RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * 49-Year Veteran of ATU Faculty to Speak February 24 * Dr. Stanley Lombardo traces his love of storytelling back to his grandfather, Carlu Lombardo. "My grandfather was literally the village storyteller of Pietraperzia, Sicily," said Lombardo. "Whenever someone was sick, when they were laid up and shut in, he would go and tell them stories...he would go entertain them and keep them company." Lomba  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- AccessAbility, in collaboration with 62 undersigned organizations advocating for gender justice and the rights of survivors of gender-based violence, has voiced opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule to rescind the existing disparate impact standards under the Fair Housing Act. The public comment letter highlights concerns that the proposed rule would undermine critical protections against discriminatory housing practices t  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Feb. 15, 2026: * * * ADL Condemns CONREPA Letter Opposing Recognition of Association of Jewish Psychologists as an Ethnic Psychological Association ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today condemned a statement by the Coalition of National Racial and Ethnic Psychological Association  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER TRUMP'S CRUSADE AGAINST LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, SCHUMER MOVES TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT STONEWALL PRIDE FLAG; PLAN WOULD BYPASS TRUMP ADMIN TO DEFEND LGBTQ+ FLAG FOREVER AT STONEWALL & ACROSS THE COUNTRY * Attempts To Hurt New York & Pride Community Won't Fly-But Stonewall Flag Sure Will; Legislation With Rep. Dan Goldman And Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Would Codify Flag In   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins effort to block abortion drugs sent through the mail * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined 21 other states in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "This is about protect  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 16 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State welcomes Dr. Brian Kwoba as Black History Month Speaker * The campus community and the public are invited to join the Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office in celebrating Black History Month and honoring the history and contributions of Black Americans and the African diaspora at Buffalo State. On Thursday, February 19, Buffalo State University welcomes Dr. Brian Kw  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 16, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Schools for bullies ... but not for the rest of the kids I recently attended a webinar hosted by the Heritage Foundation titled "Policy Answers to Bullying in Public Schools." What immediately stood out was not just the data, which is grim enough, but how clearly it exposed a system that has learned how to legitimize dysfunction while ignoring worried pa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The City of New York has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to rescind its rule implementing the disparate impact standard under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The City argues that the proposed rule undermines the core goals of the FHA and calls for its withdrawal. The FHA is designed to foster inclusive residential environments and curb segregation by prohibiting discrimina  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Clarion alumni, faculty, friends to be honored at 60th awards ceremony * Many Clarion graduates have made exceptional contributions to their profession, community and/or the university. The Clarion University Alumni Association Distinguished Awards were established by the Clarion University Alumni Association in 1966 to recognize exceptional alumni and university friends. The Alumni Association will present its   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Vaping Research Serves as Case Study on the Power of Interdisciplinary Collaboration Faculty researchers discuss the VapeScan study on the impacts of e-cigarette use on young adult health * Interdisciplinary research is held up as the goal in academic public health, but what does it actually look like in practice? A recent Columbia Mailman School Grand Rounds discussion provided an oppo  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * New Project: Evaluating mysid abundance in Lake Michigan The Great Lakes Fishery Commission recently funded a Cornell DNRE and CBFS group for a new two-year project "Evaluating mysid abundance in Lake Michigan using two decades of fisheries acoustic data." This project will involve DNRE graduate students Kayden Nasworthy and Tim O'Brien and is led by DNRE faculty membe  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell partnerships propel semiconductor innovation through NY THRIVE vouchers * Several New York-based technology companies are accelerating next-generation semiconductor manufacturing with support from the NY THRIVE Innovation Voucher program, including projects in collaboration with Cornell University's world-class research facilities. The NY THRIVE (Technology Hub for Revolutionary Innovation and Viable E  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech names Chief of Health Innovation, launches Health Tech Hub Advisory Committee * Cornell Tech has appointed Tanzeem Choudhury as its Chief of Health Innovation and has formed a new Health Tech Hub Advisory Committee composed of leaders from across the healthcare industry. Choudury has served as the director of the Health Tech Hub at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute for five years. She is also   more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Einaudi travel grants send grad students abroad * Eighty-three graduate students traveled internationally for fieldwork last summer with the support of research travel grants from the Einaudi Center for International Studies. Their work sent them to every continent except Antarctica and Australia. Applications are open until March 6 for graduate students seeking support for summer 2026. Seongmin Shin, global d  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * What You Need to Know About the Colin Gray Trial * GEORGIA - In September 2024, a 14-year-old wielding an assault weapon shot and killed two teachers, two students, and wounded nine others at Apalachee High School, where he was a student. It is alleged that Colin Gray, the shooter's father, purchased and gifted his son an AR-15 roughly five months after law enforcement launched an   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to eliminate its Fair Housing Act's (FHA) discriminatory effects regulations. The changes could undermine efforts to address systemic housing discrimination, according to the FHJC. The FHJC, which serves a substantial portion of New York State's population, has a history of combating housing dis  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region * Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a critical infrastructure need in central Ohio. Jointly developed by FirstEnergy Tran  more

