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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday February 11, 2026 ( 180 items )  
"Public Trust and Public Safety Go Hand in Hand": Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing With ICE, CBP, USCIS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * "Public Trust and Public Safety Go Hand in Hand": Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing With ICE, CBP, USCIS Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a Committee hearing featuring testimony from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Senior Official P  more
539 Merrill Advisors Recognized on Forbes' Top Women Wealth Advisor Lists
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * 539 Merrill Advisors Recognized on Forbes' Top Women Wealth Advisor Lists * NEW YORK, NY - Forbes recognized 539 Merrill Wealth Management and Merrill Private Wealth Advisors on its annual Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, more than any other firm. The strong showing includes 17 advisors who ranked number one in their states, unders  more
A call to EU legislators: protect rights and reject the call to delete transparency safeguard in AI Act
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * A call to EU legislators: protect rights and reject the call to delete transparency safeguard in AI Act * Dear Members of the European Parliament, Dear Representatives of Member States of the European Union, Dear Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, Dear Commissioner McGrath, We, the undersigne  more
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Federal, State, and Local Police for Mass Immigration Raid at Family Event in Wilder, Idaho
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [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 Files Lawsuit Against Federal, State, and Local Police for Mass Immigration Raid at Family Event in Wilder, Idaho * BOISE - The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Idaho filed a putative class action lawsuit today challen  more
Adventures with Amex: NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Adventures with Amex: NBA All-Star 2026 in Los Angeles * Get ready for a weekend that's nothing but net: NBA All-Star is back. This year, Los Angeles plays host to the big game. As the Official Payments Partner of the NBA, American Express is keeping the fun going from February 12 to 15 with special experiences for fans and perks for Card Members. On deck: NBA player meet and gree  more
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul Announces $17.2 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Illegal Drone Usage
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul Announces $17.2 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Illegal Drone Usage * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that through the federal Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, four New York public safety agencies involved with the security of the 2026 FIFA World Cup events received more than $17.2 million to protect against   more
AJC Report: After Violent Antisemitic Attacks, 91% of American Jews Feel Less Safe
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Report: After Violent Antisemitic Attacks, 91% of American Jews Feel Less Safe * More than half of American Jews continue to change behaviors due to fear of antisemitism Online antisemitism reaches highest level ever recorded by AJC survey Majority of American Jews concerned that AI will spread antisemitism, lead to incidents American Jewish Committee's State of Antise  more
Ambassador Locetta Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on UNMISS
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks on Feb. 10, 2026, by deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq regarding the escalating violence in South Sudan: * * * Thank you, Mr. President and thank you to our Briefers today. The United States' first priority in South Sudan is peace. However, South Sudan's leaders have systematically undermined this goal since their independence in 2011 - they have repeatedly pushing the country back to the brink of war. Mil  more
Appalachian Regional Health nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve nurse retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Appalachian Regional Health nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve nurse retention * Registered nurses at nine Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) facilities across Kentucky and West Virginia voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract as of Jan. 23, 2026, winning provisions to improve nurse recruitment and retention announced Na  more
Arthur Brooks Named U's 2026 Commencement Speaker
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 11 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * Arthur Brooks named U's 2026 Commencement speaker Arthur C. Brooks, a "happiness expert," best-selling author and professor, will give the keynote address for the U's 2026 general campus-wide commencement. U President Taylor Randall and Alex Rose, president of the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU), announced the commencement speaker at the Feb. 10 Board of Trustees meeting. Br  more
As New Yorkers Get Hammered by Rising Costs, Both Mike Lawler and Donald Trump Agree: The Economy is Doing "Very Well"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * As New Yorkers Get Hammered by Rising Costs, Both Mike Lawler and Donald Trump Agree: The Economy is Doing "Very Well" * NBC News: Trump accepts ownership of the current economy: 'I'm very proud of it' More than a year into the Republican trifecta in Washington, prices are still soaring, health care is too expensive (and in some cases not affordable at all), and the American peo  more
Assurant Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Assurant Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results Delivered Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Earnings and EPS Growth; 2026 to Deliver Underlying Growth Led by High-Single-Digit Expansion in Global Lifestyle * ATLANTA -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier global protection company that safeguards and servi  more
Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more
Attorney General Clark and Coalition Secure Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Secure Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Federal Education Assistance for Vermont, Including Funding to Support Students with Disabilities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys   more
Attorney General Clark Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department of Education identify significant  more
Attorney General James Recovers Over $4.7 Million From NYC Truck Rental Companies and Their Accountant for Massive Tax Evasion Scheme
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Recovers Over $4.7 Million From NYC Truck Rental Companies and Their Accountant for Massive Tax Evasion Scheme * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today recovered more than $4.7 million from the owners of two New York City truck rental companies, Able Rentals, Inc. (Able) and Abarn Equipment Corp. (Abarn), and their accountant, Howard Zapken, f  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT EXPOSE RACE- AND ETHNICITY-BASED DISPARITIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT EXPOSE RACE- AND ETHNICITY-BASED DISPARITIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a U.S. Department of Education proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the department uncover signi  more
Azerbaijan Expands Crackdown on Activists in Exile
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Azerbaijan Expands Crackdown on Activists in Exile * Courts in Azerbaijan have handed down further politically motivated in-absentia convictions against journalists, bloggers, and other critics of the government living abroad, expanding the authorities' campaign of transnational repression. In January, a Baku court convicted several government critics residing in the United States. Sevinc Osm  more
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland to deliver 2026 Commencement address
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Feb. 10 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Ballet dancer Misty Copeland to deliver 2026 Commencement address * Ballet dancer, author and founder Misty Copeland, who made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, will deliver Wake Forest University's commencement address on Monday, May 18. The ceremony will take place on Hearn Plaza and begins at 9 a.m. Copeland began her ballet studie  more
Baruch College Launches New Undergraduate Degrees for Careers in a Growing Green Economy
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch College Launches New Undergraduate Degrees for Careers in a Growing Green Economy * As New York City accelerates its transition to a more sustainable future, Baruch College is expanding its academic offerings to prepare students for a growing demand for climate- and sustainability-focused careers. Starting in Fall 2026, students will be able to pursue two new undergraduate majors-Environmental Studies (BA) and Envi  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in Massachusetts 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in Massachusetts 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 10, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 53,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Massachusetts in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that this resulted in a total recordable cases (TRC) in  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in New York 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in New York 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 10, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 122,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in New York in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that this resulted in a total recordable cases (TRC) incidence r  more
Blumenthal Calls for Investigation into Anthony D'Esposito for Potential Hatch Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Calls for Investigation into Anthony D'Esposito for Potential Hatch Act * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called for an investigation into Anthony D'Esposito, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), for potentially violating the Hatch Act. Following recent reporting that D'Esposito intends to seek the Republican nomination for   more
Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more
Can Medical AI Lie? Large Study Maps How LLMs Handle Health Misinformation
