Saturday - February 28, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday February 25, 2026 ( 168 items )  
"BIGGEST LOSER," "UNDER FIRE," "FLUNKED" - Knives Out for Tom Kean Jr. As He Fails to Stand Up for Jersey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "BIGGEST LOSER," "UNDER FIRE," "FLUNKED" - Knives Out for Tom Kean Jr. As He Fails to Stand Up for Jersey * Kean Jr. has even managed to tick off local Republicans Congressman Tom Kean Jr. was already locked in a " toss-up " race in a district won by Governor Sherrill. But now Kean Jr. has dug himself into an even deeper hole by refusing to stand up to Trump - on Gateway, on c  more
$10 Million Gift Deepens the CUNY Graduate Center's Research on Inequality
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * $10 Million Gift Deepens the CUNY Graduate Center's Research on Inequality Funding from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation supports the public scholarship of the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality at a pivotal time. * A $10 million gift from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation will strengthen the CUNY Graduate Center's leadership in researching the causes, nature  more
120th Toy Fair Defined by Toy Innovations, Business Momentum, & Global Connections
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Toy Association issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * 120th Toy Fair Defined by Toy Innovations, Business Momentum, & Global Connections Largest Toy Show in Western Hemisphere Attracts Professionals from Nearly 100 Countries * The Toy Association's 120th Toy Fair(R) brought the global play community to New York City's Javits Convention Center from February 14 to 17 to increase holiday orders, build business connections, and explore the latest trends and   more
2026 NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATED SERIES LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE RETURNS WITH NEW EPISODES STARTING MARCH 7 ON OWN
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * 2026 NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINATED SERIES LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE RETURNS WITH NEW EPISODES STARTING MARCH 7 ON OWN * Nominated for the 2026 NAACPAward for Outstanding Reality Program, OWN's hit series Love & Marriage: Huntsville returns with 15 all-new episodes airing Saturday nights beginning March 7 at 8:00pm ET/PT. The series will continue to fol  more
Accenture to Acquire Verum Partners, Expanding Its Capital Projects Capabilities in Latin America
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture to Acquire Verum Partners, Expanding its Capital Projects Capabilities in Latin America BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire Verum Partners, an infrastructure and capital projects management firm with deep expertise in the mining, metals, transportation, logistics, chemicals and energy industries. Accenture will bring together its digita  more
ACLU and Stand for Children Tennessee File Lawsuit Against City of Memphis for Police Transparency Violations
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU and Stand for Children Tennessee File Lawsuit Against City of Memphis for Police Transparency Violations * MEMPHIS, Tenn. -Today, Stand for Children Tennessee and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the city o  more
AESC Launches AI Intensives With AESC | Epistemy
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release: * * * AESC Launches AI Intensives with AESC | Epistemy New Bespoke Training Helps Executive Search Firms Build Practical, Responsible AI Capability * The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) is proud to announce AI Intensives with AESC | Epistemy, a personalized, hands-on professional development experience designed to help executive search fir  more
AI may help clinicians choose best path for patients missing permanent teeth
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * AI may help clinicians choose best path for patients missing permanent teeth * Thikriat Al-Jewair led an exploratory study using AI to aid orthodontists in decision-making. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki UB's orthodontics chair leads recently published study using accurate algorithms By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -In most individuals, permanent second premo  more
AI-Powered Customer Interaction With Telekom and Parloa
BERLIN, Germany, Feb. 25 -- Deutsche Telekom, a telecommunications comapny, issued the following news: * * * AI-powered customer interaction with Telekom and Parloa * Personalized service anytime, on any channel, in more than 130 languages * Low-code approach for flexible and efficient process automation * Seamless workflows through direct integration with existing systems * Germany-based companies - data security according to GDPR standards * In partnership with Parloa, Deutsche Telekom  more
Airbnb Community Fund donates nearly $10M to 130+ nonprofits globally
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb Community Fund donates nearly $10M to 130+ nonprofits globally * Airbnb is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Airbnb Community Fund, which include more than 130 organizations making a difference in 25 countries across the globe. Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund is a $100 million initiative designed to support local communities and   more
AJC, UCCA Mark Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC, UCCA Mark Fourth Anniversary of Russia's Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine * On this solemn fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) stand united with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in remembrance, resolve, and moral clarity, and continue to call for sustain  more
ALSOBROOKS, WARREN, WYDEN, SCHUMER, COLLEAGUES BLAST WHITE HOUSE FOR FED INTERFERENCE, HIDING THE COST OF TARIFFS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS, WARREN, WYDEN, SCHUMER, COLLEAGUES BLAST WHITE HOUSE FOR FED INTERFERENCE, HIDING THE COST OF TARIFFS As reported today in POLITICO's Morning Money and ahead of the State of the Union, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Senate Finance Committee Ran  more
Alsobrooks, Warren, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Blast White House for Fed Interference, Hiding the Cost of Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS, WARREN, WYDEN, SCHUMER, COLLEAGUES BLAST WHITE HOUSE FOR FED INTERFERENCE, HIDING THE COST OF TARIFFS As reported today in POLITICO's Morning Money and ahead of the State of the Union, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Banking Commit  more
American Humanists Launch 'How to Humanist' Podcast
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The American Humanist Association issued the following news release: * * * American Humanists Launch "How to Humanist" Podcast Introducing humanist conversations to major streaming platforms * Today the American Humanist Association launched its new podcast, "How to Humanist," now available on all major podcast platforms. The show follows host Shay Leonia as she explores what it means to live as a humanist in real time, engaging in conversations with guests including  more
Angola: Reject Bill to Restrict Civil Society
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Angola: Reject Bill to Restrict Civil Society * (Johannesburg) - A bill passed by Angola 's parliament on January 22, 2026, to regulate nongovernmental organizations would significantly expand government control over civil society and undermine fundamental freedoms, Human Rights Watch said today. President Joao Lourenco should not sign the bill into law but return it to parliament for revisions  more
Annual home price growth ends 2025 at 1.3%, the weakest since 2011
IRVINE, California, Feb. 24 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Annual home price growth ends 2025 at 1.3%, the weakest since 2011 * The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices. IRVINE, Calif., February 24, 2026 -The 2025 housing market ended with the weakest annual appreciation since the market b  more
Ask the expert: How to signal chatbots aren't human -- without emotional harm
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How to signal chatbots aren't human -- without emotional harm * Content advisory: This story contains references to suicide. Resources and assistance are available through multiple campus programs. Online chatbots have rapidly become more than a quick source of information, with many people now turning to them for emotional support and comfort. As some of these relationships with c  more
Attorney General James Announces Sentencings of Rensselaer County Tow Truck Operator and Used Car Dealer for Car Theft Scheme
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Sentencings of Rensselaer County Tow Truck Operator and Used Car Dealer for Car Theft Scheme * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the sentencings of John F. Rivers, 44, of East Greenbush and Robert A. Pitcher, 58, of Broadalbin for their roles in a car theft scheme in the Capital Region. Rivers and Pitcher were charged   more
Attorney Schwager Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law released the following testimony by attorney Dan Schwager who is of counsel at Verdi and Ogletree PLLC, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Arctic Frost Accountability: Oversight of Telecommunications Carriers' Responses to Jack Smith's Witch Hunt": * * * My name is Dan Schwager and I have been asked to testify regarding the practice of using non-content toll records in criminal investigations, incl  more