LONDON, England, Feb. 16 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * From words to action: Governments must use the UN tax talks to deliver fair global tax rules and climate finance * New York, United States - As the fourth round of UN Tax Convention negotiations concluded on Friday, governments face a defining choice: seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform global tax rules so they wor  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce $1.5 Billion to Help Address City Fiscal Challenges * Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani today announced New York State will allocate an additional $1.5 billion in operating expenses over two years to help address New York City's fiscal challenges. This additional funding includes $510 million in recurring funding targeted towards costs  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Helping urban youth use AI to navigate the future * When Christian Gant-Madison '25 looks at youth growing up in the Philadelphia neighborhood he came from, he knows the cycle of violence and trauma that can keep kids stuck in a bad situation. Through his non-profit, Change the Narrative 333, Gant-Madison hopes to provide information and opportunities to break that cycle for youth from urban areas. "As I was  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How WWII changed ideas of racial purity in Japan * War, for all its violence and destruction, is not just about death; sex and birth are also realities of war, historian Kristin Roebuck points out. "When people meet in battlefields and occupied lands, quick and often coercive intimacy follows," said Roebuck, assistant professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences. "It's not just that children are bo  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Eva Cosse, senior researcher for Europe: * * * Greece Continues Its Relentless Assault on Civil Society The recent acquittal of 24 humanitarian workers by a court in Lesbos, in what the European Parliament called the " largest case of criminalization of solidarity in Europe ", should have been a turning point in the Greek government's assault on civil society. Instead, it has doubled down. O  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following fact sheet: * * * Philippines: ICC Hearing to Confirm Duterte Charges * 1. Who is Rodrigo Duterte? 2. What happened during the "war on drugs" in the Philippines? Is the "war on drugs" still happening? 3. What are the charges against Duterte? 4. What will happen during the confirmation of charges hearing? 5. What rights does Duterte have during the confirmation of charges hearing? 6. Can vic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * In Munich, Secretary Rubio Calls on Allies to Embrace Shared Heritage, Meet Challenges of New Era Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a landmark address at the Munich Security Conference, boldly reaffirming President Donald J. Trump's commitment to a revitalized transatlantic alliance grounded in mutual strength, shared heritage, and unapologetic defense of Western civilization. Drawing on Europe's profound Ch  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Inclusive Dialogue, Climate Action Must Guide Destiny of Non-Self-Governing Territories, Secretary-General Tells Special Committee on Decolonization * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks, as delivered by Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet, at the organizational meeting of the 2026 Session of the Special Committee on Decolonization, in New York today: It is my honour to deliver these re  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * International study shows mavacamten monotherapy improves heart function in patients with HCM, a common inherited heart disease * Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of heart-related disability in younger adults and the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and collaborat  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC and War Child Announce Five-Year Strategic Partnership to Protect Children Affected by Conflict and Crises * New York, NY, February 16, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and War Child today announced a new five-year Strategic Partnership to scale evidence-based solutions that protect children and support their wellbeing in conflict and crisis settings.   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Kazakhstan: Draft Constitution Raises Rights Concerns * (Berlin) - The Kazakhstan Constitutional Commission's proposed amendments to the country's constitution would severely weaken checks on executive power and fundamental human rights protections, Human Rights Watch said today. Police have responded to public criticism of the changes by intimidating and arresting journalists, lawyers, and s  more

AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, Feb. 17 (TNSxrep) -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * KPMG Survey: AI Adoption and Talent Strategy Shape Philadelphia's Path to Growth * Overwhelming Majority of Local Business Leaders Plan to Increase AI Usage in 2026 * Heavy Focus on AI Upskilling as well as Hiring Those with AI Skills * Nearly Half Seeking to Pursue Acquisitions with Focus  more

