BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Eleven Indian Nationals Charged with Visa Fraud Conspiracy Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies of convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications. The following defendants have been charged with one  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * 25 years at the Sharp End: Reflections on Litigating in the CAT The inaugural Dorothy Livingston Memorial Lecture, titled "25 years at the Sharp End: Reflections on Litigating in the CAT", was delivered by Ronit Kreisberger KC of Monckton Chambers on 12 March 2026. The lecture series has been set up in honour of former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partner Dorothy Livings  more

NEW YORK, March 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * 30 years after starting in servicing, Pam Hopkins is still focused on the customer * Pam Hopkins holds a rare distinction at American Express: She's spent her entire career within the Global Servicing organization at the company. Her first role was processing Card Member applications in the Salt Lake City office; today, she is based in our Phoenix office and is the Executive Vice  more

WOOD DALE, Illinois, March 10 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: * * * AAR to announce third quarter fiscal year 2026 results on March 24, 2026 AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, today announced that it will release financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended February 28, 2026, after the close of the New York  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Accenture Announces Reinvention Services Leadership Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced its new leadership team for Reinvention Services, which is led by Manish Sharma, Accenture's Chief Strategy and Services Officer. These leaders are part of the company's implementation of a new design for Reinvention Services that will enable Accenture to create more lead  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 9 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * Acclaimed journalist and author Skip Hollandsworth headlines TCC Northeast's spring 'Living Literature' series Texas Monthly executive editor brings award-winning true-crime storytelling to Hurst * FORT WORTH, Texas -- Tarrant County College Northeast will welcome one of Texas journalism's most celebrated voices this spring when Skip Hollandsworth visits for a two-day literary event. A staff writer  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS, AHA, and MLA File Motion for Summary Judgment to Restore Previous NEH Function and Funding Discovery released in lawsuit reveals ChatGPT-powered process by DOGE in cancelling grants for schools, libraries, and community organizations. * On Friday, March 6, 2026, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), the American Historical Association (AHA), and the Modern Language Assoc  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 13 [Category: Political] -- Santa Fe Institute posted the following news release: * * * ACtioN Academy engages industry leaders on AI and complexity * Few technologies invite quite as much discussion as AI. "Because AI is like a giant octopus with tentacles going everywhere, people want to write big hot takes. But more than enough people are waxing philosophic about the future of the world," says SFI External Professor Scott Page (University of Michigan). "Some  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, March 14 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Ag Groups Urge Mosaic, J.R. Simplot to Renounce Fertilizer Duties Citing the impact of the Middle East conflict, 64 agricultural groups, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), sent a letter today to the chief executives of two of the nation's largest domestic fertilizer producers urging them to support the removal of duties placed on imported phosphate products from Moro  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion (PDF) to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or,  more

