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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday March 11, 2026 ( 183 items )  
2026 NFL Draft Order for All Seven Rounds
CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds This is a round-by-round list of every pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, No. 1 through No. 257. But first, a few details about this year's event: When is the 2026 NFL Draft? * Round 1: Thursday, April 23, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. * Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, April 24, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. * Rounds 4 through 7: Saturday, April 25, beginning at noon ET. Where will thi  more
2K Motion Capture Workers in Petaluma Unanimously Ratify Historic First Union Contract
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * 2K Motion Capture Workers in Petaluma Unanimously Ratify Historic First Union Contract * PETALUMA, CA, - Workers at 2K's motion capture studio in Petaluma, California have reached and unanimously ratified their first union contract with Take-Two Interactive management, marking a historic first for motion capture video game workers in the United Sta  more
A Mother, Her Daughter & a Groundbreaking Transplant at Perlmutter Cancer Center
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * A Mother, Her Daughter & a Groundbreaking Transplant at Perlmutter Cancer Center * W hen 44-year-old Allison Carballo was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2016, she was told she had only a 5 percent chance of surviving the next 30 days. It felt to her like time had stopped altogether. Yet today, Carballo is very m  more
ADL's 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card Reveals Significant Progress as Universities Engage With ADL
NEW YORK, March 11 -- 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 March 10, 2026: * * * ADL's 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card Reveals Significant Progress as Universities Engage with ADL Half of Assessed Institutions Earn Higher Grades as Clearer Standards and Enforcement Take Hold; but new student survey data reveal persistent anti-Jewish  more
AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order (PDF) requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (  more
AI Takes Center Stage at NEXT New York: Medidata Showcases AI Companions and Orchestrated Intelligence Transforming Life Sciences
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, March 11 -- Dassault Systemes, a software company, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * AI Takes Center Stage at NEXT New York: Medidata Showcases AI Companions and Orchestrated Intelligence Transforming Life Sciences Industry's premier life sciences event unveils a new AI ecosystem of companions and Virtual Twins, bridging the virtual and real worlds to orchestrate the entire life sciences lifecycle * Medidata, a Dassault Systemes brand an  more
AICPA Reaffirms Strong Support for Fiscal State of the Nation Act
NEW YORK, March 11 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Reaffirms Strong Support for Fiscal State of the Nation Act In a letter to Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Scott Peters (D-CA), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) reaffirmed its strong, long-standing support of H.R. 7026, the Fiscal State of the Nation Act, which would provide for an annual presentation by the Comptroller of the United States to budget committees from both chambers of   more
All about Seoul: URI delegates celebrate continued engagement with South Korea
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * All about Seoul: URI delegates celebrate continued engagement with South Korea * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 10, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island delegation traveled to South Korea recently with the goal of celebrating URI's long-standing engagement with South Korean academic and industry partners, connecting with alumni, and expanding scholarly and research connections in the Asian country. T  more
American Fintech Council Supports New York State Initiative to Expand Critical Financial Education
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports New York State Initiative to Expand Critical Financial Education AFC letter to Legislature backs proposal to provide financial and credit counseling for New Yorkers * Albany, NY - The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association represen  more
Amid Shortage of Foster Families, Tennessee Expands Paid Parental Leave to Support State Employees With Foster Children
NEW YORK, March 11 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Amid Shortage of Foster Families, Tennessee Expands Paid Parental Leave to Support State Employees With Foster Children On March 9th, the Tennessee Legislature passed SB 938 with strong bipartisan support, and the bill will now head to the Governor's desk. This legislation provides state government employees who foster a child with up to 6 weeks of paid parental le  more
Amid the Ongoing Military Operations in Iran, Governor Hochul Visits Fort Drum in Watertown
ALBANY, New York, March 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid the Ongoing Military Operations in Iran, Governor Hochul Visits Fort Drum in Watertown Governor Kathy Hochul today visited Fort Drum to show her support for soldiers and the community amid the ongoing military operations overseas. While at Fort Drum, Governor Hochul met with Major General Scott Naumann for a briefing on the current state of the military base and how New York State can co  more
As International Bridge Crossings Plummet, Gov. Hochul Holds Roundtable With Business Leaders, Farmers in North Country Impacted by Trump's Tariffs, Continues to Call for $13.5 Billion Refund
ALBANY, New York, March 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: As International Bridge Crossings Plummet, Governor Hochul Holds Roundtable With Business Leaders and Farmers in the North Country Impacted by Trump's Tariffs, Continues to Call for $13.5 Billion Refund Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with business leaders and farmers from the North Country to hear about the challenges they've f  more
At Brown, Jelani Cobb looks to Martin Luther King Jr.'s writing for context on current political moment
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown, Jelani Cobb looks to Martin Luther King Jr.'s writing for context on current political moment In troubling times, journalist, historian and educator Jelani Cobb said he looks to ordinary citizens -from civil rights activist Rosa Parks to protestors in Minneapolis who were willing to risk their lives to advocate for immigrants -for hope. "For people of conscience, 'neighbor' is the fundamental ci  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Scientific Organizations
SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Scientific Organizations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s demand seeking documentation on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)'s clinical guidance regarding gen  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump adm  more
Banner Health Establishes Advanced Spine Center at Fort Collins Medical Center
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 11 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health establishes advanced spine center at Fort Collins Medical Center Denver magazine 'Top Doctor' Eric Arias to lead comprehensive program * Banner Health is expanding access to advanced surgical care in Northern Colorado through the new Banner neurosurgery department at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. The program will be led by 5280 Top Doctor, neurosurgeon Eric Arias, MD, and physician assi  more
Binghamton Man Charged for Threats to President, ICE Agents
SYRACUSE, New York, March 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Binghamton Man Charged for Threats to President, ICE Agents BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK - Jeffrey Scott Hamm, Jr., age 32, of Binghamton, NY appeared in federal court Friday, February 27, for an initial appearance on a charge of making threats to the President and federal agents using interstate communications. First Assistant United States  more
Blackstone and Blue Owl Announce Strategic Minority Investment in Atlas Holdings
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone and Blue Owl Announce Strategic Minority Investment in Atlas Holdings Blackstone and Blue Owl announced today that funds managed by Blackstone GP Stakes and Blue Owl GP Strategic Capital have made a strategic minority investment in Atlas Holdings.  Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate a di  more
Bloomberg BFIX to Integrate Euronext FX Spot and Precious Metals Transaction Data
NEW YORK, March 11 -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Bloomberg BFIX to Integrate Euronext FX Spot and Precious Metals Transaction Data Bloomberg Index Services Limited (Bloomberg Indices) announced an agreement with Euronext FX to include Euronext FX's Spot FX and Precious Metals transactions (Euronext FX Prints) in its Bloomberg FX Fixings (BFIX) offering. "Incorporating transaction data from a market venue such as Euronext FX further reinforces our benchmark's robustness and su  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Maine 2025
NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Maine 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 10, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.5 percent in Maine, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the U.S. Bureau of  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New Hampshire 2025
NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New Hampshire 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 10, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 5.9 percent in New Hampshire, compared to 8.0 percent for the nation, the U.S. Bu  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Rhode Island 2025
NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Rhode Island 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 10, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.6 percent in Rhode Island, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the   more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Vermont 2025
NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Vermont 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 10, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 5.8 percent in Vermont, compared to 8.0 percent for the nation, the U.S. Bureau of Labo  more
BofA AI and Digital Innovations Fuel 30 Billion Client Interactions
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA AI and Digital Innovations Fuel 30 Billion Client Interactions AI-driven solutions, global payments, and personalized financial planning tools have propelled Bank of America clients' digital engagement to record levels. Clients connected with their finances approximately 30 billion times last year through a combination of digital logi  more
Bon Appetit! Eva Longoria: Searching for France Premieres Sunday, April 12 at 9pm ET/PT
