Saturday - February 28, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Thursday February 26, 2026 ( 200 items )  
"Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke  more
'Transformative' Rice course challenges students to reinvestigate wrongful convictions
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Transformative' Rice course challenges students to reinvestigate wrongful convictions * Undergraduates at Rice University are digging into real, possible wrongful conviction cases this semester, examining evidence, interviewing sources and producing documentary advocacy projects designed to bring renewed attention to individuals who maintain they were wrongfully convicted. The work is part of a new experie  more
6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050 * Statement Highlights: * Over the next 25 years, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease is expected to rise sharply, as nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 5 in 10 previously reported for 2020, according to projecti  more
ADL and DAIA Cordoba Partner With Cordoba's Ministry of Education to Implement COAJ Digital Education Program in Classrooms
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * ADL and DAIA Cordoba partner with Cordoba's Ministry of Education to implement COAJ digital education program in classrooms The agreement aims to equip secondary schools across the Province of Cordoba with innovative digital tools to help prevent antisemitism and hate speech,   more
Albany Medical College: Pilot Study Tests Isolation Gowns in Collaboration With College's Business Incubator
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: * * * Pilot Study Tests Isolation Gowns in Collaboration with College's Business Incubator By Cassie Nelson IsoGuardian, a Capital Region startup and affiliate member of the Office of Translational Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer (OTR), recently achieved one of their major goals since joining the business incubator in 2024: A pilot study in a clinical setting for their washable, reusable isolation go  more
American Express Supports Magic Bus India Foundation to Equip Youth with Employability and Digital Skills
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Supports Magic Bus India Foundation to Equip Youth with Employability and Digital Skills * India -American Express in India is supporting Magic Bus India Foundation to equip young people with employability and digital skills, helping them succeed in a competitive and increasingly digital economy. Through a three-year partnership launched in Fiscal Year 2024-25, th  more
American Express to Build New State-of-the-Art Global Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, Deepening Commitment to Lower Manhattan
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express to Build New State-of-the-Art Global Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, Deepening Commitment to Lower Manhattan * Spanning nearly two million square feet, the new American Express building will be custom designed to provide the workplace experience of the future Located at 200 Greenwich Street, the new American Express headquarters is designed by Foster + Par  more
American Parkinson Disease Association Calls for Oversight on AI in Clinical Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing support for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The organization highlights the potential benefits of AI tools while stressing the importance of safeguarding patient privacy and quality of care. In response to HHS's Request for Information regarding the acceleration of AI in clinical sett  more
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Nominee Carl Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Jeremy Carl, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for international organization affairs, from a Feb. 12, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of International Or  more
At SOTU, Trump stokes anti-immigrant fear, avoids the widespread horrors and lawlessness of his mass deportation agenda
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * At SOTU, Trump stokes anti-immigrant fear, avoids the widespread horrors and lawlessness of his mass deportation agenda * CONTACT: media@vera.org WASHINGTON, DC - Following President Trump's State of the Union address, a  more
ATF Issues Information Collection Notice on Identifying/Marking Explosive Materials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following information collection: 1. Type of information collection: revising a previously approved collection. 2. Title of the form/collection: Identifying/Marking Explosive Materials. 3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form number: none. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,  more
ATF Issues Information Collection Notice on LEO Certification Letter for Official Duty Firearm Purchase
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following information collection: 1. Abstract: Regulations under 27 CFR 555.128 require explosives licensees/permittees to transfer required records to the ATF Out-of-Business Records Center when they discontinue business without a successor. The records on licensee/permittee importing, manufacturing, shipping, receiving, selling, or otherwise disposing of explosive mat  more
Attorney General James Sues Game Developer for Promoting Illegal Gambling Through Video Games
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Game Developer for Promoting Illegal Gambling Through Video Games New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued Valve Corporation (Valve), a video game developer, for illegally promoting gambling through video games popular with children and teenagers. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Valve's video games, includin  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS APPEALS COURT WIN IN LAWSUIT OVER SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS APPEALS COURT WIN IN LAWSUIT OVER SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 15 attorneys general announced the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the coalition in its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education's unlawful discontinuation of previously approved mental health grants for K-12 schools. In the order issued Tue  more
Avangrid and Xcel Energy Extend Offtake Agreement for 150 MW Power Project in the Midwest
ORANGE, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Avangrid and Xcel Energy Extend Offtake Agreement for 150 MW Power Project in the Midwest Xcel Energy to continue receiving energy from MinnDakota, a 150 MW power project located on the Minnesota-South Dakota border * Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it extended its offtake agreement with Xcel Energy for electr  more
Baruch Athletics Celebrates the Power and Promise of Women in Sports
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Athletics Celebrates the Power and Promise of Women in Sports * The Baruch College Athletics Department marked National Girls & Women in Sports Day on February 19 with a spirited luncheon celebrating the strength, resilience, and leadership of women in sports. Bringing together 82 student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, the event underscored Baruch's commitment to empowering the next generation of women lead  more
Benzodiazepine Use Declines Across the U.S., Led by Reductions in Older Adults
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Benzodiazepine Use Declines Across the U.S., Led by Reductions in Older Adults * Benzodiazepine treatment declined among U.S. adults between 2018 and 2022, with the steepest drop among adults ages 56 and older, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Despite the overall decrease, co-  more
Binghamton University: How Companies Like Peloton, Bud Light Can Counter Social Media Backlash
BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * How companies like Peloton, Bud Light can counter social media backlash Binghamton University School of Management's Jinglu Jiang co-authors new study to help businesses improve crisis management in the digital age By Anthony Borrelli Sexist. Dystopian. This was how critics labeled a 30-second Peloton holiday ad in 2019 that featured a man giving a woman an exercise bike as a gift. Backlash was  more
Binghamton University: Making Pagans - How Theater Shaped the Public Perception of Non-Abrahamic Religions
BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 26 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Making Pagans: How theater shaped the public perception of non-Abrahamic religions John Kuhn's first book recently received the prestigious Barnard Hewitt Award for best book in theater studies By Jennifer Micale Audiences in 17th-century England looked forward to the altar scene: pagan priests and priestesses chanted, uttered prophecies or presided over sacrifices. Exotic and eye-catching, pagan ritual  more
Black Conservatives React to State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * Black Conservatives React to State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, ambassadors with the Project 21 black leadership network are responding to the President's remarks and policy initiatives. Michael Austin, Project 21 Ambassador and Economic Consultant: Tonight, Pre  more
Black History Month Spotlight: Scholar, Activist and Roosevelt University Trailblazer St. Clair Drake
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Black History Month Spotlight: Scholar, Activist and Roosevelt University Trailblazer St. Clair Drake John Gibbs St. Clair Drake stands as one of the most influential African American scholars of the 20th century. An anthropologist, sociologist and educator, his work reshaped academic inquiry into race, class and urban life. Much of that work took form during his 23-year tenure at Roosevelt University, where h  more
Bloomberg Shariah Sukuk Indices Address Benchmark Needs in Rapidly Expanding Global Islamic Debt Markets
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * New Bloomberg Shariah Sukuk Indices Address Benchmark Needs in Rapidly Expanding Global Islamic Debt Markets Bloomberg Indices today announced the launch of the Bloomberg Shariah Sukuk Indices designed to track the performance of the global Sukuk markets and provide market participants with transparent, rules-based fixed income benchmarks that align with Shariah requirements while maintaining institutional standa  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Connecticut Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Connecticut Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Connecticut had 68,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 74,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings rate in Connecticut was 3.8 percent in December and 4.1 percent   more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Maine Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Maine Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Maine had 28,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 35,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings rate in Maine was 4.1 percent in December and 5.1 percent in the previous mo  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Massachusetts Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Massachusetts Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Massachusetts had 129,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 141,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings rate in Massachusetts was 3.3 percent in December and 3.7   more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on New Hampshire Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- New Hampshire Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * New Hampshire had 25,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 36,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings rate in New Hampshire was 3.4 percent in December and 4.8 pe  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on New York Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- New York Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * New York had 372,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 500,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings rate in New York was 3.6 percent in December and 4.8 percent in the   more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Rhode Island Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Rhode Island Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Rhode Island Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 Rhode Island had 23,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 30,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings ra  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Vermont Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Vermont Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 25, 2026 * * * Vermont had 11,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 16,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings rate in Vermont was 3.4 percent in December and 4.9 percent in the previ  more