OXFORD, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Lincoln University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Yusef Salaam for 2026 Black History Month Convocation In celebration of Black History Month's centennial anniversary, Lincoln University is pleased to announce Dr. Yusef Salaam, New York City Council Member, 9th District, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate, Member, The Exonerated Five, New York Times bestselling author and public speaker as our 2026 Black History Month Convocation speaker. Being held on Th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The New York Health Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing its opposition to proposed rules that would restrict access to gender-affirming care for minors. The regulations aim to eliminate funding for these services, raising alarm among health advocates about the potential impact on the well-being of transgender and gender-diverse children. In its letter, NYHealth highlighted the critical importance   more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New blockchain platform brings credibility to carbon registries * As governments and companies race to meet climate pledges, from net-zero goals to near-term emissions cuts, Cornell researchers have developed a blockchain-based platform to improve how those commitments are recorded and verified. Carbon registries serve as repositories for documenting emissions reductions, third-party verification and the issua  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The New York City Bar Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure advocating for substantial revisions to proposed Rule 707 and an amendment to Rule 609 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. These changes are aimed at addressing the complexities and challenges associated with machine-generated evidence and enhancing the rights of defendants in criminal trials. The letter emphasizes the need for cle  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The New York County Lawyers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure responding to the proposed amendments to federal rules and forms. The feedback, outlined in a letter dated February 10, 2026, addresses changes announced in a memorandum from August 15, 2025. In the letter, the Federal Courts Committee provides insights on various proposed changes, particularly emphasizi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding its 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The think tank is urging to conduct a more comprehensive analysis before moving forward with proposals for 34 lease sales in regions including Alaska and the Pacific between 2026 and 2031. The organization has pointed out that the draft  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 17 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news wrapup: * * * In the Spotlight: Feb. 16-20, 2026 * Three student teams from the Department of Construction Management placed in the 2026 Associated Schools of Construction regional student competition on Feb. 4-7. Event participants from throughout the Rocky Mountain region compiled preconstruction packages and presented them to expert judges. NAU earned first place in the mixed-use construction category, sec  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Announce $1.5 Billion to Help Address City Fiscal Challenges * Governor commits $1 billion in City Fiscal Year 26 & $510 million in City Fiscal Year 27, including $510 million in recurring funding * Today, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State will allocate an additional $1.5 billion in operating expenses over two years  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Christina Farrell as Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management * Farrell brings more than two decades of experience in emergency management, most recently serving as first deputy commissioner of NYCEM * New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his appointment of Christina Farrell as commissioner of New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), the agency responsible for  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Creates New Business Improvement District in Coney Island - Just in Time for Summer 2026 * The People's Playground will be Brooklyn's 24th and the City's 78th BID -- Strengthening Local Small Businesses, Enhancing Public Space, and Increasing Economic Activity in the Area * Today, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Department of Small Business Services celebrated the formati  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following emergency executive order (No. 1.8): * * * WHEREAS, pursuant to a state of emergency first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 241, dated September 15, 2021, and subsequent orders extending such state of emergency, compliance by the Department of Correction (DOC) with various laws and regulations has not been required; and WHEREAS, such orders issued prior to January 5, 2026 did not provide or require a plan fo  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following emergency executive order (No. 2.8): * * * WHEREAS, pursuant to a state of emergency first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 224, dated October 7, 2022, and subsequent orders extending such state of emergency, the City has operated Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers to provide temporary housing in response to the substantial increase in arrivals during recent years; and WHEREAS, such orders is  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Op-Ed: Iran's Protests Have Ended. The State's Terror Campaign Has Not. * By Karen Kramer, the deputy director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, and Esfandiar Aban, a senior researcher at the Center for Human Rights in Iran. In the weeks since Iranian security forces killed thousands of civilians during protests that erupted across the country in late December, t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Adds Premier Tax Partner From Band 1 Practice in London * LONDON - Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Alicia Osei has joined as a tax partner in London, further strengthening the firm's London and global tax platform and expanding its capabilities to guide clients through complex strategic M&A, private equity, funds and private capital investments, capita  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names 14 new distinguished professors for 2026 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Office of Faculty Affairs has named 14 new distinguished professors for 2026. The distinguished