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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday March 13, 2026 ( 194 items )  
'You Can Get to Anywhere From Here': Surgeons/SC State Alums Give Students Hands-on Look at Podiatric Medicine
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, March 13 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * 'You can get to anywhere from here': Surgeons/SC State alums give students hands-on look at podiatric medicine Dr. William Long and Dr. Kevin Ray are proof of SC State's results in STEM education. Author: Dionne Gleaton, Senior Writer South Carolina State University students were given hands-on lessons in podiatric medicine from two alumni who own two of the largest podiatry practices in  more
10 Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud Charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * 10 Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud Charges Indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuse 10 Medicaid providers of stealing a combined $578,000 from the government health-care program for the needy. "In the spirit of St. Patrick, we're driving out the snakes who prey on Medicaid," Yost said. "We have zero tolerance for billing shenanigans that cheat taxpa  more
AARP Bulletin Warns Digital Fraud Crimes Are Devastating Americans
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * AARP Bulletin Warns Digital Fraud Crimes Are Devastating Americans The March/April 2026 issue of AARP Bulletin highlights how fast evolving digital scams are overwhelming consumers and putting their financial security at serious risk. The issue provides urgent guidance to help consumers take informed steps to safeguard their money and strengthen their financial security. In this issue: How I Lost My Life Savings: A random  more
Acting DOT IG Behm Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Acting Transportation Inspector General Mitch Behm from a March 5, 2026, hearing on the oversight of DOT programs and activities: * * * Chairman Womack, Ranking Member Clyburn, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me to testify today on the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) oversight of the Department of Tr  more
Alexander & Baldwin is Taken Private in $2.3 Billion Transaction
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Alexander & Baldwin is Taken Private in $2.3 Billion Transaction * HONOLULU - Alexander & Baldwin ("A&B" or the "Company"), a Hawai`i-based owner, operator and developer of high-quality commercial real estate in Hawai`i, today announced that a joint venture formed by an affiliate of MW Group and funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate and DivcoWest (collective  more
Alliance for Quality Education: One House Proposals Acknowledge Need to Raise Taxes, Invest in Child Care Workforce
ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- The Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement on March 10, 2026: * * * One House Proposals Acknowledge Need to Raise Taxes, Invest in Child Care Workforce Public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement in response to the Senate and Assembly budget proposals: "The Senate and Assembly budget proposals both include priorities that must be reflected in the final enacted budget. Working familie  more
America First Legal Reveals Latest Legal Failures by States Challenging Trump Administration's CFPB Funding Cuts
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Reveals Latest Legal Failures by States Challenging Trump Administration's CFPB Funding Cuts * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states lack evidence of any actual harm in their lawsuit challenging Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought's efforts to cut funding from the Consumer Financial Protectio  more
American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program. T  more
American University Launches National Program to Stem Extremist Violence
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- American University has established a national initiative to combat extremist and political violence through its Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab. This effort involves a partnership with Bedrock, a coalition of 67 organizations representing diverse groups including Arab American, Jewish, LGBTQ, and Evangelical communities. The collaboration aims to create a unified approach to protect marginalized populations and public officials from hate-fueled att  more
Americans are Paying the Price for Democrats' Political Obstruction
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Americans are Paying the Price for Democrats' Political Obstruction * "It's not a question of if the Democrat shutdown is hurting the American people. It is a matter of public record. Democrats are endangering Americans on the ground, in the skies, and even in cyberspace." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about why Senate Democrats must join Republicans   more
Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Refund Tariff Costs, Calls On Trump To Address Rising Cost Of Living
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Gillibrand Announces Bill To Refund Tariff Costs, Calls On Trump To Address Rising Cost Of Living * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration prioritize bringing relief to American families instead of doubling down on unconstitutional foreign wars and reckless tariff policies that are dr  more
Anchorage Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Role in Alaska Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Anchorage man sentenced to over 13 years for role in Alaska drug trafficking conspiracy The defendant is one of over 60 charged in large-scale drug trafficking ring targeting Alaska. * An Anchorage man was sentenced today to over 13 years in prison for conspiring with others to traffic fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin in Alaska on behalf of  more
As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, complicated by  more
As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, compl  more
At Least 8 Students and a Health Worker Reportedly Killed in Attack on School Compound in Sudan's White Nile State
NEW YORK, March 13 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * At least 8 students and a health worker reportedly killed in attack on a school compound in Sudan's White Nile State Reported drone attacks struck a secondary school and a primary healthcare centre in Shukairi village in White Nile State, Sudan, yesterday morning. At least eight students, four of them under the age of 18, and a health worker were killed. Many more wer  more
Athletics group turns gratitude into small acts of kindness
ITHACA, New York, March 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Athletics group turns gratitude into small acts of kindness * Track athletes Noah Cummings '26 and Abraham Ailemen '26 arrived at Cornell by different paths, but with a shared understanding of opportunity and responsibility. Cummings grew up outside Washington, D.C., the son of parents who emphasized education, faith and service. His mother, an Ethiopian immigrant and accomplished distance runner, passed down  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNLAWFUL DATA DEMAND TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNLAWFUL DATA DEMAND TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES * New Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy, Threaten Schools with Baseless Investigations Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's demand that higher education institutions pr  more
AU Should Strengthen its Framework to Curb Violence Against Women
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * AU Should Strengthen its Framework to Curb Violence Against Women * Violence against women and girls in Africa demands urgent action. As of 2023, it is estimated that one in three women and girls between ages 15 and 49, have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Last November, South Africa classified violence against women as a national disaster. Whe  more
Author Jenkins to Address Graduates for Bethel University
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins will serve as the keynote speaker for the 79th Commencement Ceremony at Bethel University on May 2. Jenkins, known for the Left Behind series and novels based on the television show The Chosen, has sold more than 73 million copies of his work across a career spanning over 200 books. Bethel University President Dee McDonald stated that Jenkins has shaped Christian thought and imagination through his storytelling and convi  more
Authorities Dismantle Global Malicious Proxy Service That Deployed Malware and Defrauded Thousands of U.S. Persons, Businesses, and Financial Institutions of Millions of Dollars in Losses
SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Authorities Dismantle Global Malicious Proxy Service that Deployed Malware and Defrauded Thousands of U.S. Persons, Businesses, and Financial Institutions of Millions of Dollars in Losses Yesterday a court-authorized international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Justice Department disrupted SocksEscort, a residential pr  more
Baldwin Presses Trump Admin for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Presses Trump Admin for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her Senate colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide answers to the American people on the airstrikes on an elementary school that killed more than 150 innocent people and other civilian casualties in the Tr  more
Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in April and May 2026
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in April and May 2026 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock: Series of Preferred Stock Dividend per Shar  more
Bennet, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren, Schatz, Schumer, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren, Schatz, Schumer, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democr  more
Bestselling Indigenous Author Angeline Boulley Brings Firekeeper's Daughter to UW-Platteville
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, March 13 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Bestselling Indigenous Author Angeline Boulley Brings Firekeeper's Daughter to UW-Platteville Written by Ava E Garrard On Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, UW-Platteville will be hosting Indigenous, New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley for a reading and discussion. The event will take place in Nohr Gallery from 7:00-8:00 pm and will focus on Boulley's famous 2021 novel, Firekee  more
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call For Independent Audit Of Epstein Files Redactions Protocol
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Bipartisan Group Of Senators Call For Independent Audit Of Epstein Files Redactions Protocol Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) called for an independent audit and report   more
Bonnies rally in third to win opener at hockey nationals
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 12 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Bonnies rally in third to win opener at hockey nationals * Mar 12, 2026 MC Hammer would have been proud. St. Bonaventure (24-4-1) was clearly legit entering the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament having won 12 games in a row, and it's refusal to quit propelled the Bonnies to a 4-3 win over Florida Atlantic (15-7-1) this evening in St. Louis in the   more
Breakthrough T1D Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Danne to be Honored with Children with Diabetes President's Award for Innovation