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Bon Appetit! Eva Longoria: Searching for France Premieres Sunday, April 12 at 9pm ET/PT CNN ORIGINAL SERIES RELEASES TRAILER AND PREMIERE DATE FOR NEWEST INSTALLMENT OF ACCLAIMED "SEARCHING FOR" FRANCHISE  Trailer: https://youtu.be/lIgMgNiv-TQ NEW YORK, NY - (March 10, 2026) - CNN Original Series Eva Longoria: Searching for France will premiere on Sunday, April 12 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. Produced by Cris A  more
Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament * Mar 10, 2026 Mike Cosentino knows the hill is only steeper now. But the St. Bonaventure University hockey coach isn't backing down from the challenge. "There are no bad teams at nationals. Every game you are competing against great talent, great coaching, and teams that have proven they can win," Cosentino said. "But I thi  more
Border surveillance in Cornwall leads to seizure of $330,000 worth of illicit contraband
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 10 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * Border surveillance in Cornwall leads to seizure of $330,000 worth of illicit contraband Cornwall, Ontario - On February 12, 2026, a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)-led initiative, in partnership with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, resulted in the arrest of two suspects, along with the significant seizure  more
Breaking Barriers for Women Living With MS: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Awards New Funding to Advance Women's Health Research
NEW YORK, March 7 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Breaking Barriers for Women Living with MS: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Awards New Funding to Advance Women's Health Research The National MS Society is investing $2.3 million in a new set of research projects focused on women's health and MS. These projects address critical and long standing knowledge gaps - areas where the scientific community still needs answers. The awar  more
Brooklyn Law School Receives $12 Million Gift, the Largest in Its History
BROOKLYN, New York, March 11 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Receives $12 Million Gift, the Largest in Its History This month, Brooklyn Law School received the largest single donation in its 124-year history. The $12 million gift came from the estate of alumnus Sheridan Albert '48, a legendary Court Street lawyer whose career was defined by determined advocacy, street smarts, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of everyday New York  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, March 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Leticia Palamidessi, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Assistant Secretary for Communications at California Natural Resources Agency. Palamidessi has been the Deputy Director of Communications at the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation since  more
CALSTART: ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest
PASADENA, California, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest; Florida and Texas Now Rank Among Top ZEB States, Signaling Broader Market Growth The report shows that ZEBs are moving beyond coastal leaders, underscoring sustained investments in advanced vehicle technologies by transit agencies. * Steady and sustained   more
Cameroon Government and IRC strengthen humanitarian partnership
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Cameroon Government and IRC strengthen humanitarian partnership * Yaounde, Cameroon, March 10, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Government of the Republic of Cameroon today announced a five-year renewable Establishment Agreement confirming the IRC's longstanding commitment to vulnerable communities in the Far North, North-West, and South-West regi  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Political Vise - An Incomplete Model
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * The Political Vise: An incomplete model Longtime conservative activist John Tillman's model of the "political vise" explains part of the story of why politics and advocacy behave as they do. But what the model misses matters almost as much as what it explains. * John Tillman has made an advocacy career as a   more
CARE for Immigrant Families Coalition Applauds Courageous Action by the Legislature, Welcomes Support for Vital Investment in Immigration Legal Services
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * CARE for Immigrant Families Coalition Applauds Courageous Action by the Legislature, Welcomes Support for Vital Investment in Immigration Legal Services * CONTACT: media@vera.org ALBANY - On Monday, lawmakers met advoca  more
Carl Case honored with inaugural Laine Faculty Scholar Award
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Carl Case honored with inaugural Laine Faculty Scholar Award * Mar 10, 2026 St. Bonaventure University's School of Business has named Dr. Carl Case, professor in the Department of Management, as the 2025-26 recipient of the Marianne and Erick Laine Faculty Scholar Award. The inaugural award recognizes Case's exceptional academic achievements, scholarly impact and longstanding dedica  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Met Museum of Art Bows To Muslims
NEW YORK, March 11 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MET MUSEUM OF ART BOWS TO MUSLIMS The Catholic League supports the accommodation of religion, whether it be in public or private venues. But we find it bizarre, if not troubling, when venues not known to accommo  more
CCE appoints environmental systems critical issue lead
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CCE appoints environmental systems critical issue lead * Cornell Cooperative Extension has appointed Kathy Bunting-Howarth, J.D., Ph.D., critical issue lead for extension programming in environmental systems, effective January 1. Through her two-year appointment, Bunting-Howarth will look to strengthen connections between campus expertise and CCE educators and collaborators statewide, ensuring that Extension   more
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Set Hearing to Expose China's Control of America's Drug Supply
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Set Hearing to Expose China's Control of America's Drug Supply On Wednesday, March 11, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will convene a hearing entitled "Foreign Dependence: How China Captured America's Drug Supply." This hearing will expose how China is   more
Clemson graduate Michael Newman turns passion for science into communications career
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson graduate Michael Newman turns passion for science into communications career * When Michael Newman picked up the phone one afternoon and found himself talking to Walt Disney's daughter, it was just one twist in a communications career that has had him covering everything from the science behind a presidential assassination to helping a medical researcher publicize his discovery of a new immune ce  more
Coalition of State Attorneys General Urge PHMSA to Delay Rules on Autonomous Hazmat Transport
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- A coalition of 10 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration raising concerns about proposed federal regulations addressing the transportation of hazardous materials using highly automated transportation systems. The letter cited that while autonomous technologies for non-hazmat applications, such as delivery robots, have been introduced, there has been insufficient development for the safe tran  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Antarctica Undergoes 'Greenlandification' As Ice Melt Accelerates
NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Antarctica Undergoes 'Greenlandification' As Ice Melt Accelerates Scientists have found that Antarctica's ice loss is increasing rapidly, mirroring the melting of its northern counterpart, Greenland. By Asher Seet An article published recently in Nature Geoscience warns that Antarctica's ice masses have begun to experience a process scientists call "Greenlandification." The t  more
Community Leader Establishes Program at Albertus Magnus College to Advance Women's Leadership
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 10 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Community Leader Establishes Program at Albertus Magnus College to Advance Women's Leadership The Lindy Lee Gold Women in Leadership Program strengthens Albertus' century-long tradition of empowering women * Albertus Magnus College is excited to announce the creation of the Lindy Lee Gold Women in Leadership Program, made possible through a generous gift from New Haven community leader and p  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service. "It's a profound honor to present some of Rochester's Vietnam War veterans with these commemorative lapel pins, a symbol of our nation's enduring gratitude," said Con  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SECURES MORE THAN $1 MILLION FOR VICTOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SECURES MORE THAN $1 MILLION FOR VICTOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Victor Town Supervisor Jack Marren announced $1,002,944 in federal funding to support critical infrastructure improvements in the Town of Victor, including the replacement of an aging sanitary sewer force main along County Road 9 that has experienced   more
Cook Group Raises Due Process Concerns Over HHS Civil Money Penalty Procedures
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Cook Group, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding a proposed rule establishing administrative procedures for imposing civil money penalties on companies involved in biologics, drugs and medical devices. As a holding company involved in the manufacturing of diagnostic and interventional products used in various medical fields, the Cook Group stresses the importance of ensuring fairness in the regulato  more
Cornell College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: Ecological Weed Management for Lower Input Use
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Ecological Weed Management for Lower Input Use Weed pressure remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing both organic and conventional farmers. Weeds compete directly with crops for water, nutrients and light, leading to reduced yields and profitability when not effectively managed. Traditional weed control practices, including intensive tillage, f  more
Cornell College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: Helping New York Farmers Manage Weeds in a Changing Climate
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Helping New York Farmers Manage Weeds in a Changing Climate Climate change is altering weed dynamics on dairy and field crop farms across New York State. Shifts in temperature, precipitation, and seasonal patterns are reducing herbicide effectiveness, increasing the spread of invasive species, and intensifying weed-crop competition. Farmers are facing both new and mor  more
Cornell College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: LiDAR Technology and Slash Walls Advance Sustainable Forestry
