Saturday - February 28, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday February 27, 2026 ( 181 items )  
"A REPUBLICAN IN A SQUEEZE" - New York Times Declares Tom Kean Jr.'s Re-Election Just Got Tougher
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "A REPUBLICAN IN A SQUEEZE" - New York Times Declares Tom Kean Jr.'s Re-Election Just Got Tougher * "The Trump administration has made Kean's re-election effort in the Seventh Congressional District significantly more complicated " Vulnerable Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is in a squeeze. The New York Times reports that Kean Jr. - whose " re-election fight was never expe  more
'Come together,' right now: UB study shows why live music benefits well-being
BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * 'Come together,' right now: UB study shows why live music benefits well-being * Concert-goers sing together at the Koolulam event held at Asbury Hall in Buffalo in 2024. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Don't pass up those concert tickets. There might be more to the show than just great music. In fact, attending live music events   more
2026 Alumni Award winners announced
BRISTOL, England, Feb. 26 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Alumni Award winners announced * The eight winners are being recognised for their remarkable contributions across art, education, entrepreneurship, outdoor apparel, sport, and sustainability which have helped inspire and benefit countless others around the world. Speaking about the Awards, which are one of the institution's highest honours for alumni, Professor Evelyn Welch, the University   more
2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award schools recognized
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Feb. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award schools recognized * In the 26th year of the First Amendment Press Freedom Award, 26 schools from 12 U.S. states and the United Kingdom have been named 2026 award recipients. Three additional schools received Press Freedom Commendations. The First Amendment Press Freedom Award is co-adjudicated by the Journalism Education Association  more
2026 NFL Free Agency: Free Agents, Notable Departures for All 32 Teams
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL free agency: Free agents, notable departures for all 32 teams Below is a team-by-team breakdown of notable player departures since the start of the 2026 NFL offseason. The list spotlights players who: * Have already been released or will become unrestricted free agents when the new league year begins on Wed., March 11. * Have retired or declared their intention to retire. * Have been included in  more
32.6 Million Watch 2026 State of the Union Address
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * 32.6 Million Watch 2026 State of the Union Address * NEW YORK - February 26, 2026 - An estimated 32.6 million people watched President Donald J. Trump deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, according to Nielsen. While coverage varied by network, 15 networks televised the address from approximately 9:12 p.m. ET - 10:59 p.m. ET on   more
A Year On, Two North Korean POWs in Ukraine Fear Forced Return
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * A Year On, Two North Korean POWs in Ukraine Fear Forced Return * More than a year after Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia 's Kursk region, the men's future remains undecided. Under the Third Geneva Convention applicable to the armed conflict in Ukraine, prisoners of war (POWs) may be held until the end of active hostilities, but they can be repatriated or transferred  more
Accenture and Mistral AI Accelerate Enterprise Reinvention With Scalable AI That Delivers Strategic Autonomy for Customers
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture and Mistral AI Accelerate Enterprise Reinvention with Scalable AI that Delivers Strategic Autonomy for Customers PARIS - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Mistral AI have announced a multi-year strategic collaboration designed to help organizations in Europe and around the world scale advanced AI. The two companies will help clients rapidly move to secure, large-scale AI deplo  more
ACLU Report Reveals How Trump Administration is Using Local Police to Build a National Deportation-Policing Force Through the 287(g) Program
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [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: * * * New ACLU Report Reveals How the Trump Administration is Using Local Police to Build a National Deportation-Policing Force Through the 287(g) Program * WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today released a new report, De  more
ADL Launches AI Assistant to Help Educators Teach About Jewish Identity, Antisemitism With Confidence
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * ADL Launches AI Assistant to Help Educators Teach About Jewish Identity, Antisemitism with Confidence Innovative educator tool uses AI to assist educators teaching about Holocaust, Jewish themes * Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) launched ADL Ora: an  more
AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate amicus brief filed today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President   more
AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the city of San Francisco in filing an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and  more
AICPA Letter Requests Guidance for Itemized Deductions and Trump Accounts
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Letter Requests Guidance for Itemized Deductions and Trump Accounts The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has requested guidance from the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on how individuals, estates and trusts should report income taxes under the newly enacted H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). The letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-co  more
Amtrak Announces New and Improved Long Distance Fleet Replacement Strategy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Announces New and Improved Long Distance Fleet Replacement Strategy * WASHINGTON - Following a comprehensive evaluation, Amtrak is announcing a revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy that prioritizes fleet standardization, broadens competition among potential carbuilders, reduces program risk, and accelerates the replacement of its aging passenger cars. Under this plan, all lon  more
Annual home price growth ends 2025 at 1.3%, the weakest since 2011
IRVINE, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Annual home price growth ends 2025 at 1.3%, the weakest since 2011 * The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices. IRVINE, Calif., February 24, 2026 -The 2025 housing market ended with the weakest annual appreciation since the market b  more
Anthony Albanese Take Note: Human Rights Apply to All Australians
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Anthony Albanese Take Note: Human Rights Apply to All Australians * Human rights are not applicable only to some people. They apply to everyone. One of my first forays into the world of human rights was a university internship at a human rights organisation. We received a letter from a man whose name I recognised from a notorious murder case. He described ill treatment of other prisoners by pri  more
Anthony Albanese take note: human rights apply to all Australians - not just those deemed to be worthy
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Anthony Albanese take note: human rights apply to all Australians - not just those deemed to be worthy * Human rights are not applicable only to some people. They apply to everyone. One of my first forays into the world of human rights was a university internship at a human rights organisation. We received a letter from a man whose name I recognised from a notorious murder case. He described il  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. "The Fourteenth   more
AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH MARCH C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH MARCH C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS * As Hudson Valley Families Face Health Care Cuts and Rising Prices, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with March C.A.R.E.S. Van Events With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-o  more
ASAM Weekly for Feb. 24, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrapup: * * * The ASAM Weekly for February 24, 2026 Psychedelics are back in the news-this time with more positive vibes. RAND published a new report estimating that more than 10 million Americans microdosed psychedelics in the past year, with psilocybin by far being the most commonly used psychedelic ( RAND ). Not long after came an announcement for a first-of-its-kind  more
Ask a Scientist: How Do the Polar Regions Impact You?
LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Ask a Scientist: How Do the Polar Regions Impact You? * In 2024, Fricker was selected as a finalist, along with another Scripps-led mission concept, in the NASA Earth System Explorers Program. Selected by NASA in February 2026, her mission is the Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) satellite, which will observe the three-dimensional structure of terrestrial ecosystems, like for  more
Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Alongside multistate coalition, warns of devastating impacts to children nationwide OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his defense of birthright citizenship by co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at  more
Attorney General James Releases Statement on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to reports that Nural Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, died outdoors after being abandoned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) in Buffalo: "Nurul Amin Shah Alam fled genocide and came to  more
Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco in urging the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that a president can  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship. Raoul and a multistate coalition filed the brief in support of a legal challenge to President Trump's unlawful effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal  more
Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constit  more
AUSA Webinar Focuses on Army Cyber Priorities
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Webinar Focuses on Army Cyber Priorities * Two of the Army's top cyber officials will speak March 12 during an Association of the U.S. Army webinar titled "AI at the Core: Advancing Army Cyber Priorities." The webinar, part of AUSA's Noon Report series, will feature Brandon Pugh, principal cyber adviser for the Department of the Army, and Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey, de  more
B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Visits Small Business Owner Victor Schwartz and Highlights Her Demand for Federal Tariff Refunds
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Visits Small Business Owner Victor Schwartz and Highlights Her Demand for Federal Tariff Refunds * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited small business owner Victor Schwartz, the owner of VOS Selections and a plaintiff in the lawsuit that recently led to a Supreme Court decision which ruled that the Trump administration's   more
Barrick's 2025 Annual Information Form and Other Documents Now Available
OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 27 -- Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, issued the following news release: * * * Barrick's 2025 Annual Information Form and Other Documents Now Available Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) ("Barrick") today announced that its 2025 Annual Report, Annual Information Form and Form 40-F are now available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), EDGAR (www.sec.gov) and on Barrick's website. In addition, Barrick has filed technical reports for each of the Pueblo Viejo   more
Baruch College Wins First Place at 2026 Rotman International Trading Competition
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch College Wins First Place at 2026 Rotman International Trading Competition * Students from Baruch's Master of Financial Engineering program have won nine of the last 15 global trading competitions held annually at the University of Toronto. "The 2026 Rotman International Trading Competition was like no other prior event," said Dan Stefanica, co-director of Baruch's Master of Financial Engineering (Baruch MFE) progra  more
BlackRock Appoints Citi to Provide Select ETF Middle Office Services on Aladdin
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * BlackRock Appoints Citi to Provide Select ETF Middle Office Services on Aladdin HIGHLIGHTS * BlackRock has selected Citi to provide select middle office services for $4.0 trillion in U.S. domiciled iShares ETFs on the Aladdin platform/1 * This partnership enhances ETF order transparency and streamlines processing, reinforci  more
Bloomberg and Kaiko Collaborate on Initiative to Develop On-Chain Data Access for Tokenized Markets
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Bloomberg and Kaiko Collaborate on Initiative to Develop On-Chain Data Access for Tokenized Markets Initial focus of the collaboration is designed to support access to Bloomberg's Data License offerings via Kaiko's infrastructure, targeting U.S. Treasuries and repo workflows on the Canton Network * Bloomberg and Kaiko today announced a joint initiative to develop a pathway for Bloomberg's trusted Data License o  more
Bloomberg Is Nominated for Six 2026 National Magazine Awards, One ASME Award for Design, Photography and Illustration
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Is Nominated for Six 2026 National Magazine Awards, One ASME Award for Design, Photography and Illustration * NEW YORK (February 26, 2026) -Bloomberg has earned six 2026 National Magazine Award nominations, one of journalism's most prestigious honors. Finalists include entries from Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Markets across five categories. In addition, Bloomberg Busi  more
Brandeis University Receives $1 Million Carnegie Grant to Support Plan to Reinvent Liberal Arts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Brandeis University secured a $1 million grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to fund an 18-month project to modernize liberal arts education through a competency-based transcript system. The initiative, known as the Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts, allows undergraduate students to earn digital microcredentials alongside their traditional degrees. These credentials focus on skills valued by employers, including writing, artificial intelligence fluency, a  more
Breakthrough T1D Kicks Off 2026 Walks to Celebrate Community and Raise Funds for Type 1 Diabetes Research
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Kicks Off 2026 Walks to Celebrate Community and Raise Funds for Type 1 Diabetes Research * NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2026 -Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, has launched its 2026 Breakthrough T1D Walks throughout the U.S. to bring the community together a  more
Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Jets Grab Edge Rusher, Receiver; Rams Double Dip on DBs
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Jets grab edge rusher, receiver; Rams double dip on DBs Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst With the league gathering in Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, it's a good time to provide my second projection of how the entire first round will play out in Pittsburgh when the 2026 NFL Draft takes place on April 23-25. It will be interesting to see how this week's eve  more
Cambodian Journalists Unjustly Sentenced to 14 Years
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Cambodian Journalists Unjustly Sentenced to 14 Years * A Cambodian government-controlled court sentenced two journalists to fourteen years in prison for treason after they appeared in a photograph with Cambodian soldiers near the disputed Thai-Cambodian border. The journalists, Phorn Sopheap of the Battambang Post TV Online and Pheap Pheara of TSP 68 TV Online, were arrested last July and cha  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Amidst Historical Nescience, Recalling the Black, Minton, Anderson, and Buchanan Committees
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving: * * * Amidst historical nescience, recalling the Black, Minton, Anderson, and Buchanan Committees A feared "future" that actually began about nine decades ago. Editorial note: this essay originally appeared at The Giving Review. * * * A number of conservatives have issued warnings about any aggressive pop  more
CD&R Foundation Supports Three Non-Profits in Latest Grants to Advance Economic Opportunity and Employment in UK
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * CD&R Foundation Supports Three Non-Profits in Latest Grants to Advance Economic Opportunity and Employment in UK CD&R ("CD&R" or the "Firm") today announced that the CD&R Foundation (the "Foundation") has made grants totalling pound sterling1.3 million to three UK non-profit organisations, which will be disbursed over the next three years. These organisations, identif  more
Center For Medicine In The Public Interest Urges CMS To Withdraw GUARD Model
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center for Medicine in the Public Interest submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model, arguing that the plan would raise costs for seniors, restrict access to medicines and exceed the agency's authority. The letter argues that the GUARD model would contradict the goals of improving patient access and affordability. CMPI's analysis points out that despite  more
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, policy analysts Clara Wilson and Joanna LeFebvre, all of the State Fiscal Policy team: * * * Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward State and local policymakers nationwide are facing a one-two punch entering 2026. For one, last summer's harmful Republican megabill paired enormous tax breaks for we  more
Chairman Garbarino Applauds Disbursements for Long-Delayed FEMA COVID-19 Disaster Funds Following Oversight
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Garbarino Applauds Disbursements for Long-Delayed FEMA COVID-19 Disaster Funds Following Oversight * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) applauded the beginning of disbursements for significantly delayed reimbursement payments from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relating to the federally declared COVID-19 dis  more
Clinics Suing VA and DoD over Access to IVF
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Clinics Suing VA and DoD over Access to IVF * Back to News (Left to right) Yael Caplan '23, Priscilla Smith '91, Ashley Anderson '16, Kyra Jasper '28, Liz Beling '26, Indu Pandey '26, Tobey Phillips '27, Mike Wishnie '93, and Juliet Isselbacher '28 National Organization for Women -New York City (NOW-NYC) sued the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on behalf of its members   more
CNN Films, PASSION PICTURES and Propagate Content Announce "The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Films, PASSION PICTURES and Propagate Content Announce "The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door" * London, UK - [26/2/26] - CNN Films, PASSION PICTURES and Propagate Content today announce The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door, a feature-length documentary examining the 2018 chemical weapon attack in the UK directed by BAFTA-winner Dan Vernon ( The Changing Times of Ike White, Nailbomber: Manhunt  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Powered by Community, Driven by Science
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Feb. 27 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Powered by community, driven by science Each February brings Rare Disease Month, a time when Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) reflects on the partnerships that advance research in this often-under-addressed area of study. The Christina Renna Foundation (CRF) is one shining example. Its 19th Angel's Wish Gala, held the last weekend of January, offers a powerful reminder of how commun  more
