in 10 U.S. adults are projected to have some form of cardiovascular disease, causing related health care costs to triple. [1] That's a figure that is only expecte  more
International Refugee Assistance Project: Court Orders ICE To Stop Unlawful Arrest and Detention of Refugees
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Court Orders ICE To Stop Unlawful Arrest and Detention of Refugees Federal Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Halting Operation PARRIS * (Minneapolis, MN) - Today, a federal judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) preventing the Trump administration from arresting and detaining lawfully resettled refugees in Minnesota under Operation PARRIS while the cas  more
Investigating the Relationship Between Information and Human Rights
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 29 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Investigating the Relationship Between Information and Human Rights * The world is overflowing with data points, statistics, and content. When it comes to pressing issues of human rights, how can we organize this information to be clear, accurate, and accessible? That's the question asked in INFO 619 Information an  more
IPA Joins Call for Stronger Protections Against SLAPPs in the UK
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 30 -- The International Publishers Association issued the following news: * * * IPA Joins Call for Stronger Protections Against SLAPPs in the UK The International Publishers Association has added its voice to 120 organisations calling for reform by signing a joint letter from the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition. The letter, also signed by the Publishers Association (UK) urges Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take decisive action against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Pa  more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Sahel's Eternal Yesterday - Chosen Traumas Sustain Jihadist Violence
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026, in its Terrorism Monitor: * * * Sahel's Eternal Yesterday: Chosen Traumas Sustain Jihadist Violence By Chris Mensa-Ankrah Executive Summary: * On January 13, Nigerien authorities revoked the operating licenses of dozens of fuel transporters and tanker drivers who refused to continue deliveries into Mali amid escalating jihadist attacks along the Niger-Mali corridor. * The ongoing conflict in t  more
Justice for School Principal in Mississippi Four Years After His Firing for Reading Silly Children's Book
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Justice for School Principal in Mississippi Four Years After His Firing for Reading Silly Children's Book * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today welcomed a court order reinstating Toby Price, a Hinds County, MS elementary school assistant principal, four years after he was fired for reading stud  more
Kaine & Beyer Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency About Cost of Federal, State, and Local Police Misconduct
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Beyer Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency About Cost of Federal, State, and Local Police Misconduct * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA-08) introduced the Cost of Police Misconduct Act, legislation to increase transparency and accountability about the costs of law enforcement misconduct. This bill would require federal, state, a  more
Kennedy and WNY Leaders Gather to Send Clear Message: ICE Out of Our Cities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy and WNY Leaders Gather to Send Clear Message: ICE Out of Our Cities * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Standing alongside a broad coalition at Canisius University, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) today called for the immediate impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and a complete withdrawal of ICE agents who are spreading fear throughout immigrant communities. Citing the deaths of Renee Nicole Good   more
Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026
KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026 * Forty exceptional alumni were named today to the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Alumni Association's 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under 40 and making bold strides in their professions and their communiti  more
LA Phil Insight, Mary Prescott and Liquid Music Announce Details For "Ancestral Table"
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * LA Phil Insight, Mary Prescott and Liquid Music Announce Details For "Ancestral Table" The LA Phil, Mary Prescott and Liquid Music today confirmed program details for Ancestral Table. Part of the 2025/26 Body and Sound Festival presented by LA Phil Insight, Ancestral Table looks to create a communal experience through a shared meal and interdisciplinary perfor  more
Lawler Secures Critical Transition Period For New York's MCO Tax, Protecting Hospitals And Nursing Homes
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Secures Critical Transition Period For New York's MCO Tax, Protecting Hospitals And Nursing Homes * Washington, D.C. - 1/28/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement on announcement that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a grace and transition period through the end of the calendar year for New York's new Managed Care Organizatio  more
LDF and Civil Rights Legacy Organizations Urge Congress to Oppose DHS Funding Bills
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and Civil Rights Legacy Organizations Urge Congress to Oppose DHS Funding Bills * Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), along with several civil rights legacy organizations, delivered a letter to Congress urging U.S. Senators to oppose any effort to advance appropriations bills related to the funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The unconscionable abuse  more
LDF Strongly Condemns Raid of Fulton County Elections Office Intended to Validate Debunked 2020 Election Claims
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Strongly Condemns Raid of Fulton County Elections Office Intended to Validate Debunked 2020 Election Claims * On Jan. 28, FBI agents executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia, elections office. This raid follows years of President Trump attempting to manufacture evidence of election fraud related to the 2020 presidential election, and directing false clai  more
Le Moyne College to Honor Trustees Christopher B. Curtis '79 and Jeanette J. Epps, Ph.D. '92 at 2026 Le Moyne in New York Gala
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 28 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Le Moyne College to Honor Trustees Christopher B. Curtis '79 and Jeanette J. Epps, Ph.D. '92 at 2026 Le Moyne in New York Gala * The 2026 Le Moyne in New York Gala will honor two extraordinary trustees: Christopher B. Curtis '79, executive chairman of Mission Critical Group, and Dr. Jeanette Epps '92, a recently retired NASA astronaut who spent 235 days aboard the International Space Station in 2024. The  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's trailblazing career has been defined by her fight for racial,  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's trailblazing career has been defined by her fight for racial, economic and gender equit  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS PROMISED TO CUT COSTS IN AMERICA. INSTEAD, THE REPUBLICAN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IS CUTTING DOWN AMERICAN LIVES IN COLD BLOOD."