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * LiDAR Technology and Slash Walls Advance Sustainable Forestry Forest regeneration across the Northeastern United States is increasingly threatened by over-browsing from high deer populations, which limits seedling survival and prevents the establishment of new forest growth. Poor regeneration undermines long-term forest health, biodiversity and the future supply of ti  more
Cornell College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: School Partnerships Expand Parenting Education in Rural New York
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * School Partnerships Expand Parenting Education in Rural New York Parents and caregivers in rural New York often experience limited access to evidence-based parenting education and family support programs due to geographic isolation, transportation barriers and fewer locally available services. Rural schools frequently serve as trusted community hubs, making them a cri  more
Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences: Study Identifies Gene Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer
NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Study Identifies Gene Linked to Chemotherapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer A gene called FOXJ1 may drive resistance to taxane chemotherapy during treatment for advanced prostate cancer, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The findings provide important new insights into why patients   more
Counter Extremism Project - Statement on Attempted Terrorist Attack Outside Gracie Mansion
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Counter Extremism Project--Statement on Attempted Terrorist Attack Outside Gracie Mansion On Saturday, March 7, an attempted ISIS-inspired terrorist attack occurred in which counter-protesters threw two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at an anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion in New York City. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, attempted to detonate two IEDs near   more
Court Orders Refunds for IEEPA Tariffs
NEW YORK, March 11 -- The Toy Association issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * Court Orders Refunds for IEEPA Tariffs; Implementation Process Ongoing As previously shared in an email update to the full Toy Association membership, on March 4, the U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order requiring refunds to importers of goods whose entries were subject to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Under the court's order, U.S. Customs  more
Creighton Students Selected to Present Research at BIG EAST Symposium at Madison Square Garden
OMAHA, Nebraska, March 10 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton Students Selected to Present Research at BIG EAST Symposium at Madison Square Garden * Five Creighton University undergraduate researchers will present their work at the 2026 BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium, held March 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The annual event brings together student researchers from all 11 BIG EAST institutions to share projects across discipl  more
CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Visits Early Childhood 'CUNY Reconnect' Class at BMCC
NEW YORK, March 11 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Visits Early Childhood 'CUNY Reconnect' Class at BMCC Child Development Class Is Part of Gov. Hochul's Free Community College Initiative for Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields CUNY to Expand Teacher Pipeline for Early Childhood Programs in Support of New York's Universal Child Care and Early Childhood Initiatives * City University of New York Chancellor Felix V. Matos Ro  more
CUNY: David Levering Lewis Endows African Diaspora Fellowship
NEW YORK, March 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * David Levering Lewis Endows African Diaspora Fellowship A $1 million gift from the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian establishes a year-long fellowship at the Graduate Center's Leon Levy Center for Biography. * The CUNY Graduate Center's Leon Levy Center for Biography is pleased to inaugurate the David Levering Lewis Fellowship on the African Diaspora. The Lewis Fellowship is funded by a $1  more
Debevoise's Launch of STAAR 2.0 Featured by Legaltech News
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise's Launch of STAAR 2.0 Featured by Legaltech News Debevoise & Plimpton LLP's launch of STAAR 2.0, the latest version of the firm's client-facing AI advisory platform, has been featured by Legaltech News ( Law.com ). STAAR 2.0 is built with Legora's Portal architecture, which converts the knowledge gained from five years of advising over 100 clients on complex AI-related  more
Distant past may expose companies to claims of hypocrisy
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Distant past may expose companies to claims of hypocrisy * Companies risk being criticized as hypocritical when their words and deeds don't match - even if those discrepancies are decades apart, Cornell-led research finds. In a series of studies involving nearly 5,000 participants, real and fictional organizations were deemed hypocritical for inconsistencies separated by more than a half-century - if, for exa  more
Duke Energy Prices Upsized Offering of $1.3 Billion of 3.000% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy prices upsized offering of $1.3 billion of 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) announced the pricing of its offering of $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of its 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The size of the offering was increased from the prev  more
Earthjustice: NYS Budget Proposals Hold Climate Law Steady
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 10 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * NYS Budget Proposals Hold Climate Law Steady As energy bills rise, New Yorkers need the Governor and Legislature to stay squarely focused on solutions to energy affordability * Albany, NY -- Today, both the New York State Senate and Assembly released their respective budget proposals. Of note, there were no rollbacks proposed for the climate law, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The  more
EdTrust-New York Report Highlights Expansion and Impact of College-In-High-School Programs
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Pathways to Opportunity: The Growth and Impact of College in High School Programs Across New York State - A report from EdTrust-New York - February 2026 (14 pages) - Authored by Satoria Ray and Melanie Quiroz * * * EdTrust-New York issued a report examining the expansion and outcomes of "college-in-high-school" programs across New York State, highlighting how these initiatives allow students to earn college credit while still enrolled in secondary school. The   more
Fed Ends Enforcement Actions Against Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Standard Chartered
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., New York Branch, Standard Chartered PLC, and Standard Chartered Bank * The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Ltd., Beijing, People's Repub  more
Florida Man Sentenced To 73 Months In Prison For Nationwide Mass-Mailing Scam Targeting Small Businesses
NEW YORK, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sentenced To 73 Months In Prison For Nationwide Mass-Mailing Scam Targeting Small Businesses * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that ROBERT W. LEDERHILGER III was sentenced today to 73 months in prison for perpetrating a seven-year scheme to defraud small businesses across the United States, which   more
Forbes 40th Annual World's Billionaires List: Elon Musk Is World's Richest Person Ever Recorded
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, March 11 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Forbes 40th Annual World's Billionaires List: Elon Musk Is World's Richest Person Ever Recorded Forbes' Definitive Ranking of the World's Richest People Features The Most Billionaires In History: A Record-Breaking 3,428 People Worth $20.1 Trillion * Forbes today released its 40th-annual World's Billionaires list, the definitive ranking of the planet's richest people. Over the past ye  more
GAVIN'S GAT TRAPPED IN TENNESSEE, A VICTIM OF CAL. GUN CONTROL
BELLEVUE, Washington, March 10 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * GAVIN'S GAT TRAPPED IN TENNESSEE, A VICTIM OF CAL. GUN CONTROL American gun owners got quite a chuckle nine months ago when California Gov. Gavin Newsom was gifted a Sig Sauer P365-Xmacro pistol while appearing on podcaster Shawn Ryan's Tennessee-based program, and their amusement is continuing as media reports note the far-left Democrat s  more
Ghana's Parliament Revives Dangerous Anti-LGBT Bill
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Ghana's Parliament Revives Dangerous Anti-LGBT Bill * Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced a draconian bill that jeopardizes the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. On February 17, the Ghanaian parliament formally received the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBT bill, marking the latest chapter in a prolonged legal and legislativ  more
Governor Hochul Announces New Investments in Ogdensburg to Strengthen Public Safety and Support Working Families
ALBANY, New York, March 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Investments in Ogdensburg to Strengthen Public Safety and Support Working Families Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1.8 million in new capital funding for the construction of a new childcare center by the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority to support New York families and improve childcare options in the City of Ogdensburg. Governor Hochul also announced   more
Governor Hochul Announces North Country Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
ALBANY, New York, March 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces North Country Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the City of Ogdensburg will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Town of Moriah and Village of Heuvelton will each receive $4.5 million as the  more
Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments to the Virginia Parole Board, Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments, and Virginia Racing Commission. The Governor's appointment of highly qualified professionals will ensure these boards can uphold their missions and rest  more
Grassley Presses Budget Committee Witnesses on the Cost of Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presses Budget Committee Witnesses on the Cost of Sanctuary Cities * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today participated in a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine the cost of sanctuary city policies. In response to Grassley's questioning, expert witnesses discussed the safety concerns and fiscal burdens sanctuary cities place on all Americans. Grassley is the former Rank  more
Greenberg Traurig's Binny Seth Selected for 2026 'Albany Forty Under 40' List
MIAMI, Florida, March 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Binny Seth Selected for 2026 'Albany Forty Under 40' List * ALBANY, N.Y. - March 10, 2026 - Binny Seth, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to the 2026 City & State "Albany Forty Under 40" list. This honor recognizes "a cohort of young professionals who are shaking things up in the overlapping arenas   more