Colgate University Is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Eighth Year
HAMILTON, New York, Feb. 26 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for Eighth Year * Colgate University has been named to the Fulbright Top Producing Institution list for the eighth consecutive year. Eight students earned Fulbright awards in the 2025-2026 cycle, joining a group of 140 Colgate alumni who have participated in the program. The recipients: * Brooke Abeles '25, a physics major and philosophy mino  more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From January 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11399) on Feb. 25, 2026, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from January 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals are ofte  more
Congressional Scorecard Details Pro- and Anti-Civil Liberties Votes in Congress Since 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [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: * * * Congressional Scorecard Details Pro- and Anti-Civil Liberties Votes in Congress Since 2025 * WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union today released its Congressional scorecard detailing votes in the U.S. House of Representatives   more
Cornell to launch its first part-time, online bachelor's degree
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell to launch its first part-time, online bachelor's degree * In a major expansion of its commitment to access and lifelong learning, Cornell will launch a part-time, fully online Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) degree program in August 2027. Offered by the School of Continuing Education (SCE), the BPS degree will provide a flexible, career-focused pathway for adults to earn a Cornell undergraduate   more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Tubby Tots Fizzy Flask Bath Magic Bath Foam Set
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Tubby Tots Fizzy Flask Bath Magic bath foam set Hazard: Moisture trapped inside the bath foam set container can cause pressure to build up, allowing pieces to be forcefully ejected when opened, posing an impact hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: February 26, 2026 Units: About 9,400 (In addition, about 600 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Surreal B  more
Creator Of "OnlyFake" Charged And Pleads Guilty To Selling More Than 10,000 Digital Fake Identification Documents
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Creator Of "OnlyFake" Charged And Pleads Guilty To Selling More Than 10,000 Digital Fake Identification Documents * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today that Ukrainian national  more
D.C. Scam Center Strike Force Seizures of Cryptocurrency from Chinese Transnational Criminals Tops $580 Million
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * D.C. Scam Center Strike Force Seizures of Cryptocurrency from Chinese Transnational Criminals Tops $580 Million * WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, together with major federal law enforcement and interagency partners, announced that freezes and seizures of cryptocurrency by the Scam Center Strike Force have topped $580 million, a critical step in the Str  more
Dem Leadership, Meeks, Himes, Smith, Khanna Announce Iran WPR Vote Next Week
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dem Leadership, Meeks, Himes, Smith, Khanna Announce Iran WPR Vote Next Week * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Adam Smith  more
Dem Leadership, Meeks, Himes, Smith, Khanna Announce Iran WPR Vote Next Week4
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Dem Leadership, Meeks, Himes, Smith, Khanna Announce Iran WPR Vote Next Week4 U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Per  more
DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP, RANKING MEMBERS ANNOUNCE IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE NEXT WEEK
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP, RANKING MEMBERS ANNOUNCE IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE NEXT WEEK * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Adam   more
DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP, RANKING MEMBERS ANNOUNCE IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE NEXT WEEK
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP, RANKING MEMBERS ANNOUNCE IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE NEXT WEEK * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of t  more
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN's "Cavaliers Pistons All Access" coverage culminates with a matchup on Friday night
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN's "Cavaliers Pistons All Access" coverage culminates with a matchup on Friday night * ESPN's coverage of the 2025-26 NBA regular season continues across ESPN and ABC from Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1. Friday, February 27 features a doubleheader on ESPN presented by State Farm, as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitch  more
Explore the History of Children's Literature in New Collection Close-Up Book
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Explore the History of Children's Literature in New Collection Close-Up Book * From Puritan primers to Percy Jackson, "Tell Me a Story: Fantastic Children's Books from the Library of Congress" explores the Library's extensive children's literature collections, turning up gems from the colonial era to the present. This newest book in the Library's Collection Close-Up series publishes Feb. 25. "Tell Me a Story" r  more
Feinstein Institutes' Scientists Discover Brain Circuit That Links Inflammation and Stress Response
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Feb. 27 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Institutes' scientists discover brain circuit that links inflammation and stress response New study reveals how the brain can 'remember' inflammation, replay immune and stress responses, pointing to new possibilities for bioelectronic medicine * What if there was a switch in the brain that could turn on or off the body's physical response to stress? New research from scientists at Northwe  more
Financial News Launches the Inaugural Pride of Finance Rising Stars List
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Financial News Launches the Inaugural Pride of Finance Rising Stars List * To mark LGBT+ History Month, Financial News has officially expanded its Pride of Finance franchise with the launch of the inaugural Rising Stars list. While the original series focused on the lived experiences of senior icons, this new cohort spotlights the next generation of LGBT  more
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Speaks at the New York State Sheriff's Association Winter Training Conference
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * First Assistant U.S. Attorney Speaks at the New York State Sheriff's Association Winter Training Conference ALBANY, NEW YORK - On January 21, 2026, First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III gave remarks at the New York State Sheriff's Association Winter Training Conference. At the conference, First Assistant Sarcone discussed co  more
First Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarcone and Ophardt Meet in Vermont
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * First Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarcone and Ophardt Meet in Vermont ALBANY, NEW YORK - On January 29, 2026, First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone and leadership from FBI Albany met with District of Vermont First Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan A. Ophardt at his office in Burlington. They discussed combating drug and human traffi  more
Fisk University and Brennan Center Launch New Initiative on Democracy and Justice in the South
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Fisk University and Brennan Center Launch New Initiative on Democracy and Justice in the South The Partnership for Southern Impact will work with communities and organizations across the South to build more representative and responsive state and local governments. Fisk and the Brennan Center will develop nonpartisan solutions to problems like voter suppression, partis  more
FIU: Doctoral Student Named to Explorers Club's EC50
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Doctoral student named to Explorers Club's EC50 By Michelle Marie Arean Gabriela Ochoa is working to transform the perceptions of sharks and promote sustainable fishing practices along the coast of Honduras - an achievement earning her recognition from The Explorers Club, an international organization dedicated to the advancement of field explo  more
Florida Lawmakers Surrender to Gun Lobby, Passing Dangerous "Campus Carry" Legislation Less than a Year After Deadly Mass Shooting on FSU's Campus
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Florida Lawmakers Surrender to Gun Lobby, Passing Dangerous "Campus Carry" Legislation Less than a Year After Deadly Mass Shooting on FSU's Campus * TALLAHASSEE, F.L. - The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statements after Florida House lawmakers yesterday voted to pas  more
Fordham Focus on AI: Applying Lessons From the Past
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 26, 2026, by Patrick Verel with senior lecturer of economics Giacomo Santangelo: * * * A Fordham Focus on AI: Applying Lessons from the Past For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts from a range of disciplines about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next. In this installment, we sat down with Giacomo Santangelo, PhD, senior lecturer of economics. An expe  more
From Lab Notes to Storybooks: Hofstra Alumna Blends Science and Creativity
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Feb. 26 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * From Lab Notes to Storybooks: Hofstra Alumna Blends Science and Creativity Carissa Kissoon, BA, '23; MS, '24, has shown that science and storytelling can naturally complement each other. A Hofstra University alumna who earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Biology, Kissoon has built a career that bridges environmental science, education, and creativity, both as an environmental protection   more
Geneseo Announces Honorary Degree Recipients
GENESEO, New York, Feb. 26 -- The State University of New York Geneseo Campus posted the following news: * * * Geneseo Announces Honorary Degree Recipients * SUNY Geneseo alum Molly Smith Metzler '00, MA, MFA, will receive an honorary degree at this year's undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon, May 20. Molly Smith Metzler is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter. She is the creator, writer, and executive producer of the limited series Maid (Netflix), which earned  more
Getty Acquires Irving Penn's Cuzco Work
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust issued the following news release: * * * Getty Acquires Irving Penn's Cuzco Work Landmark donation includes 189 photographs from the artist's 1948 project * The J. Paul Getty Museum has acquired a major group of photographs by the celebrated twentieth-century American photographer Irving Penn. The donation, from The Irving Penn Foundation, comprises a primary set of photographs from the Cuzco series: 189 prints, including 178 gelat  more