Bresnahan Gets Called Out By His Own State of the Union Guest For Voting to Gut Health Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Rob Bresnahan Gets Called Out By His Own State of the Union Guest For Voting to Gut Health Care * NEPA Nurse calls out "less financial resources" available for health care because of Bresnahan's votes in Washington Congressman Rob Bresnahan " found himself in an awkward situation " last night. That's because his own State of the Union guest stood next to him during a loca  more
British Airways and American Express launch 25th anniversary with exclusive 25% Avios boost
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * British Airways and American Express launch 25th anniversary with exclusive 25% Avios boost * London -British Airways and American Express have today launched celebrations to mark 25 years of the British Airways American Express(r) Cards. To kick off the anniversary year, eligible British Airways American Express(r) Card Members can collect 25% more Avios on qualifying spend unt  more
Bug beats: caterpillars use complex rhythms to communicate with ants
COVENTRY, England, Feb. 25 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Bug beats: caterpillars use complex rhythms to communicate with ants * Research from the University of Warwick has revealed that butterfly caterpillars use sophisticated rhythmic signals to communicate with ants, helping them gain protection, food, and access to ant nests. Some butterfly species rely on ants for survival during their early life stages as caterpillars. The ants treat the baby ca  more
Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Dallas, Texas, for Manufacturing Institute's State of the Manufacturing Workforce Address DALLAS - The National Association of Manufacturers-the official partner of America250-continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufac  more
Caring Across Generations Opposes Proposed Medicaid Rule Limiting Transgender Youth Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Caring Across Generations has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid funding for critical transition-related care for transgender youth. The organization argues that this measure would severely restrict access to essential healthcare services at a time when many families are already facing challenges with healthcare costs. The proposed rule seeks to b  more
Caring Across Generations Opposes Proposed Rule Limiting Transgender Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Caring Across Generations has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the withdrawal of a proposed rule that seeks to limit hospital participation based on their provision of transition-related care for transgender youth. This proposal would disqualify hospitals that perform sex trait modification procedures on minors from receiving Medicare and Medicaid funding. The organization vigorously argues that the proposed   more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Ending The Aba's Inclusion Trap
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- 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. 25, 2026, by Director of Research Kyle Nazareth: * * * ENDING THE ABA'S INCLUSION TRAP In January, Texas and Florida took bold steps that could reshape legal education nationwide by ending the American Bar Association's (ABA) role as the sole gatekeeper f  more
Cato Scholars Respond to President Trump's Policies in the SOTU Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Scholars Respond to President Trump's Policies in the SOTU Address * President Donald Trump's State of the Union touched several policy pressure points: welfare fraud, tariffs, tax cuts, healthcare, and retirement savings. Cato Institute scholars are available to provide analysis and commentary across each of these angles. Fiscal Policy: "War on Fraud" and the 401k Proposal Romina  more
CCIA Offers Written Comments on New York's AI Chatbot Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Offers Written Comments on New York's AI Chatbot Bill * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted written comments today ahead of a hearing on a New York chatbot bill, S 9051. In the comments, CCIA cautioned that even though the bill is aimed at advanced chatbots, the bill is broad enough to capture widely us  more
Center for Constitutional Rights Opposes CMS Rules Restricting Gender Affirming Care For Transgender Youth
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing its proposed regulations aimed at restricting access to gender-affirming care for transgender, gender nonconforming, nonbinary and intersex individuals under 18 years old. CCR, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to civil and human rights, expressed serious concerns over the impact these rules would have on the health and w  more
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig: * * * Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1  more
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand to Examine FDA Regulatory Processes, Rare Disease Treatment Delays, and the Need to Improve Patient Access to Innovation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand to Examine FDA Regulatory Processes, Rare Disease Treatment Delays, and the Need to Improve Patient Access to Innovation On Thursday, February 26, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will convene a hearing entitled "From Regulator to Roadblock: How FDA Bureaucracy Stifles Inn  more
Children's Rights Opposes Proposed Rule on Gender-Affirming Care Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Children's Rights has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing opposition to the proposed rule which aims to prohibit federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for gender-affirming care for individuals under the age of 18. The letter stresses that the proposed rule, which targets care often deemed medically necessary by health professionals, would severely restrict access for low-incom  more
Christendom Women's Basketball to Seek Third National Title at USCAA National Championship Tournament
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Women's Basketball to Seek Third National Title at USCAA National Championship Tournament * Christendom's women's basketball team is ready to defend their national title for the third year in a row. The team earned an invite to the USCAA National Championship tournament for the fourth straight year this week, entering the tournament as the #7 seed. Christendom returns to nationals with a cham  more
CLEAR and Mount Sinai Announce Collaboration to Bring Simple and Secure Health Care Experiences to New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * CLEAR and Mount Sinai Announce Collaboration to Bring Simple and Secure Health Care Experiences to New Yorkers * CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced a collaboration with the Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai) that will enhance digital experiences for both patients and employees and reinforce both organizations' commitment to health care innovation.   more
CNN Films Boards "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" as Streaming Partner
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Films Boards "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" as Streaming Partner * February 25th, 2026 DOCUMENTARY FROM BD4, SUPPER CLUB, AND MLB STREAMS EXCLUSIVELY ON CNN BEGINNING FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH New York - February 25, 2026 - Following its nationwide theatrical release, Homecoming: The Tokyo Series will make its streaming debut with CNN, bringing baseball's global spirit to streaming audiences. From BD4 Ban  more
CNN Sees Second Consecutive Month of Record Performance in February
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Sees Second Consecutive Month of Record Performance in February * February 25th, 2026 Best February Total Day on TV Since 2022 Among Both Demos Top Five Network In All of Cable for 1 4 Months Running Subscribers Continue to Climb and Increasingly Engage with Live Content Intentional Time Spent with Video Highest Since 2022 NEW YORK, NY -(February 25, 2026) - CNN continues to see a strong star  more
CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests * February 25th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 9PM ET ON CNN NEW YORK - (February 25, 2026) - Sports journalist and host Bomani Jones and journalist Julia Ioffe will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Produ  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: AI, Monkey Brains, and the Virtue of Small Thinking
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 26 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * AI, monkey brains, and the virtue of small thinking The Takeaway CSHL Assistant Professor Benjamin Cowley and colleagues have developed an AI version of the visual cortex that's about 500 times smaller than state-of-the-art computer vision models. Their research brings us closer to understanding how the brain processes sight and may set the stage for AI models of mental health conditio  more
Columbia Announces ARPA-H Contract to Advance Science of Healthy Aging
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Columbia Announces ARPA-H Contract to Advance Science of Healthy Aging * Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has received an award as part of the PROactive Solutions for Prolonging Resilience (PROSPR) program within the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to accelerate research on the biological hallmarks of aging. The project led by Daniel Belsky, PhD,   more
Congressman Kennedy's Response to Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy's Response to Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) issued the following statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address last night: "Last night, President Trump attempted to convince the American people that his disastrous year of corruption, cruelty, and skyrocketing costs has been a success. But my gue  more
Congresswoman Tenney Launches Community Project Funding Process for Fiscal Year 2027
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Launches Community Project Funding Process for Fiscal Year 2027 * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the launch of the Community Project Funding (CPF) process for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The deadline for this year's submissions is March 9th at close of business. The CPF process is an important way for members of Congress to advocate for pr  more
Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today issued the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address. "President Trump's State of the Union made it unmistakably clear: America is back on track and the state of our Union is strong. After years of reckless spending, soaring inf  more
CSIS Issues Transcript of Event Entitled 'EST Rapid Roundup: What Comes Next for U.S. Trade Policy After the Supreme Court's IEEPA Ruling?'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an event on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "EST Rapid Roundup: What Comes Next for U.S. Trade Policy After the Supreme Court's IEEPA Ruling?". The event was participated by Navin Girishankar, president of the Economic Security and Technology Department, Philip A. Luck, director of the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, William Alan Reinsch, senior adviser and Scholl C  more