Haiti: Drone Strikes Put Residents at Risk
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Haiti: Drone Strikes Put Residents at Risk * (Washington, DC) - Haitian security forces and private contractors working with them have conducted extensive and apparently unlawful lethal drone strikes, Human Rights Watch said today. The strikes, at least some of which appear to be deliberate extrajudicial killings, have been carried out with quadcopter drones armed with explosives in densely po  more
Hofstra University: Grant Supports Campus and Community Gardens
HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 11 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Grant Supports Campus and Community Gardens Faculty members from the Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability - Professor and Chair Bret Bennington and Assistant Professor Sasha Pesci - have received funding from the New York State Department of Agriculture to establish community gardens on campus through the 2025 Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program. Their proposal was awarded $49,3  more
Human Rights Watch: Child in the U.S. Deprived of Hearing Aids during Deportation
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Child in the US Deprived of Hearing Aids during Deportation * A six-year-old child with a hearing disability was prevented from having his hearing aids delivered to him after being taken into custody with his mother and his five-year-old brother during an immigration check-in with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in San Francisco on March 3. The child's mother appeared for the ap  more
IBM and Lam Research Announce Collaboration to Advance Sub-1nm Logic Scaling
ARMONK, New York, March 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Lam Research Announce Collaboration to Advance Sub-1nm Logic Scaling * ALBANY, NY and FREMONT, CA, March 10, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX ) today announced a collaboration aimed at developing new processes and materials to support sub-1nm logic scaling. Building on a long record of successful partnerships, the new agreement will focus on the jo  more
ICE Continues to Arrest Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Rapists, and Violent Sex Criminals to Keep America Safe
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Continues to Arrest Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Rapists, and Violent Sex Criminals to Keep America Safe * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more criminal illegal aliens from across the country, convicted of horrific crimes including chi  more
ICYMI: Crooked Susie Lee Cashing Checks From Foreclosure Kingpin
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Crooked Susie Lee Cashing Checks From Foreclosure Kingpin In case you missed it, a new report exposes crooked Susie Lee for playing both sides of the housing crisis. "Crooked Susie Lee is taking money from foreclosure kingpin Don Mullen, the same Wall Street operator who helped wreck America's housing market and is now buying up homes while Nevada families get priced out. Mullen sc  more
Inside Northeastern's efforts to keep students safe in the Middle East
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 10 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Inside Northeastern's efforts to keep students safe in the Middle East * Tracking flights and missiles, Northeastern's global security team moved quickly In the days and weeks leading up to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, Northeastern University's global security team had more than inkling that something big was coming. by Tanner Stening by Cody Mello-Klein March 10, 2026 It began with  more
International expert at the Jacobs School is co-author on a paper on Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and MS published in JAMA Neurology
BUFFALO, New York, March 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * International expert at the Jacobs School is co-author on a paper on Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and MS published in JAMA Neurology * An electron micrograph showing three Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) particles colorized pink. Image: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Publication coincides with MS Awareness Week, March 9-16 By Ellen Gold  more
Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees
TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees * The Big 12 Conference announced the end-of-year awards for the 2025-26 season on Monday, as voted on by the coaches in the conference. University of Arizona senior point guard Jaden Bradley was named the Big 12 Player of the Year after leading the Wildcats to a 29-2 overall record and the Big 12 regular season champi  more
Jane Fonda to Open TCM Classic Film Festival with Barefoot in the Park, Honoring Her Friend and Co-star, the Late Robert Redford
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Jane Fonda to Open TCM Classic Film Festival with Barefoot in the Park, Honoring Her Friend and Co-star, the Late Robert Redford * Hollywood, CA - March 10, 2026 \- Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has announced programming highlights for the 17th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival, taking place April 30 through May 3, 2026 in the heart of Hollywood. This ye  more
Justice IG: Semiannual Report to Congress April 1, 2025-September 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report entitled "Semiannual Report to Congress April 1, 2025-September 30, 2025": Here is the message from the inspector general: * * * It is my pleasure to submit this Semiannual Report on the operations of the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) OIG, which covers the period from April 1, 2025-September 30, 2025. Within this reporting period, the OIG completed and released many noteworthy report  more
Kansas State Court Denies Temporary Restraining Order Against State Law Invalidating IDs and Restricting Bathroom Access for Transgender People
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Kansas State Court Denies Temporary Restraining Order Against State Law Invalidating IDs and Restricting Bathroom Access for Transgender People * Lawrence, K.S. - A judge for the District Court of Douglas County rejected a request for a  more
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund Opposes Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination for Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule regarding nondiscrimination based on disability in federally funded programs. In its correspondence, Lambda Legal, which has championed civil rights for LGBTQ+ individuals since 1973, highlights a distinct concern about the proposed conflation of Gender Dysphoria with the outdated diagno  more
LDF Mourns the Loss of Legendary Civil Rights Leader Dr. Bernard LaFayette
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Mourns the Loss of Legendary Civil Rights Leader Dr. Bernard LaFayette The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a gifted and courageous leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. LaFayette was a key figure in the fight for equality and justice for Black people, risking his life as a Freedom Rider in the throes of anti-Black violence and   more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED TO ARTICULATE A COMPELLING REASON FOR WHY THE U.S. PREEMPTIVELY STRUCK IRAN"
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED TO ARTICULATE A COMPELLING REASON FOR WHY THE U.S. PREEMPTIVELY STRUCK IRAN" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, where he emphasized that the taxpayer dollars of the American people should be used to make life better and more affordable for the Ameri  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED TO ARTICULATE A COMPELLING REASON FOR WHY THE U.S. PREEMPTIVELY STRUCK IRAN"
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE PRESIDENT HAS FAILED TO ARTICULATE A COMPELLING REASON FOR WHY THE U.S. PREEMPTIVELY STRUCK IRAN" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson, where he emphasized that the taxpayer dollars of the American people should be used to make life better and more affordable for the American people, not to fund Do  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON APPREHENSION OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS NEAR GRACIE MANSION
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON APPREHENSION OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS NEAR GRACIE MANSION * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our City is deeply appreciative of the NYPD, FBI and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force for their swift work to apprehend, investigate and charge two suspected terrorists who violently attempted to   more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON APPREHENSION OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS NEAR GRACIE MANSION
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON APPREHENSION OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS NEAR GRACIE MANSION * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our City is deeply appreciative of the NYPD, FBI and members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force for their swift work to apprehend, investigate and charge two suspected terrorists who violently attempted to deploy explosive devices a  more
LEI for Japan Increased in January
NEW YORK, March 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Japan Increased in January Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Delaware Affirms Adequacy of Equity Awards as Non-Compete Contract Consideration Despite Forfeiture
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Scott McDonald and associate Anna C. Bookout: * * * Delaware Affirms Adequacy of Equity Awards as Non-Compete Contract Consideration Despite Forfeiture At a Glance * Forfeited equity awards can serve as consideration * Adequacy of consideration is decided at the time of contract formation, not later * Overly narrow descriptions of the consideration in an agreement c  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Warehouse Quota Notice Laws - Connecticut Joins the Club
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Bruce J. Sarchet, office managing shareholder Paula N. Anthony and counsels David A. Dixon and Nicole S. Mule: * * * Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club As we reported back in 2021, California passed a first-in-the-nation law requiring certain employers operating warehouses and distribution centers to provide notice to employees of any productivity   more
Lowy, Schiller Honored with the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Douglas R. Lowy, MD, FAACR, and John T. Schiller, PhD, FAACR, Honored with the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research * SAN DIEGO - The Pezcoller Foundation - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research will be prese  more
Maine Law President Saufley Announces Largest Philanthropic Gift in School History