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Can Medical AI Lie? Large Study Maps How LLMs Handle Health Misinformation * Medical artificial intelligence (AI) is often described as a way to make patient care safer by helping clinicians manage information. A new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators confronts a critical vulnerability: when a medical lie enters the system, can AI pass it on as if  more
Carter to force "sanctuary" cities to comply with ICE in new bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter to force "sanctuary" cities to comply with ICE in new bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced the No Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill ensuring dangerous criminal illegal immigrants are not safeguarded by "sanctuary" city or state policies. The bill requires state and local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities by: * Sharing custo  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Chinese Communists Punish Jimmy Lai
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * CHINESE COMMUNISTS PUNISH JIMMY LAI Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old British citizen and convert to Catholicism, was sentenced in Hong Kong on February 9 to twenty years in prison for protesting human rights abuses in   more
Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Musk Throttles Russia's Battlefield Communications
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by David Kirichenko, associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society: * * * Musk Throttles Russia's Battlefield Communications Attacks on Ukraine's frontline have been slowing since sudden curbs limited Moscow's use of Starlink satellites, forcing it to seek workarounds. * Panic spread across Russian military channels in early February after Starlink implemented new restri  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota's 'trans Sanctuary' Law Puts Funding, Children's Health at Risk
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Matt Dean: * * * Minnesota's 'trans sanctuary' law puts funding, children's health at risk Minnesota's self-proclaimed role as a "trans refuge" or sanctuary state for pediatric sex-rejecting treatments -- enshrined in a 2023 law (HF 146) that shields out-of-state families and providers from  more
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: States With Lowest Taxes Gained Net 157,000 Domestic Residents in 2025, States With Highest Taxes Lost 447,600
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * States with lowest taxes gained net 157,000 domestic residents in 2025, states with highest taxes lost 447,600 Last month, I noted that, in 2025, Census Bureau data showed that Minnesota saw positive net domestic migration for first time since 2018. Is this   more
CEO of Digital Asset Company SafeMoon Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Crypto-Fraud Scheme
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * CEO of Digital Asset Company SafeMoon Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Crypto-Fraud Scheme Braden John Karony Stole Millions of Dollars of Investor Assets to Fund Lavish Lifestyle * Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Braden John Karony, the Chief Executive Officer of SafeMoon US LLC, a digital asset   more
Chairman Cruz: Should Broadcast Media Rules Evolve for the Digital Age?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz: Should Broadcast Media Rules Evolve for the Digital Age? In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, "We Interrupt This Program: Media Ownership in the Digital Age," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) asks whether media ownership rules need to change for th  more
Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [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: * * * Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge * ST. LOUIS -A group of civil rights organizations filed a motion to intervene as defendants in State of Missouri v. U.S. Department of Commerce, a lawsuit seeking to  more
Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge * ST. LOUIS - A group of civil rights organizations filed a motion to intervene as defendants in State of Missouri v. U.S. Department of Commerce, a lawsuit seeking to overturn the Census Bureau's long-standing and constitutionally required policy of counting all persons residing in the United States for appo  more
Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Defend Constitutional Census in Missouri Challenge * ST. LOUIS -A group of civil rights organizations filed a motion to intervene 1 as defendants in State of Missouri v. U.S. Department of Commerce, a lawsuit seeking to overturn the Census Bureau's long-standing and constitutionally required policy of counting all persons residing in the United State  more
CLARKE CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF HER BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C MARKUP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF HER BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C MARKUP * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Clarke released the following statement celebrating the passage of her legislation, the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026, in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade markup by voic  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Researchers Find New Way to Slow Memory Loss in Alzheimer's
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 5 [Category: Science] (RNSjou) -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory posted the following news: * * * Researchers find new way to slow memory loss in Alzheimer's Alzheimer's disease is often measured in statistics: millions affected worldwide, cases rising sharply, costs climbing into the trillions. For families, the disease is experienced far more intimately. "It's a slow bereavement," says Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Nicholas Tonks, whose mother  more
Colgate University Presents Spring 2026 Clifford Family Innovator in Residence Bobby Carter
HAMILTON, New York, Feb. 10 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Presents Spring 2026 Clifford Family Innovator in Residence Bobby Carter * Bobby Carter, music producer and host of National Public Radio's Tiny Desk Concerts, will serve as the 2026 Clifford Family Innovator in Residence at Colgate University. Carter will be in residence from March 3 through March 7, 2026. This residency celebrates Carter's career as a globally respected DJ, NPR host and   more
Comcast NBCUniversal Uses the Power of Sports to Drive Community Impact Nationwide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Uses the Power of Sports to Drive Community Impact Nationwide Partnering with community organizations during a landmark year of sports year to expand opportunity * Throughout 2026, the company will support community-focused initiatives alongside major sporting events including Super Bowl LX, NBA AllStar 2026, and the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM). Working with   more
Commissioner Roswall Issues Remarks at Economist's Water Summit on Water Resilience Strategy
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 11 -- The European Union issued the following remarks by EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall at the first Annual Water Summit hosted by The Economist on water resilience strategy: * * * Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to join today's Summit. Let me start by thanking the Economist for helping to keep the spotlight on such a crucial issue. Everyday, in my role as EU Commissioner for the Environment, I am reminded of the foundational importance of water.   more
Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), sent letters to 32 different Public Hou  more
Consumer Reports Praises Maine House of Representatives for Advancing Comprehensive Privacy Bill
YONKERS, New York, Feb. 11 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports praises Maine House of Representatives for advancing comprehensive privacy bill Augusta, Maine - The Maine House of Representatives today advanced the Maine Online Data Privacy Act (Maine L.D. 1822), a comprehensive privacy bill that would extend baseline privacy rights to Maine consumers. The Maine Online Data Privacy Act would provide Maine consumers with privacy protec  more
Consumer Technology Association Announces Leadership Succession: Kinsey Fabrizio to Become President & CEO, Gary Shapiro Serving as Executive Chair
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Consumer Technology Association Announces Leadership Succession: Kinsey Fabrizio to Become President & CEO, Gary Shapiro Serving as Executive Chair Leaders Steer the Organization Into Its Future * Today the Executive Board of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), owner and producer of CES(R), is announcing the next era of leadership as Kinsey Fabrizio will be  more
Cornell researchers win prize for insight into conspiracy belief
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell researchers win prize for insight into conspiracy belief * An article about AI combatting conspiracy theories, co-authored by Cornell psychology researchers Gordon Pennycook and David Rand with a collaborator, has won the 2026 Newcomb Cleveland Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The association's oldest award, the prize is given to the authors of an outstanding res  more
Department of Homeland Security Withdraws Subpoena Targeting Man Who Criticized Them
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [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: * * * Department of Homeland Security Withdraws Subpoena Targeting Man Who Criticized Them * SAN FRANCISCO - In a win for free speech and privacy rights, the Department of Homeland Security withdrew an administrative subpoena it had sent to Go  more
DNC Chair Slams Trump for Attacking Michigan Workers by Threatening to Shut Down the Gordie Howe Bridge
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * DNC Chair Slams Trump for Attacking Michigan Workers by Threatening to Shut Down the Gordie Howe Bridge Last night, Donald Trump threatened to shut down the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is vital for Michigan workers and the state's economy, including more than 6,000 workers who are expected to commute to work daily on the bridge. Detroit's automakers have long supported the constr  more
DNC: Trump Escalates His Fight to Hold Gateway Tunnel Project Funding Hostage to Punish NJ and NY
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Trump Escalates His Fight to Hold Gateway Tunnel Project Funding Hostage to Punish NJ and NY Trump is threatening 72,000 jobs in New Jersey and New York * On Sunday, the Trump administration escalated its fight to freeze $16 billion in federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel Project, appealing a court order from Friday that would force the administration to unfreeze the funds. For  more