GOP Consultant: Zinke & House Republicans' Tariff Votes Are "Making Them Culpable for Those Higher Costs Politically"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GOP Consultant: Zinke & House Republicans' Tariff Votes Are "Making Them Culpable for Those Higher Costs Politically" * Take it from a Republican consultant: Ryan Zinke's repeated votes to rubber stamp tariffs proves to Montana voters he is " culpable for those higher costs " Montanans are paying thanks to price-spiking tariffs. Read in the New York Times: The Republican consul  more
GOP Strategist: David Valadao's Votes for Tariffs Are Making Him "Culpable for Those Higher Costs Politically"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GOP Strategist: David Valadao's Votes for Tariffs Are Making Him "Culpable for Those Higher Costs Politically" * Take it from a Republican strategist: David Valadao's votes to rubber-stamp tariffs prove that he is " culpable for those higher costs " Central Valley families are paying when they can least afford it. Read in the New York Times: The Republican strategist said it be  more
Governor Hochul Announces $5.7 Million to Bolster Water Supply and Upgrade Aging Infrastructure in the Town of Dewitt
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $5.7 Million to Bolster Water Supply and Upgrade Aging Infrastructure in the Town of Dewitt * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $5.7 million in capital grants for the Town of DeWitt to improve the Maple Drive Pump Station. This grant delivers on the Governor's clean water and affordability agendas and reinforces the State's commitment to meeting Central New York'  more
Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of John Kagia as Acting Executive Director of Office of Cannabis Management
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Appointment of John Kagia as Acting Executive Director of Office of Cannabis Management * Governor Kathy Hochul today appointed John Kagia to serve as Acting Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Mr. Kagia will serve as Acting Director until confirmed by the Senate. "John Kagia holds several years of experience in both the public and privat  more
Governor Hochul Announces That Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder to Retire
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces That Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder to Retire * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder will be retiring after more than seven years of service in that role. First nominated to the role in January 2019, Commissioner Schroeder has led the agency through many significant changes, most recently the o  more
Governor Hochul Sends Letter Calling on U.S. Dept. of Treasury to Immediately Refund $13.5 Billion in Tariff Payments to New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Sends Letter Calling on U.S. Dept. of Treasury to Immediately Refund $13.5 Billion in Tariff Payments to New Yorkers * Governor Kathy Hochul today sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on him to immediately work with federal agencies to refund all tariff payments to New Yorkers. Following the recent Supreme Court decision that ruled President Trump's  more
Governor Phil Scott Appoints Jon Murad as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Phil Scott Appoints Jon Murad as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections * Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Jon Murad to serve as the permanent corrections commissioner after serving as interim commissioner since August. Born and raised in Underhill, Murad served in law enforcement for twenty years. He held a variety of police roles in   more
Greece Under Fire for Law Targeting Aid Groups
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Greece Under Fire for Law Targeting Aid Groups * Led by Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders Mary Lawlor, five United Nations experts have issued a damning critique of Greece's latest attempt to criminalize human rights defenders working to support migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. In a letter to the Greek government, made public on February 24, the experts warn that a new migra  more
HarperCollins to Publish Conversations With My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 (TNSrep) -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * HarperCollins to Publish Conversations with My Rabbi: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World HarperCollins Publishers announced today the publication of CONVERSATIONS WITH MY RABBI: Timeless Teachings for a Fractured World (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/conversations-with-my-rabbi-rabbi-eli-schlangernikki-goldstein?variant=44870820593698), a radically hopeful exploration  more
Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept.: Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Increased in January 2026
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 27 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Increased in January 2026 According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total spending by visitors in January 2026 was $2.26 billion (measured in nominal dollars), up 19.0 percent compared to January 2025. A 10.4 percent growth in total ar  more
Heart attack deaths rose between 2011 and 2022 among adults younger than age 55
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Heart attack deaths rose between 2011 and 2022 among adults younger than age 55 * Research Highlights: * In an analysis of data from 2011 to 2022, the number of deaths after first hospitalization for a severe heart attack increased significantly among men and women ages 18-54. * At the same time, the number of deaths was higher among women than men in this age range  more
High school students compete for scholarships at Alfred University's Engineering Design Challenge
ALFRED, New York, Feb. 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * High school students compete for scholarships at Alfred University's Engineering Design Challenge * More than 30 students from seven area high schools spent Thursday, Feb. 26, on the Alfred University campus vying for scholarships in a competition hosted by the Inamori School of Engineering as part of its annual Engineering and Materials Science Day. The students participated in the Engineering Design C  more
Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa
MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa 148 room beachfront retreat set to open in South Goa, marking Hilton's luxury debut in the state * GOA, India - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa, marking the debut of one of the world's most iconic luxury brands to India's storied western shoreline. The new hotel w  more
Hockey star William Nylander on competition, community and why 'my Amex comes with me everywhere'
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Hockey star William Nylander on competition, community and why 'my Amex comes with me everywhere' * You may know William Nylander for his playmaking on the rink. But when the ice hockey star isn't creating scoring chances, he's busy embracing a different kind of balance -enjoying good food, traveling to games and supporting small businesses in his community. This year, he's partne  more
How much would you pay for this bread?
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How much would you pay for this bread? * In the search for climate-friendly foods, scientists have spent decades reimagining what grows in the field. But a quieter question has lingered in the background: Will anyone actually want to eat it? A new study in the journal Agricultural Economics applied this question to intermediate wheatgrass, finding that consumers will pay more for the perennial grain if the sus  more
IAB Unveils 2026 NewFronts, Marking a Defining Moment for Streaming, CTV, and AI-Powered Video
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: * * * IAB Unveils 2026 NewFronts, Marking a Defining Moment for Streaming, CTV, and AI-Powered Video * The Highly Anticipated IAB Main Stage Returns on March 25 New York - February 26, 2026 - The 2026 IAB NewFronts marks the true arrival of the always-on future where the video marketplace operates in real time and is increasingly powered by AI-driven insights, creative expression, measuremen  more
IAEA-Coordinated Research Finds Variation in Radiation Doses From Cardiac Imaging, Highlights Areas to Enhance Patient Safety
VIENNA, Austria, Feb. 27 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency posted the following news release: * * * IAEA-Coordinated Research Finds Variation in Radiation Doses from Cardiac Imaging, Highlights Areas to Enhance Patient Safety Differences in the amount of radiation patients receive from diagnostic tests for coronary artery disease (CAD) have been revealed in a major international study coordinated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Columbia University in the United St  more
IATI State of the Data Review 2025
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The International Aid Transparency Initiative, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that works with donors, partner countries and civil society organizations to make information about aid spending easier to access and use, issued the following news: * * * IATI State of the Data Review 2025 * The IATI Secretariat has published a report presenting the results of six months of focused analysis on the publication and quality of IATI dat  more
In The New York Review of Books: Expanding Public Ownership in the Power Sector
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release: * * * In The New York Review of Books: Expanding Public Ownership in the Power Sector * In an essay published in The New York Review of Books, Sandeep Vaheesan, Legal Director at the Open Markets Institute and author of the book " Democracy in Power: A History of Electrification in the United States " makes a case for expanding public ownership in the U.S. electric power sector-arguing that   more
Independent Health Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Medicare Criteria
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Independent Health Association (IHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns about potential changes to the Plan Benefit Package (PBP) and Formulary for 2026. In their letter, IHA highlights specific aspects of the proposed information collection request that could complicate administrative processes for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. The agency's suggestion to limit prior authorization (PA) cri  more
Intellicheck Launches No-Integration Desktop Application Delivering Identity Verification for Companies Looking to Immediately Stop Identity Theft
MELVILLE, New York, Feb. 27 -- Intellicheck issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Intellicheck Launches No-Integration Desktop Application Delivering Identity Verification for Companies Looking to Immediately Stop Identity Theft Innovative Windows-based solution empowers companies of any size to deploy Intellicheck's industry-leading ID verification instantly * Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering proprietary on-demand digital  more
International Refugee Assistance Project: Europe Must Close the Rights Gap for Migrants and Asylum Seekers With Disabilities