PORTLAND, Maine, March 11 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following statement on March 10, 2026, by President and Dean Leigh Saufley: * * * A message from President and Dean Leigh Saufley: A historic gift for Maine Law Dear Maine Law Community, It is with deep gratitude that I write to share news of a transformational gift to the University of Maine School of Law. Through his estate, Dr. Edward David, M.D., J.D. '87, has made an extraordinary $500,000 gift to Maine Law,   more
Mali: Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Mali: Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers * (Nairobi) - An Al-Qaeda-linked armed group summarily executed ten long-haul truck drivers and two teenage apprentices in late January 2026 in southwestern Mali, Human Rights Watch said today. The killings, in an attack on a fuel convoy, are apparent war crimes. On January 29, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama'at Nusrat al  more
Manhattan University Announces Inaugural ARCH Innovation Exchange Faculty Fellows
RIVERDALE, New York, March 11 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Announces Inaugural ARCH Innovation Exchange Faculty Fellows Manhattan University today announced its inaugural class of Faculty Fellows for the ARCH Innovation Exchange. ARCH, which stands for Analytics, Research, Creativity, and Humanity, is a campus-wide approach to learning that combines the foundations from the University's three schools - the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, the  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump a  more
MetLife Recommends Shareholders Reject "Mini-Tender" Offer by Potemkin Limited
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Recommends Shareholders Reject "Mini-Tender" Offer by Potemkin Limited * NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 -MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Potemkin Limited ("Potemkin") to purchase up to 10,000 shares of MetLife, Inc. common stock from MetLife shareholders  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Report - Mike Rogers Did the Bidding of Big Banks as They Showered Him With Campaign Cash
LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * REPORT: Mike Rogers Did the Bidding of Big Banks as They Showered Him with Campaign Cash A new investigative report by Michigan Advance reveals big investors and banking industry figures have given millions of dollars to Mike Rogers over decades in politics, indicating a "cozy campaign donor relationship" as he supported legislation that "ultimately benefit[ed] his wealthy bank and investment  more
Mike Lawler Listed As One of The "Most Vulnerable" Republicans in Congress AGAIN
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mike Lawler Listed As One of The "Most Vulnerable" Republicans in Congress AGAIN * Lawler is just one of only five Republicans in the entire country representing a district that Trump lost in '24 New analysis from Decision Desk HQ lists Mike Lawler and New York's 17th Congressional District as one of the " most vulnerable GOP-held House seats in 2026." This ranking comes days  more
MIT undergraduates help US high schoolers tackle calculus
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT undergraduates help US high schoolers tackle calculus * This year in a rural school district in southeastern Montana, one high school student is taking calculus. For many people, calculus is daunting enough, even when teachers are used to offering it and peers are around to help. Studying it solo can be even harder. Yet this lone student has an unusual source of support: weekl  more
Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among World's Best in Newsweek/Statista Rankings
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among World's Best in Newsweek/Statista Rankings * For the fourth consecutive year, The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked the top hospital in New York City and State on Newsweek /Statista's "World's Best Hospitals" list for 2026. The Mount Sinai Hospital remained No. 7 in the United States and was ranked No. 22 in the world on the same list. Hospital  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more
N.J. Maritime Pilot Commission Urges Coast Guard to Relocate Navigation Rule Boundary In New York Harbor
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The New Jersey Maritime Pilot and Docking Pilot Commission submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard requesting approval of a proposal to relocate the COLREGS demarcation line governing navigation rules in the approaches to New York Harbor. Currently, the demarcation line extends from East Rockaway Inlet Breakwater Light to Sandy Hook Light, a configuration established before the notable changes in maritime operations and geographic layout since the COLRE  more
National MS Society: GEMS Project Reports Critical Information on the March to End MS by Prevention, Supported by National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NEW YORK, March 11 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * GEMS Project Reports Critical Information on the March to End MS by Prevention, supported by National Multiple Sclerosis Society The GEMS project - which is looking at MS risk in close relatives of people who have the disease - has published an updated, higher risk for developing MS among this population. Furthermore, GEMS participants report significant interest in participating in future trials th  more
National Nurses United endorses Junaid Ahmed for Illinois' 8th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 9 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Junaid Ahmed for Illinois' 8th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Junaid Ahmed for Illinois' 8th Congressional District. Ahmed will stand with nurses to protect our immigrant neighbors, advocate for the rights of   more
New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia * Media Inquiries: ramla@panasd.org, maria@panasd.org, press@africans.us, golnaz@muslimadvocates.org, media@haitianbridge.org, media@naacpldf.org, Somali immigrants and advocacy organizations file a federal lawsuit to preserve protections for thousands facing unlaw  more
New Media Artspace Presents Colleen Asper: to catch the sounds that she can then give back with her own voice
NEW YORK, March 10 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * New Media Artspace Presents Colleen Asper: to catch the sounds that she can then give back with her own voice * Exhibition available at Baruch College Library from March 9 - May 1 and online Baruch College presents Colleen Asper: to catch the sounds that she can then give back with her own voice, from March 9 through May 1 at the New Media Artspace gallery and virtually. Colleen Asper will visit Baruch for a public art  more
New NAACP, Sanofi Report Unveils Roadmap for Advancing Health Equity Across the Country
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * New NAACP, Sanofi Report Unveils Roadmap for Advancing Health Equity Across the Country * WASHINGTON - The NAACP, in collaboration with Sanofi, released the findings of the ACE Your Health Community Wellness Survey, one of the largest contemporary grassroots assessments of community health resources in the United States. The report, with nearly 23,000 respondents across 47 states, Washin  more
New Report Finds States Have Deprived Schools of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Since 2016
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Union] (TNSrpt) -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * New Report Finds States Have Deprived Schools of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Since 2016 * WASHINGTON -Forty-two states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did 20 years ago. This decrease in education "effort" represents a loss of nearly $600 billion in state and local K-12 revenue between 2016 and 2023, accord  more
New Testing Detects Toxic PFAS in Herbicide Applied Across Public Lands
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * New Testing Detects Toxic PFAS in Herbicide Applied Across Public Lands * Washington, DC - New independent testing by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has detected toxic PFAS - also known as "forever chemicals" - in the herbicide Indaziflam, sold under the brand name Rejuvra. There is a growing concern that PFAS are used in pestici  more
New York City Man Sentenced for Trafficking Ecstasy
SYRACUSE, New York, March 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * New York City Man Sentenced for Trafficking Ecstasy ALBANY, NEW YORK - Nan Wu, age 38, of New York, New York, was sentenced on March 5, 2026, to 78 months in prison for trafficking methylenedioxymethamphetamine, commonly referred to as "MDMA" or "ecstasy," through the mail. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III an  more
New York Dental Hygienists' Association Urges Inclusion of Master of Dental Hygiene in Federal Professional Degree Definition
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The New York Dental Hygienists' Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education raising concerns about a proposed rule defining "professional degree" for purposes of federal student loan limits, particularly for graduate students pursuing advanced education in dental hygiene. The NYDHA, representing the interests of dental hygienists across New York, emphasizes the implications of the proposed $20,500 annual borrowing cap. This limit co  more
NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers: Jets Land Help
CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL free agency winners and losers: Jets land help; Trey Hendrickson still waiting Judy Battista, Senior National Columnist The beauty and danger of free agency can be summed up in one team: the New England Patriots. Last year, they executed a monumental turnover of their roster, signing Stefon Diggs, Milton Williams, K'Lavon Chaisson, Carlton Davis and Robert Spillane, among others. They won 10 more regu  more
NFL News Roundup: Saints Trading P Kai Kroeger to Texans in Late-round Pick Swap
CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL news roundup: Saints trading P Kai Kroeger to Texans in late-round pick swap; Browns signing OL Elgton Jenkins NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker Arizona Cardinals SIGNINGS OL Matt Pryor agreed to terms on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. Atlanta Falcons CONTRACT NEWS WR Jahan Dotson's agreed on a two-year, $15 million deal that is w  more
NFL: Raiders Trading QB Geno Smith to Jets in Late-round Pick Swap
CANTON, Ohio, March 11 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders trading QB Geno Smith to Jets in late-round pick swap Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Geno Smith is headed back to his first NFL home. The Raiders are trading the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback to the New York Jets, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per sources. Las Vegas is sending a 2026 seventh-round pick with Smith in exchange for a 2026 six  more
NiCE Cognigy Unveils Breakthrough Agentic AI Innovations at Nexus 2026