professor or distinguished librarian title recognizes outstanding academic contribution to the University. This special academic title is bestowed upon a limited number of professors who are leaders  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Philippines: Duterte ICC Hearing Set to Begin * (The Hague) - The International Criminal Court ( ICC )'s first major hearing in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a critical step in ensuring justice for victims of the Philippines' " war on drugs," Human Rights Watch said today in a question-and-answer document on the upcoming proceedings. From February 23 to 27, 2  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Pre-health students gain career exposure through RIT-Rochester Regional Health Alliance connections Health Leadership Fellowship in pilot phase * First-year student Scarlett Ostos Gallardo jumped at the chance to attend a clinical workshop earlier this month for medical students on clinical rotation at Rochester General Hospital. Gallardo, a biomedical sciences major from Sonora, Mexi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: Insurance] (TNSrep) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Record 2025 US Flooding Highlights Urgent Need for Flood Insurance and Resilience Measures, Triple-I's New Issues Brief Explains * MALVERN, Pa. - Deadly floods swept across the United States in 2025 at an unprecedented pace, underscoring the growing risk of inland and flash flooding and the critical importance of adequate flood insurance, according to the Insurance  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Introductory business program helps first-year students make lasting connections Making the transition to college can be challenging, but a program at Saunders College of Business helps ease that stress. The Freshman Experience: BIZ 1+2 program is built around the concept that students succeed when they feel supported by their professors and peers. The program, part of core programming   more

MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference: * * * Thank you very much. We gather here today as members of a historic alliance, an alliance that saved and changed the world. When this conference began in 1963, it was in a nation - actually, it was on a continent - that was divided against itself. The line between communism and freedom ran through the heart of Germany. The first barbed fences of th  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Allegra Maria del Pilar Baiocchi of Italy United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mexico * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Allegra Maria del Pilar Baiocchi of Italy as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mexico, with the host Government's approval. She took up her post on 15 February. Ms. Baiocchi brings more than 25 years of experience in developmen  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Amanda Khozi Mukwashi of Zambia United Nations Resident Coordinator in Angola * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Amanda Khozi Mukwashi of Zambia as the UN Resident Coordinator in Angola, with the host Government's approval. She took up her post on 15 February. Ms. Mukwashi is a respected global leader with more than 30 years of experience across internation  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Condemns Israel's Decision to Resume Land Registration in Area C * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General condemns the Israeli Government's 15 February decision to resume land registration procedures in Area C of the occupied West Bank, following a Cabinet decision in May 2025. The decision could lead to the d  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Sensing Local Fibers in Pancreatic Tumors, Cancer Cells 'Choose' to Either Grow or Tolerate Treatment * A feature of pancreatic cancer cells' surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a new study shows. The ability of these cancer cells to adapt quickly and toggle between biological   more

PARIS, France, Feb. 17 -- Sofitel, a part of Accor, issued the following news release: * * * Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire by Cordelia de Castellane A Parisian-inspired wardrobe redefining the art of dressing in luxury hospitality A new chapter for Sofitel style * Inspired by the spirit of Paris, Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire, a global wardrobe created as a statement of style and self-expression. Created in collaboration with French designer Cordelia de Castellane, the global collectio  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Special issue highlights research advancing women's heart disease and stroke care * Research Highlights: * Pregnancy-related cardiovascular health, including how hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contribute to premature cardiovascular disease, how stopping statins prior to pregnancy affects maternal and infant outcomes, and the impact of smoking during pregnancy on b  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Statement attributed to Alexander De Croo, Administrator UNDP and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations * On my visit to Gaza today, the destruction was overwhelming, on a scale beyond imagination. With 1.9 million people displaced, the human toll is heavy, with lives lost and families in mourning. It is heartbreaking. But the resilience of the Palestinian people is just as clear. Based on   more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Street medicine will be a new concentration for UB family medicine residents, thanks to a $2.5 million HRSA grant * The new residency program is focused on treating unhoused individuals wherever they are, whether that be in shelters (above), at transit depots or on the streets. Photo: Sandra Kicman As numbers of unhoused people rise both nationally and in Buffalo,  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Study Defines Most-Precise Cancer Risk Estimates to Date for IBD Patients * P eople with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and precancerous colorectal lesions are much more likely to develop colorectal cancer, a new study shows. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health, the study found that the level of cancer risk depend  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study reveals deer inhibit trees but raise plant diversity * Twenty years ago, Cornell researchers established experimental plots meant to mimic abandoned agricultural land on university-owned parcels in Dryden, NY. Half of the plots were surrounded by fencing that excludes deer, and half were left open. "All six of our plots where deer have been excluded by fencing have trees in them now, and in our open plot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Styskal, Wiese and Melchione LLP submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The firm expressed its support for the NCUA's efforts to streamline its regulatory framework, but voiced concerns about the potential impacts of removing Appendix B to part 748 from the Code of Federal Regulations. The firm highlighted that all 50 states and the District of Columbia have established some level of data breach notification law. Most of thes  more