CSIS Issues Transcript of Event Entitled 'Four Years of the War in Ukraine'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an event on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Four Years of the War in Ukraine". Event participants included Kennan Institute Director Michael Kimmage, Director Max Bergmann, senior fellow Maria Snegovaya, non-resident senior associates Hanna Notte and Jason Paul "JP" Gresh, all of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program. * * * Max Bergmann: Where now for Russia's war in Ukraine? That's the topi  more
DEC Announces March 11 Environmental Justice Listening Session in Plattsburgh
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces March 11 Environmental Justice Listening Session in Plattsburgh * Community Conversations and Engagement around New York State's Sustained Efforts to Advance Environmental Justice The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an environmental justice (EJ) listening session in Plattsburgh to support and enhance me  more
DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * In 2025, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 362 search and rescue missions, extinguished 202 wildfires covering 840 acres, participated in 68 prescribed fires that served to rejuvenate 1,649 acres of land, and worked on cases that resulted in more than 1,100 tickets and arrests. Also in 2025, 41 Forest Rangers were deployed to fire   more
Deputy U.S. Representative Bruce Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Ukraine
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the remarks on Feb. 24, 2026, by Deputy U.S. Representative Tammy Bruce at a Security Council briefing on Ukraine: * * * Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, for your briefing. Four long, brutal years have passed since the Russia Ukraine war escalated to its current horrific scale, resulting in thousands of casualties - men, women, children, soldiers and civilians. This war must en  more
DGA: Roundup - Spanberger Blasts Trump on Affordability, Highlights How Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs, Keep Families Safe
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ROUNDUP: Spanberger Blasts Trump on Affordability, Highlights How Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs, Keep Families Safe Last night, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a "direct and effective" Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union, focused on how Trump has failed to make life more affordable for working families and how Democrats are fighting to lower costs and   more
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Ranked Number One in Orthopaedic Surgery in the U.S. by ScholarGPS
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Ranked Number One in Orthopaedic Surgery in the U.S. by ScholarGPS * Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., K.C.S.L., has been ranked number 1 in the U.S. in the Orthopaedic Surgery category for 2025 by ScholarGPS over the past 5 years. ScholarGPS ranks scholars based upon a rigorous quantitative assessment of contributions across multiple scientific layers. He i  more
EdemaFlex: soft-robotic glove for swelling relief
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * EdemaFlex: soft-robotic glove for swelling relief * A new glove with more than three dozen actuators across all five fingers and the palm, developed by Cornell researchers, aims to reduce swelling for people suffering from edema. The glove, known as EdemaFlex, was proven safe for unsupervised home use in a seven-participant study, with hand volume decreasing by up to 25% after one 30-minute session. It's the  more
Enhanced Affordability Program Offers Relief For More Eligible Con Edison Customers
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news: * * * Enhanced Affordability Program Offers Relief For More Eligible Con Edison Customers Company Provided Over Half a Billion Dollars in Discounts To Customers Over Last Two Years * Con Edison urges customers to check their eligibility for discounts on their gas and electric bills under a new enhanced assistance program. "We recognize affordability is a critical issue a  more
Ethics And Public Policy Center Supports CMS Rules Restricting Federal Funds For Pediatric Gender Procedures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Ethics and Public Policy Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for two proposed rules that would bar federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for certain medical procedures performed on minors and prohibit participating hospitals from performing those procedures as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation. The proposed ru  more
Ethiopia Shutters Key News Outlet
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Ethiopia Shutters Key News Outlet * Ethiopian authorities are resorting once again to the authoritarian playbook. On February 24, three months ahead of scheduled national elections, Ethiopia's Media Authority announced the revocation of the Addis Standard's operating license. The action risks silencing one of the last independent media outlets in the country. Since its establishment in 2011  more
Exploring plants, insects and floral microclimates
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Exploring plants, insects and floral microclimates * Jonathan Chai '24 worked for two years as an undergraduate research assistant in the lab of Robert Raguso, professor of neurobiology and behavior. Raguso's lab made the first discovery that insects are attracted to plants as much by humidity as by scent. Chai participated in research expanding on this work, exploring whether squash floral humidity plays a role  more
FCC Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Sports Broadcasting Practices and Marketplace Developments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-45) on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * For decades, Americans have enjoyed turning on their television sets and quickly finding the games they wanted to watch for free on an over-the-air broadcast. Yet watching your favorite sports team play is not as easy these days. Many games are still available for free over broadcast TV, but there has been a surge in recent years of games   more
FirstEnergy Foundation Invests in First Responder Training With $10,000 Grant to Butler County Community College
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation Invests in First Responder Training with $10,000 Grant to Butler County Community College The FirstEnergy Foundation is strengthening community safety with a $10,000 grant to Butler County Community College (BC3). The funding will provide BC3's Workforce Development Industrial Safety and Fire/Hazmat programs with new rope-rescue and confined space equipment, giving local emergency responders ac  more
Following Trump's Bigoted Crusade Against LGBTQ+ Community, Rep. Goldman, Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand Formally Introduce Legislation to Protect the Pride Flag from Future Attacks & Removal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump's Bigoted Crusade Against LGBTQ+ Community, Rep. Goldman, Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand Formally Introduce Legislation to Protect the Pride Flag from Future Attacks & Removal * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced legislation (link is external) to make the  more
Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Arrested, Charged with Providing Defense Services to the Chinese Military
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Arrested, Charged with Providing Defense Services to the Chinese Military Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., 65, a former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot, was arrested today in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and charged by criminal complaint for providing, and conspiring to provide, unauthorized defense services to Chinese military pilots in violation of th  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: The Lure of the European Model
DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Diyar Kassymov, high school student in Kazakhstan: * * * The Lure of the European Model Why politicians keep falling for a myth. * Should America look up to Europe? For many Americans, it seems like Europe is the paradise continent with high salaries, good education, and free healthcare. So they advocate for the US to adopt a "European Model"--tax and tax, spend and spend  more
FOX BUSINESS NETWORK DOMINATED CNBC ACROSS BUSINESS DAY AND MARKET HOURS IN FEBRUARY 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX BUSINESS NETWORK DOMINATED CNBC ACROSS BUSINESS DAY AND MARKET HOURS IN FEBRUARY 2026 * 'Varney & Co.' and 'Kudlow' Placed as the Top Two Business Programs in Television for the 48th and 53rd Consecutive Months, Respectively NEW YORK - February 25, 2026 - FOX Business Network (FBN) dominated CNBC across business day and market hours in February 2026, according to Niel  more
FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS CBS IN PRIMETIME FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPS CBS IN PRIMETIME FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY * FNC Delivers Best Monthly Performance for Entire Lineup Since September FNC Sweeps the Top 100 of the Month's Top Cable News Telecasts CBS Posts Weakest February in Primetime Since 2000 NEW YORK - February 25, 2026 - FOX News Channel (FNC) closed February by leading CBS in primetime for the month, acco  more
FOX NEWS MEDIA SEES 11.5 MILLION VIEWERS AND 2.1 MILLION IN THE 25-54 DEMO TO LEAD ALL TELEVISION ACROSS STATE OF THE UNION COVERAGE
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS MEDIA SEES 11.5 MILLION VIEWERS AND 2.1 MILLION IN THE 25-54 DEMO TO LEAD ALL TELEVISION ACROSS STATE OF THE UNION COVERAGE * FOX News Channel Tops All Broadcast and Cable Networks During Presidential Address; Dominates Cable News During Democratic Response FOX News Held 67% of the Cable News Audience with Viewers FOX News Social Media Platforms Generate 85.5 M  more
Fungi could transform leftovers into lifelines
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Fungi could transform leftovers into lifelines * As the global population climbs toward 10 billion and climate change strains farmland, scientists are searching for new ways to feed the world. A group of Cornell food science researchers say one answer may lie not in fields of soy or herds of cattle, but in networks of fungi quietly transforming agricultural waste into food. In a sweeping new review published o  more
Galaxy S26 Series Has Arrived: Protect Your New Galaxy Device With Samsung Care+ With Theft and Loss
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 26 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Galaxy S26 Series Has Arrived: Protect Your New Galaxy Device with Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss Peace of mind today, lasting value tomorrow * Today at Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung unveiled the all-new Galaxy S26 series. Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 mark Samsung's third generation of AI phones,/1 with th  more
Geographic Cost of Living Differences Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47037) on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Geographic Cost of Living Differences: In Brief" by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Cost of Living: When (Inflation) Versus Where (Geographic Differences) ... 1 Measures of Geographic COL Differences ... 1 Economic Considerations ... 4 Why Disparities Persist ... 4 Proxies for COL ... 4 Home Prices  more
Georgia Advocates and Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Fully Fund $325 DREAMS Scholarship Program