Enhancing Student Life and Wellness: Fitness Center Opens at Feil Hall Thanks to Gift From Michael Gunzburg '87
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 11 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * Enhancing Student Life and Wellness: New Fitness Center Opens at Feil Hall Thanks to Gift from Michael Gunzburg '87 Michael Gunzburg '87; Colette Rodgers, Vice President of Operations; Robert Fairfield, Chief Advancement Officer; and Dean David Meyer celebrate the opening of the new fitness center at Feil Hall, made possible through a generous gift from Gunzburg. The new space enhances student wellness and res  more
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two star studded matchups heading into NBA All Star break on Wednesday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN presents two star studded matchups heading into NBA All Star break on Wednesday * * Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Reveal Show on Wednesday ESPN's coverage of the 2025-26 NBA regular season continues this week with a blockbuster doubleheader, featuring multiple NBA All-Star starters, as the league heads into NBA All-Star W  more
European Parliament Tries to Bury the Right to Seek Asylum
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * European Parliament Tries to Bury the Right to Seek Asylum * The European Parliament voted today to usher in changes to European Union asylum rules that jeopardize the right to seek asylum. It adopted an EU-wide list of "safe countries of origin" which means citizens from these countries will face an automatic presumption that they do not need protection and will be channeled into ac  more
Excerpts: Senator Coons Warns That Trump Administration's Unchecked Use of Government Power Could Threaten the Foundation of Democracy in Senate Floor Speech
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * EXCERPTS: Senator Coons warns that Trump administration's unchecked use of government power could threaten the foundation of democracy in Senate floor speech U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) delivered a floor speech today warning the Trump administration's abuse of unchecked government power threatens the core principles that have defined our nation since its founding. Senator  more
Fetterman Secures Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania Projects
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Fetterman Secures Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania Projects Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $289,366,974 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding was included in the eleven FY26 Appropriations bills signed into law, supporting 121 projects focusing on affordable housing development, water infrastructure upgrades, equipment  more
FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation * PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2026 -A new poll from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression finds that while Americans are apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence, they overwhelmingly believe that legislators should protect freedom of speech when crafting AI legi  more
Foos publishes business case studies, featured in Le Monde
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Foos publishes business case studies, featured in Le Monde * Feb 10, 2026 Dr. Adrienne Foos, associate professor of Marketing, published two peer-reviewed case studies in November in the Journal of Business Cases and Applications. Co-authored with Senior Lecturer Kristen Ryan, "Got Bugs? Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Protein Sources" examines the market viability and sustainabil  more
FOX NEWS MEDIA TO PRODUCE A NEW DAILY NEWS BRIEF FOR FOX TELEVISION STATIONS STARTING FEBRUARY 23RD
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS MEDIA TO PRODUCE A NEW DAILY NEWS BRIEF FOR FOX TELEVISION STATIONS STARTING FEBRUARY 23RD * 'FOX News Report' with Anchor Bill Melugin to Air on FOX Owned & Operated Television Stations; Available to all FOX Affiliated Stations Across the Country NEW YORK - February 10, 2026 - FOX News Media will produce a new 90-second news brief that will air on FOX's owned-an  more
Governor Hochul Announces New York State Will Join World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New York State Will Join World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), strengthening the state's role in global public health preparedness and resp  more
Governor Hochul Calls on President Trump to Unfreeze Funding for Gateway Tunnel Project
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Calls on President Trump to Unfreeze Funding for Gateway Tunnel Project * Earlier today, Governor Hochul urged the Trump administration to unfreeze funding for the Gateway Tunnel project. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are avai  more
Governor Hochul Rallies for Let Them Build Agenda as Support Grows Across the State
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Rallies for Let Them Build Agenda as Support Grows Across the State * Governor Kathy Hochul today rallied with local leaders to highlight her "Let Them Build" agenda, a series of landmark reforms to speed up housing and infrastructure development and lower costs as part of her 2026 State of the State. This initiative will spur a series o  more
Grassley Demands Answers from Telecom Companies Who Turned Congressional Phone Records Over to Jack Smith
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Demands Answers from Telecom Companies Who Turned Congressional Phone Records Over to Jack Smith * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee is putting Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile in the hot seat after Chairman Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) oversight revealed the three companies secretly provided toll records for accounts associated with members of Congress to Jack Smith and the Arctic Fro  more
Grassley Demands Answers From Telecom Companies Who Turned Congressional Phone Records Over to Jack Smith
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Grassley Demands Answers from Telecom Companies Who Turned Congressional Phone Records Over to Jack Smith The Senate Judiciary Committee is putting Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile in the hot seat after Chairman Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) oversight revealed the three companies secretly provided toll records for accounts associated with members  more
Great American Getaway 400 Returns to Pocono Raceway for Third Consecutive Year, Bringing Hundreds of Thousands of NASCAR Fans to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * The Great American Getaway 400 Returns to Pocono Raceway for Third Consecutive Year, Bringing Hundreds of Thousands of NASCAR Fans to Pennsylvania The Visit PA-sponsored NASCAR Cup Series race will be televised on Amazon, reaching millions worldwide, and is coming back to "The Tricky Triangle" on Sunday, June 14, as part of a NASCAR tripleheader weekend. Since day one of his Admin  more
Half of Retirees Fear Running Out of Money as Pressures on U.S. Retirement Security Intensify, MetLife Research Finds
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * Half of Retirees Fear Running Out of Money as Pressures on U.S. Retirement Security Intensify, MetLife Research Finds * NEW YORK, February 10, 2026 -Persistent, rising healthcare costs coupled with longer lifespans are driving a sharp rise in retirement anxiety, according to MetLife's new 2026 Paycheck or Pot of Gold Study. Among pr  more
Harris's children's book accepted by independent publisher
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Harris's children's book accepted by independent publisher * Heather Lynn Harris's children's picture book manuscript, which has the working title "Junkyard Jewel," has been accepted for publication by By Chance Books, an independent publisher based in Fort Collins, Colorado. The manuscript was reviewed and selected by an acquiring editor for publication in the picture book category for   more
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more
Haygood book earns strong praise
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Haygood book earns strong praise * Early reviews are starting to come in for Miami University alumnus Wil Haygood's latest book, and they are overwhelmingly positive. The New York Times praised Haygood's "The War Within a War: The Black Struggled in Vietnam and at Home" on Feb. 9 as a "rare, illuminating look at the way the war shaped the struggle for equality back home." David Shribman in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   more
HBO Original Comedy Special CHRIS FLEMING: LIVE AT THE PALACE Debuts February 27
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Comedy Special CHRIS FLEMING: LIVE AT THE PALACE Debuts February 27 * * Chris Fleming makes his HBO comedy special debut in CHRIS FLEMING: LIVE AT THE PALACE, premiering FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The comedy special will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max. * Logline: From the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chi  more
HeightIQ Application Software From Canon Simplifies Creation of Height Maps for Elevated Printing
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Feb. 11 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * New HeightIQ Application Software from Canon Simplifies Creation of Height Maps for Elevated Printing Canon's new software application, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), helps streamline the conversion of a 2D image into a detailed height map * Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of HeightIQ, a new software application driven by artif  more
Hong Kong: Publisher Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Hong Kong: Publisher Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years * (New York) - The Hong Kong High Court's sentencing of Jimmy Lai, Apple Daily founder and democracy advocate, to 20 years in prison is a devastating blow to media freedom in the city, Human Rights Watch said today. It is by far the harshest sentence handed down under the National Security Law since the Chinese government imposed the draconian  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on College Financial Aid Clarity Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-460) on the College Financial Aid Clarity Act (H.R. 6502). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 21, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 6502, the College Financial Aid Clarity Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to ensure students and families receive clear, consistent, and transparent financial aid information from institutions of higher education  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-458) on the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R. 1723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 16, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025, protects tribal sovereignty and the right to tribal self- governance. The bill codifies the standard of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) prior to 2004 by amending the N  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Lead Letter Pledging Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Export Controls on Chipmaking Tools