GENESEO, New York, Feb. 17 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Geneseo Receives Gift, Enters Partnership with Eastman Kodak Company SUNY Geneseo has partnered with Eastman Kodak's Pharmaceuticals unit to create an advanced electrophysiology research lab on campus. A gift of $625K from Kodak to The Geneseo Foundation, Inc., has funded the acquisition of a Nanion Patchliner Octo automated patch clamp system, a cornerstone technology in mo  more

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 17 -- Tata Consultancy Services, a subsidiary of Tata Group, issued the following news release: * * * TCS and AMD to bring state-of-the-art 'Helios' rack-scale AI architecture to India Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), a leader in high-performance and AI computing, have expanded their strategic collaboration. TCS, through its subsidiary HyperVault AI Data Cente  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * The Human Cost of Unregulated AI Tools * On December 24, Elon Musk, CEO of xAI, encouraged people to try the Grok chatbot's new image editing feature. Users quickly began using this tool to sexualize images, mostly of women and in some cases children. Following Musk's December 31 posts showcasing Grok-edited images of himself in a bikini and a SpaceX rocket with a woman's undressed body super  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for Germany Increased in December * For Release 9:30 AM ET, February 16, 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  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- The Toy Association issued the following news: * * * Toy Fair(R) Celebrates Standout Booth Designs with 2026 Reimagination Awards 18 Exhibitors Receive Reimagination Award for Outstanding Exhibit Design * Toy Fair(R) is all about creativity and sparking imagination -- not just through the hundreds of thousands of playthings on display, but also through the innovative booth designs that bring brands to life across nearly 750 exhibit spaces at the Javits Center in New Yor  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio * Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 16, 2026) - Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a cr  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers' FOXG1 drug cleared for clinical trials * Two scientists in white lab coats stand together next to a light green column and a lab visible behind them. A drug developed by Soo-Kyung and Jae Lee, who lead the FOXG1 Research Center at the University at Buffalo, has been approved to begin clinical trials. Photo: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo So  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following news: * * * UN Committee on NGOs: Civil society organisations call for competitive elections * For civil society organisations to meaningfully engage with the United Nations, they must first obtain ECOSOC consultative status. The Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations, a New York-based body made up of 19 Member States is responsible for managing and deciding on NGO appli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Heather R. Abraham, associate professor of law at the University at Buffalo School of Law, New York, has voiced opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development proposal to eliminate its existing disparate impact regulation. In the letter, Abraham argued that the removal of this regulation would undermine decades of progress against housing discrimination in the country. The existing disparate impact standard has been in place for over 50 years and is se  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Foreign Policy magazine taps Susan Brownell's expertise to discuss China's growing prominence in Winter Olympic Games The Curators' Distinguished Professor of anthropology in UMSL's Department of History is a noted expert on the Olympic Games and Chinese sports. By Steve Walentik China's first entry into the Winter Olympic Games came in 1980 at Lake Placid in New York. The Chinese wa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 17 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sinking land, rising risk in New York City New York City's transportation infrastructure faces a growing risk from sinking land. By Kelly Izlar Slow but persistent sinking land could pose serious long-term risks to New York City's critical transportation infrastructure, including major airports, subway lines, and highways. While current rates of subsidence, or sinking land, across much of the city app  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Widespread 'enhanced rock weathering' could slow global warming * It's one of the latest technologies for sequestering carbon: Crush silicate rocks, add to crop soil, and let the rock dust naturally react with carbon dioxide. The reactions bind carbon into stable mineral forms that can persist for millennia, while also enriching the soil with nutrients, boosting crop yields and increasing farmer profits. But t  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Youth build resilience in climate-vulnerable Sierre Leone * Beginning two summers ago in a building lacking reliable power and internet, dozens of teenagers in Bo City, Sierra Leone watched videos about climate science, then discussed opportunities to build resilience in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations. The Community Youth Climate Science Lab and Collaboration Hub - founded by a Cornell expe  more