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Georgia Advocates and Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Fully Fund $325 DREAMS Scholarship Program * Georgia advocates and community leaders gathered at the State Capitol today to call on Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly to fully fund the DREAMS Scholarship at its proposed $325 million allocation, warning that any reduction would undermine a long-overdue effort  more
Gillibrand Demands An End To Trump's Tariff Chaos, Reimbursements For Small Businesses And Consumers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands An End To Trump's Tariff Chaos, Reimbursements For Small Businesses And Consumers * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that President Trump end his tariff chaos and refund American consumers and small businesses what they paid in tariff cost increases. "New Yorkers deserve better than President Trump's tariffs and cost-  more
Governor Hochul Announces New American Express Global Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New American Express Global Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that American Express will build a new state-of-the-art global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, marking the completion of the final commercial office building at the World Trade Center campus. Spanning nearly two million square feet across   more
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $50 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Schenectady
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $50 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Schenectady * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has started at Harbor House at the YWCA, a $50.6 million supportive housing development in Schenectady's Stockade Historic District. The development will rehabilitate the historic YWCA building to preserve 42 homes and ad  more
Greenberg Traurig's Barbara Meili Honored on Crain's New York Business 'Notable Women in Law' List
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Barbara Meili Honored on Crain's New York Business 'Notable Women in Law' List * NEW YORK - Feb. 25, 2026 - Barbara Meili, vice chair of the Global Entertainment & Media Practice, co-chair of the Sports Business Industry Group, and chair of the New York Entertainment and Media Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been named to the   more
HBO Max to premiere SONG OF THE SAMURAI - new live action series from hit Japanese studio THE SEVEN
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max to premiere SONG OF THE SAMURAI - new live action series from hit Japanese studio THE SEVEN * Tokyo - Wednesday, February 25 \- HBO Max today announced the acquisition of SONG OF THE SAMURAI, a bold new Japanese samurai action drama based on the popular manga series "Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem." The new series is the latest Japanese title to  more
HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fifth And Final Season
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Renews INDUSTRY For A Fifth And Final Season * * HBO has renewed the critically acclaimed original drama series INDUSTRY, from Bad Wolf, for a fifth and final season. Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the series concludes its eight-episode fourth season on SUNDAY, MARCH 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, an hour early, on HBO and HBO Max. * Global view  more
Hispanic Federation: The State of the Union Diverges from the Reality Facing Latino Families
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation: The State of the Union Diverges from the Reality Facing Latino Families * Hispanic Federation Responds to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address Washington, D.C. - President Trump gave th  more
House Administration Committee Ranking Member Morelle Issues Statement on President Trump State of the Union Election
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Morelle Statement Against President Trump's State of the Union Election Lies Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement following President Trump's State of the Union address filled with lies about our elections: "Tonight, President Trump lied over and over again to   more
Human Rights Watch Opposes Proposed Medicare Rule on Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Human Rights Watch has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing opposition to a proposed rule that aims to prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender youth in hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The proposed rule seeks to add a provision to the Medicare hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) that would ban hospitals from providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18 years of  more
IFF Raises Concerns Over OCC Community Reinvestment Act Proposal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- IFF has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding its proposal to simplify the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) strategic plan process for community banks. IFF argues that while the proposal aims to make the process more accessible, it could inadvertently undermine the effectiveness of community development financing. In its letter, IFF highlights the critical role it plays in strengthening nonprofits and supporting  more
IHeartRadio Named Official Partner of the International Flag League
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 26 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * iHeartRadio Named Official Partner of the International Flag League DALLAS AND NEW YORK - The International Flag League (iFlag - formerly USA Flag), the world's largest flag football tournament organization dedicated to advancing flag football on a global stage, today named iHeartRadio, the leading audio company in America, as its official media partner. This collaboration will expand the reac  more
In polarized times, when should corporations speak out?
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * In polarized times, when should corporations speak out? * Months before the 2024 election, University of Chicago law professors Anthony Casey, JD'02, and Tom Ginsburg were racing to finish an opinion piece for The New York Times. They had written on why corporations should stay quiet on nonbusiness issues, and a new example to affirm that argument seemed to pop up every day. "Taking a stand on contro  more
Independent Monitoring Critical for Syria's Transition
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Independent Monitoring Critical for Syria's Transition * Syria is at a pivotal moment. After years of devastating conflict and decades of repression, the country's transitional phase will determine whether it breaks with entrenched patterns of abuse or merely reproduces them. Decisions taken now about accountability and oversight will shape Syria's human rights landscape and overall stability f  more
Institute for Energy Research: Natural Gas is Preferred by Data Centers and Manufacturers and More Capacity and Pipelines are Needed
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * Natural Gas is Preferred by Data Centers and Manufacturers, and More Capacity and Pipelines are Needed While natural gas is preferred by data centers and manufacturers, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its Short-Term Energy Outlook, reports that solar power is expected to supply the largest increase in power generation over the next two years, increasing by about 20% a year in both 2  more
Institute for Energy Research: Supreme Court Will Hear a Climate Case Against Oil Companies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * Supreme Court Will Hear a Climate Case Against Oil Companies The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition from the U.S.'s ExxonMobil and Canada's Suncor Energy over a climate change lawsuit filed against the two oil producers by the city of Boulder, Colorado. In 2018, officials from Boulder's city government and Boulder County filed the lawsuit in state court to force ExxonMobil and Suncor to p  more
Investing in Infrastructure: Governor Hochul Announces Bear Mountain Bridge Deck Replacement Project to Begin This Spring
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Investing in Infrastructure: Governor Hochul Announces Bear Mountain Bridge Deck Replacement Project to Begin This Spring * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction will begin this spring on the first phase of the Bear Mountain Bridge deck replacement project, the first new concrete deck for the bridge since the 1970s. The $93.8 million construction contract was awarded at the   more
Iran's Machinery of Repression Escalates: Arbitrary Arrests, Torture, Enforced Disappearances, and Death Sentences After Protest Massacre
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Iran's Machinery of Repression Escalates: Arbitrary Arrests, Torture, Enforced Disappearances, and Death Sentences After Protest Massacre * More than 53,000 Arrested, Activists and Lawyers Now Increasingly Targeted Reports of Deaths in Custody Emerge as Authorities Fast-Track Sham Trials, Children at Risk of Execution February 25, 2026 -Nearly two months after the I  more
IRC clinics see a 52% rise in severe malnutrition cases in Somalia as drought deepens amidst funding collapse
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC clinics see a 52% rise in severe malnutrition cases in Somalia as drought deepens amidst funding collapse * * IRC has witnessed a sharp rise in acute malnutrition, increasing by nearly 42 percent from 2024 to 2025 * Severe acute malnutrition cases rose from 4,456 to 6,761 representing an almost 52% increase * Moderate cases increased from 12,161 to 16,789 repr  more
Jailed Critic in Rwanda Faces 30-Year Sentence
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Jailed Critic in Rwanda Faces 30-Year Sentence * Last week marked six years since Rwandan gospel singer and peace advocate Kizito Mihigo died in police custody. While his suspicious death remains unexplained, it clearly signaled the government's deepening repression of free speech. A survivor of the 1994 genocide, Mihigo's music centered on forgiveness and compassion. He was arrested in 2014   more
Jayapal, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to Streamline State Department Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to Streamline State Department Data Reporting * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Advance Global Health Act, a bill that consolidates many reports from the Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy into one comprehensive,   more
Justice Dept. of Justice Issues Information Collection Notice on Identifying/Marking Explosive Materials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following information collection: 1. Type of information collection: revising a previously approved collection. 2. Title of the form/collection: Identifying/Marking Explosive Materials. 3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form number: none. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; U.S. Department of Justice. 4. Aff  more
Knapps increase commitment to $4.5 million for Winograd Law Scholarship
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Feb. 25 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Knapps increase commitment to $4.5 million for Winograd Law Scholarship * Eric Knapp ('98) and his wife, Dana Marie Knapp, have pledged $4.5 million to the Peter A. Winograd Endowed Annual Scholarship in Law at The University of New Mexico's (UNM) School of Law. Their new commitment builds upon more than two decades of giving and includes a principal-level estate gift that will ensure the schola  more
Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more
Lawler, Jacobs Lead Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency to Congress on Foreign Aid Spending
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Jacobs Lead Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency to Congress on Foreign Aid Spending * Washington, D.C. - 2/25/26... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Transparency in Foreign Assistance Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen Congressional oversight by requiring more detailed information when new or existing foreign  more