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Cognigy Unveils Breakthrough Agentic AI Innovations at Nexus 2026 * New capabilities help brands generate, test, and scale AI Agents from engagement data, deliver seamless voice and digital journeys, and securely connect with the growing AI ecosystem through MCP. Hoboken, N.J., March 10, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced a series   more
NiCE Launches Agentic AI Innovation that Turns Enterprise Interaction Data into Ready-to-Deploy AI Agents
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Launches Agentic AI Innovation that Turns Enterprise Interaction Data into Ready-to-Deploy AI Agents * New data-driven innovation eliminates the execution gap to scale smarter AI agents faster and deliver measurable business impact Hoboken, N.J., March 10, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the launch of an agentic AI innovation tha  more
NiCE Wins Best Innovation for Customer Experience at Enterprise Connect 2026
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Wins Best Innovation for Customer Experience at Enterprise Connect 2026 * Recognized for its industry-first innovation that transforms enterprise interaction data into production-ready AI agents, and accelerates AI-first customer experience from insight to execution Hoboken, N.J., March 10, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it  more
Northeast Beverage Teamsters Ratify Strong First Contract
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Northeast Beverage Teamsters Ratify Strong First Contract * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org (NEW HAVEN, Conn.) - Teamsters at Northeast Beverage in Orange, Conn., have overwhelmingly ratified their first contract. The 33 drivers voted for Teamsters representation with Local 443 in September 2025. "These drivers won a str  more
NSWCPD Names ETN1 Jamen Harter as 2025 Sailor of the Year
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWCPD Names ETN1 Jamen Harter as 2025 Sailor of the Year * 03.10.2026 - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has selected Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Jamen Harter as its 2025 Sailor of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership, technical excellence, and dedication to mission success. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Harter joined the Navy in May 2017   more
NY Times writer and Klarman '79: Civil debate can change minds
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NY Times writer and Klarman '79: Civil debate can change minds * Veteran journalist Bret Stephens and leading investor Seth Klarman '79 don't always agree, but for 20 years, they've kept on talking - and learning from each other. A live and online audience of nearly 1,000 tapped into their ongoing conversation about media, democracy, education and the nature of debate during " On Democracy, Conservativism and  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces 3-K Expansion Across 5 Boroughs
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced during a news conference at the Richmond Pre-K Center on Staten Island that the city will add more than 1,000 3-K seats across 56 ZIP codes. Partnering with the state government, the administration allocated over $100 million to improve proximity and access for working families in high-demand areas. Mamdani emphasized that this investment aims to reduce the financial burden on parents by providing free early childhood e  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Major 3-K Expansion, Adding More Than 1,000 New Seats
NEW YORK, March 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Major 3-K Expansion, Adding More Than 1,000 New Seats * New seats in 56 ZIP codes will make 3-K truly universal * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced on Staten Island a major expansion of 3-K across all five boroughs. The City will add more than 1,000 new seats in 56 ZIP codes - moving New York closer to making 3-K truly universal for the first time. B  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Issues Statement on Charges Against Emir Balat, Ibrahim Kayumi
NEW YORK, March 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following statement on March 9, 2026: * * * In response to federal prosecutors announcing charges against Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement: Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi have been charged with committing a heinous act of terrorism and proclaiming their allegiance to ISIS. They should be held fully accountable for their actions. We will continue to keep New Yorkers sa  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Issues Statement on One-House Budget Resolutions
NEW YORK, March 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following statement on March 10, 2026: * * * Statement From Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani on One-House Budget Resolutions Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement in response to the One-House Budget Resolutions: "The legislature and I agree: we cannot bridge this budget deficit on the backs of working-class New Yorkers. I'm grateful that the Assembly and Senate One-House Budgets recognize the scale of   more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Issues Statement on Protests Outside of Gracie Mansion
NEW YORK, March 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following statement in response to the protests outside of Gracie Mansion: * * * Yesterday, white supremacist Jake Lang organized a protest outside Gracie Mansion rooted in bigotry and racism. Such hate has no place in New York City. It is an affront to our city's values and the unity that defines who we are. What followed was even more disturbing. Violence at a protest is never acceptable. The attempt to use an explosive devi  more
NYSAM Supports Legislation Increasing Access to Naloxone in Public Spaces
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * NYSAM Supports Legislation Increasing Access to Naloxone in Public Spaces * On March 5, the New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) sent a letter of support for S5779 to members of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorder. This legislation would require schools and public libraries to stock opioid antagonists with automated e  more
Orchestrated Multi-Agent AI Systems Outperforms Single Agents in Health Care
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Orchestrated Multi-Agent AI Systems Outperforms Single Agents in Health Care * As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in health care, from managing records to assisting with medication decisions, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are asking an important question: How well does AI hold up when the workload gets intense at health system scale?   more
PACE President Meets the UN Secretary General in New York
STRASBOURG, France, March 11 -- The Parliamentary Assembly, an arm of the Council of Europe, issued the following news: * * * PACE President meets the UN Secretary General in New York PACE President Petra Bayr, in New York to attend the UN Commission on the Status of Women, met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres yesterday for an exchange with him on key issues facing both organisations. "The UN and PACE share the same objectives and concerns: consolidating the rules-based international or  more
Pharmacy professor promotes kidney assessment that provides more accurate, equitable care
BUFFALO, New York, March 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Pharmacy professor promotes kidney assessment that provides more accurate, equitable care * Published commentary encourages discontinuation of outdated tests that are imprecise or put Black patients at disadvantage By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -For decades, pharmacists and medical institutions have relied on the Cockcroft-Gault (C-G) estimated creatinine clea  more
Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds
PORTLAND, Oregon, March 10 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds * New research led by Oregon Health & Science University confirms the frustration of many people trying to get a primary care medical appointment in Portland: Wait times are measured in months, if they can get an appointment at all. In a study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs Scholar, researchers acting as "sec  more
Pou Guardian Oped: World Cup in Crisis - Missing Money and ICE
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pou Guardian Oped: World Cup in Crisis - Missing Money and ICE * PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing security preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, today published the lead opinion article (link is external) at The Guardian on two critical threats to the success of the upcoming World Cup: withheld security mo  more
Pratt Students Respond to W.E.B. Du Bois
BROOKLYN, New York, March 10 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Students Respond to W.E.B. Du Bois * Across the ages, artists and thinkers have learned from each other, built on existing ideas, and shared inspiration in order to make and re-make the world into something familiar, yet new. From the classroom to the studio, and all across the city and world, Pratt students  more
Prior authorization bans for opioid treatment may not improve retention
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Prior authorization bans for opioid treatment may not improve retention * State laws that ban insurance prior authorization for buprenorphine - a leading medication for opioid use disorder - may not help more patients stay in treatment for the recommended minimum of 180 days, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers report. Though prescription buprenorphine can be a life-saving treatment that relieves opioid cravin  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Second-look Laws Allow Courts to Reconsider Long Prison Sentences
LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * Second-look laws allow courts to reconsider long prison sentences Second-look laws offer a needed way to bring our justice system into alignment with both values and practical constraints. * Since the late 1970s, the United States has been locking up more and more people in prisons for longer periods of time. In fact, according to the National Re  more
Recreational Cannabis Laws May Displace Illegal Cannabis Markets
NEW YORK, March 10 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Recreational Cannabis Laws May Displace Illegal Cannabis Markets * Adopting recreational cannabis laws, beyond only medical cannabis laws, may help reduce the size of the illegal cannabis market in U.S. states, reports a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study is among the first to comprehensively examine illegal cannabis market dynamics using law enf  more
Red Wings-Devils delivers ESPN's most-viewed NHL game in five years
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Red Wings-Devils delivers ESPN's most-viewed NHL game in five years * The 2025-26 NHL season on ESPN and ABC continued last Thursday with Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins on ESPN, delivering 808K viewers (peak: 928K), +98% vs. last season's NHL on ESPN average. Saturday's ABC doubleheader featured the Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins and New York Rangers   more
Reed Smith ranked as one of the most active transactional law firms by PitchBook and The Deal