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following joint statement on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Europe must close the rights gap for migrants and asylum seekers with disabilities Joint statement by the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) and the European Disability Forum (EDF) * Migrants and asylum seekers with disabilities continue to face systemic exclusion from protection, support, and integration systems across the European Union, despite the E  more
JetBlue Air Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU and Reject Management's Empty Promises
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * JetBlue Air Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU and Reject Management's Empty Promises * Air Dispatchers and dispatch-related workers at JetBlue Airways voted Thursday to join the Transport Workers Union of America, the latest group of JetBlue workers to join the largest union of airline workers in the country. JetBlue Dispatch workers voted to unionize after years of broke  more
Joint Statement from CAPAC Chair Grace Meng and Rep. Tim Kennedy on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from CAPAC Chair Grace Meng and Rep. Tim Kennedy on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam * Today, CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) and Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) issued the following joint statement on the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam: "We are outraged by the tragic death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam. U.S. Border Patrol agents left a man who was nearly blind, unable to speak English, and l  more
Judicial Watch Uncovers NYC's Multimillion FEMA Spending Spree to House and Feed Migrants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Uncovers NYC's Multimillion FEMA Spending Spree to House and Feed Migrants * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it received 710 pages of records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit that detail New York City spending millions of dollars in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds over just  more
Kantha and Visioning in Kensington
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 26 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Kantha and Visioning in Kensington * In Kensington, Brooklyn, Bangladeshi and South Asian immigrant women have not traditionally been part of public life. They need safe and brave spaces where they can redefine their roles in the community, learn new skills, build relationships, and find outlets to address their is  more
Lawler Introduces Legislation to Make Public Housing More Affordable for First Responders
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Legislation to Make Public Housing More Affordable for First Responders * Washington, D.C. - 2/26/26... This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act, legislation designed to lower rent in public housing for full-time police officers, firefighters, and EMTs by allowing them to pay a reduced percentage of their incom  more
Lawler, Garbarino Announce Release of Over $2 Billion in Long-Delayed FEMA Covid Funds for New York
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Garbarino Announce Release of Over $2 Billion in Long-Delayed FEMA Covid Funds for New York * Pearl River, N.Y. - 2/26/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), released the following statement regarding the long-overdue disbursements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under its Public Assistance program related to the federally declared COVID-19 disaster. This comes aft  more
LDF Mourns the Loss of Jo Ann Bland, Lifelong Champion for Voting Rights
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Mourns the Loss of Jo Ann Bland, Lifelong Champion for Voting Rights * The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of Jo Ann Bland, a fearless civil rights leader, educator, and lifelong champion of voting rights whose unwavering commitment to advancing equality and justice in Selma, Alabama reverberated across the country. Ms. Bland passed away at 72 years old on Feb  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON COLUMBIA STUDENT DETAINMENT BY DHS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON COLUMBIA STUDENT DETAINMENT BY DHS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security is out of control. Without any proper warrant, while impersonating NYPD officers and under false pretenses, ICE entered a Columbia University student's residence and detained her. As  more
LEADER JEFFRIES, MORELLE STATEMENT ON LATEST TRUMP ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER ELECTIONS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES, MORELLE STATEMENT ON LATEST TRUMP ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER ELECTIONS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released the following statement: Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to nationalize our elections, because he intends to steal them. Once again, the President appears inten  more
LEADER JEFFRIES, MORELLE STATEMENT ON LATEST TRUMP ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER ELECTIONS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES, MORELLE STATEMENT ON LATEST TRUMP ATTEMPT TO TAKE OVER ELECTIONS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released the following statement: Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to nationalize our elections, because he intends to steal them. Once again, the President appears intent on manufacturing conspir  more
Leader Jeffries, Morelle Statement on Latest Trump Attempt to Take Over Elections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Leader Jeffries, Morelle Statement on Latest Trump Attempt to Take Over Elections Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released the following statement: Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to nationalize our elections, because he intends to steal them.   more
Lewis Rinaudo Cohen Speaks at the NYC Bar Association's Annual Crypto Conference
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Lewis Rinaudo Cohen Speaks at the NYC Bar Association's Annual Crypto Conference Lewis Rinaudo Cohen, co-chair of the CahillNXT Digital Assets and Emerging Technology practice, will speak at the New York City Bar Association's Annual Crypto Conference on March 18, 2026. The annual event brings together legal practitioners, regulators, academics, and industry leaders to discuss key dev  more
Littler Issues Commentary: AI Transcription and Note-Taking Technologies - Seven Points for Employers to Consider
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 27 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by shareholders Zoe M. Argento and Bradford J. Kelley: * * * AI Transcription and Note-Taking Technologies: Seven Points for Employers to Consider At a Glance * AI note-taking tools can boost productivity and engagement by letting employees focus on meetings while automatically generating summaries, action items, and searchable records to support follow-up and knowledge management. *  more
Marsh: Organizations Risk Decision Paralysis Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 (TNSrep) -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Organizations risk decision paralysis amid global geopolitical shifts According to Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, the accelerating geopolitical transition is unleashing a new era of unprecedented complexity - unseen in decades - that will persist in the near term as global geopoliti  more
Marshall to host literary translator Megan McDowell
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall to host literary translator Megan McDowell * Marshall University will present a discussion with Megan McDowell, "At the Limits of Language: Creativity in Translational Problems," at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Drinko Library Atrium, which is located on the library's third floor. It is free and open to all. McDowell has translated works of many important Latin American writers wo  more
Mattel Reveals Cover for Barbie: Dreamscape by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Alex Aster, Out July 28, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, California, Feb. 27 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Mattel Reveals Cover for Barbie: Dreamscape by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Alex Aster, Out July 28, 2026 * Mattel, Inc., a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today revealed the cover for Barbie: Dreamscape, a new original Barbie(R) young adult novel set in a magical dreamworld wri  more
Md. A.G. Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court of the United States, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort t  more
Metropolitan Museum of Art to Publish Over 100 Three-Dimensional Models of Iconic Works From Across Its Collection
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Publish Over 100 Three-Dimensional Models of Iconic Works from Across Its Collection A series of nine models were co-produced with NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) using specialized imaging techniques to realize the capture of monumental works * The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it is publishing more than 100 high-resolution 3D  more
More Organ Donations Now Come from People Who Die After Their Heart Stops Beating
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * More Organ Donations Now Come from People Who Die After Their Heart Stops Beating * Organ donation after the heart stops beating, a practice called donation after circulatory death, has gone from rare to routine in the United States, a new study shows. This shift over the past 25 years, aided by technological advances, is he  more
N.C. State Treasurer: N.C. Supplemental Retirement Plans Hit Record $20 Billion in Assets, Approves Fee Holiday
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * N.C. Supplemental Retirement Plans Hit Record $20 Billion in Assets; Approves Fee Holiday For the first time since its creation in 1985 the North Carolina Supplemental Retirement Plans' (SRP) 401(k) Plan and NC 457 Plan topped $20 billion in investment assets, State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today. The major milestone was reported at the Supplemental Retirem  more
Nadler, Lasher Statement on ICE Entering Columbia University Residential Building and Detaining Student
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Lasher Statement on ICE Entering Columbia University Residential Building and Detaining Student * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and NYS Assemblymember Micah Lasher (AD/69) released the following statement on ICE agents entering a Columbia University dorm and detaining a student: "We are disgusted and outraged that ICE agents entered a Columbia University residential build  more
National Basketball Association: Magic's Desmond Bane Fined
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Magic's Desmond Bane fined Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Magic's 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 24. To vi  more
National Basketball Association: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Fined
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred at halftime of the Timberwolves' 124-121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Cente  more