NEW YORK, March 12 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Breakthrough T1D Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Danne to be Honored with Children with Diabetes President's Award for Innovation The award will be presented on March 13 during the Advanced Technologies & Treatment for Diabetes conference in Barcelona  * Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy o  more
Breakthrough T1D Urges FTC to Tackle Insulin Pricing Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Breakthrough T1D, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission supporting a consent agreement involving Express Scripts and insulin pricing practices, urging the agency to continue efforts aimed at reducing the cost burden faced by people living with type 1 diabetes. In their letter, Breakthrough T1D emphasizes the critical situation faced by nearly two million Americans living with type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires them to rely on  more
Buffalo State's Women in Technology program supports and empowers
BUFFALO, New York, March 16 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State's Women in Technology program supports and empowers * In late February, Buffalo State University, in partnership with Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Academic Affairs, launched the Buffalo State Women in Technology program as a faculty and staff initiative operating under the SUNY Women in Technology (WIT) program. The university's recent International Women's Day  more
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities * (Paris) - An Islamist armed group has killed at least 38 civilians, abducted 9 women, and burned property in 3 separate incidents in northeastern Burkina Faso since late January 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The atrocities by the Al Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen  more
Castle Connolly Names Upstate University Hospital to 2026 Top Hospitals List
SYRACUSE, New York, March 13 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Castle Connolly names Upstate University Hospital to 2026 Top Hospitals list Upstate University Hospital has been named by the research and information leader Castle Connolly to its 2026 Top Hospital list for cancer surgery and orthopedic surgery, including recognition for lung cancer surgery, mastectomy and hip replacement surgery. Castle Connolly Top Hospital  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Rhode Island's Selective Interest In Sexual Abuse
NEW YORK, March 13 -- 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 12, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * RHODE ISLAND'S SELECTIVE INTEREST IN SEXUAL ABUSE Rhode Island is the latest state to demonstrate its selective interest in combatting the sexual abuse of minors. It is only interested in probing the Catholic c  more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: French Defense - Funding the Say-Do Gap
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by editorial intern Nicole Monette: * * * French Defense: Funding the Say-Do Gap Short of money and short of parliamentary votes, France is struggling to turn President Macron's pledges of extra defense spending into reality. * President Emmanuel Macron announced in July that France would raise its defense budget to Euros64bn ($74bn) within 18 months. This was part of a plan to  more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Russia Plans an Invasion of the Body Snatchers
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by non-resident senior fellows Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan: * * * Russia Plans an Invasion of the Body Snatchers The Kremlin's war against international law reaches beyond mere words and now includes the use of heavily armed military squads operating on foreign soil. * The Russian Duma is about to adopt a law permitting the extraterritorial engagement of the armed forces   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: * * * 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 deliberately purs  more
China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways * Key Takeaways 1 The conflict in Iran is affecting most parts of the world, but few as much as China. 2 While the United States reduced its dependence on Middle Eastern oil by increasing domestic production, China has increased its imports from the region, particularly from Iran. 3 China has been purchasing 90% of Iran  more
Chris Healey Discusses CLO Use in Fund Portfolios With Ignites
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chris Healey discusses CLO use in fund portfolios with Ignites Davis Polk partner Chris Healey was quoted in Ignites discussing the recent SEC guidance that allows funds to exclude collateralized loan obligation (CLO) debt from a key fund-of-funds investment limit. The article noted that funds do not have to count debt securities issued by CLOs toward the rule's 10% limit on investments in other fund  more
Chris Healey Discusses Private Market Expansion With Ignites
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chris Healey discusses private market expansion with Ignites Davis Polk partner Chris Healey was featured in an Ignites video interview discussing the legal obligations registered investment advisors have as they expand private market access. Discussing the retailization of these private markets, Chris said, "One thing that many of the product manufacturers or sponsors would like to see is a move in  more
Circana Reports Global Foodservice Traffic Grew in 2025 Despite Economic Headwinds
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Circana Reports Global Foodservice Traffic Grew in 2025 Despite Economic Headwinds For operators seeking diversified growth, international markets provide an attractive opportunity * Global foodservice traffic increased by 0.2% over the past year, even against broad macroeconomic challenges, according to Circana LLC's   more
CNN Original Series "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" Premieres Saturday, April 11 at 9pm ET/PT
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" Premieres Saturday, April 11 at 9pm ET/PT * March 12th, 2026 Trailer: https://youtu.be/L2pE0702tvk NEW YORK, NY - (March 12, 2026) - CNN Original Series Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever will premiere on Saturday, April 11 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. Produced by EverWonder Studio, the six-episode series follows legendary journalist Kara Swisher as she  more
Colgate Announces Spring 2026 Faculty Promotions
HAMILTON, New York, March 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Announces Spring 2026 Faculty Promotions * Colgate University has announced a series of faculty promotions following the winter meeting of the Board of Trustees. This recognition of professors' accomplishments -as both scholars and teachers -takes effect July 1, 2026. "One of the greatest pleasures of being the provost and dean of the faculty is to learn about the remarkable accomplishments of colle  more
Colman Domingo is WSJ. Magazine's Spring Men's Issue Cover Star
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Colman Domingo is WSJ. Magazine's Spring Men's Issue Cover Star * Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo is WSJ. Magazine's cover star for the Spring men's issue. Domingo spoke with WSJ's Ray A. Smith about the Hollywood gig that changed his life, his role as Michael Jackson's father in Antoine Fuqua's Michael, and how he finds work-life balance away from the  more
Columbia Law School: Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series Launches With Christine Lagarde and Tom Ginsburg
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series Launches With Christine Lagarde and Tom Ginsburg Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, and Ginsburg, faculty director of the University of Chicago's Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, joined Dean Daniel Abebe for two events. * At Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series events held in late February and early March, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central   more
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Proposes 2 Service Additions, 1 Product Deletion
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled issued a proposal to add two services and delete one product from its procurement list. This proposal aims to update the list of items furnished by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The following services are proposed for addition to the procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Services Service Type: Contr  more
Consumer Reports: Federal Water Bead Safety Rule Takes Effect Today, in a Victory for Child Safety
YONKERS, New York, March 13 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Federal water bead safety rule takes effect today, in a victory for child safety Consumer Reports warns of hazardous products online * A new safety rule for water beads marketed as toys officially went into effect today nationwide. Water beads are small, often brightly colored gel balls made of superabsorbent materials, which can drastically expand to many times their original size when exposed to water  more
Cortez Masto Joins 45 Senate Colleagues in Pressing Department of Defense for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Joins 45 Senate Colleagues in Pressing Department of Defense for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and signed by 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of De  more
CUNY Awards $3 Million to Support More Than 100 Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * CUNY Awards $3 Million to Support More Than 100 Artificial Intelligence Initiatives CUNY AI Innovation Fund Tackles Food Insecurity, Mental Health Access and Workforce Training Fund Is Part of Governor Hochul's Investments to Advance AI Use in Education and Research * The City University of New York this week announced that it awarded $3 million to 113 campus-led initiatives as part of its new AI Innovat  more
CUNY: What's Ahead for New York City Schools Under Mayor Mamdani
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * What's Ahead for New York City Schools Under Mayor Mamdani As he prepares to retire from teaching, Professor David Bloomfield discusses the pressures and expectations facing the mayor as he leads the nation's largest school system on "The Thought Project" podcast. * In this episode of The Thought Project, CUNY Graduate Center and Brooklyn College Professor David Bloomfield reflects on the   more
D'Youville University Celebrates Donor Impact at 2026 Annual Scholarship Luncheon
BUFFALO, New York, March 12 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville University Celebrates Donor Impact at 2026 Annual Scholarship Luncheon * More than 50 scholarship donors, student recipients, alumni, and university leaders gathered in Heritage Hall of the Koessler Administration Building for D'Youville University's Annual Scholarship Luncheon on March 5 to celebrate the transformative power of philanthropy and the achievements of student scholars. The luncheon o  more
Data From EdTrust-New York Show Many Students Aren't Completing College
NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrep) -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * New Data From EdTrust-New York Show Many Students Aren't Completing College EdTrust-New York released a new analysis today showing that far too many students leave college without earning a degree, particularly those who graduated from high schools serving the largest shares of students from low-income backgrounds. The analysis uses data from EdTrust-New York's To & Through  more