Bard College Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities Celebrates Launch of Saw Kill Watershed Community Database
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Feb. 25 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities Celebrates Launch of Saw Kill Watershed Community Database On Tuesday, February 24, at 7 pm the Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities at Bard College is presenting the first ever Saw Kill Watershed Community Database, a publicly accessible data tool housing datasets developed by community members, researchers, and Bard faculty  more
Big Stage for Voco Hotels by IHG: Brand's Largest Americas Hotel Opens in Times Square
WINDSOR, England, Feb. 25 -- voco hotels, a brand of the InterContinental Hotels Group, issued the following news release: * * * A Big Stage for voco hotels by IHG: The Brand's Largest Americas Hotel Opens in Times Square voco Times Square - Broadway debuts as one of the last new-build hotels approved and the only hotel rooftop with unobstructed, panoramic views within New York's iconic district * ATLANTA - voco hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts' fastest-growing premium brand which celebrated th  more
Blumenthal Announces CT Business Owner as Guest for Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Announces CT Business Owner as Guest for Joint Address to Congress * [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today announced that Nicole Russo, Owner, President, and Chief Executive Office of Microboard Processing, Inc. as his guest at President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday evening. Russo has led Microboard, an industry-leading electronics manuf  more
Blumenthal Opens Inquiry After New Reporting Reveals Binance Allowed $1.7 Billion in Money Laundering to Iran Proxies & Russia's Shadow Fleet
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Opens Inquiry After New Reporting Reveals Binance Allowed $1.7 Billion in Money Laundering to Iran Proxies & Russia's Shadow Fleet * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today wrote to Richard Teng, chief executive officer of Binance, raising concerns about recent reporting that th  more
Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Marketing
TROY, New York, Feb. 24 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Marketing * Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) marketing professor Gaurav Jain, Ph.D., has published Money, Marketed: A Primer on the Marketing of Financial Products, addressing what he calls "a persistent gap between people who deeply understand finance and people who deeply understand marketing." The book arrives at a time when financial services firms inc  more
Cameroon: Massacre Trial Short on Justice
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Cameroon: Massacre Trial Short on Justice * (Nairobi) - The lenient prison terms for defendants on trial for the February 2020 massacre in Ngarbuh, in Cameroon 's North-West region, compounds the authorities' insufficient efforts to hold senior military officers accountable and compensate victims' families, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 20, 2026, a military court in Cameroon's ca  more
Carnegie classification recognizes Cornell's community engagement
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie classification recognizes Cornell's community engagement * Cornell's growing commitment to hands-on, partner-based, reciprocal learning has earned it the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation recognizing universities with sustained, mutually beneficial community partnerships. The classification is awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation f  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Conservative Media Embrace Transgender Language
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- 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. 24, 2026, by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald: * * * Conservative Media Embrace Transgender Language The AP Style Guide sets the tone for both print and electronic media, even conservative outlets are impacted. Consider what the AP Style Guide   more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Media Bias Marks Story Of Trans Killers
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- 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. 24, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MEDIA BIAS MARKS STORY OF TRANS KILLERS Major media outlets, with rare exception, are engaged in a massive cover-up of the identity of transgender shooters in Canada and Rhode Island. They don't want the public t  more
Central New York Community Foundation: Bequest Will Support Trauma Recovery and Hope in Cayuga County
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 25 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Bequest Will Support Trauma Recovery and Hope in Cayuga County $1.8 Million bequest from Teresa Motz establishes Hope and Healing Through Empowering Support Fund in Cayuga County. * Before her passing in 2024 at age 65, Teresa Motz directed a bequest of $1.8 million to the Central New York Community Foundation to establish the Hope and Healing Through Empowering Support (HAHTES)  more
Chairman Aguilar on Bloomberg: People are feeling the pinch, and the President hasn't offered any solution that would make life better.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar on Bloomberg: People are feeling the pinch, and the President hasn't offered any solution that would make life better. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power with host Joe Mathieu to discuss the State of the Union, affordability crisis, ongoing shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security and the possibility of a foreig  more
Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Security Collaboration Ahead of FIFA World Cup, America 250
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Security Collaboration Ahead of FIFA World Cup, America 250 Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a Committee hearing examining how state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments are working alongside priv  more
Change Course, Let Human Dignity, Rule of Law, Not Force, Set Direction in World Beset by Mass Suffering, Conflict, Secretary-General Urges Human Rights Council
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Change Course, Let Human Dignity, Rule of Law, Not Force, Set Direction in World Beset by Mass Suffering, Conflict, Secretary-General Urges Human Rights Council * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Human Rights Council, in Geneva today: Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world. The rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force. And this assault is not   more
Chesapeake Bay Program Issues Commentary: A Little Fish With Big Significance for Clean Water
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 25 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by Director of Communications Rachel Felver: * * * A little fish with big significance for clean water Four states share the same state fish--and a commitment to protecting the habitat it needs for survival * Did you know that four states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed recognize the same species as their official state fish? Pennsylvania was the first to declare the brook trout its  more
Citi Announces Its Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative -- $60 Billion Commitment to Enhance U.S. Housing Affordability and Help Create and Preserve 250,000 Units Over Five Years
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Citi Announces its Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative -- A $60 Billion Commitment to Enhance U.S. Housing Affordability and Help Create and Preserve 250,000 Units Over Five Years Citi Foundation will also Deploy $50 Million in Philanthropic Grants to Non-Profits Addressing Housing Challenges in thei  more
Citi Makes Strategic Investment in Sakana AI To Advance Innovation in Financial Services
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Makes Strategic Investment in Sakana AI To Advance Innovation in Financial Services HIGHLIGHTS * Sakana AI is a Tokyo-based AI R&D company developing new foundational models and enterprise-grade AI solutions using nature-inspired intelligence. * Citi has made a strategic investment in Sakana AI, marking Citi's first su  more
CNN'S OMAR JIMENEZ REPORTS IN "IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN: A YEAR OF ENFORCEMENT," FOR THE WHOLE STORY WITH ANDERSON COOPER
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN'S OMAR JIMENEZ REPORTS IN "IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN: A YEAR OF ENFORCEMENT," FOR THE WHOLE STORY WITH ANDERSON COOPER * NEW YORK, NY - (February 24, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a six-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with "Immigration Crackdown: A Year of Enforcement" with CNN Anchor and Correspondent Omar Jimenez premiering Sunday, March 1 at 8pm ET/PT. The hour will stre  more
Consumer Reports Finds Heavy Metals, Other Contaminants in Follow-Up Braiding Hair Investigation
YONKERS, New York, Feb. 25 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports Finds Heavy Metals, Other Contaminants in Follow-Up Braiding Hair Investigation; Calls for Regulation and Industry Accountability Consumer Reports (CR) has again detected heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in popular braiding hair products in a follow-up investigation released today. This investigation builds upon CR's initial 2025 reporting on synthetic br  more
Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Strategies Aim at HIV's Last Strongholds
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * New Strategies Aim at HIV's Last Strongholds A new study has overcome a long-standing challenge--how to isolate and study elusive HIV-infected cells called authentic reservoir clones (ARCs) that evade the immune system, making the disease difficult to cure. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, Rockefeller University, and collaborating institutions offer a d  more
CRC News: Congress Asks CRC About Foreign Funding of American NGOs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * CRC News: Congress asks CRC about foreign funding of American NGOs CRC president's Scott Walter's testimony to the House Ways & Means Committee makes media hits all over America. * Jewish Insider--Foreign funding of U.S. nonprofits takes center stage at House hearing: At a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee, witnesses offered ways to increase transparency in IRS financial disclosu  more
CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez Testifies at NYS Joint Legislative Hearing on the FY 2027 Executive Budget Proposal
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The City University of New York issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez Testifies at NYS Joint Legislative Hearing on the FY 2027 Executive Budget Proposal City University of New York Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez testified today during a joint New York State Senate and Assembly Legislative Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 New York State Executive Budget Proposal. The Chancellor's complete prepared remarks ar  more
CUNY SPH alum and student among the 2026 Caucus CUNY Scholars
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH alum and student among the 2026 Caucus CUNY Scholars * Above photo: (From left) BMCC student Mary Mojisolaoluwa Ogungbemi, Dean Ayman El-Mohandes, MPH alum Ryan Chan, MPH student and Molina Scholar Maria Thomas, and Executive Director of State and Local Public Health Initiatives Danielle Greene. At the New York State Association of Blac  more
CUNY: Creativity Feels Great - Until Tomorrow
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 (TNSjou) -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Creativity Feels Great -- Until Tomorrow New research finds creativity boosts daily well-being, but professional creatives report more next-day negative emotions after highly creative days. * A newly published daily-diary study has identified a surprising pattern among professional creatives: After days with higher creative engagement, creative practitioners reported more negative   more
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards $3.2M to Innovative Early-career Scientists
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $3.2M to innovative early-career scientists The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has announced eight recipients of the 2026 Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award, established to support high-risk, high-reward ideas with the potential to significantly impact the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer. Five extraordinary early-ca  more
Deepgram and IBM Introduce Advanced Voice Capabilities for Enterprise AI
ARMONK, New York, Feb. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Deepgram and IBM Introduce Advanced Voice Capabilities for Enterprise AI * ARMONK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO -February 24, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Deepgram today announced a collaboration to integrate Deepgram's industry-leading speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities into IBM's watsonx Orchestrate generative AI solution. To address client needs for highly performant, enterp  more
Disarmament Not Luxury but Necessity for Preventing War, Secretary-General Tells Geneva Conference, Warning of Soaring Military Spending
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Disarmament Not Luxury but Necessity for Preventing War, Secretary-General Tells Geneva Conference, Warning of Soaring Military Spending * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Conference on Disarmament, in Geneva today: We are living through a chaotic period of change. Fundamental principles of international law are being brazenly violated. The international order that defined se  more
Disney Scores Best Performance in a Year in Nielsen's January 2026 Media Distributor Gauge
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Disney Scores Best Performance in a Year in Nielsen's January 2026 Media Distributor Gauge * Disney Captures 11.9% of TV in January, Boosted by ESPN's (+82%) College Football Playoff Coverage, Plus Upticks on ABC Affiliates (+10%) YouTube Leads with 12.5% of TV, Netflix Maintains No. 3 Rank with 8.8% NEW YORK - February 24, 2026 - In a month where televisio  more
Duke University: Lasting Effects of Incarceration
DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * The Lasting Effects of Incarceration What happens to people's health behind bars, and how long does that trauma last? Lauren Brinkley Rubinstein wants to know * As a sociology student interested in big social issues, Lauren Brinkley Rubinstein thought she might work in federal law enforcement. But after a disastrous FBI interview and time spent living in New York City, she started to change her mind. "It be  more
Durbin Reveals New Whistleblower Information For Investigation Into Kash Patel Joyriding To The Olympics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Reveals New Whistleblower Information For Investigation Into Kash Patel Joyriding To The Olympics * February 24, 2026 Credible whistleblowers detail to the Senate Judiciary Committee how Patel's excessive misuse and mismanagement of FBI-controlled aircraft and resources impacted or delayed high-profile investigations, such as the Charlie Kirk and Brown University shootings WASHINGTO  more
Durbin Reveals New Whistleblower Information For Investigation Into Kash Patel Joyriding To The Olympics
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Durbin Reveals New Whistleblower Information For Investigation Into Kash Patel Joyriding To The Olympics Credible whistleblowers detail to the Senate Judiciary Committee how Patel's excessive misuse and mismanagement of FBI-controlled aircraft and resources impacted or delayed high-profile investigations, such as the Charlie Kir  more
Embraer Redefines the Private Flight Experience With New Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Feb. 25 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Embraer Redefines the Private Flight Experience with New Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E * Both aircraft introduce a completely reimagined cabin, featuring all-new seating, an advanced Cabin Management System (CMS), and next-generation technology that elevates comfort and connectivity--setting a new benchmark in their respect  more
Environmental Justice Advocates Decry Trump's EPA Latest Rollback of Mercury and Air Toxics Protections
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Justice Advocates Decry Trump's EPA Latest Rollback of Mercury and Air Toxics Protections The latest EPA rollback of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards follows the Trump administration's continued campaign of devastating harm for the sake of polluter profits * WASHINGTON - The Clean Air for the Long Haul coalition of environmental justice groups stand firmly against the Trump   more
FIFA Needs to Call Full Time on Discrimination
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * FIFA Needs to Call Full Time on Discrimination * Just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, the world of football is again rocked by cases of discrimination both off and on the pitch. Members of the football community, including footballers and fan groups, have long warned of pervasive discrimination in the sport. During a UEFA Champions League match this month, Real Madrid's Vin  more
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Swears In Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * First Assistant U.S. Attorney Swears In Special Assistant U.S. Attorney ALBANY, NEW YORK - On February 3, 2026, Saratoga County Assistant District Attorney William G. Berger was sworn in as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. SAUSAs are able to prosecute cases in feder  more
Five Individuals Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Over Warrantless Immigration Arrests in North Carolina
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [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: * * * Five Individuals Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Over Warrantless Immigration Arrests in North Carolina * NORTH CAROLINA -A lawsuit was filed today on behalf of five individuals -and a class of similarly situated people -to prevent unlawful   more
For Richard Merchant, Cultural Understanding Multiplies Care
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 24 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * For Richard Merchant, Cultural Understanding Multiplies Care * Curiosity led Richard Merchant '27 to enroll in an anthropology course when he was an undergraduate student at Michigan State University. Up until that point, Merchant had focused his energies on medical school. However, the Norfolk, New York native found that he loved the study of human societies and cultures. ("It just fits the way my brain  more
Fordham Political Review Posts Commentary: Who Benefits From a New World Order?