NBA Executive Vice President to Speak at Hartwick College's Meredith Sport Management Speaker Series
ONEONTA, New York, Feb. 26 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * NBA Executive Vice President to Speak at Hartwick College's Meredith Sport Management Speaker Series * At 7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 9, Kerry A. Tatlock, executive vice president of global marketing partnerships and media at the National Basketball Association (NBA), will headline the Meredith Sport Management Speaker Series in the Anderson Theatre at Hartwick College. The event is free and open to the public.  more
NBC's Sunday Night Sports Strategy Leads Network to #1 in Primetime on 23 of Past 25 Sunday Nights
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC's Sunday Night Sports Strategy Leads Network to #1 in Primetime on 23 of Past 25 Sunday Nights NBC, after recently announcing additional high profile Sunday primetime sports programming, has been dominating Sunday nights for the past six months. From Sept. 7, 2025, through this past Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, NBC Sports programming has powered the NBC broadcast network to finish N  more
NBCUniversal Unveils SXSW 2026 Programming and Executive Lineup
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Unveils SXSW 2026 Programming and Executive Lineup For 100 Years, NBCUniversal has delivered stories and moments that spark fandoms, build communities, and invite audiences into the worlds they love like Bravo, Late Night including Saturday Night Live, Pay-One Movies, TODAY and Sports including World Cup, NFL, NBA and MLB - to name a few. We continue to invest in co  more
New Poll: This Election Year, Voters Link National Debt to Affordability
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Poll: This Election Year, Voters Link National Debt to Affordability * Just weeks before the first primary elections, a new Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey shows that voters draw a strong connection between the rising national debt and their personal cost of living. 90% of voters are concerned that the national debt's effect on inflation is increasing the cost of living, as voters across pa  more
New Research Sheds Light on Why Eczema So Often Begins in Childhood
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * New Research Sheds Light on Why Eczema So Often Begins in Childhood * A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell Medicine, and other institutions have uncovered a key biological explanation for why eczema so often starts in childhood. The study, in young mice, found that some types of immune cells in early-life skin are more reactive than th  more
New York Power Authority Overhauls and Digitizes First Turbine Generator at Niagara Power Project, New York's Premier Generator of Low-Cost Clean Hydropower
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * New York Power Authority Overhauls and Digitizes First Turbine Generator at Niagara Power Project, New York's Premier Generator of Low-Cost Clean Hydropower Turbine Upgrade Part of $1.1 Billion Next Generation Niagara Program to Modernize and Digitize NYPA's Flagship Power Project * LEWISTON, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced the successful   more
New York State Office for New Americans Announces Expanded New Americans' Hotline to Serve More Immigrant New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED NEW AMERICANS' HOTLINE TO SERVE MORE IMMIGRANT NEW YORKERS The New Americans Hotline is now operating on Saturdays & Sundays, in Addition to Expanded Weekday Hours Callers to the Hotline Will Be Connected with Free Resources and Information in Over 200+ Languages. The ONA Hotline's New Schedule Will Be Amplifie  more
NFL: Cowboys' Stephen Jones - DeMarvion Overshown Will Be 'Great' If He Can Answer Injury 'Question Mark'
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cowboys' Stephen Jones: DeMarvion Overshown will be 'great' if he can answer injury 'question mark' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Over three largely snakebitten seasons, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has played but 19 of a potential 51 games for the Dallas Cowboys. Though plenty of promise has been glimpsed, Overshown finds himself very much entering a pivotal fourth season -- the last on his rook  more
NFL: GM Omar Khan Says 'Door's Open' for Aaron Rodgers Return - Steelers Also Looking for 'Franchise' QB
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * GM Omar Khan says 'door's open' for Aaron Rodgers return; Steelers also looking for 'franchise' QB Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Though it may have initially been aspirational at best, it seems as if there is a real chance Aaron Rodgers returns to the Steelers in 2026. Just don't expect the same prolonged timeline on a decision. "I think the circumstances are a little different, but just conversation  more
NFL: Jets RB Breece Hall Prepared for Whatever Awaits Him in Free Agency - 'Whatever Happens, Happens'
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jets RB Breece Hall prepared for whatever awaits him in free agency: 'Whatever happens, happens' Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Rumors of departure have swirled around Jets running back Breece Hall for nearly a year. In just a few weeks, those rumblings could become reality. After completing the fourth and final year of his rookie deal, Hall is headed toward free agency in March if New York doesn't str  more
NFL: Jets to Use Tag on Breece Hall If Team Fails to Reach Long-term Deal With RB by Deadline
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jets to use tag on Breece Hall if team fails to reach long-term deal with RB by deadline Jeremy Bergman, Digital Content Editor Breece Hall will not see free agency after all. New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that the team plans to place a franchise or transition tag on the standout running back if the two sides can't agree to terms on a   more
NMSU students honored with national broadcasting awards
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Feb. 26 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU students honored with national broadcasting awards * KRUX 91.5 FM, New Mexico State University's student-run radio station, earned national recognition at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference in New York City Feb. 20-21, with multiple finalists and a national award winner representing the station on a competitive national stage. The annual IBS Conference brings togethe  more
Northwestern announces 2026 honorary degree recipients
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern announces 2026 honorary degree recipients * EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University will present honorary degrees to four inspiring leaders during its 168th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14, at the United Center in Chicago. This year's honorary degree recipients are pioneering researcher Michael Graetzel, Tony and Grammy Award-winning singer Heather Headley-Musso, David Sko  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Appoints Erin Dalton as Commissioner of Department of Social Services
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Erin Dalton as Commissioner of Department of Social Services New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced his appointment of Erin Dalton as commissioner of New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). "New Yorkers deserve leaders who listen and act with urgency. Erin Dalton has spent decades proving that government can and must work better for people who rely on it most  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Meets With President Trump to Advance Federal Investment in Affordable Housing
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Meets With President Donald Trump to Advance Federal Investment in Affordable Housing WASHINGTON -- Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to propose a historic investment in affordable housing at Sunnyside Yard, home to the busiest rail yard in North America. The proposal represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to confront the   more
NYU Langone Medical Associates--West Palm Beach Uncovers the Mystery Behind Patient's Yearlong Struggle with Chronic Headaches
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Medical Associates--West Palm Beach Uncovers the Mystery Behind Patient's Yearlong Struggle with Chronic Headaches * Taffy Hopkins, 73, was in debilitating pain for a year, leaving her bedridden. The Palm Beach resident had been told she was simply experiencing migraines, but the migraine medications did not work  more
Orange & Rockland Expands Energy Affordability Program, Bringing Financial Relief to More Customers
PEARL RIVER, New York, Feb. 27 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * Orange & Rockland Expands Energy Affordability Program, Bringing Financial Relief to More Customers Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills to more customers throughout its service territory through the company's Energy Affordability Program (EAP). The expansion of the program increases eligibility beyond the pre-existi  more
Parents Sue New York Over Unconstitutional Delays In Process To Challenge Their Harmful Listings On Child Maltreatment Registry
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Parents Sue New York Over Unconstitutional Delays In Process To Challenge Their Harmful Listings On Child Maltreatment Registry * The vast majority of parents-roughly 70%-prevail in challenging their listings Illegal delays block employment and caregiver opportunities NEW YORK - Today, three New York parents filed a federal class action lawsuit against the New York State Off  more
Pennsylvania Patients, Advocates, Health Care Providers: "It's Time to Make All Copays Count!"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Patients, Advocates, Health Care Providers: "It's Time to Make All Copays Count!" * A coalition of patients, patient advocacy organizations and health care providers today urge Pennsylvania lawmakers to support House Bill 2226 / SB268, legislation that when passed into law will ensure that patients are getting the full benefit of third party co-pa  more
Rand: State Medicaid Budgets to Decline by Hundreds of Billions Over the Next Decade; Impacts Vary Widely Across States
SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * State Medicaid Budgets to Decline by Hundreds of Billions over the Next Decade; Impacts Vary Widely Across States State Medicaid budgets are projected to experience reductions of $664 billion between 2025 and 2034 due to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a new study (https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA4098-1.html) by nonprofit, non-partisan R  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: 50-state Report Reveals Gaps in Identification and Reentry Document Assistance for People Leaving Prison
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky: * * * New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism. * Among   more
Rep. Gillen Announces FY27 Community Project Funding Request Portal is Now Open; Urges NY-04 Local Governments and Leaders to Apply for Federal Funding Before Deadline