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS PROMISED TO CUT COSTS IN AMERICA. INSTEAD, THE REPUBLICAN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IS CUTTING DOWN AMERICAN LIVES IN COLD BLOOD." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries a held a press conference where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security are behaving in an out-of  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS PROMISED TO CUT COSTS IN AMERICA. INSTEAD, THE REPUBLICAN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IS CUTTING DOWN AMERICAN LIVESIN COLD BLOOD."
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS PROMISED TO CUT COSTS IN AMERICA. INSTEAD, THE REPUBLICAN DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IS CUTTING DOWN AMERICAN LIVESIN COLD BLOOD." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries a held a press conference where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security are behaving in an out-of-control manner while Repub  more
Maine A.G. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, t  more
Marsh Launches Dedicated Digital Infrastructure Contract Advisory Group
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Marsh launches dedicated Digital Infrastructure Contract Advisory Group Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, today announced the launch of its global Digital Infrastructure Contract Advisory Group, designed to help clients manage and streamline strategic service contracts througho  more
Marzouk Evolve Advocacy Consulting Principal Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following written testimony by Julie Marzouk, principal and founder of Marzouk Evolve Advocacy Consulting, from a Jan. 14, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse With Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences": * * * I. Introduction Since 2022, the U.S. government has granted hundreds of millions of dol  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place since 1997. Th  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition with 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kri  more
Medcalfe co-authors paper with sons on bats and infant mortality in Georgia
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Medcalfe co-authors paper with sons on bats and infant mortality in Georgia * Simon Medcalfe, PhD, has been an educator for more than 20 years and has published dozens of articles. His most recent paper, " White Nose Syndrome in Bats and Infant Mortality in Georgia," was particularly special because he worked on it with his sons. Medcalfe, an economist and professor at Augusta University's James M. Hul  more
Media Advisory for Tuesday, February 10 - DEC Climate Justice Working Group to Meet
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory for Tuesday, February 10 - DEC Climate Justice Working Group to Meet * What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group ( CJWG ) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The CJWG establishes criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities (DACs) for the purposes of co-pollutant redu  more
Meeks Statement on the Resumption of Hostilities in Northern Tigray
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement on the Resumption of Hostilities in Northern Tigray Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on renewed armed clashes in Ethiopia's Tigray Region. "The recent fighting in Tigray risks embroiling Ethiopia back into a civil war that endan  more
Met Exhibition to Showcase Monumental Carpets Created for King Louis XIV of France
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Met Exhibition to Showcase Monumental Carpets Created for King Louis XIV of France A King's Carpet will be the first exhibition in the United States dedicated to the Savonnerie, top European manufacturer of royal carpets of the 17th and 18th centuries * Opening September 8, 2026, an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art will explore the remarkable story of the 20-year product  more
Met's New Production of Wagner's Tristan Und Isolde Premieres March 9
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * The Met's New Production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde Premieres March 9 Soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Met as Isolde opposite tenor Michael Spyres as Tristan, both making Met role debuts; director Yuval Sharon makes his Met debut Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts Tristan und Isolde at the Met for the first time The Met: Live in HD season continues with a worldwide transmissio  more
MetLife CEO and CFO to Speak at Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife CEO and CFO to Speak at Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference * NEW YORK, January 29, 2026 -MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michel Khalaf, president and CEO, and John McCallion, executive vice president and CFO, and head of MetLife Investment Management, will participate in a fireside c  more
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Reveals Continued Bullishness Amid Market Volatility
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (TNSxrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Pulse Survey Reveals Continued Bullishness Amid Market Volatility Investors press pause on portfolio moves * Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced the results of its quarterly retail investor pulse survey: * Bullish sentiment holds steady. Following a mixed start to 2026, more than half of invest  more
MTA Announces Subway Customer Satisfaction at All Time High