Debevoise Named International Arbitration Firm of the Year at 2026 Benchmark Litigation USA Awards for Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Named International Arbitration Firm of the Year at 2026 Benchmark Litigation USA Awards for Third Consecutive Year * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been named International Arbitration Firm of the Year at the 2026 Benchmark Litigation USA Awards for the third consecutive year. The awards celebrate the leading firms and most distinguished litigators across the country.   more
Delta extends pause of New York JFK-Tel Aviv service through March 31 and delays Atlanta-Tel Aviv restart until August
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta extends pause of New York JFK-Tel Aviv service through March 31 and delays Atlanta-Tel Aviv restart until August * Thursday, Mar. 12: 8:30 a.m. Update In response to the ongoing conflict in the region, Delta has extended the suspension of flights from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) through March 31 and from TLV to JFK through April 1. Additionally, the restart of Atlanta (ATL) to   more
Ecuador: Court Affirms Adolescents' Right to Gender Recognition
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Ecuador: Court Affirms Adolescents' Right to Gender Recognition * (Washington, DC, March 12, 2026) - Ecuador's Constitutional Court's ruling, made public on March 10, 2026, that people under 18 cannot automatically be refused a request to modify their gender on identity documents is an important victory for the rights of transgender youth, Human Rights Watch said today. The ruling affirms that  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Announces Endorsements of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office in Illinois
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Announces Endorsements of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office in Illinois * NEW YORK - Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced the endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office across Illinois, from the state legislature to county boards and local school councils. This follows last week's endorsements of volunt  more
Faculty Spotlight: FSU's Celia Reddick emphasizes hope through education
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: FSU's Celia Reddick emphasizes hope through education * Florida State University's Celia Reddick is an embodiment of the mission of the Learning Systems Institute (LSI) - providing critical research to enhance teacher education worldwide. As an assistant professor of education and international development with a joint appointment at LSI and in the Department of Educational Leader  more
Faculty/Staff Achievements Roundup: Serure receives Benita Jorkasky Outstanding College Educator Memorial Award
BUFFALO, New York, March 11 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty/Staff Achievements Roundup: Serure receives Benita Jorkasky Outstanding College Educator Memorial Award * This is part of a monthly series highlighting the honors and achievements of Buffalo State University faculty and staff. The roundup is compiled from the previous months' submissions to the Daily Bulletin and department newsletters. Dana Faye Serure, associate professor of history a  more
Federal Appeals Court: Workers' Compensation Plans Can't Reimburse Patients for Medical Cannabis Costs Because It's Schedule I
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Federal Appeals Court: Workers' Compensation Plans Can't Reimburse Patients for Medical Cannabis Costs Because It's Schedule I * New York, NY: A permanently disabled maritime employee cannot be reimbursed for costs related to his use of medical cannabis products, according to a ruling by judges on the 2 nd Circuit Court of Appeals. The petitio  more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Statement Regarding Open Market Desk Operations on Friday, April 3, 2026
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on March 12, 2026: * * * Statement Regarding Open Market Desk Operations on Friday, April 3, 2026 Due to the release of the March U.S. employment data on Friday, April 3, 2026 the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) is not recommending a full closure for secondary market trading of U.S. government securities for Good Friday. However, fixed income and repo market participants are  more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Statement Regarding the Publication of Reference Rates on Friday, April 3, 2026
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on March 12, 2026: * * * Statement Regarding the Publication of Reference Rates on Friday, April 3, 2026 There will be no publication of the Tri-Party General Collateral Rate (TGCR), the Broad General Collateral Rate (BGCR), the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), or the SOFR Averages and Index on Friday, April 3, 2026. Due to the release of the March Employment Situation report, the Securities Ind  more
Fordham Focus on AI: Preparing for the Rise of the Chatbot Therapist
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on March 12, 2026, by Patrick Verel with Lauri Goldkind, professor in the Graduate School of Social Service: * * * A Fordham Focus on AI: Preparing for the Rise of the Chatbot Therapist For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next. In this last installment, we sat down with Lauri Goldkind, PhD, a professor at the Graduate   more
Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes
BRONX, New York, March 13 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Review Symposium Probes Generative AI's Constitutional Stakes By Sejla Rizvic As generative AI continues to impact all areas of the law, legal scholars are also examining its implications for constitutional law, on issues such as free speech, racial bias, and due process. The Fordham Law Review hosted a wide-ranging conversation on these topics and many others at a recent symposium, "C  more
Fordham: For Women, By Women - Research That Matters
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * For Women, By Women: Research That Matters By Chris Gosier As the nation marks Women's History Month, women across disciplines at Fordham are engaged in research that serves women on multiple fronts--studying cancer and menopause, exploring how to support women's and girls' mental health and social wellness, or writing the history of pivotal moments in the fight for equity. Here are just a few of their projects: Taki  more
Fresenius Medical Care Publishes Its Annual Report 2025: Power of Care
HOMBURG, Germany, March 13 (TNSrep) -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release: * * * Fresenius Medical Care publishes its Annual Report 2025: The power of care * The Company launched its FME Reignite strategy in 2025 to focus on strengthening core operations, driving profitable growth and innovation, and advancing company culture * Full year operating income/1 growth of 27% reached top end of finan  more
Ghanaian National Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding UConn
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release: * * * Ghanaian National Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding UConn David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that DICKSON ALORWORNU, also known as "Dixon Al," 36, a citizen of Ghana residing in Greenwich, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 48 months of   more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Seniors' Savings
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Seniors' Savings * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, along with Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Dave McCormick (R-PA), introduced the bipartisan Senior Security Act to help stop financial predators from scamming America's seniors. This bipartisan legislatio  more
Governor Hochul Announces $250 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $250 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $250 million to help communities statewide afford water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and State and federal grants that empower local  more
Governor Hochul Announces Four Major Events at Jones Beach State Park Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding
ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Four Major Events at Jones Beach State Park Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced signature events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States will take place over the Memorial Day and July Fourth weekends at Jones Beach State Park. The July Fourth weekend celebration will feat  more
Governor Hochul Announces the Expansion of Child Care Services at SUNY Community Colleges
ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces the Expansion of Child Care Services at SUNY Community Colleges * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of child care services at 11 SUNY community colleges to include evenings and weekends to better align with the schedules of student parents enrolled in high-demand programs, including SUNY Reconnect courses, or to create additional spots for infants   more
Harvard professor to discuss Taylor Swift's 'genius' at March 26 URI humanities festival
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Harvard professor to discuss Taylor Swift's 'genius' at March 26 URI humanities festival * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 12, 2026 - In a little more than two decades, Taylor Swift rose from being an aspiring young artist to becoming an influential pop culture icon who has made a mark on society well beyond her sold-out live performances. Stephanie Burt, a Harvard University professor and poetry exp  more
HBO & BBC Original Limited Series HALF MAN Debuts This April
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO & BBC Original Limited Series HALF MAN Debuts This April * * Download New Images HERE * HBO and the BBC have announced HALF MAN, an original six-episode limited series from Emmy(r)-winning creator and executive producer Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer," "Against the Law"), will debut this April on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max i  more
Heinrich on Senate Floor: President Trump is dumbing down our history and cheapening our National Parks. But he will not take our history from us.
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich on Senate Floor: President Trump is dumbing down our history and cheapening our National Parks. But he will not take our history from us. * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led his colleagues in delivering remarks on the Senate floor in condemning and drawing attention to the Trump admi  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Partners With Legora to Empower Lawyers With Advanced AI Tools
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partners with Legora to empower lawyers with advanced AI tools Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is adopting Legora as its firmwide general-purpose AI platform, marking a significant step in the firm's investment in innovation and technology enabled legal services. Legora will act as an "intelligent legal colleague". It supports smarter d  more
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing, Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Press Pentagon for Answers on the School Bombing, Civilian Casualties in Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with 45 of his Senate colleagues, demanded the Department of Defense carry out a swift investigation into airstrikes on a school in Minab, Iran and other civilian casualties in the Trump administration's illegal war on Iran. "The   more
Historic $12 Million Gift From Jack Yongfeng Zhang, PhD '87 and Mary Zi-Ping Luo, PhD Propels Yang Institute Into the Future...