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Announces FY27 Community Project Funding Request Portal is Now Open; Urges NY-04 Local Governments and Leaders to Apply for Federal Funding Before Deadline * GARDEN CITY, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding request application portal is now open and urged local leaders to apply by Friday, March 6, 2026. "Community Pro  more
Rep. Gillen Honors NYPD Officer Who Heroically Saved Infant's Life in Elmont
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Honors NYPD Officer Who Heroically Saved Infant's Life in Elmont * GARDEN CITY, NY - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer and Elmont resident Freddy Cerpa to present him with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for his heroic actions in saving the life of a choking infant while off duty. "Officer Freddy Cerpa is a hometown hero f  more
Rutgers: Researchers Develop Cognitive Tool Kit Enabling Early Alzheimer's Detection in Mandarin Chinese
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Develop Cognitive Tool Kit Enabling Early Alzheimer's Detection in Mandarin Chinese By Nicole Swenarton Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group of older adults in the U.S., but they often face language and cultural barriers when seeking care for dementia-related symptoms. As part of a broader mission to tackle these challenges, a Rutgers Health-led study involving internatio  more
S.T.O.P. Report Demands Mamdani Dismantle NYC Surveillance State, Details Policy Recommendations
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Report Demands Mamdani Dismantle NYC Surveillance State, Details Policy Recommendations Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, released Dear Mamdani: Dismantle NYC's Surveillance State, a report detailing how the mayor can use the powers of his office to rein in the NYPD's vast surveilla  more
Saint-Gobain: Sales Up 2.1% and Operating Income Up 3.8% in Local Currencies
PARIS, France, Feb. 27 -- Saint-Gobain, a construction and high-performance materials manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Sales up 2.1% and operating income up 3.8% in local currencies * Improvement in Europe in H2, with growth of 1.1% in local currencies; outperformance in North America in a challenging market * Strong growth in Asia and emerging countries, up 12.6% in local currencies * Continued portfolio rotation (Euros1.2 billion in sales renewed in 2025), with not  more
Samsung Showcases Latest Galaxy Innovations With U.S. Tour
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 27 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Samsung Showcases Latest Galaxy Innovations with U.S. Tour In celebration of yesterday's Galaxy Unpacked event, customers can experience Galaxy like never before during The Samsung Galaxy Experience On Tour. Each stop features an exclusive meet and greet with K-pop stars, experiential activations that highlight the Galaxy   more
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Teams Up With Mark Cuban and Emma Grede to Host AI in Action Lab for Hundreds of New York City Students
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 27 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Teams Up with Mark Cuban and Emma Grede to Host AI in Action Lab for Hundreds of New York City Students As AI becomes essential from classroom to career, Samsung aims to connect the next generation with the skills and confidence to engage with emerging technology * Samsung Electronics America, along with entrep  more
Sanders-Brown researcher honored at annual 'We Back Pat' basketball game
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 26 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Sanders-Brown researcher honored at annual 'We Back Pat' basketball game * Each year UK Athletics, UK HealthCare and the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging partner for a game honoring legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt -a beloved leader and fierce Southeastern Conference competitor, who battled Alzheimer's disease with remarkable courage. The game is part of a week-long initiative taking place at ga  more
Scientists map how aging reshapes cells across the entire mammalian body
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Scientists map how aging reshapes cells across the entire mammalian body * As we age with each passing year, we become more susceptible to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia. Scientists have long focused on fighting these conditions one at a time. Recently, however, many have begun to wonder whether they can slow aging itself. But to ward off age-related changes to the body, they must first un  more
Season Three Of The HBO Original Comedy Series THE COMEBACK Debuts March 22
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Season Three Of The HBO Original Comedy Series THE COMEBACK Debuts March 22 * * The third and final season of the HBO Original comedy series THE COMEBACK, from Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow, debuts SUNDAY, MARCH 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the eight-episode season will debut weekly lead  more
SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment as to Senior Executive of Brazilian Company Charged With Fraud
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:22-cv-03156; S.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 18, 2022) involving senior executive of Brazilian company Fernando Passos: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today the entry of a final consent judgment as to Fernando Passos in the SEC's civil enforcement action that charged Passos, the former executive vice president of finance and investor relations of Brazilian reinsurance compan  more
Senator Marshall Introduces Dr. Casey Means at Surgeon General Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Dr. Casey Means at Surgeon General Nomination Hearing * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced Dr. Casey Means at her nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Dr. Means has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health S  more
Sens. Gillibrand And Cruz, Reps. Min And Weber Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Benefits For Public Safety Officers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Gillibrand And Cruz, Reps. Min And Weber Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Benefits For Public Safety Officers * Legislation would amend the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program to speed up benefit determinations and extend benefits to permanently disabled officers currently excluded from the program Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) intro  more
Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman, Sen. Elizabeth Warren & 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with Reps. Beyer (D-VA), Hoyer (D-MD), Chu (D-CA), Pocan (D-WI) and Senators Wyden (D-OR) and Coons (D-DE) led 160 lawmakers in both the House and Senate in introducing the D  more
Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement today following the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam: "The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam is a horrific and heartbreaking tragedy. Mr. Alam should be alive and with his loved ones today. Instead, after days of fear and uncertainty, his family is now grieving an   more
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul * "A rogue deportation agenda is operating with zero transparency and even less accountability. "Yesterday, a blind father was released from federal custody and left alone on the street to find his way home. He never made it back to his family. This morning, ICE agents misled campus security and took a young woman from her college dorm without a judicial  more
Stefanik, Kean, Tenney Renew Push to Invest in Warfighting Capabilities at Fort Drum
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik, Kean, Tenney Renew Push to Invest in Warfighting Capabilities at Fort Drum * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21),Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to Daniel Driscoll, Secretary of the Army, renewing their call for the Army to establish a Close Combat Innovation Cell (CCIC) in partnership with the North Country's 10th Mountain D  more
Study reveals urgent need for dental coverage reform for oral cancer patients
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Study reveals urgent need for dental coverage reform for oral cancer patients * Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues. The study, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, exa  more
SUNY University at Albany: Study Finds 'Smartphone-Only' Internet Access Deepens Digital Inequality
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Study Finds 'Smartphone-Only' Internet Access Deepens Digital Inequality By Michael Parker A new study examining digital behavior in Taiwan suggests that simply having internet access is no longer enough to ensure digital inclusion -- a finding with growing implications for the United States as governments, schools and employers continue shifting services online. The research, led by UAlbany's C  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Five Upstate Practices Earn National PCMH Re-recognition for Primary Care Excellence
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Five Upstate practices earn national PCMH re-recognition for primary care excellence Five Upstate practices--Family Medicine at Upstate Community Hospital; Family Medicine at Nappi Wellness Institute; Adult Medicine; Upstate Internists; and Inclusive Health Services--have retained their recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Center f  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Norton College of Medicine Receives $4.5 Million Bequest to Support Students and Faculty
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Norton College of Medicine receives $4.5 million bequest to support students and faculty The Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine has received a $4.5 million gift from the estate of alumnus Christopher G. Ullrich and his wife, Betsy C. Ullrich, in support of medical student scholarships and two endowed faculty positions. The bequest will fund the $1 millio  more
This week's 'I Scored a Touchdown' story: Devin Hester, the Super Bowl's 154th player to reach the endzone, a historic moment in Super Bowl XLI
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * This week's 'I Scored a Touchdown' story: Devin Hester, the Super Bowl's 154th player to reach the endzone, a historic moment in Super Bowl XLI * * Second player featured in ESPN's new "Year of the Super Bowl" weekly content initiative; airing through February 28 * Hester is the only player to return an opening kickoff for a touchdown at a Super Bowl Watch HERE   more
TMX Group Welcomes International Mining Community to PDAC 2026
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 27 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * TMX Group Welcomes International Mining Community to PDAC 2026 Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) are proud sponsors of PDAC 2026 * TMX Group, the global exchange leader in mining, is a proud sponsor of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) International Convention, taking place from March 1-4 in Toronto. "As the global exchange leader for minin  more
Top 101 NFL Free Agents of 2026: Who are the Best Players Available?