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 (TNSrep) -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * MTA Announces Subway Customer Satisfaction at All Time High Latest Customers Count Survey Finds Overall Subway Satisfaction Levels Up 5 Points to 62%; Highest Since Survey Began in 2022 Record Number of Riders Say They Feel Safe on Subway Trains, Platforms and in Stations Bus Rider Satisfaction Levels Increase from Fall 2024 Survey * The Metropol  more
MUFG Bank Invests as an LP in Impact Investment Fund
TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 30 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * MUFG Bank Invests as an LP in Impact Investment Fund MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG Bank), a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG), today announced that it has decided to invest in GLIN Impact Capital 2 (the Fund), a private equity fund managed by GLIN Impact Capital that focuses on impact investments in unlisted growth-stage companies both in Japan and overseas. Impact investm  more
Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior's life
ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Music a constant light in Chickasaw warrior's life * Danny Bevill can't remember when music wasn't a driving force in his life. Picking up a guitar at a young age ignited a passion within him, which has never dimmed. Bevill's late father recognized his son's talent, passing down the fundamentals of guitar playing, lyric writing and singing -skills Bevill is e  more
N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota 22 Attorneys General Stand With Minnesota Against Trump Administration Intimidation * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the   more
N.Y. State Dept. of Public Service Announces Approval of Renewable Energy Project in Montgomery County
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * DPS Announces Approval of Renewable Energy Project in Montgomery County Solar Facility Bolsters Local Economies and is Expected to Provide Millions in Local Investment Project Expected to Create Nearly 290 Good-Paying Construction Jobs and Provide Significant Tax Payments to Local Governments and School Districts * The New York State Department of Public Se  more
NAACP Denounces Wild Goose Hunt Raid of Fulton County Elections Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Denounces Wild Goose Hunt Raid of Fulton County Elections Office * January 28, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON - Following reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant in the Fulton County election office, near Atlanta, seeking records related to the 2020 election, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson issued the following  more
National Employment Law Project: Amid Rising Unemployment, Women Are Less Likely to Receive Jobless Aid and Get Less Support, New Study Finds
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Amid Rising Unemployment, Women Are Less Likely to Receive Jobless Aid and Get Less Support, New Study Finds A new research brief from the National Employment Law Project (NELP) and the 75 Million Project reveals that unemployment insurance can be a lifeline for women who lose their jobs, but that unemployed women are less likely to receive benefits than their male count  more
NBA Games in Berlin and London Set Viewership, Consumption and Fan Engagement Records
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * NBA games in Berlin and London set viewership, consumption and fan engagement records LONDON - The NBA Berlin Game 2026 presented by Tissot and The NBA London Game 2026 presented by Tissot, which featured the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies playing regular-season games in Berlin and London on Jan. 15 and Jan. 18, respectively, set several records across television viewers  more
NBCUniversal Spices Up Season 23 of 'Top Chef' With Bold Brand Partnerships
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Spices Up Season 23 of 'Top Chef' With Bold Brand Partnerships Today, NBCUniversal revealed the savor-worthy brand partnerships coming to the Carolinas for the upcoming 23rd season of Bravo's Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series, Top Chef. This season returns on Monday, March 9 from 9:00-10:15pm ET/PT on Bravo. Fans can get a head start on the ne  more
New York City Bar Association: On the Events in Minneapolis
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * On the Events in Minneapolis Statement of the New York City Bar Association The First Amendment embodies the foundational values of our constitutional democracy. Regardless of political affiliation or ideology, it guarantees the right to speak freely, to assemble peacefully, to petition the government for redress of grievances, and to receive information through a free and independen  more
New York Public Library Announces Unlimited On-Site Access to The New York Times Online
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release no Jan. 29, 2026: * * * New York Public Library Announces Unlimited On-Site Access to The New York Times Online NYTimes.com is now available at all NYPL branches in The Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, which together received 13 million visits in 2025 * The New York Public Library today announced that they will begin providing free unlimited access to The New York Times online, with no library card or logi  more
No Turning Back: Advocacy Organizations Launch National Campaign to Protect Asylum Rights Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * No Turning Back: Advocacy Organizations Launch National Campaign to Protect Asylum Rights Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing The "turnback" case and campaign highlight how the fundamental right to seek asylum saves lives * January 28, 2026, Washington, D.C. - A coalition of legal and advocacy organizations today launched a national campaign to protect the right to seek asylum as t  more