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Lead Letter Pledging Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Export Controls on Chipmaking Tools * Washington, D.C. \- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and Chairman Brian Mast sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on the need for closer cooperation with   more
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Deporting Fraudsters Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-467) on the Deporting Fraudsters Act (H.R. 1958). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Jan. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. David Taylor (R-OH), would create a ground of inadmissibility and a ground of deportability for aliens who admit to or are convicted of committing certain fraud offenses. Background  more
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Medal of Sacrifice Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-466) on the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Jan. 27, 2026. The House passed the bill on Feb. 2, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 3497, the Medal of Sacrifice Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), authorizes the President to aw  more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Authorizing Crow Revenue Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-436) on the Crow Revenue Act (H.R. 725). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Jan. 14, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 725 is to take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana, and for other purposes. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION H.R. 725 would transfer approximately 4,600 acres of pr  more
Household Debt Balances Grow Modestly; Early Delinquencies Level Out for Non-Housing Debts
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Household Debt Balances Grow Modestly; Early Delinquencies Level Out for Non-Housing Debts * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report shows total household debt increased by $191 billion, 1.0%, in Q4 2025, to $18.8 trillion. The report is based on data from the New York Fed's national  more
How food shortages reprogram immune system response
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How food shortages reprogram immune system response * When food is scarce, stress hormones direct the immune system to operate in "low power" mode to preserve immune function while conserving energy, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. This reconfiguration is crucial to combating infections amid food insecurity. "Both famine and infectious disease have been with us throughout our evolutionary h  more
Human Rights Watch Letter to Libyan General Prosecutor al-Sur
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Human Rights Watch Letter to Libyan General Prosecutor al-Sur * Dear Mr. Al-Sur, After Greetings, We write to you regarding the recent arrest of Osama Elmasry Njeem in Libya. We welcome your commitment to seek accountability for serious international crimes committed in Libya and this could mark an important step forward. As you are aware, however, Elmasry is also the subject of an arrest w  more
Hungary's Prosecution of a Pride Organizer is a Warning to All Protesters
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Hungary's Prosecution of a Pride Organizer is a Warning to All Protesters * Hungarian prosecutors are charging Geza Buzas-Habel, the organizer of the 2025 Pecs Pride, for doing what democracies are supposed to protect: organizing a peaceful march. He faces up to one year in prison. His charges follow those of Budapest mayor Gergely Karacsony, who was charged in January for organizing the June 2  more
IBM Introduces Autonomous Storage with New FlashSystem Portfolio Powered by Agentic AI
ARMONK, New York, Feb. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Introduces Autonomous Storage with New FlashSystem Portfolio Powered by Agentic AI * ARMONK, N.Y. and WARSAW, POLAND, Feb. 10, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today unveiled the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem's existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sust  more
ICYMI: Washington Post: "Adam Schiff is a leader of Democrats' opposition to Trump. He also has to govern."
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washington Post: "Adam Schiff is a leader of Democrats' opposition to Trump. He also has to govern." * Schiff describes to the Washington Post the duality of his role as Senator: "Doing everything possible to deliver for Californians, and at the same time do everything possible to protect Californians from the wrath of this administration." Read the full column here. Washington, D.C. - I  more
Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Agent Making Arrest Under Laken Riley Act
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Agent Making Arrest Under Laken Riley Act Michel Manuel Garcia Rojas, a Former Tactical Instructor for Nicaragua Police, Assaulted and Seriously Injured Special Agent Making Lawful Arrest * ALBANY, NEW YORK - Michel Manuel Garcia Rojas, age 39, a citizen of Nicaragua, pled guilty yeste  more
Immigrant Advocates Argue Trump Administration's Turnback Policy Flouted Federal Immigration Law
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Immigrant Advocates Argue Trump Administration's Turnback Policy Flouted Federal Immigration Law Brief filed ahead of SCOTUS arguments in major asylum case * (Washington) - Today, the legal advocacy organization Al Otro Lado and a class of courageous asylum seekers filed their brief with the Supreme Court ahead of a March 24 argument on the legality of a now-defunct policy blo  more
Insurance Industry Responds to Recent New York Times Coverage of Wildfire Smoke Claims
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurance Industry Responds to Recent New York Times Coverage of Wildfire Smoke Claims * The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and its member companies extend deep concern to families and communities affected by the Los Angeles area wildfires. Wildfire recovery is enormously challenging, and insurers remain committed to assis  more
Interior Secretary Must Testify to Congress About Whitewashed History at National Parks, Sale of Access to Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Interior Secretary Must Testify to Congress About Whitewashed History at National Parks, Sale of Access to Trump * WASHINGTON -At a combative hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee of Natural Resources, lawmakers raised important questions about Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's efforts to sanitize and censor the truth about U.S. history. The hearing raised important questi  more
Italy, Hungary's Snub of ICC Arrests Should be a Wake-Up Call for the EU
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Italy, Hungary's Snub of ICC Arrests Should be a Wake-Up Call for the EU * For the second time in less than a year, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has referred an EU member to its oversight body, the Assembly of States Parties, for failing to cooperate with the court. On January 26, ICC judges asked the court's member countries to hold Italy to account for refusing to surrender Osama   more
Kennedy Announces Completion of NFTA Metro Rail Expansion FEIS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Announces Completion of NFTA Metro Rail Expansion FEIS * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced a major step forward in the long-awaited expansion of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's (NFTA) Metro Rail System. The Federal Transit Administration has officially completed its federal environmental review of the project. This milestone marks the conclusion  more
Kennedy Applauds House Passage of the BRAVE Burma Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Applauds House Passage of the BRAVE Burma Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) commended House passage of H.R. 3190, the BRAVE Burma Act. Kennedy co-sponsored this bipartisan legislation that seeks to strengthen U.S. efforts to hold Burma's military junta accountable and stand with the Burmese people fighting for democracy and basic human rights. "The passage of   more
KPMG Survey: NYC Business Leaders Show 10-Point Confidence Gap Between Business and City as AI and Talent Pressures Intensify
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, Feb. 11 (TNSxrep) -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * KPMG Survey: NYC Business Leaders Show 10-Point Confidence Gap Between Business and City as AI and Talent Pressures Intensify * NYC Business Leaders Confident in their Company's Growth Prospects, but Note Uncertainty in the City's Outlook * Overwhelming Majority Plan to Increase Hiring and   more
Lawler Advances Six Bills in Major Financial Services Housing Affordability Package
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Advances Six Bills in Major Financial Services Housing Affordability Package * Washington, D.C. - 2/9/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a comprehensive housing affordability package that includes six bills authored by Congressman Lawler aimed at expanding housing supply and lowering costs for families. The measure   more
Lawler Celebrates Black History Month with Resolution on Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Celebrates Black History Month with Resolution on Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness * Washington, D.C. - 2/10/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a resolution designating September 19, 2026, as Black Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the persistent racial inequities in the diagnosis and treatment of Black autistic children, and advocates th  more