STONY BROOK, New York, March 12 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Historic $12 Million Gift From Jack Yongfeng Zhang, PhD '87 and Mary Zi-Ping Luo, PhD Propels Yang Institute Into the Future... * STONY BROOK, NY-March 12, 2026- The C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP) at the State University of New York at Stony Brook has received a historic $12 million endowment gift from alumnus Jack Yongfeng Zhang, PhD '87, and his wi  more
Hofstra University Issues Commentary: SEAS Dean's Blog - Human Judgment in an AI World
HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 12 -- Hofstra University issued the following commentary on March 11, 2026, by Sina Y. Rabbany, dean in the School of Engineering and Applied Science: * * * SEAS Dean's Blog: Human Judgment in an AI World As artificial intelligence systems grow more capable and more present in our daily lives, one truth becomes increasingly clear: Technical sophistication alone is not enough. The most powerful AI systems being developed today are shaped not just by code, but by valu  more
Home equity decreases nationally to end 2025
IRVINE, California, March 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Home equity decreases nationally to end 2025 * Borrower equity showed decreases across large portion of the U.S. in Q4 2025 *T he average U.S. homeowner lost approximately $8,500 in equity during the past year, but that still leaves the average borrower with about $295,000 in accumulated home equity. * Total homeowner equity for borrowers with a mortgage total  more
HPU Awards and Honors: March 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 12 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Awards and Honors: March 2026 High Point University students, faculty and staff recently completed service projects and received the following academic and professional awards. Pharmacy Students Awarded National Service Grant for Third Year A team of four students from HPU's Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy was one of five teams awarded a $2,500 grant in the Walmart Prescription for Serv  more
Human Rights Watch Posts Letter: Keep the World in the World Cup
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following letter from Sport and Rights Alliance Executive Director Andrea Florence: * * * Keep the World in the World Cup Amsterdam, Netherlands, 11 March 2026 To: Mr. Gianni Infantino President Federation Internationale de Football Association FIFA-Strasse 20 Zurich, Switzerland Dear President Infantino, FIFA is planning the biggest World Cup ever: 48 teams, games in 16 cities across the U.S., Canad  more
Human Rights Watch: Iraq - Prominent Women's Rights Activist Assassinated
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iraq: Prominent Women's Rights Activist Assassinated * (Beirut) - A prominent Iraqi women's rights activist was gunned down outside her Baghdad home by two men on motorcycles on March 2, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. Yanar Mohammed, 65, co-founded the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq in 2003. She opened Iraq's first women's shelters that same year, building a network that event  more
Human Rights Watch: NHS England Blocks Access to Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapies
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * NHS England Blocks Access to Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapies * England's National Health Service (NHS) has announced it will block new referrals for gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender youth under 18, restricting access to evidence-based care and undermining young people's rights to health, bodily autonomy, and nondiscrimination. The decision came into force on March 9 and wi  more
Human Rights Watch: Thailand - Don't Return Vietnamese Activist
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Thailand: Don't Return Vietnamese Activist * The Thai authorities should immediately release Le Chi Thanh, a prominent Vietnamese anti-corruption activist, and ensure that he is not forcibly returned to Vietnam, Human Rights Watch said today. Le Chi Thanh's lawyers told Human Rights Watch that the Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok has been pressing Thai authorities to deport him as soon as possi  more
Hunter Convenes Local Farmers to Shape Equitable Procurement
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Convenes Local Farmers to Shape Equitable Procurement The NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College's Silberman campus is planting some important seeds. In a powerful collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Urban Agriculture, the NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College convened an invite-only working session bringing together local and regional farmers, foo  more
IBM Releases a New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing
ARMONK, New York, March 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Releases a New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing * New reference architecture outlines a practical, scalable path for combining quantum and classical computing * Scientific breakthroughs in chemistry, materials science, and molecular simulation are pushing beyond the limit of classical computing driven through quantum-centric approach * IBM's architecture brings quant  more
IBPA Publishing University Announces Keynote Speakers for 2026 Conference
MANHATTAN BEACH, California, March 13 -- The Independent Book Publishers Association issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * IBPA Publishing University Announces Keynote Speakers for 2026 Conference The Independent Book Publishers Association is excited to bring IBPA Publishing University to Portland, OR on May 14-16, 2026. For over 30 years, IBPA Publishing University is the leading conference for independent publishers; the conference welcomes traditional and hybrid publishers, a  more
ICYMI: Big Week for Our Smallest New Yorkers - Launch of 2-K & Expansion of 3-K
NEW YORK, March 13 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Big Week for Our Smallest New Yorkers - Launch of 2-K & Expansion of 3-K * Administration announced 2,000 free 2-K seats and expansion of 3-K to 56 zip codes * Over the past week, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani visited classrooms and child care centers across all five boroughs to mark major progress toward universal child care for New York City families. In the past week alone, Ma  more
ILTM Africa 2026 Showcases Sensory-Led Luxury
SURREY, England, March 13 -- RX issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * ILTM Africa 2026 showcases sensory-led luxury ILTM Africa 2026 makes its anticipated return to the Norval Foundation in the Host City of Cape Town from 10-12 April, delivering its largest post-Covid edition to date. Uniting influential luxury suppliers and travel buyers from around the world, ILTM Africa 2026 presents a carefully curated programme designed to spark valuable business connections within  more
Iran: US School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iran: US School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability * Reported findings that the United States is responsible for the recent deadly school attack in Iran, and that it was based on outdated targeting data, highlight the need for reform and accountability within the US military to minimize civilian harm during conflict, Human Rights Watch said today.  The New York Times report  more
Justice for Detransitioners is Coming: Advocates Gather in Nation's Capital for Largest Detransitioner Day Yet
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * 'Justice for Detransitioners is Coming': Advocates Gather in Nation's Capital for Largest Detransitioner Day Yet As national scrutiny around gender ideology grows, detransitioners are speaking out and sharing their stories with increasing urgency. Today, on Detransitioner Awareness Day, observed annually on March 12, Independent Women ambassadors and detransitioners Sore  more
Keep Conductors on New York City's Subway Trains!
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * Keep Conductors on New York City's Subway Trains! * New Push for NY Legislation Requiring Two-Person Crews on Subway Trains. Poll Finds Overwhelming Rider Support A new poll reveals that subway riders overwhelmingly - nearly 9 in 10 - support legislation requiring the MTA to maintain two-person train crews, with a Conductor and a Train Operator on board. Most riders  more
Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Joins New York National Guard at Moynihan Train Hall to Highlight Enhanced Security Efforts Amid Ongoing Military Operations Overseas
ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Joins New York National Guard at Moynihan Train Hall to Highlight Enhanced Security Efforts Amid Ongoing Military Operations Overseas * Governor Kathy Hochul today visited Moynihan Train Hall to highlight the ongoing security efforts of the New York National Guard, Metropolitan Transit Authority Police and New York State Police amid ongoing military   more
Lawler Champions Caregivers with New Health and Wellness Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Champions Caregivers with New Health and Wellness Legislation * Washington, D.C. - 3/12/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler introduced Dream's Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, legislation to establish a federal grant program to support the health, well-being, and retention of caregivers across the United States. Specifically, this legislation directs the U.S. Department of Health and Huma  more
Lawler Responds To County Legislators' Call To Keep Indian Point Shuttered
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Responds To County Legislators' Call To Keep Indian Point Shuttered * Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/11/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement in response to comments from Rockland County Legislators Alden Wolfe and Beth Davidson opposing efforts to reopen the former Indian Point Energy Center. "Residents in Rockland County and across the Hudson Valley are suffocating  more
LDF Denounces Proposed Rule Shielding DOJ Lawyers From Accountability and Ethics Enforcement
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Denounces Proposed Rule Shielding DOJ Lawyers From Accountability and Ethics Enforcement * Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would allow the Attorney General to intervene in state bar disciplinary investigations and demand that those investigations be suspended while the DOJ conducts its own internal revi  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER"
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and emphasized that Democrats are pushing back against Donald Trump and Republicans to keep our nation out of another forever war and to tackle the real   more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER"
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MEIDAS TOUCH: "TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NEED REGIME CHANGE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, IT IS GOING TO COME IN NOVEMBER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and emphasized that Democrats are pushing back against Donald Trump and Republicans to keep our nation out of another forever war and to tackle the real problems American families  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "VETERANS HAVE BEEN UNDER ASSAULT FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DAY ONE"
WASHINGTON, March 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "VETERANS HAVE BEEN UNDER ASSAULT FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DAY ONE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45), local elected officials and community representatives from veteran service organizations for a roundtable discussion and press conference about how House Democrats are standing up for veterans. LEADE  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "VETERANS HAVE BEEN UNDER ASSAULT FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DAY ONE"
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "VETERANS HAVE BEEN UNDER ASSAULT FROM THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DAY ONE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45), local elected officials and community representatives from veteran service organizations for a roundtable discussion and press conference about how House Democrats are standing up for veterans. LEADER JEFFRIES : Well, good af  more