NEW YORK, March 10 -- Medidata, a provider of cloud-based technology and data analytics for clinical research, issued the following news release: * * * AI Takes Center Stage at NEXT New York: Medidata Showcases AI Companions and Orchestrated Intelligence Transforming Life Sciences Industry's premier life sciences event unveils a new AI ecosystem of companions and Virtual Twins, bridging the virtual and real worlds to orchestrate the entire life sciences lifecycle * Medidata, a Dassault Syst  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Alarm Over Pentagon Move to Impose Restrictions on Stars and Stripes' Editorial Independence * (WASHINGTON) - The Department of Defense's new directive inserting itself into editorial decisions by Stars and Stripes will break down and undermine the longstanding firewall between Pentagon  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * All Fizz, No Action: PepsiCo Slammed For Ignoring Abuse of Bulls in Its Sugar Pipeline "Cut the Bull. Choose Cruelty-Free!" That's the message from PETA that will appear in a full-page spread in Crain's New York Business on Monday, blasting PepsiCo for failing to investigate whether its suppliers in India are contributing to the well-documented (and videotaped) suffering of bull  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Congratulates Alek West for Acceptance to U.S. Service Academies * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is delighted to announce that Alek Timuialatogo West of Vatia has been accepted for admittance to both the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He has accepted his first choice to attend the Naval Academy, wi  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 14 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on March 13, 2026: * * * After Four Terror Attacks In Two Weeks, Democrats Still Holding Homeland Security Funding Hostage Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security: "Since the U.S. and Israel launched the latest offensive against Iran almost two weeks ago, there have alrea  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Mamdani Wants to Stick New Yorkers with World's Highest Death Tax New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed a 50% death tax rate. Combined with the federal rate of 40%, and after accounting for deductibility, New Yorkers will face a combined federal-state Death Tax rate of 70%. The highest in the world. Mamdani wants to drastically expand the Death Tax net. Any New Yorker who dies wi  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, March 14 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Angler and writer Nick Lyons to deliver MSU Library's Trout Lecture on April 28 Nick Lyons, angler, writer and founder of Lyons Press, will present "Evolution of a Fly Fisherman" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Inspiration Hall in Montana State University's Norm Asbjornson Hall. The event is part of the MSU Library's annual Trout and Salmonid Lecture Series and is free and open to the public. A reception w  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 12 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Anne Carroll, Wife of College Founder, to be Honored at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies * Anne Carroll, founder of Seton School, Seton Home Study, and wife of late Christendom College founder Dr. Warren Carroll, will be honored during Christendom College's 2026 Commencement Ceremonies this upcoming May 15-17 on Christendom's Front Royal, Virginia, campus. Carroll will deliver this year's Commencement Address  more

NEW YORK, March 10 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: * * * AP Fund for Journalism expands landmark local news program to 100 newsrooms AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced 50 additional news organizations are joining its landmark local news program, growing the total number of participating newsrooms to 100 in this first-of-its kind civic infrastructure initiative aimed at supporting public service journalism, strengthening the U.S. local news ecosystem, and   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or, in the alternative  more

COCOA, Florida, March 10 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * Astronauts and Space Leaders to Appear at the 2026 International Space Development Conference The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) will be Held on June 4-7, 2026, in McLean, VA * A slate of NASA astronauts and leaders will be appearing at the National Space Society's 44th International Space Development Conference(R) (ISDC(R)), to be held in the Washington, D.C. metro area of Mc  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * At the UN's Annual Meeting on Women, the World Should Focus on Justice for Girls * Policymakers from around the world are at the United Nations through March 19 for an annual meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women. Given the global prevalence of violence against girls, struggling justice systems, and a harsh funding landscape, they should focus on ensuring that girls facing violence   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following letter on March 11, 2026: * * * ATR Coalition Letter Urges Missouri to Eliminate Income Tax On March 11, Americans for Tax Reform led a coalition of national and state organizations supporting the effort to eliminate the state income tax in Missouri via ballot referendum. The House will consider and vote on HCS for HCRs 173 & 174 this week. Read the full letter below: Dear Representative, We, the undersigned organization  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans * Catastrophic plans offer minimal coverage and high deductibles, leaving consumers with greater financial risk OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter responding to a proposed rul  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Conviction of Former New York State Trooper on Manslaughter Charge * March 13, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction of former New York State Police Trooper Christopher Baldner, 47, of Catskill, on the charge of Manslaughter in the Second Degree. After conducting a traffic stop on the New York State   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states, asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to rule in the states' favor and block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and b  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Files Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states today in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Joins Motion Filed by 24 Attorneys General to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of Presi  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Author Urges Examination of the Ethical and Environmental Consequences of Generative AI * "We need to separate AI from empire," Karen Hao, author of the New York Times bestselling book, "Empire of AI," and former foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, said during her talk and Q&A on March 9 at the Dodd Center for Human Rights. Her presentation, "Empire of AI: How Silicon Valley is Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Bryan Mercier, director of U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, from a March 4, 2026, hearing on legislation to provide for the equitable settlement of Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois (H.R. 2827), the Albuquerque Indian School Act (H.R. 6162) and Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act (H.R. 7065): * * * Good morning, Chair  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Seeks Court Order Stopping Trump's Illegal Tariffs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion, filed by a coalition of 24 states, asks for summary ju  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- 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 13, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MUSLIM WOMAN QUITS TRUMP'S RELIGION PANEL Sameerah Munshi has quit President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission. She cited "two deeply troubling developments: the official removal of Carrie Prejean Boller for  more