NWTF, SUNY ESF Promote Healthy Habitat on Demonstration Forest
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF, SUNY ESF Promote Healthy Habitat on Demonstration Forest The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Forest Properties team recently completed a timber harvest at the Pack Demonstration Forest property that began in fall 2025, thanks to funding provided by the New York NWTF State Chapter Super Fund. The New York NWTF State Chapter granted $6,500 to help fu  more
Perpetrator Of Nationwide Sports And Pokemon Trading Card Fraud Convicted
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Perpetrator Of Nationwide Sports And Pokemon Trading Card Fraud Convicted * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that a jury found ANTHONY CURCIO guilty yesterday of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud for engaging in a scheme to defraud customers by selling them sports and Pokemon trading cards with fak  more
Peters and Slotkin Call on DHS Secretary Noem to Testify Following Shooting Deaths of Two U.S. Citizens
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Peters and Slotkin Call on DHS Secretary Noem to Testify Following Shooting Deaths of Two U.S. Citizens U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem testify before the committee following the shooting deaths of two U.  more
Project on Government Oversight Acting VP Hedtler-Gaudette Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice president of policy and government affairs at the Project On Government Oversight, from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing entitled "When Public Funds Are Abused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars": * * * Chair Biggs, Ranking Member McBath, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today   more
Protein buildup in brain blood vessels linked with increased 5-year risk of dementia
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Protein buildup in brain blood vessels linked with increased 5-year risk of dementia * Research Highlights: * Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition caused by the buildup of amyloid (proteins) in brain blood vessels, was associated with increased risk of developing dementia within 5 years, in a study of nearly 2 million adults in the U.S. with health insurance covera  more
Rand Issues Commentary: China Could Play Spoiler in Venezuela's Debt Restructuring
SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 30 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * China Could Play Spoiler in Venezuela's Debt Restructuring By Rachel Lyngaas U.S. officials have framed Venezuela's post-Maduro path as a three-step process: stabilization, recovery, then political transition, with early emphasis on restoring oil exports. But oil production alone cannot stabilize Venezuela. Decades of hyperinflation, collapsing public services, and the emigration of nearly 8 mil  more
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER January 30 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER January 30 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable g  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: A Housing-Centered Harm Reduction Approach to Homelessness and Public Safety
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica, drug policy analyst Layal Bou Harfouch and Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst: * * * A housing-centered harm reduction approach to homelessness and public safety Public safety reform should not be defined by how many arrests are made, but by how many people are safely housed, connected to care, and able to rebuild  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Despite Increased Funding, Transit Ridership Hasn't Returned in Most Areas
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Neliann Rivera: * * * Despite increased funding, transit ridership hasn't returned in most areas States where transit continued to support local, all-day travel generally saw steadier post-pandemic recoveries than those focused primarily on peak-hour commuting into downtown job centers. * Before 2020, much of U.S. transit planning, especially in metrop  more
Rep. Meeks and Meng Hold "Protect Our Communities From ICE Brutality" Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Meeks and Meng Hold "Protect Our Communities From ICE Brutality" Press Conference * Meeks and Meng Hold "Protect Our Communities From ICE Brutality" Press Conference QUEENS, NY - U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Grace Meng (NY-06) will hold a press conference calling on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately cease its operations in Minnesota and stop terro  more
Reps Tenney, Sherman Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging EU to Designate IRGC as a Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Tenney, Sherman Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging EU to Designate IRGC as a Terrorist Organization * Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32) last night led a bipartisan letter urging the European Union to formally designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under EU law. The letter was delivered ahead of a key meeting   more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Scientists Reveal Details About Dark Matter's Influence on the Universe