LEI for UK remained unchanged in January
NEW YORK, March 12 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for the UK remained unchanged in January * For Release 9:30 AM ET, March 12, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.   more
Lidl U.S. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Lidl US Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat Summary Company Announcement Date: March 12, 2026 FDA Publish Date: March 12, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared hazelnut allergen Company Name: Lidl US Brand Name: Favorina Product Descriptio  more
Littler Issues Commentary: New York Department of Health Issues Updated Guidance on Wage Parity Compliance Forms and Certification Submission Dates
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by shareholder Ira D. Wincott and associate Joseph A. Gusmano: * * * New York Department of Health Issues Updated Guidance on Wage Parity Compliance Forms and Certification Submission Dates On March 9, 2026, the New York Department of Health (DOH) issued updated guidance for Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (LHCSAs), Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs), Certified Home Hea  more
Lombardo Doing the Bidding of Billionaires, Special Interests as Nevadans Drown in Sky-High Health Care and Housing Costs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Doing the Bidding of Billionaires, Special Interests as Nevadans Drown in Sky-High Health Care and Housing Costs * The Nevadan: Lombardo's pharmaceutical industry donations surged after he vetoed bills that would have lowered drug costs for chronic and deadly illnesses. Joe Lombardo could have lowered housing and prescription drug costs for all Nevadans, but instead, he remains beho  more
Lujan, Merkley, Murkowski, Durbin Push for Audit of DOJ's Practices in Redacting Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Merkley, Murkowski, Durbin Push for Audit of DOJ's Practices in Redacting Epstein Files Law Prohibited Redactions Based on Reputational Harm or Political Sensitivity  Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called for an independent audit and report to Congress about the Department of Just  more
Lyman Protocol Systems Architect Proposes Programmable Compliance Framework for Stablecoin Rules
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Darren Lyman, chief systems architect of the Lyman Protocol, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the ongoing implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The LP-90 proposal presents a sophisticated blueprint designed to integrate programmable compliance into existing financial systems, particularly through the use of tokenized U.S. dollar liabilities on the New   more
M&T Bank Celebrates Opening of New Bronx Third Avenue Branch
BUFFALO, New York, March 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Celebrates Opening of New Bronx Third Avenue Branch * Mott Haven Location is the Bank's 20th Branch in New York City New York, N.Y., March 12, 2026 - M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new full-service branch at 2976 Third Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of The Bronx. This new loc  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Free Press: New York City's Mayor Can't Give Muslim Extremists a Pass
NEW YORK, March 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 10, 2026, by President Reihan Salam to the Free Press: * * * New York City's Mayor Can't Give Muslim Extremists a Pass America's Muslims are looking for a leader who opposes every form of prejudice. Mamdani can fill that role. New York City narrowly averted a catastrophe on Saturday. Outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the mayor, two men--Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi--attempted  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Dark Days Loom for New Yorkers as Climate Law Promises Blackouts, Cost Hikes
NEW YORK, March 9 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by fellow Ken Girardin to the New York Post: * * * Dark Days Loom for New Yorkers as Climate Law Promises Blackouts, Cost Hikes Gov. Kathy Hochul has spent much of her 4(1)/2 years in office facing a time bomb left by her predecessor: drastic, legally binding greenhouse gas reduction targets that the state has no practical means of meeting. The 2019 Climate Act requires New York to cut greenhouse gas e  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: How State Bureaucrats Conspired to Conceal the Violence in New York's Schools
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 11, 2026, by Paulson policy analyst Neetu Arnold to the New York Post: * * * How State Bureaucrats Conspired to Conceal the Violence in New York's Schools Kids trapped in dangerous schools are supposed to have an escape hatch -- it's their right under federal law. But a few years ago, New York state education officials quietly changed the rules governing how schools must report violent incide  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Jared Isaacman Is Launching NASA Into a New Era
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 12, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Jared Isaacman Is Launching NASA into a New Era The billionaire entrepreneur is getting American astronauts closer to a moon landing than we've been in decades. Jared Isaacman isn't messing around. The billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut endured White House intrigue and months-long delays on his way to beco  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Reconsider Your Failing Strategy, Mr. President
NEW YORK, March 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 10, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Reconsider Your Failing Strategy, Mr. President Intentional ambiguity won't serve Trump well during the upcoming midterm elections. Donald Trump was elected to combat inflation, secure the border and counter the cultural excesses of the progressive left. Like any president, he's expected to shift priorities when unfor  more
Marsh and Apollo's Ibott Develop First-of-its Kind Insurance Facility for Uber to Accelerate Autonomous Ride-hailing
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh and Apollo's ibott develop first-of-its kind insurance facility for Uber to accelerate autonomous ride-hailing Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) and the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor, and Apollo, a Skyward Group Company (Nasdaq: SKWD) and a leading specialty insurer, today announced the creation of a first-of-its-kind insurance facility for U  more
McDermott Will & Schulte builds on strong M&A team with partner Tyler Carson
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte builds on strong M&A team with partner Tyler Carson * International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte announced today that Tyler Carson has joined the firm as a partner in the Transactions Practice Group, based in New York. Tyler advises clients on complex public and private M&A, cross-border transactions, and bespoke derivative struc  more
McGraw Hill and Renaissance Announce Data Integration to Enhance Personalized Learning in Support of Student Outcomes
NEW YORK, March 13 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * McGraw Hill and Renaissance Announce Data Integration to Enhance Personalized Learning in Support of Student Outcomes New integration between McGraw Hill's core curricula and Renaissance assessments elevates data-driven instruction to support educators in driving learning outcomes * McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill") and Renaissance, two long-standing leaders serving pre-K-12 students, schools, an  more
More Than 250 Groups Oppose Additional Spending on Trump's Illegal Iran War
NEW YORK, March 12 [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: * * * More Than 250 Groups Oppose Additional Spending on Trump's Illegal Iran War * WASHINGTON. D.C. - Members of Congress should vote against any additional funding for President Donald Trump's unconstitutional war on Iran, more than 200 gro  more
MUFG Bank Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement With State Bank of India
TOKYO, Japan, March 13 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group: * * * MUFG Bank Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with State Bank of India MUFG Bank, Ltd. (President & CEO: Junichi Hanzawa, hereinafter referred to as "MUFG Bank"), a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (President & Group CEO: Hironori Kamezawa, hereinafter referred to as "MUFG"), has announced that they have entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreemen  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Faces Challenges Meeting Growing Home Care Needs
ALBANY, New York, March 13 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Faces Challenges Meeting Growing Home Care Needs New York City's Department for the Aging (DFTA) provides home care and case management services to support older New Yorkers in maintaining their independence and remaining engaged in their communities, but is experiencing rising demand for these services. The wai  more
N.Y. State Board of Regents Actions in 27 Professional Discipline Cases
ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Regents Actions in 27 Professional Discipline Cases The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 2 licenses, surrender of 6 licenses and 1 registration, and 18 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct outlined in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 3 res  more
New York Legislature Proposes $1 Billion for Cost-saving Clean Energy and Resilience Programs for the Second Year in a Row
NEW YORK, March 11 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement on March 10, 2026, by New York State Director Kate Boicourt on the state one-House budget proposals: * * * "By proposing $1 billion for the Sustainable Future Program, the New York legislature is recognizing the critical role of clean energy and energy efficiency in lowering utility bills, cleaning our air and protecting communities from extreme weather. With energy prices driven up by volatile fossil fuels and  more
New York Life Foundation Releases 2025 State of Grief Report Calling for Systemic, Lifelong Grief Support
NEW YORK, March 13 (TNSrep) -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * New York Life Foundation releases 2025 State of Grief Report calling for systemic, lifelong grief support New national research reveals ongoing gaps in grief support and growing demand for lasting, systemic care. * The New York Life Foundation today released its 2025 "State of Grief Report: Building a Sustainable Culture of Care and Grief Suppor  more
New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation Announce $1 Million in Awards to Upstate Municipalities and Non-Profits Through the 2025 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 12 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation Announce $1 Million in Awards to Upstate Municipalities and Non-Profits through the 2025 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Canalway Grants Support Capital Projects to Revitalize the New York State Canal System's Waterways and Trails * The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal  more
New York State Department of Health Urges Screening As Colorectal Cancer Now a Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths for Adults Under 50
ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Health Urges Screening As Colorectal Cancer Now a Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths for Adults Under 50 Regular Screening Beginning at Age 45 Can Prevent Colorectal Cancer Department Study Indicates Room for Improvement in Screening Rates Statewide New York State Landmarks to be Lit Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month New Video (h  more
New York University School of Law Initiative Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Disparate Impact Standard
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The New York University School of Law Community Equity Initiative has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging it to withdraw its proposed rule concerning the Fair Housing Act's disparate impact standard. The CEI advocates for marginalized communities by addressing issues that hinder social mobility and equity, and it asserts that the proposed changes would undermine vital protections against systemic discrimination   more