BRONX, New York, Feb. 25 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by Sarah Olivia Sullivan: * * * Who Benefits From a New World Order? During the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF), Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a coalition of middle-powers who, rather than waiting for the rules-based order to be restored, create new agreements that facilitate the international community and mutual development as opposed to submission. The WEF, an institu  more
Fresenius Medical Care Published Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2025
HOMBURG, Germany, Feb. 25 -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release: * * * Fresenius Medical Care published Report on Form 20-F for fiscal year 2025 Bad Homburg - Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, has filed the Annual Report 2025 on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The report is a  more
Getty and Japan Pavilion Debut New Performance Project With Ei Arakawa Nash and Fac Xtra Retreat
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 25 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Getty and Japan Pavilion Debut New Performance Project with Ei Arakawa Nash and Fac Xtra Retreat (FXR) Collaboration unfolds in Los Angeles at the Getty Center and continues in Venice during the 2026 Biennale opening week * Getty announced today a major new performance engagement with Fac Xtra Retreat (FXR), a collective of seven Los Angeles-based Asian American artists and   more
Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Consideration Of Military Action Against Iran
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Consideration Of Military Action Against Iran * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's consideration of military action against Iran: "The president should be focused on reducing costs for Americans, not abusing   more
Governor Hochul Announces $5 Million in Grants Awarded to Help Pro-Housing Communities Boost Housing Production
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $5 Million in Grants Awarded to Help Pro-Housing Communities Boost Housing Production * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state has awarded $5 million in technical assistance grants to help certified Pro-Housing Communities undertake activities to increase housing supply. Communities applied to receive up to $250,000 to help in their efforts to create ma  more
Governor Hochul Announces $78 Million Investment by Broadridge Financial Solutions to Retain 2,200 Jobs on Long Island and New York City
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $78 Million Investment by Broadridge Financial Solutions to Retain 2,200 Jobs on Long Island and New York City * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., a global financial technology leader, will invest $78 million to modernize its Long Island operations and retain 2,200 jobs. The agreement with Empire State Development includ  more
Governor Hochul Calls on Trump Administration to Refund $13.5 Billion in Tariff Payments to New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Calls on Trump Administration to Refund $13.5 Billion in Tariff Payments to New Yorkers * Governor Kathy Hochul today called on the Trump Administration to refund the estimated $13.5 billion in tariff payments for New Yorkers, following the recent Supreme Court decision overturning the Trump tariffs. Based on estimates by the Yale Budget Lab, the average New York household has  more
Governor Hochul Continues Statewide World Cup Rollout with Free Community Viewing Events at Stony Brook University and Kensico Dam Plaza
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Continues Statewide World Cup Rollout with Free Community Viewing Events at Stony Brook University and Kensico Dam Plaza * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two free, large-scale community viewing events on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson Region as part of New York State's coordinated effort to maximize the statewide and economic impact of the 2026 World Cup into communi  more
Hackathon winners combat ear infections, parasites and animal overpopulation
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hackathon winners combat ear infections, parasites and animal overpopulation * Products to fight ear infections in dogs, a parasite in cattle and animal population control challenges won top honors at the Feb. 20-22 Animal Health Hackathon at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The hackathon included 116 students with diverse majors and interests who made up 25 teams that worked throughout the weekend to devel  more
HBO Max Continues Global Expansion, Launching In 12 New Markets In Asia Pacific On March 26
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max Continues Global Expansion, Launching In 12 New Markets In Asia Pacific On March 26 * Streaming Home To Iconic HBO And Max Originals, The Pitt, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms And Oscar (r) -Nominated Warner Bros. Blockbusters One Battle After Another And Sinners HBO's Popular Series Euphoria Season Three To Debut April 13 SINGAPORE, FEBRUA  more
Hersey ties rest to liberation in 2026 MLK Commemorative Lecture
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hersey ties rest to liberation in 2026 MLK Commemorative Lecture * Tricia Hersey urged Cornell students and community members to reconsider their relationship to work, exhaustion and productivity during the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture in Sage Chapel on Feb. 9. "Capitalism wants us to be a machine, but we are not machines," said Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry. "The systems want us exh  more
Hofstra University: Saff's Article Reprinted in 'South African Transitions'
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Feb. 25 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Saff's Article Reprinted in "South African Transitions" Dr. Grant Saff's 2002 article, "Residential Segregation in South Africa and the United States: Evaluating the Sustainability of Comparative Research," has been reprinted by Routledge (2025) in South African Transitions: A Safundi Reader on Social, Political, and Intellectual Transformations, 1999-2024. This volume celebrates 25 years of Safundi, The Jour  more
Homeland Republicans Warn DHS Shutdown Jeopardizes Public Safety
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Homeland Republicans Warn DHS Shutdown Jeopardizes Public Safety House Committee on Homeland Security members are sounding the alarm on impacts of the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), caused by Senate Democrats' refusal to pass the bipartisan, full-year DHS funding bill passed by the House in January. This concern follows a  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Marking Four Years Since Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Marking Four Years Since Russia's Invasion of Ukraine * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine: "Four years ago today, Russia launched its horrific full-scale invasion of Ukrain  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Kamlager-Dove Demand Secretary Lutnick Provide Answers on Reported Pause on Security Actions Against China
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Kamlager-Dove Demand Secretary Lutnick Provide Answers on Reported Pause on Security Actions Against China * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, today sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard   more
HRW Letter to French Foreign Minister Regarding His Statements on the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * HRW Letter to French Foreign Minister Regarding His Statements on the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory * (Paris, February 23, 2026) - On February 11 and 18, 2026, French Foreign Minister made comments criticizing the UN Human Rights Council-appointed Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 and calling for   more
HSI's Operation Crazy Train continues to dismantle Tren De Aragua following superseding RICO indictments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * HSI's Operation Crazy Train continues to dismantle Tren De Aragua following superseding RICO indictments * NEW YORK -Homeland Security Investigations New York's Violent Gang Task Force continues to dismantle the terrorist criminal gang Tren de Aragua, following a Jan. 28 superseding RICO indictment secured by HSI. The indictment charged 19 members with   more
ICYMI: Rep. Meeks Talks GOP DHS Shutdown, Trump's Crypto Payout, and SCOTUS Ruling on Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Meeks Talks GOP DHS Shutdown, Trump's Crypto Payout, and SCOTUS Ruling on Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Rep. Meeks Discusses Republican-led DHS Shutdown The DHS shutdown is a result of Republicans refusing a bipartisan deal to rein in ICE brutality. I went on CNN to discuss their lack of cooperation. Republicans have admitted to me that ICE needs to have oversight, but they won't sup  more
ICYMI: Senator Banks Joins Fox News Sunday With Shannon Bream
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 22, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Senator Banks Joins Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran and the recent deadly semi-truck crashes caused by illegal aliens in Indiana. Key Remarks Below: ON ILLEGAL DRIVERS IN INDIANA Shannon Bream: "Alright, I want to talk about something in your home state in I  more
IHeartMedia Debuts "The Spirit Daughter Podcast With Jill Wintersteen," the First Creator-Led Podcast Developed Through Whalar Group Partnership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * iHeartMedia Debuts "The Spirit Daughter Podcast with Jill Wintersteen," the First Creator-Led Podcast Developed through Whalar Group Partnership Additional iHeartPodcasts from the slate coming soon, including "Waking Up With Ryan" and "Free Therapy with Ben + Kevin," emerging organically from iHeart's founding partnership with The Lighthouse * NEW YORK - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publis  more
Insights on Sarcomas, Gastroesophageal Cancers, Peritoneal Tumors Anchor Roswell Park Presentations at SSO 2026
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Insights on Sarcomas, Gastroesophageal Cancers, Peritoneal Tumors Anchor Roswell Park Presentations at SSO 2026 * BUFFALO, N.Y. -The latest research from surgical experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will be featured at the Society of Surgical Oncology 2026 Annual Meeting at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, March 5-7, 202  more
Institute to host spring speakers, events focused on strengthening democracy
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Feb. 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Institute to host spring speakers, events focused on strengthening democracy * The Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community at St. Olaf College will host a wide range of events on campus this spring focused on what it takes to preserve, protect, and strengthen democracy. The events in the Strengthening Democracy series are free and open to the public, and most will also be streamed and available for on-  more
Iran: Tsunami of Arbitrary Arrests, Enforced Disappearances
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iran: Tsunami of Arbitrary Arrests, Enforced Disappearances * * Iran's intelligence agencies and security forces have carried out mass, arbitrary, violent arrests and detentions of protesters, including children, since December 28, 2025. Tens of thousands are reported to have been arrested across the country. Waves of arrests have continued following the countrywide massacres of January 8 and   more