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary by NFL Daily host Gregg Rosenthal: * * * Top 101 NFL free agents of 2026: Who are the best players available? The consensus says this is a poor free-agent class. The consensus is wrong. While this year's list of the top 101 free agents doesn't boast great star power at the top, it's incredibly deep. In the 13 years I've been performing this exercise -- in partnership with my great friend Chris Wesseling thr  more
Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy * Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., will gather for a rally on Friday, Feb. 27, to demand that management prioritize safe patient care standards in all hospital units. The nurses, who are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU),   more
Two Rockefeller students are named Weintraub Award winners
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Two Rockefeller students are named Weintraub Award winners * Two Rockefeller graduate students have been named winners of 2026 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Awards: Gabriella Chua, who did her Ph.D. research in Shixin Liu's Laboratory of Nanoscale Biophysics and Biochemistry and is a member of the Tri-Institutional Program in Chemical Biology, and Andrea Terceros, who did her Ph.D. research in Priya Rajasethu  more
U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard accepts delivery of 62nd Fast Response Cutter named for 9/11 hero * KEY WEST -The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 62nd Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), on Thursday in Key West. The Vincent Danz is the fourth FRC to be homeported to Guam. "Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam's newest Fast Response Cutter, demonstrates   more
UAlbany Researchers Develop New Laser Technique to Test MRNA-Based Therapeutics
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Researchers Develop New Laser Technique to Test mRNA-Based Therapeutics By Mike Nolan Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology is transforming medicine by providing our cells with genetic instructions to produce proteins that help the immune system prevent or fight a wide range of diseases, including cancer and other rare disorders. Before the molecule can help fight disease, mRNA is packaged int  more
UCL Astrophysicist and Chemist Honoured in Blavatnik Awards
LONDON, England, Feb. 26 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UCL astrophysicist and chemist honoured in Blavatnik Awards Dr Paola Pinilla (Mullard Space Science Laboratory at UCL) has been named as a laureate and Dr Michael Booth (UCL Chemistry) as a finalist in the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. The awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across life sciences, chemical sciences, and physical sciences and engineering. Dr Pi  more
UConn Develops Assessments to Capitalize on Unique Strengths of Each Regional Campus
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Develops Assessments to Capitalize on Unique Strengths of Each Regional Campus * From bustling downtowns to the serene seaside, each of UConn's four regional campuses has their own proud histories, signature academic programs, and connections with the municipalities and regions in which they are located. As part of the 10-year Strategic Plan overarching all UConn operations, the University   more
UPMC Hillman Chair, Dr. Stanley Marks, Receives Prestigious Award
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UPMC Hillman Chair, Dr. Stanley Marks, Receives Prestigious Award Stanley M. Marks, M.D., chair of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and renowned medical oncologist, will receive the 2026 PNC Elsie Hillman Distinguished Scholar Award for his significant and enduring contributions to cancer care--locally, nationally and globally. The award will be presented at the BeSpoke Bash o  more
Upstate's Community Giving Campaign Nets Third Highest Total in Campaign History
SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate's Community Giving Campaign nets third highest total in campaign history Upstate Medical University raised $626,230 during its annual Community Giving Campaign, which ended last month. That's up nearly four percent over last year's contributions and the third highest amount raised in campaign history. Officials say total donors topped 2,000 for the campai  more
US 'Energy Dominance Agenda' Drives Indonesia Trade Deal
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US 'Energy Dominance Agenda' Drives Indonesia Trade Deal * On February 20, Indonesia and the United States agreed to a new trade deal, with US$15 billion specifically allocated for fossil fuel imports. This deal is part of a broader series of global fossil fuel agreements promoted under the US "Energy Dominance Agenda," which aims to expand domestic fossil fuel production and boost exports. Key  more
USCIS Helps in Immigration Fraud Investigation Resulting in Indictments and Arrests in New York City
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * USCIS Helps in Immigration Fraud Investigation Resulting in Indictments and Arrests in New York City Charges include impersonating U.S. immigration officials * U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided vital assistance during the investigation that led to a five-count indictment and arrests of four individuals. The four were arrested for  more
Va. A.G. Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children and Families Nationwide * Delivering on another day one priority, Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illega  more
Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Warren, Sherman, Over 150 Lawmakers in Introducing Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), St  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Representative Adriano Espaillat Celebrate Dominican Independence Day
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Representative Adriano Espaillat Celebrate Dominican Independence Day * Earlier today, Governor Hochul and Representative Adriano Espaillat celebrated Dominican Independence Day in New York City. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's rem  more
VIDEO: Blackburn Calls Out Big Tech Companies for Exposing Children to Unwanted Explicit Images and Censoring Conservatives
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Calls Out Big Tech Companies for Exposing Children to Unwanted Explicit Images and Censoring Conservatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor slamming Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for his deceptive testimony during the landmark social media trial in Los Angeles. She also discussed reports that Apple News systematicall  more
Violence Policy Center: States With Weaker Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Have Highest Gun Death Rates, New 2024 Data Confirm
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * States with Weaker Gun Laws and Higher Gun Ownership Have Highest Gun Death Rates, New 2024 Data Confirm Mississippi, New Mexico, Alaska, Alabama, and Wyoming Have Highest Gun Death Rates in the Nation Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island Have Lowest Gun Death Rates in the Nation * Just-released data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) s  more
Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY Opposes CMS Proposed Rule on Transgender Youth Health Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York Inc. has submitted a public comment letter opposing a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the hospital condition of participation that aims to prohibit sex-rejecting procedures for children. The organization is urging the agency to withdraw this proposal, arguing that it poses a significant threat to transgender minors' access to essential medical care. In its letter, VLPCNY, a n  more
Warren Highlights Failure of Trump Regulators to Hold Epstein-Connected Bankers Accountable
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Warren Highlights Failure of Trump Regulators to Hold Epstein-Connected Bankers Accountable In new video, Warren calls for congressional hearings into big bank executives who aided Epstein * Today, Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committe  more
Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) | Bill Text (P  more
Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition today on a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued a  more
Wyden Questions DEA Over Mystery Epstein Investigation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Wyden Questions DEA Over Mystery Epstein Investigation Newly Uncovered, Heavily-Redacted Memorandum Reveals Epstein Was Targeted in a Major DEA Investigation into Possible Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering; Wyden Seeks Unredacted Memo and Details About the Investigation's Conclusion * Following a recent report (https://www.cbsnews.com  more
Wyden, Fetterman, Cassidy, Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits Against Theft
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Fetterman, Cassidy, Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits Against Theft * Bipartisan bill would enhance cybersecurity for SNAP cards to protect critical food assistance for millions of families Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and John Fetterman, D-Pa., today introduced their bipartisan, bicameral Enhanced Cybersecurity fo  more
ZACH BRAFF, LUKE GRIMES, ANNETTE BENING, SCOTT SPEEDMAN, CAITRIONA BALFE AND OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST ALYSA LIU HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ZACH BRAFF, LUKE GRIMES, ANNETTE BENING, SCOTT SPEEDMAN, CAITRIONA BALFE AND OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST ALYSA LIU HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Monday, March 2 - ZACH BRAFF dishes on ABC's "Scrubs," and WAGNER MOURA drops by to talk about "The Secret Agent." Plus, HUNTER HAYES performs! Tuesday, March 3 - LUKE GRI  more
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