New York University School of Law Urges EPA to Reevaluate Perchlorate Drinking Water Rule Cost Benefit Analysis
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed determination that the benefits of regulating perchlorate in drinking water do not justify the costs. Policy Integrity contends that EPA has failed to adequately account for numerous unquantified health benefits, particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease (CVD), which are not factored int  more
Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Jefferson Cove, a 283-Unit Class A Community in Grand Prairie, Texas
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Jefferson Cove, a 283-Unit Class A Community in Grand Prairie, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Jefferson Cove, a 283-unit Class A multifamily community located in the high-growth Grand Prairie submarket within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Newmark Vice Chairmen Brian Murphy and Brian O'Boyle, Jr. and Executive Managing Director Rich  more
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak Prepare to Open First Track on New Portal North Bridge
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak Prepare to Open First Track on New Portal North Bridge * Ceremonial First Train Ride Over the New Bridge Marks Major Milestone For Service Reliability on Northeast Corridor; Second Track To Be Cutover in the Fall KEARNY, NJ - New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak celebrated a major milestone at the Portal North Bridge in Kearny by riding a ceremonial  more
Non-Compact, Gerrymandered Congressional Districts Upheld by Missouri Court
NEW YORK, March 12 [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: * * * Non-Compact, Gerrymandered Congressional Districts Upheld by Missouri Court * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Today, a Jackson County Circuit Court judge ruled that a new gerrymandered congressional map passed by the Missouri General Assembly as Hou  more
Northwell Physicians Amplify Colorectal Cancer Awareness in the Media
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, March 13 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell physicians amplify colorectal cancer awareness in the media Experts discuss prevention, symptoms and the life-saving impact of early detection during Colon Cancer Awareness Month * Northwell Health experts are raising awareness about colorectal cancer during Colon Cancer Awareness Month, appearing in news stories, television segments and digital media to educate the public about preventi  more
Northwestern University Study Reveals Worsening Thermal Discomfort in Subway Systems
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSjou) -- Subway riders in major metropolitan areas are experiencing increasingly uncomfortable and dangerous heat levels while traveling underground. Northwestern University researchers analyzed 85,000 social media posts and reviews from New York, Boston, and London to identify patterns in thermal discomfort. The findings, published in Nature Cities, indicate that as surface temperatures rise, complaints from commuters increase. The research team, led by Giorgia Chinazzo  more
NRDC: Trump Administration Sides With Oil Industry Over Drivers
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * NRDC: Trump Administration Sides With Oil Industry Over Drivers As oil prices spike, Department of Justice goes to court to block California's vehicle emissions standards. * The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed a lawsuit today to try blocking California's vehicles emissions standards, including its zero-emissions vehicle program. Federal law authorizes other states to adop  more
NYC Health & Mental Hygiene Dept., Commission on Human Rights Voices Opposition to Proposed Disability Rule
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the New York City Commission on Human Rights submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule that would modify how disability protections apply under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The city agencies urged the agency to withdraw the proposal, arguing that it conflicts with federal law and could undermine civil rights protections. The propose  more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Historic $2.1M Court Judgment Against Bronx Landlord, Requiring Repairs and Financial Penalties
NEW YORK, March 13 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Historic $2.1M Court Judgment Against Bronx Landlord, Requiring Repairs and Financial Penalties * First-of-its-Kind Judgment Requires Maximum Civil Penalty and Repairs within One Month at 919 Prospect Avenue * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Corporation Counsel Steve Banks announced a first-of-its-kind ruling in a case that the City brought   more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Issues Emergency Executive Order (No. 1.13) on Department of Correction Compliance & Implementation Action Plan
NEW YORK, March 13 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following emergency executive order (No. 1.13) on March 11, 2026: * * * WHEREAS, pursuant to a state of emergency first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 241, dated September 15, 2021, and subsequent orders extending such state of emergency, compliance by the Department of Correction (DOC) with various laws and regulations has not been required; and WHEREAS, such orders issued prior to January 5, 2026 did not provide   more
NYC Mayor Mamdani Issues Emergency Executive Order (No. 2.13) on Phase-Out Plan for Humanitarian Relief Centers
NEW YORK, March 13 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following emergency executive order (No. 2.13) on March 11, 2026: * * * WHEREAS, pursuant to a state of emergency first declared by Emergency Executive Order No. 224, dated October 7, 2022, and subsequent orders extending such state of emergency, the City has operated Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers to provide temporary housing in response to the substantial increase in new arrivals during recent years; and   more
Orange Cyberdefense Unveils "Don't Go to the Police," a New Feature Documentary on Global Cybercrime
PARIS, France, March 13 -- Orange, a provider of mobile and internet services, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Orange Cyberdefense Unveils "Don't Go to the Police," a New Feature Documentary on Global Cybercrime Orange Cyberdefense, Europe's leading cybersecurity services provider, today announces the release of a landmark documentary: "Don't Go to the Police." Directed by Ludoc [link], this 56-minute feature offers an unprecedented look into the hunt for LockBit, o  more
PACE President Petra Bayr at U.N. in New York: 'The Backlash Against Women's Rights is Real, But It is Not Inevitable'
STRASBOURG, France, March 13 -- The Parliamentary Assembly, an arm of the Council of Europe, issued the following news: * * * PACE President Petra Bayr at the UN in New York: 'The backlash against women's rights is real, but it is not inevitable' The event, organised on 12 March by the PACE Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination and its Network Women Free from Violence in co-operation with UN Women and the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), focused on co  more
PETA Statement: NYC Foie Gras Ban Prevails in Court
NORFOLK, Virginia, March 13 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * PETA Statement: NYC Foie Gras Ban Prevails in Court Below, please find a statement from PETA President Tracy Reiman in response to today's court ruling removing a major hurdle to allowing New York City's ban on the sale of foie gras--a product made from the grotesquely swollen, diseased livers of force-fed ducks and geese--to finally take effect. "New York Cit  more
Philippine Supreme Court: Justice Singh Calls for Global Sisterhood Among Women Judges at International Day of Women Judges Reception in New York
MANILA, Philippines, March 13 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Justice Singh Calls for Global Sisterhood Among Women Judges at International Day of Women Judges Reception in New York At a distinguished reception commemorating the International Day of Women Judges, Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh, President-elect of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), delivered a keynote address underscoring the endu  more
Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Jodi Kantor to Deliver Elon Law Leadership Lecture
ELON, North Carolina, March 13 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jodi Kantor to deliver Elon Law leadership lecture Jodi Kantor's New York Times investigations -- from the U.S. Supreme Court, to the #MeToo movement and workplace reforms -- will be the focus of Elon Law's Bryan Distinguished Leadership Lecture in a May 6, 2026, program that is free and open to the public. By Michael Abernethy One of the nation's most influential inv  more
Purdue Brand Studio awarded Top Place to Work in Communications
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, March 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Brand Studio awarded Top Place to Work in Communications Purdue Brand Studio -the university's full-service, in-house marketing agency -has been named a 2026 Top Places to Work in Communications by Ragan, recognizing its excellence in work and workplace culture for communications and marketing professionals. The award is a reflection of "what communicators across the industry value most to  more
Rapid evolution can 'rescue' species from climate change
ITHACA, New York, March 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Rapid evolution can 'rescue' species from climate change * A potted scarlet monkeyflower would die within a few days without water. But multiple natural populations of the species survived an extreme, four-year drought in California, and researchers now know why: The flowers were rescued by their own rapid evolution. In the study, published in Science March 12, researchers tracked scarlet monkeyflower populat  more
Real Money, Real Experience: Inside the Funds Enterprise
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Real Money, Real Experience: Inside the Funds Enterprise * By Amy Carlson Gustafson When Anna Love was an undergraduate student in Tennessee, studying public relations and psychology, finance wasn't on her radar. Then, a last-minute internship at an insurance agency in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, changed everything. There, she met Ella Barnes, a dual-degree M  more
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 13 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 13 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MARCH 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable gues  more
Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Murray Introduce Legislation to Codify Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Murray Introduce Legislation to Codify Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act, legislation that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to guarantee minimum w  more
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Yassamin Ansari Lead Majority of House Democratic Caucus Demanding Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian School
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Yassamin Ansari Lead Majority of House Democratic Caucus Demanding Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian School * Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Jason Crow (CO-06), Founders and Co-Chairs of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, and Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Democratic Iranian-American Member of Congress, led a total of 121 House Democrat  more
Research Matters: Learning from 'the armpit of the internet'
ITHACA, New York, March 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research Matters: Learning from 'the armpit of the internet' * This week's episode of Research Matters features misinformation expert Claire Wardle, discussing how today's information ecosystem has become increasingly polluted by misleading and emotionally charged content that spreads faster than facts. Wardle, associate professor in the Department of Communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Scien  more