Israel: Aid Groups Barred From Gaza, West Bank
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Israel: Aid Groups Barred From Gaza, West Bank * (New York) - Israeli authorities plan to bar 37 international nongovernmental organizations from operating in Gaza and the West Bank on March 1, 2026 for refusing to provide the government with lists of their staff and their biodata as part of new registration requirements, Human Rights Watch said today. The organizations say that these requireme  more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: West Losing Its 'Eyes and Ears' in Russia With Consulate Closures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * West Losing Its 'Eyes and Ears' in Russia with Consulate Closures Executive Summary: * Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine, Western countries have closed almost two dozen Russian consulates in protest against Moscow's actions. The Russian government has   more
Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government, led a Democratic spotlight hearing examining the Trump Admini  more
Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government, led a Democratic spotlight hearing examining the Trump Admini  more
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against New Jersey for Interfering With Federal Immigration Laws
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against New Jersey for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill over New Jersey's new Executive Order No. 12 that interferes with the federal government's enforcement of its immigration laws. "Federal agents are risking their   more
Knight Institute Files Notice of Cross-Appeal in Challenge to Trump Administration's Deportation Policy Targeting Pro-Palestinian Advocacy
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Files Notice of Cross-Appeal in Challenge to Trump Administration's Deportation Policy Targeting Pro-Palestinian Advocacy * BOSTON-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University today filed a notice of cross-appeal seeking further relief in its challenge to the Trump administration's policy of arresting, detaining, and threa  more
KPMG Survey: AI Agents Move From Pilots to Production Across Industries as Leaders Make Recession-Proof Investments and Reimagine Talent Strategies
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, Feb. 25 (TNSrep) -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * KPMG Survey: AI Agents Move from Pilots to Production Across Industries as Leaders Make Recession-Proof Investments and Reimagine Talent Strategies * TMT Leaders Invest $156M in AI Over Next 12 Months--$32M More Than Broader Market--with 36% Already Deploying Agents * Banks Channel 69% of AI  more
Lafayette College: Bill Nye Chosen as 2026 Founders' Day Speaker
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Bill Nye chosen as 2026 Founders' Day speaker Science educator and television personality will address the Lafayette community March 30 * Bill Nye, best known for his Emmy-winning television program Bill Nye the Science Guy, will be the 2026 Founders' Day speaker (previously known as Senior Speaker). Nye will sit down for an interview with Jenn Rossmann, William Jeffers Dean of Engineering and Baird Profes  more
Lawler, New York GOP Delegation Invites Governor Hochul to Washington for Direct Policy Discussion
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, New York GOP Delegation Invites Governor Hochul to Washington for Direct Policy Discussion * Washington, D.C. - 2/24/26... Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and members of the New York Republican Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Kathy Hochul inviting her to Washington, D.C., for a direct, in-person meeting to address the serious challenges facing New York and to improve coo  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A FAILURE" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 and MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to highlight the real State of the Union under Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans, who have abdicated their responsibilities to make life better for hardworki  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A FAILURE" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 and MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to highlight the real State of the Union under Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans, who have abdicated their responsibilities to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. J  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE STATE OF OUR UNION UNDER DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE STATE OF OUR UNION UNDER DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that over the past year, Donald Trump and Republicans have failed the American people, including on the economy, healthcare and immigration enforcement. LEADER J  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE STATE OF OUR UNION UNDER DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE STATE OF OUR UNION UNDER DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENCY HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that over the past year, Donald Trump and Republicans have failed the American people, including on the economy, healthcare and immigration enforcement. LEADER JEFFRIES : The state of our  more
Leaders in Law, Human Rights, and the Study of Democracy to Speak at Pomona College Commencement
CLAREMONT, California, Feb. 25 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Leaders in Law, Human Rights, and the Study of Democracy to Speak at Pomona College Commencement An associate justice of the California Supreme Court, a humanitarian promoting international peace, justice and human rights, and a scholar and author of bestselling books on democracy and state-building will address more than 400 graduates and their guests at the Pomona College Commencement on May 17. These speakers  more
Legal Defense Fund and Other Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Urge Senate to Reject Discriminatory Elections Bills
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Legal Defense Fund and Other Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Urge Senate to Reject Discriminatory Elections Bills * Yesterday, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), along with other legacy civil rights organizations issued a letter to the U.S. Senate vehemently objecting to a series of bills that work to disenfranchise voters by increasing barriers to the ballot box and demandin  more
Malliotakis Slams Mamdani's Silence on NYPD Snowball Attack
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Slams Mamdani's Silence on NYPD Snowball Attack * (NEW YORK, NY) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement following New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's silence on the snowball attack and the blatant disrespect shown toward NYPD officers: "This snow attack on our NYPD is disgraceful and cannot go unaddressed. Mayor Mamdani and every elected official in   more
Manufacturers Spotlight AI, Advanced Technologies and America's Strong Food and Beverage Supply Chain in Milwaukee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturers Spotlight AI, Advanced Technologies and America's Strong Food and Beverage Supply Chain in Milwaukee * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Milwaukee, Wisconsin MILWAUKEE - The National Association of Manufacturers-official partner of America250-in partnership with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufactur  more
Marriage Without Safeguards: The Consequences of Iraq's Personal Status Code
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Marriage Without Safeguards: The Consequences of Iraq's Personal Status Code * In this article, the author examines how Iraq's Personal Status Code has weakened legal safeguards for women and girls, particularly by facilitating child marriage and creating a parallel religious legal regime. Drawing on court observations and survivor testimonies, the piece shows how unregistered marriages expose   more
Mary Steffenhagen Named 2026 Ronan Farrow Fellow at Newmark J-School
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Mary Steffenhagen Named 2026 Ronan Farrow Fellow at Newmark J-School The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is excited to announce that Class of 2021 alumna Mary Steffenhagen has been selected as the next Ronan Farrow Fellow. The Ronan Farrow Investigative Research Fellowship, now in its second cycle, offers a graduate from the Newmark J-School the opportunity   more
MEMO: Medical Associations, Former FDA Commissioners, Advocates for Domestic Violence Survivors, People with Disabilities, and Repro Freedom Urge Federal Court to Reject Attack on Mifepristone
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [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: * * * MEMO: Medical Associations, Former FDA Commissioners, Advocates for Domestic Violence Survivors, People with Disabilities, and Repro Freedom Urge Federal Court to Reject Attack on Mifepristone * TO: Interested Parties FROM: American Ci  more
Met to Present a Major Exhibition Dedicated to the Careers of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * The Met to Present a Major Exhibition Dedicated to the Careers of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock Featuring over 120 works from more than 80 U.S. and international lenders, this exhibition marks the first major New York presentation of either artist's work in over two decades--and their first at The Met. * Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a m  more
MetLife Appoints Two Experienced Leaders to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Appoints Two Experienced Leaders to Board of Directors * NEW YORK, February 24, 2026 - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Dan Glaser and Michelle Seitz were elected to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Both leaders bring significant leadership and business experience to their roles. G  more
More Than Opening Doors: How NAR and Uncommon Are Elevating the REALTOR Brand Through Expertise and Professionalism
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * More Than Opening Doors: How NAR and Uncommon Are Elevating the REALTOR(R) Brand Through Expertise and Professionalism The National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) today announced the launch of a new consumer campaign, More Than Opening Doors, under its strategic platform Right by You. Directed by Sophia Ray of Academy Films, the new campaign from NAR elevates and differentia  more
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101 Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of Security 101, a leading provider of commercial security integration services. Headquartered in West Palm B  more
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Report on the State Fiscal Year 2026-27 Executive Budget'
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 24 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report entitled "Report on the State Fiscal Year 2026-27 Executive Budget." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from the Comptroller February 2026 The Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year 2027 comes at a time of unusual fiscal uncertainty, primarily stemming from federal actions that are injecting uncertainty into the economy and disrupting the federalstate fiscal relationship. The Fina  more