Lawler, Jayapal Introduce Bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to Streamline State Department Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Jayapal Introduce Bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to Streamline State Department Data Reporting * Washington, D.C. - 2/25/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the bipartisan Advance Global Health Act, a bill that consolidates many reports from the Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy into one co  more
Lawmakers Call for Investigation After Records Reveal Undisclosed ICE Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * Lawmakers Call for Investigation After Records Reveal Undisclosed ICE Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen * Records we obtained through the Freedom of Information Act revealed that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a 23-year-old American citizen, Ruben Ray Martinez, in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. ICE had not publicly acknowledged  more
LDF Issues Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Calling for Passage of a Discriminatory Election Bill
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Issues Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Calling for Passage of a Discriminatory Election Bill * During the 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump asserted harmful and extremely inaccurate allegations about the state of the country. These include baseless claims that fraud is rampant in the American elections system -claims that have be  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he highlighted the lies, propaganda and hatred spewed during the State of the Union address and the fact that Donald Trump has no plan to make life better or more affordable for everyday Ame  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he highlighted the lies, propaganda and hatred spewed during the State of the Union address and the fact that Donald Trump has no plan to make life better or more affordable for everyday Americans. MIKA BRZEZINSKI:  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The state of the union throughout the past year under Donald Trump's presidency has been a complete disaster. For nearly two hours tonight, Donald Trump spewed lies, propaganda and hatred. After failing to deliver on his p  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The state of the union throughout the past year under Donald Trump's presidency has been a complete disaster. For nearly two hours tonight, Donald Trump spewed lies, propaganda and hatred. After failing to deliver on his promise to lower costs on d  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE BEST IS YET TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY, BUT IT WON'T BE DELIVERED BY DONALD TRUMP"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE BEST IS YET TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY, BUT IT WON'T BE DELIVERED BY DONALD TRUMP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference to highlight Democrats' continued commitment to fighting for a  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE BEST IS YET TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY, BUT IT WON'T BE DELIVERED BY DONALD TRUMP"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE BEST IS YET TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY, BUT IT WON'T BE DELIVERED BY DONALD TRUMP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference to highlight Democrats' continued commitment to fighting for an affordable America and p  more
Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights Advocates For Improved Data Collection in American Community Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce arguing that accurate and inclusive data collection is central to protecting civil rights and guiding federal policy. The coalition said the surveys provide essential information used to enforce federal laws, distribute resources and understand demographic and economic conditions across the country. The coalition, representing over 240 national organiza  more
Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights Calls for Improvements to American Community Survey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau urging for enhancements to the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). The coalition, which represents over 240 national organizations, emphasizes the vital role these surveys play in obtaining accurate and reliable data essential for the functioning of economic and social institutions across the country. In their letter,  more
Lebanon: Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for War Crimes Victims
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Lebanon: Deliver Justice, Truth, Reparations for War Crimes Victims * (Beirut) - The Lebanese government should take immediate, concrete steps to help secure access to justice, truth, and reparations for thousands of civilian victims of abuses stemming from the armed conflict with Israel, five Lebanese and international human rights organizations said today in a letter to Lebanon's justice mini  more
Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Denounce President Trump's False Claims About the State of the Union, Vow to Continue Fighting for Black America
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Denounce President Trump's False Claims About the State of the Union, Vow to Continue Fighting for Black America Last night, President Trump used his State of the Union address to paint a picture of a country experiencing previously unheard-of levels of success and prestige. In a speech riddled with disinformation and half-truths, the President declared th  more
Legal Aid Society Calls on CMS to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Medicaid Funding for Transgender Youth
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Legal Aid Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule that would prohibit Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for gender-affirming procedures for minors. The organization opposes the rule and argues that it could have effects on the health and well-being of vulnerable children and their families. The Legal Aid Society emphasi  more
LEI for China Declined in January
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for China Declined in January * Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.  The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI)   more
Literary critic Biodun Jeyifo dies at 80
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Literary critic Biodun Jeyifo dies at 80 * Biodun "BJ" Jeyifo, a leading literary critic and cultural theorist known for his analysis of modernity and its attendant social and cultural crises, died Feb. 11 in Lagos, Nigeria. He was 80. Jeyifo, professor emeritus of literatures in English in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), taught at Cornell from 1989 to 2006. He specialized in world Anglophone literatur  more
Littler Issues Commentary: NYC Releases Guidance and Mandatory Notice of Employee Rights as Unpaid Sick Leave Takes Effect and Enforcement Ramps Up Under Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by shareholders Sanjay Nair and Stephen Fuchs and knowledge management counsel Sebastian Chilco: * * * NYC Releases Guidance and Mandatory Notice of Employee Rights as Unpaid Sick Leave Takes Effect and Enforcement Ramps Up Under Earned Safe and Sick Time Act On February 19, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued an u  more
Lockmiller Lecture explores Contemporary Native American Performance Art
ADA, Oklahoma, Feb. 25 -- East Central University posted the following news: * * * Lockmiller Lecture explores Contemporary Native American Performance Art * Ada, Okla. -The Department of Art, Design, Media & Communication at East Central University invites the public to the annual Lockmiller Art History Lecture titled Contemporary Native American Performance Art by Dr. Shanna Ketchum-Heap of Birds, PhD, a scholar, writer, and citizen of the Dine (Navajo) Nation. The lecture will take plac  more
Malliotakis Statement on President Trump's State of the Union: America Moving in the Right Direction
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Statement on President Trump's State of the Union: America Moving in the Right Direction * (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union. "Today, President Donald Trump outlined the clear progress our nation has made this past year. Together, we delivered historic tax relief for working Americans,  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Mamdani's New York Is Flirting With Fiscal Nihilism
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Allison Schrager, senior fellow and contributing editor of City Journal, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Mamdani's New York Is Flirting with Fiscal Nihilism France is great. I visit a few times a year, and the food is fantastic, the museums are amazing, and the day care is free (or heavily subsidized) starting at 3 months old. New York City, where I live, is also great, with pretty good  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Mamdani and the Left's 'Fixes' Could Instead Wreck NYC's Dining Scene
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by legal policy fellow Jarrett Dieterle to the New York Post: * * * Mamdani and the Left's 'Fixes' Could Instead Wreck NYC's Dining Scene Few issues matter more to voters than food costs. Nearly 90% of Americans report stress about grocery prices, and more than half call it a "major" source of anxiety. So it was perhaps inevitable that New York City Mayor Mamdani would enter the food  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to RealClearPolitics: Fix Immigration Enforcement Before Trust Collapses
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Cities policy analyst Santiago Vidal Calvo to RealClearPolitics: * * * Fix Immigration Enforcement Before Trust Collapses Federal immigration operations in Minneapolis this January left two U.S. citizens dead. On Jan. 7, Renee Good, 37, was shot in her car by an ICE officer. Officials say she tried to run him over; video appears to show her steering away. On Jan. 24, Alex Pretti, 37  more
Maryland lawmakers consider statewide menu icon policy for high-sodium and high-sugar items
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * Maryland lawmakers consider statewide menu icon policy for high-sodium and high-sugar items * Maryland lawmakers held hearings this week on the Informed Dining Act ( HB 1048 / SB 0866 ), legislation that would require chain restaurants to display a simple icon next to menu items containing more than half a day's recommended sodium or added sugars. The House Heal  more
MEDICAL MYSTERIES TAKE OVER WEDNESDAYS ON TLC STARTING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 AT 8PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MEDICAL MYSTERIES TAKE OVER WEDNESDAYS ON TLC STARTING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 AT 8PM ET/PT * (Los Angeles, Calif.) -This March, TLC invites viewers on an unforgettable journey into the extraordinary. Every Wednesday spotlights individuals living with rare and remarkable medical conditions. From puzzling diagnoses to groundbreaking treatments, this lineup d  more
Meeks Statement Marking Four Years Since Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement Marking Four Years Since Russia's Invasion of Ukraine 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 invasio  more
Met Cloisters Exhibition to Showcase Mythical Creatures in Art of Europe and the Americas
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Met Cloisters Exhibition to Showcase Mythical Creatures in Art of Europe and the Americas Creatures of Myth and Imagination will bring art of the ancient Americas to The Met Cloisters for the first time Exhibition Dates: May 18-October 18, 2026 Exhibition Location: The Met Cloisters, Gallery 1, Gallery 10, and Gallery 16 * Hybrid beings--imaginary creatures that combine features o  more
Minnesota United FC and Delaware North Introduce New Menu Items at Allianz Field