Responsible AI at Barnard
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Responsible AI at Barnard Artificial intelligence experts joined together for Barnard's AI symposium to discuss what responsible AI looks like on a college campus and build upon the College's framework for AI literacy. * What is responsible AI?" Provost Rebecca L. Walkowitz posed the question on everyone's mind during her welcoming remarks at Barnard's "Symposium on Responsible AI and the Liberal Arts." Barnard host  more
Reverse Restrictions and Repression of Protests Around the World
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Reverse Restrictions and Repression of Protests Around the World * Human Rights Watch is increasingly alarmed at severe restrictions on and repression of protests around the world, often under the guise of countering terrorism or invoking emergency powers, and the use of excessive and lethal force. We have documented the brutal repression of protests in Iran, where security forces countrywid  more
Russia: Digital Iron Curtain Falls on Internet Freedom Protection Day
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Russia: Digital Iron Curtain Falls on Internet Freedom Protection Day * (Berlin, March 12, 2026) - Russian authorities have escalated their internet censorship efforts over the past month, Human Rights Watch said today, a day marked by free speech defenders as World Day Against Cyber Censorship. The government has blocked the most popular social media platform in Russia, coercing users to swit  more
Samsung Celebrates Korean Culture With the Debut of "The Art of Us" Social Film
SEOUL, South Korea, March 13 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Samsung Celebrates Korean Culture with the Debut of "The Art of Us" Social Film Directed by Eileen Yoon, the film shares perspectives of Award-Winning Actress, Greta Lee, Bestselling Author and Food Columnist, Eric Kim and more * The Art of Us: K-Inspiration. A Shared Connection., a compelling cinematic exploration, draws inspiration fr  more
Saturday Night's Milan Cortina Paralympics Primetime Coverage Is Most Watched Winter Paralympics Show Ever, Averaging 1.4 Million Viewers on NBC and Peacock
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Saturday Night's Milan Cortina Paralympics Primetime Coverage Is Most Watched Winter Paralympics Show Ever, Averaging 1.4 Million Viewers on NBC and Peacock NBCU's Opening Weekend of Coverage on NBC and Peacock is Up 27% from 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics * NBCUniversal's presentation of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is off to a historic start, highlighted by the most-watche  more
Save the Sound: Suffolk County Legislature Advances Stump Pond Dam Build With Negative Declaration, Despite Serious Ecological and Flooding Concerns
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 12 -- Save the Sound issued the following news release: * * * Suffolk County Legislature Advances Stump Pond Dam Build with Negative Declaration, Despite Serious Ecological and Flooding Concerns; Save the Sound Responds Since 2024 dam breach, free-flowing Nissequogue has begun to recover and habitat is improving * The Suffolk County Legislature has voted to issue a negative declaration for the proposed construction of a new dam at the former site of Stump Pond  more
SBUH & SBSH Ranked Among Nation's Top Hospitals in General and ObGyn Surgery
STONY BROOK, New York, March 12 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * SBUH & SBSH Ranked Among Nation's Top Hospitals in General and ObGyn Surgery * STONY BROOK, NY, March 12, 2026 - Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have been recognized as a leader in patient care, earning a spot on Castle Connolly's 2026 Top Hospitals list. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals recognizes the nation's leading h  more
Schatz, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Van Hollen, Kaine, Warren Lead Over 40 Senators in Pressing DOD for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), were joined by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 41 colleagues in pressing the Department of Defense to provide   more
Scripps Sports and Ally partner with PWHL to deliver first-ever nationally televised game in U.S.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps Sports and Ally partner with PWHL to deliver first-ever nationally televised game in U.S. ION to telecast New York Sirens vs. Montreal Victoire game Saturday, March 28, at 1 p.m. ET live from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Ally is presenting sponsor of both the historic broadcast and the 'Takeover Tour' game DETROIT and CINCINNATI - Scripps Sports   more
SDSU recognized as Top 25 producer of Gilman Scholars
SAN DIEGO, California, March 12 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU recognized as Top 25 producer of Gilman Scholars * Entering her final year at San Diego State University, Frieda Verdugo realized a long-held dream was slipping away. She had wanted to study abroad -experiencing a new place, people, and culture -since she was 14 years old. But lingering COVID-19 concerns when she entered college, followed by the demands of juggl  more
Secretary General Highlights Gender Equality as Democratic Security Imperative at U.N. Commission on the Status of Women in New York
STRASBOURG, France, March 13 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Secretary General highlights gender equality as a democratic security imperative at the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York "Violence against women online is still violence - and justice must work in the digital world as it does offline," Alain Berset pointed out. * Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset took part in the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of  more
Senator Marshall: The SAVE Act Must Go to a Vote
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The SAVE Act Must Go to a Vote * Senator Marshall Joins The Joe Pags Show Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Joe Pags Show to discuss the SAVE America Act, the future of the Senate filibuster, the U.S. military, and President Trump's goals for the Iran conflict. Click HERE or on the image above for Senator Marshall's full interview. On the  more
Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons Join Senate Colleagues in Pressing DOD for Answers on the School Bombing and Civilian Casualties in Iran U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 39   more
Senators Collins, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill Honoring Fallen Firefighters
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill Honoring Fallen Firefighters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Gary Peters (D-MI), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, today introduced the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act. This bipartisan legislation would authorize a com  more
Simon Wiesenthal Center: Our Hearts are with the Jewish Community of Michigan
LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following statement: * * * Our Hearts are with the Jewish Community of Michigan * LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (March 12, 2026) -The Simon Wiesenthal Center is closely monitoring reports of a violent incident at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where authorities responded after a vehicle reportedly crashed into the synagogue and gunfire was reported. Our thoughts are with the congregants  more
SoA Faculty Contributes to New Publication on User Experience in Urban Mobility
BROOKLYN, New York, March 12 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Contributes to New Publication on User Experience in Urban Mobility * SoA faculty member Xenia Adjoubei has contributed to UX Mobility, a new research-based book exploring how user experience (UX) design can inform and transform urban mobility planning. The book was developed by Systematica, in collabo  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Panel Evaluates Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Experts at the Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies evaluated the geopolitical consequences of coordinated strikes against Iran during a panel discussion held on March 4. The session examined the aftermath of the February 28 military actions conducted by the U.S. and Israel, which targeted Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and resulted in the deaths of senior leaders. Colin Kahl, director of the Stanford University Freeman Spogl  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Seven Things to Know About the U.S.-Israel Campaign in Iran
STANFORD, California, March 11 -- The Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, issued the following commentary: Seven Things to Know About the U.S.-Israel Campaign in Iran Scholars from FSI offer insights into the war between Iran and U.S.-Israel forces, and the risk of the conflict expanding beyond the Middle East. Melissa Morgan As Americans were waking up on the morning of February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel had already begun wide-spread, coordin  more
Stanford University: Immune 'Peacekeepers' Teach the Body Which Foods are Safe to Eat
STANFORD, California, March 13 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * Immune 'peacekeepers' teach the body which foods are safe to eat Research shows how regulatory T cells recognize safe foods by scanning for specific protein signals, opening new paths to prevent and treat food allergies. In brief * Researchers investigated why so many people tolerate food that causes allergic reactions in some people. * Through studies with mice, the team determined that short c  more
State Comptroller Examines $456M Surge in NYC Unsheltered Program Budget
ALBANY, New York, March 12 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * DiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending State Comptroller Urges Increased Use of Outreach Data to Improve Shelter Placements and Outcomes * In a report released today, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined New York City's expanded efforts to address the rise in its unsheltered (street homeless) popula  more
Stefanik, Cotton Introduce Legislation to Ban CCP-Sponsored Companies from Receiving U.S. Defense Contracts
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik, Cotton Introduce Legislation to Ban CCP-Sponsored Companies from Receiving U.S. Defense Contracts * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act to ban Communist Chinese entities from receiving sensitive U.S. transportation contracts, while  more
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Program Expansion to Close the Internship Gap for Educational Opportunity Program Students
ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Program Expansion to Close the Internship Gap for Educational Opportunity Program Students SUNY Campuses to Receive Grants to Connect All EOP Students, Beginning with Fall 2025 Cohort, with Paid Internships or Other High Impact Applied Learning Experiences * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced at the SUNY Board of Trustee  more
SUNY Poly M.S. in Data Science & Analytics Earns Top 20 National Ranking
ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly M.S. in Data Science & Analytics Earns Top 20 National Ranking SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (MS DSA) program has been ranked #18 in TechGuide's 2026 Best Master's in Data Analytics Programs, placing it among the top 20 programs in the nation. This recognition highlights SUNY Poly's commitment to preparing students for  more
SUNY University at Albany: AI Plus Symposium Examines Tech's Impact on Education
ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * AI Plus Symposium Examines Tech's Impact on Education Over three days last weekend, more than 250 people gathered at UAlbany to wrestle with how artificial intelligence is impacting the future of education -- and society more broadly. UAlbany's inaugural AI Plus Symposium featured interactive demonstrations of new technologies and thoughtful conversations on pressing issues like the role of libraries in   more
Sustainable Future Funding Signals Strong Commitment to Affordable Clean Energy in New York