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Scientists reveal new details about dark matter's influence on the universe RIT Associate Professor Jeyhan Kartaltepe co-authors paper from COSMOS-Web survey * Scientists using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made one of the most detailed, high-resolution maps of dark matter ever produced. It shows how invisible, ghostly material overlaps and intertwine  more
Rohingya Genocide Case Moves to Judgment
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Rohingya Genocide Case Moves to Judgment * On January 29, the three-week hearings on the merits of Gambia's genocide case against Myanmar before the International Court of Justice came to a close. The case, filed in 2019, alleges that Myanmar's atrocities against ethnic Rohingya in 2016 and 2017 violate the Genocide Convention of 1948. During the hearings, Gambia argued that the extreme bruta  more
S.T.O.P. Condemns $4.5M ICE Iris Scanner Contract
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Condemns $4.5M ICE Iris Scanner Contract Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, condemns a $4.5M contract between ICE and BI2 Technologies for iris scanning software for use by officers in the field on their smartphones. According to reporting by the Boston Globe, ICE signed the contract  more
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, BOOKER, KIM, LEAD NY-NJ DELEGATION DEMANDING TRUMP IMMEDIATELY RELEASE WITHHELD GATEWAY TUNNEL FUNDING BEFORE WORK IS FORCED TO STOP NEXT WEEK, LEADING TO MASSIVE UNION JOB LOSSES...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, BOOKER, KIM, LEAD NY-NJ DELEGATION DEMANDING TRUMP IMMEDIATELY RELEASE WITHHELD GATEWAY TUNNEL FUNDING BEFORE WORK IS FORCED TO STOP NEXT WEEK, LEADING TO MASSIVE UNION JOB LOSSES... * Trump Administration Stalling $6.88B Federal Commitment For Nation's Most Critical Rail Tunnel, With Funding Set To Stop February 6 Despite Signed Agreement, Comple  more
SEC: Accountant Suspended Following Insider Trading Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an "Order Instituting Public Administrative Proceedings Pursuant to Rule 102(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions" (File No. 3-22589) against Kevin A. Van de Grift, CPA. The action results in his immediate suspension from practicing as an accountant before the Commission. This administrative action follows a final judgment entered on January 27, 2026, in the United Stat  more
Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Prevention, Partnerships as Peacebuilding Commission Marks 20 Years
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Prevention, Partnerships as Peacebuilding Commission Marks 20 Years * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks, as delivered by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray, at the ambassadorial-level formal meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission, in New York today: I am pleased to deliver these remarks at the opening of the twentieth session of the Peacebuilding   more
SIMU LIU, GABRIELLE UNION, MIKEY DAY, CRAIG FERGUSON, KELLY ROWLAND AND SUSAN LUCCI HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Jan. 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SIMU LIU, GABRIELLE UNION, MIKEY DAY, CRAIG FERGUSON, KELLY ROWLAND AND SUSAN LUCCI HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Feb. 2-6. Monday, Feb. 2 - SIMU LIU swings by to chat about "Oh,   more
Sponsor focus on AI, defence set to drive European tech buyouts in 2026 - Dealspeak EMEA
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Sponsor focus on AI, defence set to drive European tech buyouts in 2026 - Dealspeak EMEA * White & Case partner and co-head of the Firm's Global Technology Industry Group, Daniel Turgel, was quoted in Mergermarket, discussing the tech trends set to define European tech buyouts this year with AI, cybersecurity and defence likely to drive a private equity buyout rebound across Eur  more
Startup CEO Charged With Fraud
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Startup CEO Charged With Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"), Ketty Larco-Ward, announced   more
Statement on National Shutdown From Vince Warren, Executive Director, Center for Constitutional Rights
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Statement on National Shutdown from Vince Warren, Executive Director, Center for Constitutional Rights In support of the national shutdown January 30, 2026, Executive Director Vince Warren made the following statement: The Center for Constitutional Rights endorses the national shutdown this Friday, January 30. To be clear, ICE is a machinery of state violence--tearing families apa  more
Stony Brook Cancer Center Receives $335,000 Endowment Pledge from The Strohm Foundation
STONY BROOK, New York, Jan. 29 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Cancer Center Receives $335,000 Endowment Pledge from The Strohm Foundation * STONY BROOK, NY, January 2 9, 2026 -The Stony Brook Cancer Center today announced that the Strohm Foundation has pledged a $335,000 gift for an endowment to advance innovative cancer research and strengthen long-term support for scientific discovery. This gift will be amplified th  more
Stop-and-Frisk on Wheels: NYCLU, NAACP, The Bronx Defenders Sue NYPD for Illegal Racial Profiling, Searches of NYC Drivers
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Stop-and-Frisk on Wheels: NYCLU, NAACP, The Bronx Defenders Sue NYPD for Illegal Racial Profiling, Searches of NYC Drivers * The NYPD subjects Black and Latino drivers to suspicionless vehicle searches at racially disparate levels similar to those at the height of Stop & Frisk NEW YORK CITY - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), The Bronx Defenders and Milbank LL  more