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 26 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota United FC and Delaware North introduce new menu items at Allianz Field ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota United FC and Delaware North - the food, beverage and retail partner at Allianz Field - have introduced several new menu items for fans attending matches at the stadium this season. The new offerings include a mix of items developed by Delaware North's culinary team, led by Executive Chef Adam Reitsm  more
MTA Construction & Development Releases Year in Review and Strategic Plan
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * MTA Construction & Development Releases Year in Review and Strategic Plan Cost Savings Come as MTA Makes Historic Investments, Advances Accessibility and Signal Modernization at Record Pace Read the Report (https://www.mta.info/document/199521) * MTA Construction & Development (C&D) today released its Year in Review and Strategic Plan and annou  more
NALC and the Postal Service formally open contract negotiations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news: * * * NALC and the Postal Service formally open contract negotiations * Today, NALC and the Postal Service formally opened negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. Read NALC President Brian L. Renfroe's opening statement below. Good morning, everyone. We start by thanking Postmaster General Steiner, Deputy Postmaster General Tolino, Vice President Elston,  more
National Urban League: State of the Union Reveals Urgency of Our "D3" Platform
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * National Urban League: State of the Union Reveals Urgency of Our "D3" Platform National Urban League President and CEO issued the following response to the State of the Union Address: "The longest Presidential address in recent history was also historically dishonest, as the administration scrambles to obscure the failure of its unpopular policies. "Far from ushering in an "unprecedented" e  more
Nearly 100 Organizations Demand New York Lawmakers Reject Proposals for Anti-Speech Zones Outside Houses of Worship and Reproductive Health Clinics
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 100 Organizations Demand New York Lawmakers Reject Proposals for Anti-Speech Zones Outside Houses of Worship and Reproductive Health Clinics * Anti-speech zones would unconstitutionally trample on New Yorkers ' rights to free speech and assembly NEW YORK - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) sent a letter to Governor Hochul, President Pro Tempore Stewart-C  more
Nearly 21 Million Viewers Watched NBCUniversal's Coverage of USA-Canada Olympic Men's Gold Medal Hockey Game, Peaking at 26 Million for Game-Winning Goal on NBC & Peacock
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Nearly 21 Million Viewers Watched NBCUniversal's Coverage of USA-Canada Olympic Men's Gold Medal Hockey Game, Peaking at 26 Million for Game-Winning Goal on NBC & Peacock Team USA's 2-1 OT Win Averaged a Combined 20.7 Million Viewers and 18.6 Million Live (8:15-11 a.m. ET) on NBC & Peacock, Marking the Most-Watched Pre-9 a.m. ET Sporting Event on Record in U.S. * Team USA's thri  more
New York Civil Liberties Union Opposes Proposed Gender-Affirming Care Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing opposition to the proposed rule that would prohibit general hospitals from providing gender-affirming care to individuals under the age of 19. The NYCLU argues that denying gender-affirming care infringes upon the dignity and health of transgender and gender-diverse youth. The letter emphasizes that families should have the autonomy t  more
New York Life Unifies Global Asset Management Platform Under New York Life Investment Management Brand
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * New York Life unifies global asset management platform under New York Life Investment Management brand New York Life today announced the launch of New York Life Investment Management as the unified global brand that brings together the full strength of its asset management businesses across public and private markets. With $807.7 billion in assets under mana  more
New York State Department of Health's Helen Hayes Hospital Unveils Updated Shabbos Room for Patients and Families
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Health's Helen Hayes Hospital Unveils Updated Shabbos Room for Patients and Families Renovated Space Supports Religious Observance * WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY (February 24, 2026) - The New York State Department of Health's Helen Hayes Hospital is pleased to announce the completion of renovations to its Shabbos Room, a dedicated space for patie  more
NFDA Announces Transition in Cremation Certification Program Leadership
BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: * * * NFDA Announces Transition in Cremation Certification Program Leadership After more than a decade of building the profession's most respected cremation education program, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is implementing a thoughtful leadership transition to ensure its Cremation Certification Program remains the gold standard for funeral professionals worldwide.  more
Niagara University Secures $525,000 to Modernize Theatre Technology and Bolster New York's Workforce
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Feb. 25 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Secures $525,000 to Modernize Theatre Technology and Bolster New York's Workforce * Niagara University, the largest independent institution of higher education in Western New York, has been awarded $525,000 in funding to modernize its theatre facilities. This strategic investment will upgrade critical infrastructure including stage machinery, lighting, audio, and communication systems t  more
Nielsen Utilizes Scarborough To Introduce 200+ New, Advanced Audience Segments Via Nielsen ONE
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Nielsen Utilizes Scarborough To Introduce 200+ New, Advanced Audience Segments Via Nielsen ONE * This new offering helps solve for the need to move beyond traditional audience demographic segments as the industry shifts towards an addressable driven future. New York, February 25, 2026 - Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and marketing inte  more
Note From Deputy Editor-in-Chief Joe Schatz and Energy and Environment Editorial Director Debra Kahn
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * A Note from Deputy Editor-in-Chief Joe Schatz and Energy and Environment Editorial Director Debra Kahn Dear Readers, Energy is rapidly becoming the central policy and political story of this moment -- it's shaping decisions in tech and AI, finance, defense, infrastructure and more, and it comes up constantly wherever and whenever we engage with you, our POLITICO Pro and E&E News subscribers. POLITICO has alway  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Appoints Sideya Sherman as City Planning Director and Chair, Reappoints Eric Enderlin and Edith Hsu-Chen to Housing and Planning Leadership
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Sideya Sherman as City Planning Director and Chair, Reappoints Eric Enderlin and Edith Hsu-Chen to Housing and Planning Leadership Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani appointed Sideya Sherman as Chair of the City Planning Commission (CPC) and Director of the Department of City Planning (DCP), and reappointed Eric Enderlin as President of the Housing Development Corpo  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Issues Emergency Executive Order (No. 2.1) on Extending Humanitarian Relief Center Operations and Phase-Out Planning
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following emergency executive order (No. 2.1) on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * WHEREAS, pursuant to a state of emergency first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 224, dated October 7, 2022, and subsequent orders extending such state of emergency, the City has operated Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers to provide temporary housing in response to the substantial increase in new arrivals during recent years; and WH  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Issues Executive Order (No. 1.1) on Department of Correction Compliance & Emergency Extensions
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following emergency executive order (No. 1.1) on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * WHEREAS, pursuant to a state of emergency first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 241, dated September 15, 2021, and subsequent orders extending such state of emergency, compliance by the Department of Correction (DOC) with various laws and regulations has not been required; and WHEREAS, such orders issued prior to January 5, 2026 did not provide or   more
NYC Mayor Mamdani, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Urge New Yorkers to Apply for 3-K & Pre-K
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Urge New Yorkers to Apply for 3-K & Pre-K Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encouraged families with children turning three or four this year to sign up for 3-K or Pre-K by Feb. 27, 2026, in a jointly released video in Spanish. Applications are open to all eligible families, regardless of the language they spea  more
Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Block on Abortion Burial or Cremation Law for Violating Reproductive Freedom Amendment
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [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: * * * Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Block on Abortion Burial or Cremation Law for Violating Reproductive Freedom Amendment * COLUMBUS, Ohio -Ohio's First District Court of Appeals today upheld a trial court ruling permanently blocking Senate Bill  more
Oral Health Nursing Program Advocates for Dental Services Integration in Medicare
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) program has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging for the inclusion of dental services in Medicare coverage. The letter advocates for payments related to dental treatments that are essential for preventing complications in patients with specific medical conditions, including those undergoing high-risk in-hospital procedures and patients with diabetes. The OHNEP prog  more
POLITICO Pub Coming to CERAWeek by S&P Global
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Politico issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * POLITICO Pub Coming to CERAWeek by S&P Global New Venue to be Center of POLITICO's On-the-Ground Reporting and Policy Conversations at the World's Leading Energy Conference, March 23-27 in Houston * POLITICO, the worldwide leader in energy policy coverage with more than 100 reporters and editors covering energy across the United States and around the world, today entered into an agreement to h  more
Pou Pushes Administration on North Jersey Flood Management
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pou Pushes Administration on North Jersey Flood Management * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today participated in a House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing focused on the Water Resources Development Act. During the hearing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced developments on the Lower Saddle River and the East Riser Ditch projects. During the hear  more
Pratt Alumni Reunite on the Court for Annual Basketball Game
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 25 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Alumni Reunite on the Court for Annual Basketball Game * The annual Alumni Basketball Game, organized by Pratt Athletics and the Office of Alumni Engagement, returned to the newly renovated ARC on Saturday, Feb 21, bringing together generations of Cannoneers for a day of competition and camaraderie. The celeb  more