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Sustainable Future Funding Signals Strong Commitment to Affordable Clean Energy in New York * One-House budget proposals include $1 billion for the Sustainable Future Program to accelerate grid upgrades and advanced energy investments ALBANY, NY - The New York Legislature today advanced its one-house budget proposals including $1 billion for the Sustainable Future Program, a major   more
Syracuse University: Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War, Peace Prospects
SYRACUSE, New York, March 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Expert on Ukrainian Politics Discusses Russo-Ukrainian War, Peace Prospects Oxana Shevel's lecture reflects the Maxwell School's ongoing scholarship, policy engagement and support for those affected by the conflict. * Since Russia invaded Ukraine just over four years ago, roughly 500,000 soldiers and civilians have been killed and 1 million people injured. Millions of Ukrainians currently live under Russian  more
Taft Named 2026 "Ohio Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Named 2026 "Ohio Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation * Taft has been recognized as the 2026 "Ohio Firm of the Year" by Benchmark Litigation in its 17th annual U.S. Awards program. This honor highlights Taft's exceptional litigation capabilities and its impact on the legal landscape over the past year. Benchmark Litigation's annual awards spotlight the country's disting  more
Thomas College Announces New York Times Best Selling Author, Media and Sports Executive as 2026 Commencement Speaker
WATERVILLE, Maine, March 12 -- Thomas College issued the following news release: * * * Thomas College Announces New York Times Best Selling Author, Media and Sports Executive as 2026 Commencement Speaker * WATERVILLE, MAINE, March 2026 -Thomas College announces New York Times Best Selling author and media and sports executive Bill Burke as its 2026 Commencement Speaker. Burke, who has served as Chairman of the Portland Sea Dogs, president of TBS and CEO of the Weather Channel Companies, wi  more
Thune to Bring SAVE America Act to the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune to Bring SAVE America Act to the Senate Floor * 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, later today we will finish up the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - the latest piece of legislation in Republicans'  more
Top-Ranked Ambulatory Network Expanding in Suffolk County with the Opening of World-Class Imaging Center
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Top-Ranked Ambulatory Network Expanding in Suffolk County with the Opening of World-Class Imaging Center * NYU Langone Health has expanded its top-ranked ambulatory network on the East End of Long Island with the opening of NYU Langone Radiology-Ambulatory Care Riverhead at 893 East Main Street. The new Riverhead practice  more
Truman Scholarship Foundation Board Member Elise Stefanik Introduces Legislation to 'Clean House' of Organization's Radical Left-Wing Bias
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Truman Scholarship Foundation Board Member Elise Stefanik Introduces Legislation to 'Clean House' of Organization's Radical Left-Wing Bias * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), a designated Republican appointee to the Truman Scholarship Foundation's Board of Trustees, introduced the Truman Scholarship Clean House Act which would affect top-down change and help rid the  more
Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11402) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann: * * * Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance In 2025 the Trump Administration took a number of actions that could affect the continued development and use of renewable energy resources, especially offshore wind energy projects. These actions, which incl  more
Trump Administration Ends Credit for Stop-Start Feature in Vehicles
WASHINGTON, March 12 [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
Turning penicillin into a lethal force against bacteria again
ITHACA, New York, March 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Turning penicillin into a lethal force against bacteria again * When many disease-causing bacteria encounter penicillin, they are not always destroyed right away, shifting into a temporary survival state called antibiotic tolerance. This state allows them to withstand drug levels that would normally eradicate them. Tolerance is not the same as full antibiotic resistance, but researchers now see it as a risky pr  more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Will Cain Show on Fox News to Discuss Her Strong Support for the SAVE America Act, Calls on Colleagues to Join Her
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Will Cain Show on Fox News to Discuss Her Strong Support for the SAVE America Act, Calls on Colleagues to Join Her * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined The Will Cain Show on Fox News to discuss the SAVE America Act. Senator Britt spoke on the importance of requiring voter ID to ensure election security and integrity and urged Americans to h  more
UCF Grad Turns Love for Orlando Into Career
ORLANDO, Florida, March 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Grad Turns Love for Orlando Into Career * Highlights * Home to UCF, Orlando welcomes more than 75 million visitors annually as one of the world's top tourist destinations. * Advertising-Public relations grad Andrea (Rodrigues) Sage '12 fosters Orlando's hospitable reputation as part of the team at Visit Orlando, a not-for-profit trade association that brands, markets and sells the regio  more
Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders * Groundbreaking program can be completed for less than $5,000, democratizing access to one of the most in-demand roles in the AI economy * Hands-on curriculum includes courses on AI transformation, business intelligence, growth marketing, and more * Udaci  more
UN Urges Ethiopia to Tackle Pollution at Gold Mine
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * UN Urges Ethiopia to Tackle Pollution at Gold Mine * "The company's chemicals have contaminated our land, water, and people," 28-year-old "Elizabeth" recently told Kontomaa Darimu Alliance, an Ethiopian nongovernmental organization. Elizabeth's 2-year-old son died a few years ago and she suffered miscarriages in 2024 and 2025; she believes the mine is to blame. Residents living near Lega Dem  more
University to Add Eight New Academic Program Options in Fall 2026
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, March 12 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * University to Add Eight New Academic Program Options in Fall 2026 * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University announced this week it will offer eight new options within its degree programs starting in the fall 2026 semester in the areas of health science, education and social and behavioral sciences. "At Stockton, we're constantly reviewing our academic portfolio to ensure our programs meet the evolving needs   more
Unusual tumor cells may be overlooked factors in advanced breast cancer
ITHACA, New York, March 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Unusual tumor cells may be overlooked factors in advanced breast cancer * An enigmatic type of circulating tumor cell called a dual-positive (DP) cell is associated with shorter survival time in patients with advanced breast cancer, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. The findings highlight the potential importance of these under-studied cells in breas  more
Upstate First in New York Outside NYC to Offer Advanced Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Technology
SYRACUSE, New York, March 13 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate first in New York outside NYC to offer advanced atrial fibrillation ablation technology Written by Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University is now offering a new technology for atrial fibrillation ablations and is the only hospital in New York state outside of New York City to offer it. More than 8 million Americans are impacted by atrial fibrillation,   more
Va. A.G. Jones and Coalition of Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration Effort to Undermine Birth Control Coverage
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones and Coalition of Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration Effort to Undermine Birth Control Coverage Attorney General Jay Jones has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations that undermine the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contrac  more
VHB Delivers Transportation Safety Data System for Caltrans
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, March 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Delivers Transportation Safety Data System for Caltrans * VHB partnered with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to design and deliver a customized Transportation Safety and Mobility Information System that helps identify high-risk locatio  more
Victory for Abu Ghraib Torture Survivors: Appeals Court Upholds Historic $42 Million Verdict Against Private Contractor
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Victory for Abu Ghraib Torture Survivors: Appeals Court Upholds Historic $42 Million Verdict Against Private Contractor Virginia jury last year held CACI liable for torture and awarded damages to Iraqi plaintiffs * The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a historic verdict against a Virginia-based corporation found liable for its role in torture at Abu Ghraib prison  more
Vietnam: Free Political Prisoners Needing Medical Care
NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Vietnam: Free Political Prisoners Needing Medical Care * (Tokyo) - The Vietnamese authorities should give priority to releasing political prisoners with urgent health problems, Human Rights Watch said today. Le Huu Minh Tuan, Can Thi Theu, and other unjustly imprisoned political activists should be urgently freed to obtain appropriate medical care in Vietnam or abroad. Le Huu Minh Tuan, a 37  more
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Unveils Landmark Culinary Collaborations With Chef Garima Arora and Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Unveils Landmark Culinary Collaborations With Chef Garima Arora and Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten The star studded culinary line up marks a defining moment for destination dining in Malaysia's capital ahead of the hotel's highly anticipated 2026 debut * KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur today revealed its culinary vision, led by  more
WHAT NEPA IS WATCHING: "Bresnahan's Stock Trading Has Followed Him" As He Faces "Criticism Over Potential Conflicts Of Interest"
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT NEPA IS WATCHING: "Bresnahan's Stock Trading Has Followed Him" As He Faces "Criticism Over Potential Conflicts Of Interest" * Bresnahan faces scrutiny in the local press after he admitted on audio that he spoke to his financial advisor about his upcoming stock positions Rob Bresnahan is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Local news outlets are scrutin  more
White House: Trump Effect - A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026: * * * TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow. Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre  more
Whole Foods Market to Open Six New U.K. Stores
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * Whole Foods Market to Open Six New U.K. Stores * LONDON (March 12, 2026) \- Whole Foods Market has announced the opening dates for six new stores in the U.K. over the next few months. In March 2025, the natural and organic foods retailer opened its first U.K. location in more than a decade with its 21,000-square-foot store on King's Road in London. The newest locations will  more
Yale University: Pioneering Approach Aims to Improve Family Health and Wealth Across Generations
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 12 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Pioneering Approach Aims to Improve Family Health and Wealth Across Generations By Mallory Locklear For the past 15 years, a Yale Child Study Center program called the MOMS Partnership has been working to advance maternal mental health. It began in New Haven with the aim of offering support to mothers experiencing poverty while meeting them where they were, out in the community. With its success, the progra  more
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