Nadler Statement on Not Attending President Trump's State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on Not Attending President Trump's State of the Union * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement on his decision to not attend President Trump's State of the Union address: This year, I will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address. The State of the Union should be a moment of truth and accountability. Instead, Preside  more
Nate Fick Returns to CNAS as Distinguished Senior Fellow
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Center for a New American Security issued the following news release: * * * Nate Fick Returns to CNAS as Distinguished Senior Fellow * Washington, February 23, 2026 -The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is thrilled to welcome back Ambassador Nathaniel "Nate" Fick as a distinguished senior fellow with the CNAS Technology and National Security Program. From 2022 to 2025, Fick served as the inaugural U.S. ambassador for cyberspac  more
National MS Society-Funded Study Suggests Early Myelin Damage May Be Reversible in MS
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * National MS Society-Funded Study Suggests Early Myelin Damage May Be Reversible in MS Funded in part by the National MS Society, an international research team showed that myelin - the protective coating around nerve cells - undergoes a swelling process after damage and may be able to heal itself. This project also was funded by the International Progressive MS Alliance, a g  more
NBCUniversal's Presentation of Milan Cortina Olympics Dominates Media Landscape & Delivers Largest Winter Games Audience Since 2014
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal's Presentation of Milan Cortina Olympics Dominates Media Landscape & Delivers Largest Winter Games Audience Since 2014 More than 215 Million Americans Have Watched NBCUniversal's Presentation of "Legendary February," Which Delivered for NBC Stations and Peacock * Last night's Closing Ceremony on NBC and Peacock concluded NBCUniversal's presentation of the 2026 Milan  more
Nearly 100 Groups Are Standing Up for a Strong, Robust, and Independent CFPB
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 100 Groups Are Standing Up for a Strong, Robust, and Independent CFPB Any attack on the CFPB's independence or ability to fulfil its consumer protection mandate is an attack on the finan  more
New research documents Sorrell College's Dr. Clint Relyea's impact and insights on global business education
TROY, Alabama, Feb. 24 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * New research documents Sorrell College's Dr. Clint Relyea's impact and insights on global business education * For more than three decades, Dr. Clint W. Relyea has expanded global opportunities for university students across continents and cultures. Now, a leading international journal has formally documented that impact. New research published in the Journal of Management Education highlights the career and interna  more
New strategies aim at HIV's last strongholds
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New strategies aim at HIV's last strongholds * A new study has overcome a long-standing challenge: how to isolate and study elusive HIV-infected cells called authentic reservoir clones (ARCs) that evade the immune system, making the disease difficult to cure. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, Rockefeller University and collaborating institutions offer a detailed look into these hidden HIV-harboring cell  more
New York Public Library Announces the Return of Lunch Dances
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * The New York Public Library Announces the Return of Lunch Dances A live performance, Lunch Dances brings to life fictional patrons interacting with Stephen A. Schwarzman Building's research collections. Free, one-hour performances will run twice daily March 16-28 and April 13-25, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. * The New York Public Library is welcoming back Lunch Dances, a theatrical in  more
Newly completed Troy University lake restoration adds beauty to campus and community
TROY, Alabama, Feb. 24 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Newly completed Troy University lake restoration adds beauty to campus and community * Troy University has taken cues from its past to create a new space that adds to the campus' beauty and provides a relaxing, scenic gathering place for students and visitors. Restoration of the University Lake was recently completed, including two waterfall features, walking trails, a lighted pedestrian bridge, a fountain feature a  more
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Urges CFTC Chair Selig to Uphold Law, Prohibit Prediction Markets Incentivizing Physical Injury, Death or War
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Urges CFTC Chair Selig to Uphold Law, Prohibit Prediction Markets Incentivizing Physical Injury, Death or War * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led five Senators in urging Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig to uphold U.S. law and take action to halt prediction contracts that involve  more
Niagara University Students Compete at National Grocers Association Student Case Study Competition in Las Vegas
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 24 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Students Compete at National Grocers Association Student Case Study Competition in Las Vegas * Four students from the Niagara University Holzschuh College of Business recently represented the university at the National Grocers Association Foundation Student Case Study Competition, held Feb. 2-3, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV, as part of The NGA Show. Over the course of several months, stude  more
Northeastern's co-ops, global network are biggest draws for applicants
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern's co-ops, global network are biggest draws for applicants * Northeastern's co-op program and global opportunities are the biggest draws for applicants Experiential learning, career outcomes, research opportunities and global campus network are key to the university's draw among students and their parents. by Cody Mello-Klein February 24, 2026 When Aiden Tran stepped foot on Northeast  more
NSC Projects 12% Decrease in U.S. Traffic Fatalities in 2025
ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 24 [Category: Transportation] (TNSxrep) -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Projects 12% Decrease in U.S. Traffic Fatalities in 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council estimates 37,810 motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States in 2025 - a 12% decrease from 2024, even as overall miles driven increased by 0.9%. Nine states and the District of Columbia experienced decreases of more than 15%: D  more
Online module helps students recognize, develop critical thinking
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Online module helps students recognize, develop critical thinking * One of the purported benefits of a college education is the development of a person's ability to think critically - to be able to reason, to investigate and to approach information with skepticism. But are college students being taught critical thinking? If they are, are they aware of it? And do they - and their professors - even know what it   more
Open Letter to Federal Parliamentarians on Budget Bill C-15
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Open Letter to Federal Parliamentarians on Budget Bill C-15 * Dear Members of Parliament: The resilience of Canadian democracy and the rule of law is not unshakeable. It is fragile and precious, and it is arguably the most pivotal tool we can wield to protect ourselves and our communities when both our sovereignty and economy are under threat. Yet, Bill C-15, which the federal government has   more
Pallone Underscores Trump's Cost-of-Living Crisis with Gateway Worker as Guest at State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Underscores Trump's Cost-of-Living Crisis with Gateway Worker as Guest at State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will attend President Trump's State of the Union address tonight with Derrick Healy, a New Jersey Gateway Tunnel construction worker and member of the Laborers' International Union of North America who was forced off the job when the T  more
PEN America Joined by More than 100 Writers in Urging Release of Iranian Poet
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [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 Joined by More than 100 Writers in Urging Release of Iranian Poet * (NEW YORK) -PEN America and PEN Sydney were today joined by noted authors Margaret Atwood, Khaled Hosseini, Azar Nafisi, and George Saunders, among others, in urging the Iranian government to immediately rele  more
POLITICO Expands to Australia
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Politico issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * POLITICO Expands to Australia Expansion to Indo-Pacific is part of POLITICO's commitment to linking global power centers * POLITICO, the global authority on the intersection of power, politics, and policy, today announced it will expand operations to Australia and launch Canberra Playbook when the Australian parliament returns from its winter recess in the third quarter of 2026. POLITICO's ex  more
Pratt Architecture Graduates Are Building the World Around Us
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 24 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Architecture Graduates Are Building the World Around Us * Pratt is one of the top ten producers of newly licensed architects in the United States, and many graduates are making the built environment more sustainable, affordable, and inclusive. They're working on city redesigns, cultural venues, urban green sp  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Why Clearance Rates Matter - A Practical Metric for Criminal Justice System Reform
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 25 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * Why clearance rates matter: A practical metric for criminal justice system reform Clearance rates can help ensure that criminal justice system reforms deliver on their core promise: greater safety, achieved through effectiveness rather than excess. * For decades, debates about criminal justice reform have centered on incarceratio  more
Remarks As Prepared: Chancellor King Outlines SUNY Success and Need for Strong State Investment at Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Higher Education
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Remarks As Prepared: Chancellor King Outlines SUNY Success and Need for Strong State Investment at Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Higher Education At the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Higher Education, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. outlined SUNY's important role addressing the nation's affordability crisis and ongoing success as the state's engine of upw  more
Resy Announces Next Phase of its Reservation and Dining Platform with Plans to Bring Tock Venues Under Resy This Summer
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Resy Announces Next Phase of its Reservation and Dining Platform with Plans to Bring Tock Venues Under Resy This Summer * NEW YORK -Resy today announced the next phase of its dining platform, which includes the integration of the Resy and Tock venue networks this summer to create an expanded destination for reservations and experiences and a best-in-class digital product used by t  more