Study Supported by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sheds Light on the Brain's Ongoing Effort to Create Myelin-Making Cells
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Study Supported by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sheds Light on the Brain's Ongoing Effort to Create Myelin-Making Cells Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine discovered that the brain is continually trying to produce myelin-making cells. Supporting this intrinsic process could offer a new therapeutic avenue to enhance myelin repair in multiple sclerosis. Oligodendrocytes are specialized  more
SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates 'Building Bridges' Civic Engagement Student Leadership Grant Winners
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Celebrates "Building Bridges" Civic Engagement Student Leadership Grant Winners Program Provides Grants to SUNY Student Groups Leading Projects that Promote Civic Engagement, Community Connections, and Collaboration * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the first round of awards from the "Building Bridges" civic engagement student l  more
SUNY University at Albany: Extreme Heatwaves Across the Caribbean Are Becoming More Frequent and Severe
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Study: Extreme Heatwaves Across the Caribbean Are Becoming More Frequent and Severe By Mike Nolan A new study led by climatologists at the University at Albany has found that extreme heatwaves across the Caribbean are becoming significantly more frequent, longer and severe. This study examined extreme summer heatwaves in the Caribbean over the last five decades, focusing on their causes and how  more
Survey: Companies Take a More Cautious Approach to Corporate Philanthropy as Political and Economic Pressures Mount
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Survey: Companies Take a More Cautious Approach to Corporate Philanthropy as Political and Economic Pressures Mount * Amid heightened scrutiny, companies are retreating from issues perceived as politically sensitive in their corporate philanthropy efforts. In 2026, nearly one-third of surveyed philanthropy leaders plan to scale back racial equality initiatives (29%), with reductions also planned for environmen  more
Telemundo Activates Its Most Expansive, Multiplatform Coverage Ever for Super Bowl LX
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Telemundo Activates Its Most Expansive, Multiplatform Coverage Ever for Super Bowl LX Telemundo announced today its most extensive Super Bowl coverage ever, activating a multiplatform, weeklong programming strategy surrounding Super Bowl LX. Featuring the most Super Bowl pregame hours, original programming, and total Super Bowl content in the network's history, Telemundo will deli  more
Temple University Jazz Band takes top honors at National Collegiate Jazz Championship at Lincoln Center
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple University Jazz Band takes top honors at National Collegiate Jazz Championship at Lincoln Center The Temple University Jazz Band was awarded first place in a national jazz competition against the country's nine other top collegiate jazz bands. As the first place winners of the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship, Temple University Jazz Band has a reason to toot its own horn. Held over t  more
Texas Tech Gives Into Political Pressure to Cancel a Talk
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Texas Tech Gives Into Political Pressure to Cancel a Talk * (NEW YORK)-Texas Tech University's cancellation of a planned lecture about third-trimester abortion by Dr. Shelley Sella, a retired OB-GYN from New Mexico, following pressure from on- and off-campus pro-life advocates, raises co  more
The Atlantic hires David Brooks as a staff writer
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic hires David Brooks as a staff writer * The Atlantic is announcing that David Brooks, who for years has contributed memorable Atlantic cover stories and essays on political and societal issues, is joining the magazine as a staff writer beginning next month. The Atlantic will be the home for all of David's writing, and he will also host a new weekl  more
Three early-career professors win NSF development awards
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Three early-career professors win NSF development awards * Cornell researchers studying microplastics, robotics and machine learning are recent recipients of National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards. Grantees receive a minimum of $400,000 over five years from the program, which supports early-career faculty who "have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and educ  more
TikTok LIVE Sets the Stage for LIVE Fest Global Event in Las Vegas, Hosted by Keke Palmer With Closing Headlining Performance by Demi Lovato
LOS ANGLES, California, Jan. 30 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following statement: * * * TikTok LIVE Sets the Stage for LIVE Fest Global Event in Las Vegas, Hosted by Keke Palmer with Closing Headlining Performance by Demi Lovato Annual Global LIVE Fest event to take place in Las Vegas on February 12, with host Keke Palmer and a special headlining performance by Demi Lovato * Today we're thrilled to announce that this year's TikTok LIVE Fest Global Annua  more
Tradeweb Launches Multi-Asset Package Trading for USD Swaps
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Tradeweb Launches Multi-Asset Package Trading for USD Swaps Barclays executes first fully electronic multi-asset package trade for USD swaps on Tradeweb SEF * Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced the launch  more