Princeton University Professor Burnett to Deliver Iona University Commencement Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Iona University announced that Princeton University D. Graham Burnett, historian of science and co-founder of the Strother School of Radical Attention, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 82nd annual commencement ceremony on May 15, 2026. Burnett, will receive an honorary degree during the event in New Rochelle, New York. Iona President Seamus Carey states that the scholarship and public work of Burnett reflect a commitment to ethical reflection and the value of pre  more
Problem Solvers Caucus Leads Charge to Bridge Political Divide on Health Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Leads Charge to Bridge Political Divide on Health Care * "We have to pursue a bipartisan effort to address health insurance. It's killing our country. Nobody can take it anymore." WASHINGTON, DC - On the eve of President Trump's first State of the Union Address of his second term, three bipartisan members of the Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC) gathered to offer a fran  more
Q&A Herald Sun Future Victoria Forum
CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 25 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Q&A Herald Sun Future Victoria Forum * SAM WEIR, HOST: Thank you, Prime Minister. Firstly, apologies for the interruption and thank you for pressing on with your speech. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Not my first speech. So, the objective should always be to keep going. WEIR: I am told that those two were motorcycle enthusiasts upset that the MotoGP has been taken by  more
QANTAS MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM AUSTRALIA TO LAS VEGAS
MASCOT, Australia, Feb. 26 -- Qantas Airways issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * QANTAS MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM AUSTRALIA TO LAS VEGAS This December, Qantas will become the first airline in the world to operate a non-stop route between Australia and Las Vegas. The new seasonal Sydney-Las Vegas service will run through to March 2027 and will save customers up to five hours in travel time by eliminating the need for connections through another US  more
Rep. Gillen Statement on President Trump's State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on President Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union: "Since taking office, I have been laser-focused on finding bipartisan solutions to bring down the cost of living, make our communities safer, and address the issues that matter most to Long Islanders.   more
Reps. Gillen, Van Drew Introduce Bill to Strengthen Coastal Protection Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gillen, Van Drew Introduce Bill to Strengthen Coastal Protection Nationwide * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ-02), members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, introduced the Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund Act (link is external), which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projec  more
Reps. Ross, Raskin, and Morelle Introduce Bill to Ban Taxpayer Payouts for January 6 Rioters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Ross, Raskin, and Morelle Introduce Bill to Ban Taxpayer Payouts for January 6 Rioters Today, U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced a bill to prevent January 6 rioters from receiving  more
Research Identifies Blind Spots in AI Medical Triage
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Research Identifies Blind Spots in AI Medical Triage * ChatGPT Health, a widely used consumer artificial intelligence (AI) tool that provides health guidance directly to the public-i ncluding advice about how urgently to seek medical care-may fail to direct users appropriately to emergency care in a significant number of serious cases, according to researchers at the Icahn School o  more
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Joins NF Clinic Network
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Joins NF Clinic Network * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is proud to announce the recent addition of its Adult Multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis Clinic to the NF Clinic Network, an initiative of the Children's Tumor Foundation dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care for  more
SAG-AFTRA Condemns Nexstar Layoffs at KTLA and WGN as Attacks on Local News
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 26 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * SAG-AFTRA Condemns Nexstar Layoffs at KTLA and WGN as Attacks on Local News SAG-AFTRA today condemned Nexstar Media Group's decision to eliminate SAG-AFTRA positions at WGN-TV in Chicago and lay off multiple journalists at KTLA in Los Angeles and at stations across the country. These cuts strike a serious blow to   more
Samsung taps Gracenote to supercharge range of AI initiatives
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Samsung taps Gracenote to supercharge range of AI initiatives * Gold-standard Gracenote content metadata will power Samsung's LLM-enabled entertainment search + discovery experiences and more NEW YORK - February 25, 2026 - Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, is helping Samsung Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics, bring outst  more
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 26 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster * Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most  more
Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address, which highlighted historic progress on border security, economic recovery, government accountability, and tax relief for working families and drew a sharp contrast with Democrats who re  more
Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address, which highlighted historic progress on border security, economic recovery, government accountability, and tax relief for working families and drew a sharp contrast with Democrats who r  more
Schomburg Center Announces New Contemporary Acquisitions by Black Women
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * Schomburg Center Announces New Contemporary Acquisitions by Black Women In time for Women's History Month, the research library will make new items - including fine art, major photography series, and the collection of prominent Puerto Rican activist - accessible to patrons as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. * As the Schomburg Center continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the library d  more
SCHUMER TO BRING LONG ISLANDER ALESHANDRA FERNANDES, A UNION IRONWORKER FOR OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS, AS HIS PERSONAL GUEST TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER TO BRING LONG ISLANDER ALESHANDRA FERNANDES, A UNION IRONWORKER FOR OFFSHORE WIND PROJECTS, AS HIS PERSONAL GUEST TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS * Aleshandra Fernandes's Job Working On Offshore Wind Projects Has Faced Repeated Delays Because Of Trump's Continued Attacks On Offshore Wind And American Energy At Large Schumer Says Trump Admin's  more
Scientists sharpen genetic maps to help pinpoint DNA changes that influence human health traits and disease risk
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news: * * * Scientists sharpen genetic maps to help pinpoint DNA changes that influence human health traits and disease risk * Highlights * Thousands of regions of the genome are associated with human traits and disease risk, but identifying the precise genetic variants underlying those associations is challenging. * Using a technology called a massively parallel reporter assay, researche  more
Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump's Proposal at State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump's Proposal at State of the Union * Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety WASHINGTON - U.S  more
Security Council Press Statement on Sudan
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council Press Statement on Sudan * The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President James Kariuki (United Kingdom): The members of the Security Council expressed deep concern over continued violence across Sudan, including in the Kordofan and Darfur States. They called on the parties to the conflict to immediately halt the fighting. The members of the Security Cou  more
Senator Banks Introduces the Dalilah Law to Get Illegal Truckers Off America's Roads
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Introduces the Dalilah Law to Get Illegal Truckers Off America's Roads Today,Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Dalilah Law. This legislation would require states to take specific measures to get illegal alien truck drivers off America's roads to receive federal Department of Transportation funding. At last night's State of the Union, President Trump called on Cong  more
Senator Collins Questions Surgeon General Nominee on Past Statements on Psychedelic Drug Use, Fraudulent Research
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Questions Surgeon General Nominee on Past Statements on Psychedelic Drug Use, Fraudulent Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Dr. Casey Means, nominee to serve as Surgeon General, about her past statements regarding psychedelic drug use and comments she made cha  more
Senator Gillibrand Statement Ahead Of President Trump's State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gillibrand Statement Ahead Of President Trump's State Of The Union Address * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) made the following statement ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address: " Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, but instead, he has delivered chaos, uncertainty, and unaffordability. Life is more expensive than ever for working families ac  more
Sierra Club Statement on Relaunch of Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Statement on Relaunch of Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative * NEW YORK -The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM) announced today that it has relaunched the initiative, in a move that comes almost exactly one year after NZAM suspended activities in the wake of the departure of one of its biggest members, BlackRock. NZAM said its relaunch includes the support of more than   more
Skidmore College: 'It's Not Magic' - Conversation on AI, Power, and Responsibility
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Feb. 26 -- Skidmore College issued the following news: * * * 'It's not magic': A conversation on AI, power, and responsibility By Madison Fahlborg Artificial intelligence expert Meredith Broussard challenged the Skidmore community to confront the ethical realities of AI, emphasizing that its embedded biases have real-world consequences and calling for its responsible use. The AI scholar and professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York Unive  more
STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS * (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's "State of the Union" address: "Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to perpetuate dangerous lies, spew hateful rhetoric, and sow chaos and uncertainty into the lives of average  more
Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on the State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on the State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the State of the Union address: "President Trump's speech was packed with rhetoric and lies that don't reflect the reality of most Americans. The truth is the people of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley are being  more
Stefanik Statement on State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Statement on State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: "It was an honor to attend President Trump's State of the Union where he highlighted the significant results that he has worked with Congress to deliver to the American people including the largest tax cut in history,   more
Sudan: IRC Statement on the closure of the Chad border crossing