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith ranked as one of the most active transactional law firms by PitchBook and The Deal * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith was broadly ranked in the 2025 league tables published by PitchBook and The Deal, bolstering the firm's continued recognition as one of the most active in private equity, M&A, and venture capital. "These rankings reflect the scale a  more
Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall  more
Regents' Approval of Statewide Climate Education Requirement is Welcome News
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Regents' Approval of Statewide Climate Education Requirement is Welcome News * Albany, N.Y. -Statewide climate education, approved by the New York Board of Regents, will ensure that kindergarten through 12th grade students are given the opportunity to learn about the causes, impacts, and solutions to the climate crisis. The amendment, presented in November 2025,  more
Renowned pianist Sir Stephen Hough plays Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Renowned pianist Sir Stephen Hough plays Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series * The Dallas Morse Coors Concert Series (DMCCS) at Cornell University welcomes acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough to Bailey Hall for a performance on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. The DMCCS is thrilled to welcome Sir Stephen Hough, one of the most distinctive and versatile artists of his generation, for an unforgettable evening of vir  more
Review: Nonesuch, by SFI Miller Scholar Francis Spufford
SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 10 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * Review: Nonesuch, by SFI Miller Scholar Francis Spufford * Francis Spufford, SFI's newest Miller Scholar, is a prolific author whose writing often straddles the line between fiction and nonfiction. His history Red Plenty incorporates narrative, and novels like Cahokia Jazz are so deeply researched that they amount to counterfactual historical theses. His new novel, Nonesuch, pu  more
ROB BRESNAHAN ADMITTED TO DISCUSSING HIS STOCK POSITIONS WITH HIS FINANCIAL ADVISOR
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: ROB BRESNAHAN ADMITTED TO DISCUSSING HIS STOCK POSITIONS WITH HIS FINANCIAL ADVISOR [POLITICO] * Unearthed audio reveals Bresnahan admitted he talks with his financial advisor about his stock positions while in Congress, contradicting past claims Bombshell new reporting today from POLITICO ties Congressman Rob Bresnahan directly to his stock trading activity - using h  more
RuPaul & Lisa Kudrow Announced as Special Guests at the 2026 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * RuPaul & Lisa Kudrow Announced as Special Guests at the 2026 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner * LOS ANGELES - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization - announced that drag superstar and icon RuPaul and prolific actress and ally Lisa Kudrow will be special guests at this y  more
Rutgers University-Newark Selected for National Effort to Foster Student Dialogue
NEWARK, New Jersey, March 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers University-Newark Selected for National Effort to Foster Student Dialogue By Carrie Stetler Rutgers University-Newark has been selected to participate in a national program that helps faculty guide students through difficult conversations in the classroom and beyond. Called Deliberative Dialogue, the professional development effort is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in partnership w  more
Sap chiller to improve quality of life for maple producers
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sap chiller to improve quality of life for maple producers * On a 65-degree day during last year's maple season, Chad Virkler and his family boiled all night to keep up with the flow of sap - if they let it sit, it would spoil. "Ropey syrup is not a myth, you can actually make it if you let your concentrate sit around at that kind of temperature," said Virkler, owner of Virkler Farm and Forest in Danby, Vermo  more
Satellite imagery guides faster recovery in crisis zones
NEW YORK, March 10 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Satellite imagery guides faster recovery in crisis zones * New York/Geneva - When crises hit, the first 48 hours can determine how quickly communities recover. Which areas get help first, which roads and hospitals reopen, and how services are restored all depend on accurate, early data. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Satellite Centre, hosted at the United Na  more
Sebastian Maniscalco is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Nov. 19 & 20
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Sebastian Maniscalco is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Nov. 19 & 20 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco will make a highly anticipated stop to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. and Fri  more
SEC Obtains Partial Consent Judgments Against Legacy Cares Defendants
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-01738, 1:25-cv-02702; S.D.N.Y. filed Mar. 3, 2026, S.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 1, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jeffrey Puzzullo, No. 1:26-cv-01738 (S.D.N.Y. filed Mar. 3, 2026) Securities and Exchange Commission v. Randall J. Miller, Chad J. Miller, and Jeffrey De Laveaga, No. 1:25-cv-02702 (S.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 1, 2025) The Securities and Exchange Commission today  more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, to our fellow Americans, brave warriors and steadfast allies, good morning. You know, as someone who led troops, led soldiers in the streets of Baghdad and Samarra, Iraq and who trained counterinsurgents in Kabul, Afghanistan and who still carries the weight  more
Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Sets March 12 Hearing on Exposing Malign Foreign Influence in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Transparency and Trust: Exposing Malign Foreign Influence in Higher Education" at 10 a.m. on March 12, 2026, at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Witnesses * Peter Wood, Ph.D, President, National Association of Scholars, New York, NY * Craig Singleton, Senior Fellow, The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Washington, D.C. * Robert Daly, Senior Fell  more
Seton Hall to Welcome Guest Fulbright Scholar
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall to Welcome Guest Fulbright Scholar * With the nature of global conflict increasingly including digital and psychological battlefields, Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations is bringing a world class expert on security studies to campus. From March 11 - 14, 2026, the university will host Lukasz Kamienski, Ph.D., a distinguished Fulbright Visiting Scholar fro  more
Seven Tips for Reducing Your Exposure to Microplastics & Plastic Additives
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Seven Tips for Reducing Your Exposure to Microplastics & Plastic Additives * R ecent studies identified how small pieces of plastic are increasingly being detected in nearly every human organ, including our body fluids and the placenta. This exposure has been tied to a wide range of health risks including heart disease, obe  more
Skanska Completes Work on Expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Niswonger Children's Hospital
NEW YORK, March 11 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Completes Work on Expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Niswonger Children's Hospital Two-story addition provides private rooms and advanced neonatal care for families across the Appalachian Highlands * Skanska and Ballad Health celebrated the completion of a transformative expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Niswonger Children's Hospital with a ribb  more
SoA Faculty Chantal El Hayek Presents Lecture at Society of Architectural Historians Conference
BROOKLYN, New York, March 10 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Chantal El Hayek Presents Lecture at Society of Architectural Historians Conference * SoA faculty member Dr. Chantal El Hayek will present the lecture "The Spiritualist Foundations of Urbanism" on April 14 at the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) conference. The lecture examines the spiritualis  more
SPIA Students Explore Careers in Local Government on New York Trip
PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 10 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * SPIA Students Explore Careers in Local Government on New York Trip * Protecting communities from natural disasters, ensuring people have housing, creating pathways to economic success: These are all major policy challenges of international scale. Indeed, many Princeton School of Public and International Affairs students aspire to tackle them at the highest globa  more
SPJ launches public and journalist surveys as it considers first ethics code update in 12 years
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ launches public and journalist surveys as it considers first ethics code update in 12 years Society of Professional Journalists marks 100th anniversary of its influential Code of Ethics with review and Ethics Week Events  * The Society of Professional Journalists is inviting feedback from both the public and journalists as it considers potential updates to the S  more
Subway systems are uncomfortably hot -- and worsening
EVANSTON, Illinois, March 10 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Subway systems are uncomfortably hot -- and worsening * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * First study to use crowdsourced comments to assess effects of heat underground * Researchers collected comments from X and Google Reviews published between 2008 and 2024 * Study focused on subway systems in Boston, New York and London * As above-ground temperatures rise, below-ground thermal c  more
SUNY Poly Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers
ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers Henry Cialone, Rob Esche to address graduates * UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) today announced that Henry Cialone, Ph.D., former President and CEO of EWI, and Robert Esche, President of Mohawk Valley Garden, will serve as speakers for the university's 2026 Commencement ceremonies on May 9. Dr. Cialone will  more
Syracuse University: A&S Researchers Develop 'Lock-and-Key' Cancer Drug System
SYRACUSE, New York, March 10 (TNSjou) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Researchers Develop "Lock-and-Key" Cancer Drug System A new chemistry platform from Assistant Professor Xiaoran Hu could keep cancer drugs inactive until they reach a tumor, offering a path to more precise treatment with fewer side effects. Many therapeutic molecules used in cancer treatments are highly toxic, often harming healthy tissues and causing significant side effects. This creates a cri  more
Syracuse University: First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It