Russia's War on Ukraine Four Years On
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Russia's War on Ukraine Four Years On * On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war-defined by a relentless series of apparent war crimes and crimes against humanity -has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian casualties and triggered Europe's largest displacement crisis since World War II. Throughout the war, Russian forces have repeatedly shown disre  more
Russian Federation's Invasion of Ukraine Stain on Global Conscience, Secretary-General Says on Fourth Anniversary of Full-Scale War
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Russian Federation's Invasion of Ukraine Stain on Global Conscience, Secretary-General Says on Fourth Anniversary of Full-Scale War * The following statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was issued today: Tuesday, 24 February, marks four years since the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. This devas  more
Scientists identify regenerative checkpoint that limits muscle repair
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Scientists identify regenerative checkpoint that limits muscle repair * Researchers in the Division of Nutritional Sciences have identified a molecular mechanism that constrains skeletal muscle regeneration and myofiber repair, a finding that could lead to improved treatment for conditions like muscular dystrophy and severe injury. To repair muscle, muscle cells, or myocytes, fuse to one another. But the molec  more
SCOTUS Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs; President Trump Issues New Tariff Proclamation
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Toy Association issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * SCOTUS Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs; President Trump Issues New Tariff Proclamation On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision ruling that President Donald Trump's tariffs on products entering the United States from multiple countries were not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The case was brought by several plaintiffs, including Toy Association m  more
SDNY Announces Corporate Enforcement And Voluntary Self-Disclosure And Cooperation Program For Financial Crimes
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * SDNY Announces Corporate Enforcement And Voluntary Self-Disclosure And Cooperation Program For Financial Crimes * U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today the Office's new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Program for illegal activity involving fraud and financial misconduct affecting market integrity. T  more
Sean Tonolli Speaks at the GIR LIVE: Annual Investigations Meeting in D.C.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Sean Tonolli Speaks at the GIR LIVE: Annual Investigations Meeting in D.C. Cahill partner Sean Tonolli will speak on the panel, "Examining Criminal Division Goals: How Policy Has Evolved Under New Leadership," at the 10th edition of GIR LIVE: Annual Investigations Meeting in Washington, D.C. Sean and other prominent experts on the panel will examine how the enforcement guidelines and  more
SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgments Involving Alleged Insider Trading Case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:23-cv-06438; S.D.N.Y. filed July 26, 2023): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Joseph C. Lewis, et al., No. 1:23-cv-06438 (S.D.N.Y. filed July 26, 2023) The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today the entry of final consent judgments as to Joseph C. Lewis, Carolyn W. Carter, Patrick J. O'Connor, and Bryan L. Waugh in the SEC's civil enforcement action against Lewis,  more
SEC Penalizes 777 Partners Executive in $300 Million Fraud Case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an order instituting public administrative proceedings pursuant to Rule 102(e) of the commission's Rules of Practice, Making Findings and Imposing Remedial Sanctions (File No. 3-22596) against Damien Alfalla, a certified public accountant. This action follows a Dec. 16, 2025, final judgment by consent that permanently enjoined Alfalla from future violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 19  more
Secretary-General Appoints Pekka Haavisto of Finland Personal Envoy for Sudan
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Pekka Haavisto of Finland Personal Envoy for Sudan * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced today the appointment of Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan. Mr. Haavisto succeeds Ramtane Lamamra of Algeria, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his dedication and commitment to peace efforts in Sudan. Mr. Haavisto brings over 40 ye  more
Secretary-General Appoints Taija Kontinen-Sharp of Finland United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lesotho
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Taija Kontinen-Sharp of Finland United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lesotho * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Taija Kontinen-Sharp of Finland as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lesotho, with the host Government's approval. She took up her post on 21 February. Ms. Kontinen-Sharp brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable development  more
Security Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council 1591 Sanctions Committee Adds Four Entries to Its Sanctions List * On 24 February 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan approved the addition of the entries specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the   more
Security Council Committee on Libya Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council Committee on Libya Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts * On 5 December 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya held informal consultations to consider the final report of the Panel of Experts on Libya, submitted in accordance with paragraph 18 of resolution 2701 (2023). The Committee heard a presentation by the Coordinator of   more
Senator Marshall: Americans Want to Show Their ID to Vote
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Americans Want to Show Their ID to Vote * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business, The Evening Edit Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Liz MacDonald on Fox Business' The Evening Edit to discuss the Democrat shutdown and funding DHS, the SAVE Act, and how Republicans have the answer for lowering the cost of living. Click HERE or on the image above for  more
Skanska Completes Florida Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse in St. Petersburg
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Skanska completes Florida Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse in St. Petersburg ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, today announced the completion of the new $59 million Florida Second District Court of Appeal Courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg. The three-story, 51,708-square-foot courthouse will serve as the permanent  more
South Africa: Whistleblowers Under Attack
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * South Africa: Whistleblowers Under Attack * (Johannesburg) - South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers, who expose corruption and criminal activities in government and state-owned enterprises, from attacks and killings, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities need to conduct effective, prompt, and impartial investigations to hold those responsible to account and to   more
Speaker Johnson Announces State of the Union Guests
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Announces State of the Union Guests * WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson announced his slate of guests for President Trump's State of the Union address tonight. Read their names and Speaker Johnson's quotes announcing their attendance below. Claire Lai (Jointly hosted with Rep. Chris Smith): "Jimmy Lai has devoted his career to championing democracy in Hong Kong, steadfa  more
Speaker Johnson Announces State of the Union Guests
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Announces State of the Union Guests * WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson announced his slate of guests for President Trump's State of the Union address tonight. Read their names and Speaker Johnson's quotes announcing their attendance below. Claire Lai (Jointly hosted with Rep. Chris Smith): "Jimmy Lai has devoted his career to championing democracy in Hong Kong, steadfastly fighting fo  more
State of Delusion: Trump Claims to Have "Won" Affordability As Working Families Struggle
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * State of Delusion: Trump Claims to Have "Won" Affordability As Working Families Struggle * Trump's State of the Union address marked by soaring costs, a sputtering economy, and a president's broken promises President Trump heads into his first State of the Union of his second term against a backdrop of rising prices and eroding confide  more
Strengthening the foundation: Access Now embraces new co-leadership model
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [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: * * * Strengthening the foundation: Access Now embraces new co-leadership model * Access Now is excited to announce that, after more than 15 years of operations, the organization is transitioning to a new co-leadership model to strengthen internal resilience and to ensure the organization remains a reliable an  more
Stronger, Smarter Power Grid to Improve Reliability for 6,000+ Customers in Berks County
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * Stronger, Smarter Power Grid to Improve Reliability for 6,000+ Customers in Berks County New transmission substation and power line to strengthen grid, support economic growth * READING, Pa. - A major upgrade to the electric grid is underway to bring more electricity to the region and support faster power restoration for more than 6,000 FirstEnergy Pennsylvania (FE PA) customers in Berks County. Led by Mid-Atlanti  more
SUNY Poly's Andrea Hemmerich Named Academic Momentum Fellow
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly's Andrea Hemmerich Named Academic Momentum Fellow SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is proud to announce that Andrea Hemmerich, Director of Student Academic Success & Advising, has been selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of the State University of New York's (SUNY) Academic Momentum Campaign Fellows. Announced by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., the A  more
SUNY Reports On Long-Term Progress and Outcomes Across University System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Long-Term Enrollment and Financial Sustainability - A report from State University of New York - February 2026 (23 pages) * * * The State University Of New York issued a report presenting a comprehensive long-term annual review of academic performance, research impact, student success measures and strategic initiatives across its campuses, emphasizing sustained efforts to expand access, improve degree attainment and strengthen community engagement. The document  more