Treasury Highlights Corporate and Philanthropic Commitments Announced Following the Trump Accounts Summit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Treasury Highlights Corporate and Philanthropic Commitments Announced Following the Trump Accounts Summit Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted the Trump Accounts Summit, which was keynoted by President Donald J. Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, to advance national participation in the Trump Accounts initiative. The summit showcased major corporate co  more
Trump Accounts: Defining Policy of America's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on Jan. 28, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent on Trump Accounts: Defining Policy of America's 250th Anniversary: * * * Trump Accounts: Defining Policy of America's 250th Anniversary Introduction Thank you, Speaker Johnson, for that kind introduction. It's an honor to be here with all of you. President Donald Trump will be remembered for many things: The President who enacted the largest tax cut in histo  more
Turk Urges Ambition on Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 30 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Turk urges ambition on crimes against humanity treaty UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk today welcomed ongoing preparatory talks toward an international treaty on crimes against humanity. "The start of deliberations on a convention on crimes against humanity is a milestone moment for States to strengthen international law's protection of  more
U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed Issues Remarks at ECOSOC Coordination Segment
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed issued the following remarks on Jan. 28, 2026, at the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council Coordination Segment: * * * It is my honour to speak to you today on behalf of the Secretary-General as we begin this year's Coordination Segment. Last week, the Economic and Social Council marked its 80th anniversary as the UN Charter body mandated to promote international cooperation in economic, social and envir  more
U.N. Secretary-General Deeply Concerned over Heightened Violence, Community Targeting in South Sudan, Calls on Parties to Protect Civilians
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Deeply Concerned over Heightened Violence, Community Targeting in South Sudan, Calls on Parties to Protect Civilians * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the continued escalation of violence in South Sudan, most recently in Jonglei State, which has caused many deaths, injuries and th  more
U.S. Ambassador Locetta Issues Explanation of Vote on U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti Resolution
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following explanation of vote on Jan. 29, 2026, by Jennifer Locetta, alternative representative for special political affairs, following the adoption of a U.N. Security Council resolution on the U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti: * * * Today, this Council made another decisive step towards the stabilization of Haiti. The United States would like to thank our co-penholder Panama on its work in helping the Security Council achi  more
U.S. Senators, State Attorneys General's Offices, Healthcare Professionals, Child Advocates, Law Professors and More File Amicus Briefs in Support of the Flores Settlement
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 30 -- The National Center for Youth Law issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators, State Attorneys General's Offices, healthcare professionals, child advocates, law professors and more file amicus briefs in support of the Flores Settlement As the federal government incarcerates increasing numbers of children and families, 26 U.S. Senators, 20 State Attorneys General's Offices, and more than 180 prominent child and immigrant advocacy organizations, law pr  more
UAlbany PhD Student: My Journey From Game Boy to Nanoscale Engineering
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany PhD Student: My Journey from Game Boy to Nanoscale Engineering By Andrew McMains Justin Nhan's interest in engineering stemmed from playing on handheld game consoles as a child. He was fascinated by the tiny electronics inside of the consoles and how they fueled games like Pokemon. Then came the Iron Man movie franchise featuring the gadget-wearing, tech-savvy protagonist Tony Stark. In Nhan's ey  more
UAlbany Researchers Reveal Geometry Behind How AI Agents Learn
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Researchers Reveal Geometry Behind How AI Agents Learn By Michael Parker A new study from the University at Albany shows that artificial intelligence systems may organize information in far more intricate ways than previously thought. The study, "Exploring the Stratified Space Structure of an RL Game with the Volume Growth Transform," has been published online through arXiv. For decades,  more
UCLA School of Law Williams Institute: More Than Half of Transgender Youth Live in a State With at Least One Law or Policy Restricting Their Rights
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * More than half of transgender youth live in a state with at least one law or policy restricting their rights According to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, 53% of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 in the U.S.--approximately 382,800 young people--live in 29 states with laws or policies that restrict access to gender-affirming care, sports, ba  more
Upstate Elevates Sustainability to President's Office