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sudan: IRC Statement on the closure of the Chad border crossing * Khartoum, Sudan, February 25, 2026 - Zeleke Bacha, IRC Sudan West Director, said, "As violence continues in Sudan, the closure of the border with Chad is extremely concerning for Sudanese families fleeing unimaginable violence and searching for safety. For many, crossing into Chad has been a lifeline, an  more
Sudan: People with Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Sudan: People with Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur * (Nairobi) - The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of Sudan 's two main warring parties, targeted, abused, and killed people with disabilities during and after their October 26, 2025, takeover of El Fasher, North Darfur's capital, Human Rights Watch said today. The Rapid Support Forces singled out people because of their disabilities, ac  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving National Association of Reversionary Property Owners
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. EP 778) on a petition by the National Association of Reversionary Property Owners: * * * Digest:/1 The Board denies a petition for rulemaking asking the Board to add a new notice requirement to the agency's rails-to-trails regulations. On August 11, 2025, the National Association of Reversionary Property Owners (NARPO) filed a petition for rulemaking requesting t  more
Swarming, spinning microrobots can manipulate their surroundings
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Swarming, spinning microrobots can manipulate their surroundings * A research collaboration between Cornell and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems has shown how a swarm of microrobots spinning on a water surface can together generate the fluidic torque needed to manipulate passive structures without any physical contact. This collective behavior was demonstrated to operate gears and move objects,   more
TCS and GitLab Partner to Bring AI Powered Orchestration to Accelerate Software Innovation at Scale
MUMBAI, India, Feb. 26 -- Tata Consultancy Services, a subsidiary of Tata Group, issued the following news release: * * * TCS and GitLab partner to bring AI powered orchestration to accelerate software innovation at scale Global collaboration to accelerate enterprise innovation through intelligent orchestration and agentic AI automation across the DevSecOps lifecycle * Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutio  more
TCS and GitLab Partner to Bring AI-Powered Orchestration to Accelerate Software Innovation at Scale
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 26 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release: * * * TCS and GitLab partner to bring AI-powered orchestration to accelerate software innovation at scale Global collaboration to accelerate enterprise innovation through intelligent orchestration and agentic AI automation across the DevSecOps lifecycle * Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulti  more
Ten Drug Dealers Handed Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences for Trafficking Kilos of Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Ten Drug Dealers Handed Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences for Trafficking Kilos of Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine Ten defendants have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a multi county fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine trafficking operation spanning Indianapolis, Muncie, Terre Haute, and other areas within the Southern  more
Tonko Reacts to Trump's State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Reacts to Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address: "The president's rambling speech was less a State of the Union and more of a state of delusion. "While millions of Americans are struggling with rising health care, utility, and grocery costs, and people are living   more
Tonko Sends Trump Letter Outlining Steps to Lower Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Sends Trump Letter Outlining Steps to Lower Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) led a letter with more than 50 members of the House to Donald Trump ahead of his State of the Union address, calling for the president to take tangible and immediate actions that lower energy bills and provide relief to Americans while improving the long-term outlook on energy prices.  more
Trump's Selective War on Censorship
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Trump's Selective War on Censorship * The Trump administration is framing its new forthcoming online portal, freedom.gov, as a bold defense of free expression. According to Reuters, the goal is to help users bypass European content restrictions and "counter censorship" in Europe and "elsewhere." But the European rules freedom.gov wants to help people circumvent are not about censorship at all  more
U.N. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo Issues Remarks to Security Council on Ukraine
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The United Nations issued the following statement by Rosemary A. DiCarlo, under-secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs, delivered on behalf of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council on Ukraine: * * * Four years after the Russian Federation launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war remains a stain on our collective conscience. Day after day - year after year - we have witnessed the cascading consequences of this blatant vi  more
U.S. funding freeze linked to HIV care disruptions in 32 countries, study finds
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * U.S. funding freeze linked to HIV care disruptions in 32 countries, study finds * A new study led by researchers from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) finds that the 2025 freeze on U.S. foreign assistance triggered disruptions to HIV services, medications, labs, and clinic operations across HIV clinics in s  more
UB health sciences schools fare well in national ranking of NIH funding
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB health sciences schools fare well in national ranking of NIH funding * By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - Several of the University at Buffalo's health sciences schools and their departments fared well in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings. The rankings are determined by total funding obtained from the National Institutes of H  more
UB researchers discuss the challenges, benefits of lifestyle interventions for chronic pain
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers discuss the challenges, benefits of lifestyle interventions for chronic pain * In an invited editorial on a recent study on how pain patients react to exposure to nature, the researchers explore the challenges of treating chronic pain By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - Pain researchers at the University at Buffalo's Behavioral Medicine Clinic have   more
UNFPA Executive Director Keita Issues Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026, by Executive Director Diene Keita on the fourth anniversary of the invasion in Ukraine: * * * Today marks a grim milestone: four years since the start of the war in Ukraine, with little respite in sight. Four years of relentless bombing, displacement, family separation and economic uncertainty take their toll on women, girls and young people. The strain is visible -- in mothers hiding in  more
UNICEF Statement on Reports of Children Killed & Injured by Airstrikes in Myanmar
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following statement: * * * "UNICEF is deeply alarmed by new reports that at least five children have been killed and three others injured in deadly airstrikes that hit Ponnagyun Township, Rakhine State, and Myinmu Township, Sagaing region between 23 and 24 February. "Children and civilians are once again bearing the brunt of escalating hostilities, with the strikes in Rakhine State reported to hav  more
University of Pennsylvania: Understanding GLP-1 Signaling - Path to Better Therapies
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Understanding GLP-1 signaling: A path to better therapies A collaborative study led by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Penn's School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine found that a novel GLP-1 drug shows promise for reducing nausea and vomiting while maintaining blood sugar. * About one in eight U.S. adults are currently taking a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic, W  more
Unknown Fate for Uyghurs Deported from Thailand to China
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Unknown Fate for Uyghurs Deported from Thailand to China * Last February, Thai authorities in Bangkok loaded 40 Uyghur men into blacked-out trucks and forcibly returned them to China. Their fates remain unknown. The men had spent over a decade in Thai immigration detention after having fled repression in Xinjiang in northwest China. Because the men faced grave risks of torture and other abuse  more
Update: A Message From Hunter College President Nancy Cantor
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026, by President Nancy Cantor: * * * Update: A Message from Hunter College President Nancy Cantor Dear Hunter College community members, I write to share an update about actions that Hunter College is taking as a result of the incident during a recent virtual meeting of the New York City School District 3 Community Education Council in which abhorrent re  more
Verizon to speak at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 2
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon to speak at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 2 * NEW YORK, N.Y. \- Dan Schulman, CEO of Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), is scheduled to speak at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 2, at 12:20 p.m. PT / 3:20 p.m. ET. The session will be webcast, with access instructi  more
Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY Opposes Proposed Medicaid Rule on Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York (VLP) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services voicing opposition to a proposed rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for gender-affirming procedures for minors. The organization argues that this rule threatens the well-being of low-income transgender youth who rely on these essential healthcare services. In its letter,   more
WATCH: On the Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Delivers Prebuttal to State of the Union, Says Under Trump "Our Disunion Has Only Grown"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On the Senate Floor, Sen. Schiff Delivers Prebuttal to State of the Union, Says Under Trump "Our Disunion Has Only Grown" * Schiff: "Tonight [Trump] will claim credit for successes he did not achieve and deny responsibility for crises that he created. And he will tell us America has never been greater. But the American people deserve the truth." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam  more
WGA East Members at HuffPost Ratify Fourth Union Contract
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGA East Members at HuffPost Ratify Fourth Union Contract * NEW YORK, NY (February 25, 2026) - Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at HuffPost and management reached a deal on their fourth three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract was unanimously ratified by the 69-member bargaining unit. The contract establishes critical protections against Arti  more
What They Are Saying: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more
What They Are Saying: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Rep. John McGuire: "Last night, President Trump addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union. He highlighted the major victories achieved for our country and recognized the actions and sacrifices of Americans whose service and dedication bring honor to our nation." Rep. Dan Meuser: "Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are t  more
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