Team Creativity Emerges as Catalyst for High-Quality Primary Patient Care, Lower Burnout, and Greater Job Satisfaction
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Team Creativity Emerges as Catalyst for High-Quality Primary Patient Care, Lower Burnout, and Greater Job Satisfaction * A new study from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies team creativity as a powerful, measurable driver of well-being and effectiveness in primary care. The research validates a new Primary Care Team Creativity tool and finds that higher le  more
The Commons will host mycologist, author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian for the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * The Commons will host mycologist, author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian for the Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture * LAWRENCE -The Commons at the University of Kansas will welcome Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, author of "Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature" (Spiegel & Grau: 2025), for the annual Kenneth A. Spencer Lecture. The free public event will take place at 7 p.m. April 7 at Liberty Hall in downtown  more
Time for Full, Unconditional Ceasefire in Ukraine, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calls for Diplomacy to Save Lives, Achieve Just Peace
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Time for Full, Unconditional Ceasefire in Ukraine, Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Calls for Diplomacy to Save Lives, Achieve Just Peace * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks, as delivered by Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo, to the Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine, in New York today: Four years after the   more
Timmons: The State of Manufacturing Is Boundless if Policymakers Clear the Skies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Timmons: The State of Manufacturing Is Boundless if Policymakers Clear the Skies * Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the 2026 State of the Union address, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement during the NAM State of Manufacturing Tour : "The state of manufacturing is boundless if policymakers will help clear   more
TMX Group Limited Normal Course Issuer Bid Approved
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 25 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * TMX Group Limited Normal Course Issuer Bid Approved TMX Group Limited ("TMX Group") announced today that its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") has been accepted by Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"). Under the NCIB, TMX Group may purchase up to 2,800,000 of its common shares by way of normal course purchases on Toronto Stock Exchange, representing approximately 1% of the 278,232,220 common shares out  more
TNT Sports to Showcase U.S. Soccer's SheBelieves Cup Presented by AT&T with USWNT Hosting Argentina, Canada & Colombia, March 1-7
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Showcase U.S. Soccer's SheBelieves Cup Presented by AT&T with USWNT Hosting Argentina, Canada & Colombia, March 1-7 * TNT Sports will present live, comprehensive coverage of the 11 th SheBelieves Cup presented by AT&T, which runs from March 1-7. All six matches of the international tournament will be available on truTV and HBO Max, with t  more
Toronto's school food program wins $1.4-million prize as city tackles affordability
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 24 -- The city of Toronto issued the following news release: * * * Toronto's school food program wins $1.4-million prize as city tackles affordability * Mayor Olivia Chow announced today that the City of Toronto has won the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 - 2026 Mayors Challenge. The City will receive a $1.4-million investment as it works with community partners to expand bulk purchasing for school food programs, lowering food costs while supporting local jobs and Canadi  more
U.S. Attorney's Office Enters Into Settlement Agreement To Improve Accessibility At Historic Bronx House And Museum
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Enters Into Settlement Agreement To Improve Accessibility At Historic Bronx House And Museum * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today the settlement of a civil rights lawsuit against the NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION ("PARKS") and the HISTORIC HOUSE TRUST ("HHT"). The set  more
UB pharmacy school's Karl Williams is working to expand profession's scope of practice
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB pharmacy school's Karl Williams is working to expand profession's scope of practice * Appointed the director of legislative advocacy for the pharmacy school in 2025, Karl Williams is working with legislators in Albany to expand the role of New York pharmacists. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki In legislative advocacy role, he's using legal training to benefit c  more
UB researcher to analyze women's digital safety in Bangladesh, other nations
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researcher to analyze women's digital safety in Bangladesh, other nations * Project will measure online harassment, financial fraud, relational surveillance and other risks women face By Matthew Biddle BUFFALO, N.Y. -A $90,911 grant from the Gates Foundation will fund a study co-led by Nadine Shaanta Murshid, PhD, associate professor in the University at Buff  more
UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine
LONDON, England, Feb. 24 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine * Nearly 300 new sanctions announced as UK cracks down on critical Russian energy revenues, including oil exports, and key suppliers of military equipment fuelling war efforts. * Russian Oil revenues are now at their lowest since 2020 as the UK and international partners c  more
UN Body Finds 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Darfur
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * UN Body Finds 'Hallmarks of Genocide' in Darfur * The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for the Sudan has released a damning report on atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during their takeover of El Fasher, North Darfur, in late October 2025. It concludes that the RSF, which is fighting Sudan's military for control of the country, committed   more
UNDP Associate Administrator Xu Urges Rights-Based Development at Human Rights Council
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Haoliang Xu, Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, addressed the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council in New York, calling for stronger integration of human rights into global development efforts. Xu outlined UNDP's work supporting climate action in more than 140 countries, promoting digital inclusion, and assisting over 5,000 companies in strengthening human rights compliance across operations and supply chains. He emphasized suppor  more
University of Scranton Professor Norcross Ranked Among Top 0.05% Scholars Worldwide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- John Norcross, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Scranton, has been recognized as one of the most impactful researchers in his field. According to the analytics platform ScholarGPS, Norcross ranks in the top 0.05% of scholars globally for his career contributions. He specifically holds the fifth position in the Psychotherapy-Lifetime category, placing him alongside peers from institutions such as Harvard and Yale. The ranking system utilizes qua  more
URochester Researchers Awarded Up to $22M to Study a Hidden Driver of Aging
ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 25 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * URochester researchers awarded up to $22M to study a hidden driver of aging Lindsey Valich, Senior Communications Specialist The ARPA-H-funded collaboration will test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for longer. What if people could stay healthier, stronger, and mentally sharper as they grow older--not by treating diseases one by one but by slowing a b  more
USS Preble Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 23 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Preble Conducts Change of Command Ceremony YOKOSUKA, Japan -Cmdr. Andrew Vann relieved Cmdr. Paul Archer as commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during a change of command ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 20, 2026. "To the incredible crew of USS Preble, it is with a profound sense of humility and purpose that I take command  more
Washington-led coalition wins Ninth Circuit ruling for school mental health grants
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 24 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington-led coalition wins Ninth Circuit ruling for school mental health grants * (Updated Feb. 24, 2026, to add the new deadlines set by the district court.) The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Washington and 15 other states today in their fifth court victory against the U.S. Department of Education's unlawful discontinuation of previously approved mental heal  more
Waters Lecture to feature former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes
CLINTON, South Carolina, Feb. 23 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Waters Lecture to feature former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes * Political strategist and bestselling author to speak March 5 at Presbyterian College The Samuel Calvin Waters Lecture in Political Science will conclude Presbyterian College's 2025-26 lecture series on March 5 with a keynote address by Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor to President Barack Obama and a bestselling author on Am  more
We Are The Funders CEO King Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
ROXBURY, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Renee King, CEO of We Are The Funders, New York, New York, from a Feb. 9, 2026, field hearing entitled "The Role of Entrepreneurship in Reducing the Wealth Gap": * * * Chairman, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Renee King, and for the last several years I've worked alongside founders, institutions, and community leaders s  more
Where Water Goes, Snow Follows: MTU Research Scientist Develops Novel Approach to Lake-effect Snow Forecasting
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Where Water Goes, Snow Follows: MTU Research Scientist Develops Novel Approach to Lake-effect Snow Forecasting With breakthrough new technology that measures water isotopes on the move, Michigan Tech research scientist Ben Kopec and his team are driving, boating and snowmobiling around the Keweenaw to help make lake-effect snow more predictable. In the Keweenaw Peninsula, home to Michiga  more
With Multilateralism Under Attack, Role of UN Geneva Visitor Centre in Engaging Public Audiences More Vital Than Ever, Secretary-General Says at Portail des Nations
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * With Multilateralism Under Attack, Role of UN Geneva Visitor Centre in Engaging Public Audiences More Vital Than Ever, Secretary-General Says at Portail des Nations * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks for the Portail des Nations [UN Geneva Visitor Centre], in Geneva today: It is a pleasure to join you in Geneva on this special occasion. I wish to express my deep gratitude to the Fond  more
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