Lawler Hosts Bipartisan Briefing on Loan Limits to Protect Nurses, Teachers, and Healthcare Workforce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Hosts Bipartisan Briefing on Loan Limits to Protect Nurses, Teachers, and Healthcare Workforce * Washington, D.C. - 2/10/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted a bipartisan congressional briefing on Capitol Hill focused on the Department of Education's narrow implementation of graduate and professional student loan limits. Rep. Lawler's Professional Student Degree Act was the m  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN CHRISTIAN MENEFEE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN CHRISTIAN MENEFEE * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Christian Menefee to be appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. "Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Christian Menef  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN CHRISTIAN MENEFEE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN CHRISTIAN MENEFEE * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Christian Menefee to be appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. "Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Christian Menefee to be appointed to the   more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "ICE SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO ACT LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE COUNTRY"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "ICE SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO ACT LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE COUNTRY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that ICE, CBP and the Department of Homeland Security are harming the American people and should all be dramatically reformed before continued funding for DHS   more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "ICE SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO ACT LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENTAGENCY IN THE COUNTRY"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "ICE SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO ACT LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENTAGENCY IN THE COUNTRY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that ICE, CBP and the Department of Homeland Security are harming the American people and should all be dramatically reformed before continued funding for DHS is passed. KATY TUR : Joi  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE TRUMP TARIFFS: "THE ONLY MANDATE WE HAVE COLLECTIVELY IS TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE TRUMP TARIFFS: "THE ONLY MANDATE WE HAVE COLLECTIVELY IS TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that the American people are suffering under the Trump-Republican economy and that President Trump's tariffs are making life unaffordable for ma  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE TRUMP TARIFFS: "THE ONLY MANDATE WE HAVE COLLECTIVELY IS TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE TRUMP TARIFFS: "THE ONLY MANDATE WE HAVE COLLECTIVELY IS TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that the American people are suffering under the Trump-Republican economy and that President Trump's tariffs are making life unaffordable for many Americans. LEADER JEF  more
LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN COUNTER TO COMMONSENSE DEMOCRATIC PROPOSALS TO REIN IN ICE & STOP THE VIOLENCE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN COUNTER TO COMMONSENSE DEMOCRATIC PROPOSALS TO REIN IN ICE & STOP THE VIOLENCE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the Republican counterproposal: "Republicans shared an outline of a counterproposal, which includ  more
LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN COUNTER TO COMMONSENSE DEMOCRATIC PROPOSALS TO REIN IN ICE & STOP THE VIOLENCE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN COUNTER TO COMMONSENSE DEMOCRATIC PROPOSALS TO REIN IN ICE & STOP THE VIOLENCE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the Republican counterproposal: "Republicans shared an outline of a counterproposal, which included neither details nor leg  more
LEI for Spain Increased in December
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Increased in December * For Release 9:30 AM ET, February 10, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Confe  more
Long COVID Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Mechanisms
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Long COVID Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Mechanisms * T he increased size of, and reduced blood flow to, a key brain structure in patients with long COVID tracks with known blood markers of Alzheimer's disease and greater levels of dementia, a new study found. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health, the study concerns th  more
M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the RBC Financial Institutions Conference
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the RBC Financial Institutions Conference * BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2026 -M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) will participate in the RBC Financial Institutions Conference being held in New York City. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on March 10, 2026,   more
Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault on Free Expression
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Mali's Military Junta Escalates Assault on Free Expression * An appeals court in Mali 's capital, Bamako, has upheld a two-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, the latest demonstration of the military junta's intent to suppress free expression in the country. On February 9, the court confirmed the sentence imposed on Mara in October by the national cybercrime court, wit  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary: Mellon Foundation's Idea of 'Social Justice'
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by John D. Sailer, director of higher education policy, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Mellon Foundation's Idea of 'Social Justice' America's biggest funder of the humanities subsidizes 'Ecowomanism,' 'Black Trans Studies' and the like. The University of Virginia launched a hiring spree in 2020 as it pledged to become "a racial-equity-focused university." A special initiative promised to recruit  more
Md. A.G. Brown Secures Commitment From Trump Administration That Removes Threats to Millions in Education Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Commitment from Trump Administration that Removes Threats to Millions in Education Funding Agreement Removes Threats to More than $700 Million in Annual Federal Education Assistance for Maryland, Including More than $250 Million to Support Students with Disabilities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more
Measles Cases Dropped in Europe & Central Asia in 2025 Compared to Previous Year, But Risk of Outbreaks Remains - UNICEF & WHO
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Measles cases dropped in Europe and Central Asia in 2025 compared to the previous year, but the risk of outbreaks remains - UNICEF and WHO Outbreak response measures, including immunization campaigns, helped reduce measles cases in 2025, but UNICEF and WHO warn that progress is fragile, as the virus continues to spread * Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia d  more
MENG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ADDRESSING USE OF DEADLY FORCE BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION ADDRESSING USE OF DEADLY FORCE BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, announced the introduction of the Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act, a bill that would place into law a clear use of force policy for federal   more
Mike Lawler Endorses "MAGA All The Way" Bruce Blakeman for Governor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mike Lawler Endorses "MAGA All The Way" Bruce Blakeman for Governor * This week, notorious Trump lapdog Mike Lawler endorsed Bruce Blakeman for New York Governor - the latest stop in Lawler's never ending quest to stay in Donald Trump's good graces after his original "Ultra MAGA" pick, Elise Stefanik, dropped out of the race. After spending more than a year desperately teasing hi  more
Mitchell Lecture to address populist alliances in an authoritarian era
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Mitchell Lecture to address populist alliances in an authoritarian era * Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson will deliver a lecture on Feb. 27 titled 'The Protestant Work Ethic and the Roots of Populist Authoritarianism.' By Lisa M. Mueller BUFFALO, N.Y. - The U.S. today faces what is widely viewed as a crisis of democratic backsliding, experts say, spurred by a righ  more
More than 30 Roswell Park Physicians Named by Castle Connolly as 2026 'Top Doctors'
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * More than 30 Roswell Park Physicians Named by Castle Connolly as 2026 'Top Doctors' * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is proud to announce that 31 of its physicians have been named to Castle Connolly's Top Doctors 2026 list. Those named to this respected annual list represent the top 7% of doctors nationwide. More than 47,000 no  more
Mount Sinai Scientists Uncover Link Between Influenza and Heart Disease
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Scientists Uncover Link Between Influenza and Heart Disease * Mount Sinai researchers have identified a cellular mechanism linking infections from influenza A viruses (IAVs) to cardiovascular disease, providing critical insights on how influenza can damage the heart and increase the risk of a heart attack or other major cardiovascular event. Through its work with mouse  more
MSU's Malcom X Forum creates meaningful space
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Malcom X Forum creates meaningful space * In honor of Black History Month, MSU hosted its fifth annual Malcolm X Muslim Studies Community Forum on Jan. 21. The event featured remarks by Yusef Salaam, a New York City Council member and member of the Exonerated "Central Park" Five, and concluded with a book signing for his memoir, "Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Ju  more
Murphy, Blumenthal, Bicameral Colleagues Urge Extension Of Library Passport Acceptance Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Bicameral Colleagues Urge Extension Of Library Passport Acceptance Program * WASHINGTON-In response to the Trump administration banning local libraries as passport acceptance facilities, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined their colleagues in a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the secretary  more
Museum installation focuses on small figures in large landscapes