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 30 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate elevates sustainability to President's Office Upstate Medical University has elevated its sustainability efforts to the Office of the President, reinforcing sustainability as a core institutional value and a shared responsibility across the university. Formerly a hospital-based function, sustainability now reflects a comprehensive, university-wide approach  more
Villanova University: First Dual-City Olympics to Showcase Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo With Ceremonies and Themes Celebrating Their History, Growth and Cultural Importance
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 -- Villanova University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 29, 2026, with Luca Cottini, professor of Italian Studies: * * * First Dual-City Olympics to Showcase Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo With Ceremonies and Themes Celebrating Their History, Growth and Cultural Importance From Dolce & Gabbana, to da Vinci, to the Dolomites, the 2026 Games symbolize a "pursuit of uniqueness and Italian ingenuity through a sense of balance," says Italian Studies Professor Luca Co  more
Voters Growing More Concerned About the National Debt
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Voters Growing More Concerned About the National Debt * Voters remain deeply concerned about the state of America's finances and are more pessimistic that leaders will address the national debt as the New Year gets underway. The January U.S. Fiscal Confidence Index is 50 (100 is neutral), reflecting strong bipartisan sentiment among American voters about the need to address our unsustainable nation  more
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Gut Bacteria May Tip the Balance Between Feeding Tumors and Fueling Immunity
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Gut Bacteria May Tip the Balance between Feeding Tumors and Fueling Immunity A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or activate immune cells against the cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. This casts the gut microbiome, comprising the trillions  more
Welch Leads 14 Bicameral Colleagues on Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in Vermont
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads 14 Bicameral Colleagues on Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in Vermont * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today led 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Or  more
What sets American Express apart in the age of agentic commerce
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * What sets American Express apart in the age of agentic commerce * A new era of commerce is emerging, one in which AI-powered agents can find and book flights, make dinner reservations, purchase goods, refill inventory for businesses and complete payments autonomously. American Express enters this next phase of commerce with a strong foundation, built on a longstanding commitment  more
Where Are They Now?: Sunny Laprade 18F Makes Comedic History
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 -- Hampshire College posted the following news: * * * Where Are They Now?: Sunny Laprade 18F Makes Comedic History * Up first is Hampshire alum Sunny Laprade 18F, who we highlighted just over three years ago when she presented her Div III project, a one-hour comedy special called Queer Enough, which is still available to watch on YouTube. Her career has thrived since she graduated, and we caught up with her to find out more. How did you get started in standu  more
Why instability is becoming the norm in the new world order
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Why instability is becoming the norm in the new world order * The same forces that boosted prosperity and reduced conflict during the postwar era - shared rules, open markets and international cooperation - are now driving the world toward instability, a new book argues. " The Doom Loop : Why the World Economic Order is Spiraling into Disorder," by Eswar Prasad, the Nandlal P. Tolani Senior Professor of Intern  more
WTAS: ROTOR Act Would Enact NTSB Recommendations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * WTAS: ROTOR Act Would Enact NTSB Recommendations The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) yesterday released safety recommendations from its investigation of the midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter on January 29, 2025, urging all aircraft that operate where broadcas  more
Wyden Demands Answers About Trump's Swiss Tariffs That Were Arbitrarily Raised and Then Lowered After Trump Accepted a Rare Rolex and Gold Bar From Swiss Companies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Wyden Demands Answers About Trump's Swiss Tariffs That Were Arbitrarily Raised and Then Lowered After Trump Accepted a Rare Rolex and Gold Bar from Swiss Companies While Americans Pay Unprecedented Taxes on Goods from Abroad Based on a Sham 'Emergency,' Wyden Questions whether USTR Is Setting Tariffs Based on Payoffs to Trump * Senate Fin  more
Xerox Announces Pro Rata Warrant Distribution to Enhance Shareholder Value and Accelerate Deleveraging
NORWALK, Connecticut, Jan. 30 -- Xerox issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Xerox Announces Pro Rata Warrant Distribution to Enhance Shareholder Value and Accelerate Deleveraging Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX) ("Xerox" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a pro-rata distribution of warrants to holders (collectively, the "Eligible Holders") of Xerox's common stock, par value $1.00 per share (the "Common Stock"), Series A Conv  more
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