SYRACUSE, New York, March 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe. Dan Bernardi In the College of Arts and Sciences, students do more than simply learn about the world. They learn how to change it for the better, thanks to a liberal arts education that gives them the versatility to make a differe  more
Syracuse University: Undergraduate Researcher Takes Community-Based Approach to Equitable Speech Therapy
SYRACUSE, New York, March 10 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Researcher Takes Community-Based Approach to Equitable Speech Therapy Senior Gillan Weltman and faculty mentor Yalian Pei are working to further culturally informed care in speech-language pathology. Diane Stirling For Gillian Weltman '26, research isn't confined to a laboratory. She's taking her work directly into the community--hosting events, screening participants and listening closely to   more
Testing large language models on scientific literature
ITHACA, New York, March 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Testing large language models on scientific literature * To stay up to date and work forward in their fields, scientists must have at their fingertips and in their minds thousands of published studies. Large language models (LLMs) show promise as a tool for exploring the vast scientific literature, but are they trustworthy when it comes to providing full and scientifically accurate answers to complex questions   more
The Next Step in Fashion
BROOKLYN, New York, March 10 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * The Next Step in Fashion * As Pratt's first cohort of MFA Fashion Collection + Communication students approaches graduation this spring, some students are already flourishing in the professional world. Take Peilin Chen, who is complementing their thesis preparations with a part-time Product Development Internship   more
Thune: Senate Bill Paves the Way to More Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Bill Paves the Way to More Affordable Housing * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, homeownership - that quintessential part of the American dream - has become increasingly unattainable for a   more
Trump Administration Ends Credit for Stop-Start Feature in Vehicles
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Ends Credit for Stop-Start Feature in Vehicles * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration is stopping the "off-cycle" credit that manufacturers get for the stop/start feature on automobiles. 2 The feature is intended to make internal combustion engines more fuel-efficient and reduce carbon emissions, but it is widely disliked by U.S. drivers. 3 About   more
Two Former NYPD Officers Charged With Federal Civil Rights Violations
BROOKLYN, New York, March 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Two Former NYPD Officers Charged With Federal Civil Rights Violations Officers Turned Off Their Body Cameras and Stole a Key to a Prostitution Location; Hours Later They Returned, Stole Money and One Officer Groped a Naked Woman * Earlier today, a three-count indictment was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Justin McMill  more
UAlbany, Rutgers Researchers Develop Early-Warning Model to Predict Toxic Social Media Storms
ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany, Rutgers Researchers Develop Early-Warning Model to Predict Toxic Social Media Storms By Bethany Bump Researchers at the University at Albany and Rutgers University have developed an early-warning framework that can predict harmful social media interactions before they erupt, paving the way for interventions that can minimize harm and make platforms safer for users. Using publicly available data  more
University of Miami: Takeaways From Real Estate Industry Leaders
CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Takeaways from real estate industry leaders Leaders at the 14th annual Real Estate Impact Conference shared pointers about the industry, the economy, and the nuance of making deals. By Janette Neuwahl Tannen, jnt38@miami.edu There was insight from leaders coming into their own in the real estate industry, such as Nadeem Meghji, Blackstone Real Estate's global head; those with plenty of experience; an  more
University of Montreal: Sync to the Beat and Stutter Less
MONTREAL, Quebec, March 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * Sync to the beat and stutter less A fun rhythm-training game played to music on a cell phone shows promise for reducing stuttering in children, according to a new UdeM study. By Beatrice St-Cyr-Leroux Stuttering is more than just struggling to "get the words out." It's a developmental disorder affecting speech fluency caused by a deficit in speech motor control synchronization. The condition  more
University of Pennsylvania: Look Inside the Political Economy of Early America
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * A look inside the political economy of early America Penn economist Fernando Arteaga shares insights into the factors that led to the American Revolution and the later institutions that created the strong U.S. national economy. * The modern U.S. economy is a complex machine, made up of imports and exports, gross domestic product and tariffs, interest rates and manufacturing, AI and unemp  more
US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia will participate as "core states" in fiscal year 2026 in its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiati  more
Velazquez Presents $3.15 Million Check for Security Lighting Upgrades at Ravenswood Houses
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Presents $3.15 Million Check for Security Lighting Upgrades at Ravenswood Houses * Queens, NY -Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) presented a check for $3,150,000 in Community Project Funding to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for the installation of exterior security lighting at Ravenswood Houses in Queens. The funding, which Velazquez secured in the FY2026 federal   more
Verint Expands AI Bot Portfolio to Calabrio Customers
MELVILLE, New York, March 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Expands AI Bot Portfolio to Calabrio Customers Three months after announcing its merger with Calabrio, Verint (r), The CX Automation Company(tm), is already delivering on the promise of the combined company. Starting today, Calabrio customers have d  more
WE ACT for Environmental Justice Responds to Inclusion of Sustainable Future Program in Legislative One-House Budget Resolutions
NEW YORK, March 11 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release: * * * WE ACT for Environmental Justice Responds to Inclusion of Sustainable Future Program in Legislative One-House Budget Resolutions WE ACT for Environmental Justice commends the New York State Legislature for including investments for energy efficiency and affordability in their One-House Budget resolutions (S.9004B/A.10004B). "The renewal of the $1 billion investment in the Sustainable Future Progra  more
WGAE Members at CBS News 24/7 Deliver Strike Pledge to CBS/Paramount Management
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGAE Members at CBS News 24/7 Deliver Strike Pledge to CBS/Paramount Management * NEW YORK, NY (March 10, 2026) -Today, Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at CBS News 24/7 delivered a strike pledge to CBS/Paramount management demanding a fair contract. The strike pledge was signed by 95% of the 60-member bargaining unit. The current CBS News 24/7 union contra  more
What is AI Psychosis? A Conversation on Chatbots and Mental Health
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * What is AI Psychosis? A Conversation on Chatbots and Mental Health * In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have become widely available and more people are turning to these tools for conversation and companionship, including discussions about mental health. While these tools can be important sources of information for many users, they can also pose new challenges. One of these is a phen  more
Wildlife Society: Why Do Hunters Choose Lead Ammunition?
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 10 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Why do hunters choose lead ammunition? Some conservationists promote voluntary use of lead-free ammunition as a solution that respects Americans' freedom of choice while reducing the potential for unintended consumption of lead ammunition residues by wildlife. Lead can be unintentionally harmful to wildlife and people. In both wildlife and people, exposure to high amou  more
Will Mike Lawler Condemn New York Young Republicans And Their Racist, Anti-Muslim Tweet?
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Will Mike Lawler Condemn New York Young Republicans And Their Racist, Anti-Muslim Tweet? * Last night, the New York Young Republican Club posted a blatantly racist tweet on social media stating that Muslim people do not "fit into America." The post is the latest example of the GOP club's disturbing pattern of extremist rhetoric and bigotry. In December, the far-right group invit  more
Wolters Kluwer Releases 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report, Highlighting Rapid AI Gains and Shifting Power Dynamics
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands, March 11 (TNSrep) -- Wolters Kluwer, a company that specializes in professional information, software solutions and services, issued the following news release: * * * Wolters Kluwer releases 2026 Future Ready Lawyer survey report, highlighting rapid AI gains and shifting power dynamics Global survey of legal professionals reveals strong momentum behind AI investment and workflow transformation * New York - Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has published the  more
Women in STEAM Share Personal, Professional Journeys at UAlbany Women's Day Celebration
ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Women in STEAM Share Personal, Professional Journeys at UAlbany Women's Day Celebration By Bethany Bump Cathleen Schiraldi understands that her path to becoming a staff scientist at Regeneron could seem straightforward on the surface. The summer before she graduated from UAlbany with her PhD in molecular biology, she landed an internship with the large biotechnology company, whose campus across the Huds  more
Wyden Calls on Colleagues to Oppose Gen. Rudd to Lead NSA
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Calls on Colleagues to Oppose Gen. Rudd to Lead NSA * Rudd lacks "familiarity with basic constitutional rights" on surveillance of Americans Watch a video of Wyden deliver his remarks here As prepared for delivery I rise to speak in opposition to the nomination of Joshua Rudd to be Director of the National Security Agency. During his confirmation hearing, General Rudd demonstrated a lack o  more
Zimbabwe: Violence and Intimidation Against Opponents of Presidential Term Extension
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Zimbabwe: Violence and Intimidation Against Opponents of Presidential Term Extension * (Johannesburg) - Authorities in Zimbabwe have intensified their crackdown against critics of an effort by the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party to push forward a constitutional amendment to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office, Human Rights Watch said to  more
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