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Museum installation focuses on small figures in large landscapes * The tiny figures in landscape paintings may be barely noticeable, but sometimes they reveal a deeper story about the scene or the person who created it. A new student-led installation at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art explores how the figures, known as "staffage," indicate scale in paintings and also tell larger stories about the art. I  more
National Academy of Engineering Elects 130 Members and 28 International Members
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * National Academy of Engineering Elects 130 Members and 28 International Members The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today announced the election of 130 members and 28 international members to its Class of 2026, said NAE President Tsu-Jae Liu. This election brings the total number of U.S. members to 2,534 and the number of international members to   more
Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project: Background and Issues for Congress" by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Virginia-class submarine program. The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998, and a total of 41 hav  more
Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Overview In September 2021, the Australian, UK, and U.S. governments announced a significant new security partnership, called AUKUS (pronounced AW-kus, rhyming with ca  more
Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Arguments for Instead Implementing Alternative Division-of-Labor Approach Supporters of the alternative division-of-labor approach for performing SSN missions and non- SSN missions outlined earlier - in   more
NBA and American Express Announce Multiyear Partnership Extension
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * NBA and American Express Announce Multiyear Partnership Extension * Expanded Deal Adds USA Basketball and NBA Take-Two Media to American Express' Portfolio, Unlocking New Fan Experiences and Content NEW YORK -American Express (NYSE: AXP) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear renewal of their longstanding partnership, which also spans the Women  more
NBA and American Express Announce Multiyear Partnership Extension
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * NBA and American Express announce multiyear partnership extension American Express (NYSE: AXP) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear renewal of their longstanding partnership, which also spans the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, USA Basketball and NBA Take-Two Media. American Express, the leagues' Official Payment   more
NBCUniversal Highlights Its Full Portfolio During Super Bowl LX Broadcast
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Highlights Its Full Portfolio During Super Bowl LX Broadcast The Super Bowl LX broadcast on NBC and Peacock spotlighted the power of NBCUniversal's portfolio, as high-profile trailers and teasers rolled out across Peacock, Universal Pictures, NBC, Telemundo, Universal Destinations & Experiences and more during one of the biggest events of the year. Universal Film sp  more
New funding grants to accelerate scientific research, discovery on leading birth defect
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New funding grants to accelerate scientific research, discovery on leading birth defect * DALLAS, Feb. 10, 2026 - Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defect in the U.S., affecting nearly 1% of births. [1] To help health care professionals better understand how to prevent, diagnose and treat CHDs, the American Heart Association and The Children's Hear  more
Newmark Arranges Nearly $25 Million Sale of Mixed-Use Office Property in Costa Mesa, California
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Nearly $25 Million Sale of Mixed-Use Office Property in Costa Mesa, California Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $24.4 million sale of 1901 Newport Boulevard, a prominent 134,387-square-foot, three-story office property located in the heart of Costa Mesa. Newmark Vice Chairman Paul Jones, Executive Managing Director Ryan Plummer, Senior Managing Director Brandon White, in collaboration w  more
NUWC Division Newport leaders stress speed, wartime readiness during business workshop
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport leaders stress speed, wartime readiness during business workshop * NEWPORT, R.I. - As global tensions rise and the U.S. Navy prepares for the possibility of high-end conflict, leaders at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport say success will depend not only on technology, but on how well government and industry work together. That message was front and center du  more
Ohio State University Professor Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by John V. Gray, dean's distinguished professor of operations and business analytics in Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University, Columbus, from a Jan. 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Truth in Labeling: Americans Deserve to Know Where Their Drugs Come From": * * * Senator Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished members of the committee. Thank you for this opportunity an  more
Patient Advocates Send Message to State Leaders: 'Defend Medicaid Access to Precision Medicine'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Patient Advocates Send Message to State Leaders: 'Defend Medicaid Access to Precision Medicine' * Following today's health-Medicaid budget hearing, more than a dozen cancer survivors and ACS CAN advocates gathered at the New York State Capitol to call on lawmakers to preserve access to biomarker testing, a priority shared by over 100 organizations statewide. A  more
PEN America Leads Writer Delegation to Texas A&M as More Than 30 Groups Push Back on Campus Censorship
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [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: * * * PEN America Leads Writer Delegation to Texas A&M as More Than 30 Groups Push Back on Campus Censorship * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today is leading a delegation of nationally renowned writers to Texas A&M University in defense of academic freedom and free expression on campus. The delegatio  more
Peterson Institute for International Economics: China Gives Up on State-backed Digital Cash - The US and Europe Should Take Note  -for Different Reasons
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by senior research staffer Martin Chorzempa: * * * China gives up on state-backed digital cash: The US and Europe should take note--for different reasons China's central bank recently made a major redesign for its e-CNY, a state-backed digital currency. Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, has said China's proje  more
Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Extends Comment Period for Exxon Mobil Preemption Case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced that it is extending the timeframe for public input regarding a preemption application filed by Exxon Mobil Corp., Spring, Texas. The energy company is seeking a federal determination on whether the Hazardous Material Transportation Law overrides state common law tort claims related to the transport of gasoline. The case stems from a lawsuit in a New Jersey state  more
Pressed by Kennedy, ICE Director Refuses to Say if Noem Should Resign
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Pressed by Kennedy, ICE Director Refuses to Say if Noem Should Resign * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, participated today in a hearing examining oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). When pressed by Kennedy,   more
Professional Degree Designation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Professional Degree Designation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comment * WASHINGTON - The National Women's Law Center, along with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), and 48 other partner organizations submitted a public comment urging the Department of Education to reject a proposed definition of which post-baccalaureate degrees qua  more
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils 'The Butler Did It Collection,'Available Exclusively At Printemps
PARIS, France, Feb. 11 -- Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a part of Accor, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils 'The Butler Did It Collection,'Available Exclusively At Printemps Presented in New York and Paris Printemps department stores, the collection reimagines the Raffles lifestyle as a curated fashion and home collection * Raffles Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce 'The Butler Did It Collection', a playful collection available onl  more
Ranking Member Neal Issues Opening Statement at Committee Hearing on Foreign Influence in American Non-profits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 10, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Foreign Influence in American Non-profits: Unmasking Threats from Beijing and Beyond": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We are here today as a government built for the people. Today, you are holding this hearing on the pretense of what happens when tax-exempt dollars funnel from or to groups that you d  more
Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Unconstitutional Effort to Restrict Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Unconstitutional Effort to Restrict Religious Freedom Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing on Republicans' attack on re  more
Red Seat Ventures Acquires Leading Podcast Subscription Platform Supercast
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Red Seat Ventures Acquires Leading Podcast Subscription Platform Supercast * Los Angeles, CA, February 10, 2026 -Red Seat Ventures, a division of Fox Corporation's (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) Tubi Media Group, today announced that it has acquired Supercast, a leading subscription platform for podcast creators. The acquisition expands Red Seat Ventures' creator-focused digital services portfolio,   more
Rep. Meuser: The Trump Administration And This Committee Have Made Oversight And Enforcement Of PHAs A Priority
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Meuser: The Trump Administration And This Committee Have Made Oversight And Enforcement Of PHAs A Priority Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), to examine how the Department  more
Repeal of County Ordinance, After Federal Court Injunction, Allows Harm Reduction Programs in Lewis County to Resume
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [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: * * * Repeal of County Ordinance, After Federal Court Injunction, Allows Harm Reduction Programs in Lewis County to Resume * SEATTLE - Attorneys for Gather Church today announced that Lewis County has repealed a local ordinance that prevented   more
Representatives Moore, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Foreign Investment into NIL Deals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Moore, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Foreign Investment into NIL Deals * WASHINGTON - Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit foreign investment into collegiate sports name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements and restrict foreign investments into collegiate athletics revenue streams. The development of NIL  more
Research From Barnard's Laidlaw Scholars Selected for Online Publication
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Research from Barnard's Laidlaw Scholars Selected for Online Publication Laidlaw Scholars from Barnard College published posters with F1000Research, an open access platform, after attending the annual Laidlaw Scholars Conference. * In November, 25 Barnard Laidlaw Scholars attended the annual Laidlaw Scholars Conference at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, a weekend of scholar-led panels and workshops designed   more
Robotic medical crash cart eases workload for healthcare teams
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Robotic medical crash cart eases workload for healthcare teams * Healthcare workers have an intense workload and often experience mental distress during resuscitation and other critical care procedures. Although researchers have studied whether robots can support human teams in other high-stakes, high-risk settings such as disaster response and military operations, the role of robots in emergency medicine has no  more
Sabina honored for 25 years with musicians' association
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Sabina honored for 25 years with musicians' association * In December 2025, Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Art, Music and Theater, was one of several musicians honored in Buffalo by the Buffalo Musicians' Association (Local 92, American Federation of Musicians) for 25 years of service. Most of Sabina's performance activities in Local 92 center ar  more
Scalise Exposes Democrat Hypocrisy on Voter ID
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Exposes Democrat Hypocrisy on Voter ID * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) to discuss Democrats threatening to shut down the Department of Homeland Security, the SAVE America Act, and Democra  more
Scalise Exposes Democrat Hypocrisy on Voter ID
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Exposes Democrat Hypocrisy on Voter ID * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) to discuss Democrats threatening to shut down the Department of Homeland Security, the SAVE America Act, and Democr  more
Schilling co-authors study on superintendent burnout
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Schilling co-authors study on superintendent burnout * An article published in the AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice titled "Are We Burned Out? A Multi-Year Statewide Study of P-12 Superintendents" was co-authored by Dr. Nicole V. Schilling, professor of Educational Leadership, and colleagues. The study examines burnout among P-12 superintendents, documenting patterns of emotional e  more
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $800,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO DEVELOP NEW CUTTING-EDGE PRECISION METALS TRAINING CENTER AT MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $800,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO DEVELOP NEW CUTTING-EDGE PRECISION METALS TRAINING CENTER AT MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE * New State-of-the-Art Tools & Equipment Will Allow MVCC To Teach Local Students High-Demand Skills Employers Need Without Changing Existing Production Lines Or Taking Up Valuable Manufacturing Floor Time Mohawk Valley Regiona  more
Sen. Banks Launches TruckSafe Tipline to Report Unlawful Trucking Networks, Illegal Drivers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Sen. Banks Launches TruckSafe Tipline to Report Unlawful Trucking Networks, Illegal Drivers Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) launched the TruckSafe Tipline for truckers and those who work in the trucking industry to share concerns about carriers employing or contracting with drivers who are not legally in the United States, who are not authorized to drive a truck, or who cannot meet re  more
Sen. Sanders Issues Commentary to The Guardian: We Can Reverse America's Decline
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following commentary to The Guardian: * * * We can reverse America's decline It is not good enough just to criticize Trump. We must offer a positive vision that will improve the lives of Americans At this difficult moment in American history, it's imperative that we have the courage to be honest with ourselves. The United States, once the envy of the world, is now a nation in profound decline. For the sake of our children and   more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Report on Water Research Optimization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-85) on the Water Research Optimization Act (S. 1523). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Oct. 21, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of S. 1523 is to reauthorize the National Water Center (NWC), add additional functions to the NWC, and require the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology be administered through the Of  more
Senate Judiciary Democrats Call For Jack Smith To Publicly Testify Under Oath
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Call For Jack Smith To Publicly Testify Under Oath As Senate Judiciary Republicans kick off a highly unusual series of eight subcommittee hearings to relitigate the 2020 presidential election, Durbin reiterates that the simplest, most transparent approach remains to let Smith testify publicly and move   more
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Court Granting Temporary Stay On Gateway Project Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gillibrand Statement On Court Granting Temporary Stay On Gateway Project Funding * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee, released the following statement after a federal court issued an administrative stay on restoring funding for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel project: " President Trump and his administrati  more
Smucker Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program to Benefit Local Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program to Benefit Local Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) joined his colleagues in sending a bicameral, bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to extend non-profit libraries' participation Passport Acceptance Program through the end of the calendar y  more
SourceBlue Celebrates 25 Years of Supply Chain Innovation, Transparency, and Growth
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * SourceBlue Celebrates 25 Years of Supply Chain Innovation, Transparency, and Growth * SourceBlue, a leader in strategic supply chain management for the construction industry, proudly marks its 25th anniversary. SourceBlue has grown into a global force - delivering unmatched agility, transparency, and certainty across the supply chain. Over the past quarter-century, SourceBlue has: *   more
Spotlight on Sports: Lacrosse preview
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Lacrosse preview * The Wildcats are scheduled to open their season with a nonconference match on Saturday at Susquehanna University. Last season: 14-5 overall, 4-2 all United East Conference, 3-1 UEC regular season. Coach: Jordan Williams, sixth season. Career record: 48-31. Top returnees (last season's stats): Sophomore attack Elliot Dotson, of Wilmington  more
Statement from Breakthrough T1D on FTC Action and Congressional PBM Reforms Impacting Insulin Affordability
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Statement from Breakthrough T1D on FTC Action and Congressional PBM Reforms Impacting Insulin Affordability * Breakthrough T1D applauds recent action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to finalize a settlement with Express Scripts, one of the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBM). Under the settlement, Express Scripts agreed   more
Study: UB researchers develop new inhalable treatment for TB
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: UB researchers develop new inhalable treatment for TB * Scanning electron micrograph shows the morphology of biocompatible nanoparticles developed by UB researchers that encapsulate rifampin for the treatment of tuberculosis; the image appeared on the cover of the Journal of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. By Dirk Hoffman BUFFALO, N.Y. - Researcher  more
SUNY University at Albany: Alum's Commitment to Public Service Shaped by Global Experience, Family Heritage
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Alum's Commitment to Public Service Shaped by Global Experience, Family Heritage By Michael Parker For Battulga "Tulga" Buyannemekh, a commitment to public service has always been both personal and professional. Shaped by his family's example and a life that spanned multiple cultures, Buyannemekh now brings that commitment to his work with New York State's Cyber Incident Response Team, after completing hi  more
The SAVE Act Threatens Voting Rights
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * The SAVE Act Threatens Voting Rights * This week, the US House of Representatives will vote on legislation that, if enacted, would create new barriers for millions of eligible voters in the United States. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, supported by President Donald Trump and many congressional Republicans, claims to address alleged voter fraud. In reality, it echoes the   more
Thomson Reuters Acquires Noetica the AI-Native Platform for Corporate Transaction Intelligence
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 11 -- Thomson Reuters, an international multimedia news provider, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Thomson Reuters Acquires Noetica, Inc., the AI-Native Platform for Corporate Transaction Intelligence Thomson Reuters Corporation ("Thomson Reuters") (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content and technology company, today announced it has acquired Noetica, Inc. Founded in 2022, the New York-based AI-native start-up transforms transaction-deal data into s  more
TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics - January 2026
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 11 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics - January 2026 TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for January 2026. TSX welcomed 23 new issuers in January 2026, compared with 84 in the previous month and 24 in January 2025. The new listings were 23 exchange traded funds. Total financings raised in January 2026 decreased 75% compa  more
Triple-I Launches 2026 Campaigns Raising Awareness for Legal System Abuse Reform in California and Illinois
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Launches 2026 Campaigns Raising Awareness for Legal System Abuse Reform in California and Illinois * MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 11, 2026 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) recently launched two comprehensive awareness campaigns in Los Angeles, California, and Cook County, Illinois, raising awareness about the devastating impacts of legal system abuse on the r  more
Tunisia: Prominent Lawyer Arbitrarily Detained
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Tunisia: Prominent Lawyer Arbitrarily Detained * (Beirut) - A Tunisian lawyer and human rights defender, Ahmed Souab, who was sentenced to prison on terrorism-related charges, will face a new trial on appeal on February 12, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The Tunisian authorities should immediately drop the unfounded charges and release him, and stop retaliating against critics and the law  more
U.N. Environment Programme Annual Report: Global Cooperation Delivered Environmental Gains in 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The United Nations Environment Programme issued the following news release: * * * UNEP Annual Report: Global cooperation delivered environmental gains in 2025 The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Annual Report today, highlighting progress made last year on key environmental challenges through international cooperation despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions. The report (https://www.unep.org/resources/annual-report-2025) shows how envi  more
U.N. Population Fund: Pregnant Women & Newborns Suffer Harshest Fallout From Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * Pregnant women and newborns suffer harshest fallout from attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine "We had already started surgery - a Caesarean-section," recalled Nataliia Heints, a senior doctor at the Kyiv Regional Perinatal Centre. "But at the beginning of the operation, the electricity went out." It was a freezing morning in January when the power was cut in Kyiv. Across Ukraine, targeted strik  more
U.S. Energy Leaders Convene in New York City to Shape the Future of the Ocean Economy
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * U.S. Energy Leaders Convene in New York City to Shape the Future of the Ocean Economy Oceantic Network's International Partnering Forum kicked off with remarks and announcements from industry executives and government officials. * Leadership, durability, and resilience took center stage today at Oceantic Network's International Part  more
U.S. News Reveals the 2026 Best Hotels
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Reveals the 2026 Best Hotels * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today unveiled its 16th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2026 rankings highlight more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the  more
UANI Applauds Booking.com for Suspending Accounts Linked to Sanctioned Iranian Oligarch Ali Ansari, Urges Hilton to Cut Ties
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: Energy] -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * UANI Applauds Booking.com for Suspending Accounts Linked to Sanctioned Iranian Oligarch Ali Ansari, Urges Hilton to Cut Ties United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) today applauded Booking.com for suspending and removing from its platform a number of luxury hotel properties linked to Ali Ansari, a UK-sanctioned Iranian banker accused of financing hostile activity by the Isl  more
UB scientists selected for NASA satellite mission to map Earth's ice sheets and ecosystems
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB scientists selected for NASA satellite mission to map Earth's ice sheets and ecosystems * A rendering of two globes each showing a pole. The EDGE satellite's orbit (orange tracks) extends to the polar regions, allowing for dense mapping around the edges of ice sheets and sea ice pack. Credit: EDGE First-of-its-kind satellite system will use lasers to make hig  more
UB-led research examines how tech can help mothers separated from newborns
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB-led research examines how tech can help mothers separated from newborns * When children are transferred to another hospital's NICU, parents can connect via video messaging By Charles Anzalone BUFFALO, N.Y. - A University at Buffalo-led study found that parents whose newborns are transferred to another hospital for intensive care experience both positive and n  more
UC San Diego Hosts 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium March 11-12
LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Hosts 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium March 11-12 * Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences Wednesday, March 11, 10-11:30 a.m. PDT Qualcomm Institute Auditorium, Atkinson Hall Note: This laureate talk will be presented on screen to the audience, followed by a live remote Q&A with Surani Azim Surani received the Kyoto Prize for his work in demonstrating how ma  more
US: Cluster Munitions Plan a Deadly Regression
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US: Cluster Munitions Plan a Deadly Regression * (Washington, DC) - The reported plans for the United States Department of Defense to purchase cluster munitions from Israel further weaken global norms that protect civilians from the widely banned weapons, Human Rights Watch said today. If used, these weapons would put civilians at grave risk. The media reported that the Pentagon signed a deal   more
USCIS Assists in Marriage Fraud Conspiracy Investigation Resulting in 11 Indictments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * USCIS Assists in Marriage Fraud Conspiracy Investigation Resulting in 11 Indictments JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided key assistance during the investigation that led to a three-count indictment charging 11 individuals for their alleged roles in federal conspiracies related to marriage fraud and bribery. Acco  more
Velazquez Expands Cooperative Housing Access and Strengthens Public Housing Oversight in New York
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Expands Cooperative Housing Access and Strengthens Public Housing Oversight in New York * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, H.R. 6644 the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which includes key provisions secured by Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) to expand access to affordable housing through cooperative ownership models while strengthening Congressional oversight to protect tenants in   more
Video and Rush Transcript: Goldman Grills Ice Director Todd Lyons at House Homeland Security Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video and Rush Transcript: Goldman Grills Ice Director Todd Lyons at House Homeland Security Oversight Hearing * "If you don't want to be called a fascist regime or secret police, then stop acting like one." "There are well-documented instances of people, American citizens, being asked to show and prove their citizenship. Do you know what other regimes in the 20th century required similar proof  more
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: How Food Shortages Reprogram the Immune System's Response to Infection
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * How Food Shortages Reprogram the Immune System's Response to Infection When food is scarce, stress hormones direct the immune system to operate in "low power" mode to preserve immune function while conserving energy, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. This reconfiguration is crucial to combating infections amid food insecurity. "Both famine an  more
WGAE Members at CBS News 24/7 Begin Negotiations with CBS/Paramount for Third Union Contract
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGAE Members at CBS News 24/7 Begin Negotiations with CBS/Paramount for Third Union Contract * New York, NY (February 10, 2026)- Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at CBS News 24/7 today began negotiations with CBS/Paramount management on a third collective bargaining agreement. The CBS News 24/7 Union will be negotiating for fairer pay, enhanced protections a  more
Why Transferring TikTok to US Control Misses the Point
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Why Transferring TikTok to US Control Misses the Point * A deal between the US and China on TikTok that was finalized on January 22 concludes a years-long saga that put in peril the social media platform's ability to function in the United States. US officials had long argued that TikTok, previously owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, posed national security risks. In particular, US officia  more
Winners announced in the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Winners announced in the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 Yeck Award * Winners of the 2026 Miami University Young Painters Competition for the $10,000 William (Miami '36) and Dorothy Yeck Award were announced at a reception for the nine finalists Feb. 6 in Hiestand Galleries. The winners were selected by competition juror and artist, Saya Woolfolk. This national competition for arti  more
Winter opera at Northwestern offers two rare operatic experiences
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Winter opera at Northwestern offers two rare operatic experiences * EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University Opera Theater stages George Bizet's "Carmen," a work seldom mounted at the university level due to its exceptional vocal and dramatic demands. The production presented by the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music has just 4 performances at Cahn Auditorium Feb. 26 through March 1. More t  more
WSJ Invest Live Debuts in West Palm Beach
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * WSJ Invest Live Debuts in West Palm Beach * The Wall Street Journal's inaugural WSJ Invest Live took place last week in West Palm Beach to convene a select group of investors, advisers and policymakers for candid discussions on public markets, venture capital, private equity and more. Speakers included Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin, Blackstone Presi  more
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