NEW YORK, March 8 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * Europe Advances on Abortion Rights, but Barriers to Care Remain International Women's Day highlights need for continued legal reform to improve real-world access to care * GENEVA -- International Women's Day provides an opportunity to reflect on advances in gender equality and women's rights, as well as the challenges that remain. On this occasion, the Center for Reproductive Rights in Europe is  more

NEW YORK, March 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: * * * New Storytelling Series Reveals How Abortion Bans are Driving Families, Workers, and Business Leaders Out of State "The Price of Safety: Stories of Abortions Denied, Careers Disrupted, and States Left Behind" connects lived experience to workforce and economic shifts driven by reproductive healthcare restrictions * Washington, DC -- Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights released The  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Central African Militia Leader Dies in Custody Earlier this week the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic (CAR) announced that Maturin Kombo, who was in the court's custody charged with crimes committed in 2014, died in hospital in Bangui.  Twelve years ago, as CAR was in the throes of a civil war, I arrived in the village of Guen, in the southwest of the country, to conduct  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [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

NEW YORK, March 14 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Bringing Climate Research to New York City's Classrooms The NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute brought together K-12 educators to identify meaningful entry points for climate education lessons in their classrooms and beyond. By Dannie Dinh and Laurel Zaima-Sheehy Amid February's frigid temperatures, over 500 New York City Public School educators gathered inside the halls of Columbia Uni  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Invites High School Students to Submit Artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is inviting local high school students to enter the annual Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide competition celebrates the importance of the arts and art education in our schools by showcasing the work of our country's most   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the Healthcare is Human Act to Support Providers Serving Rural and Underserved Communities * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Congressman Horsford (NV-04), announced the introduction of the Healthcare is Human Act of 2026, legislation that would provide a tax credit to health care professionals who deliver medical services in qualif  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Chinese Nationals from Handling U.S. Military Equipment * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 12, 2026 Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to ban Communist Chinese nationals from operating trucks carrying Department of War (DoW) cargo. The Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act requires the Federal Motor Carrier S  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow, 120 Members Demand Answers on School Strike in Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO)-a combat veteran and co-chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus-led 120 Democratic Members of Congress demanding answers on recent civilian deaths during Operation Epic Fury, including a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school where at least 175 civilians, many of them chi  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Mark F. Cancian, senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department, and Chris H. Park, research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy: * * * Iran War Cost Estimate Update: $11.3 Billion at Day 6, $16.5 Billion at Day 12 The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has reportedly informed Congress that the first six days (D+6) of the war cost $11.3 billion. This is br  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Joseph Rodgers, deputy director and fellow with the Project on Nuclear Issues in the International Security Program: * * * Trump May Seize Iran's Nuclear Stockpile: Why Airstrikes Alone Aren't Enough On February 28, President Donald Trump commenced Operation Epic Fury, a series of large-scale military strikes against several target sets in Iran. Ostensibly, the administration justifie  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Statewide Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Starts March 16 * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC enforces the annual brush burning ban to pre  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC, OPRHP, and New York State Hemlock Initiative Announce Major Milestone in Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Biological Control * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and Cornell University's New York State Hemlock Initiative (NYSHI) today announced confirmatio  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Detroit Opera House looks to U-M for sustainability solutions University of Michigan faculty and students will partner with the Detroit Opera House to give sustainability a serious role on stage and back stage. Led by Sarah Oliver, associate professor of theatre and drama at the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance, the project is fueled by a grant from the Graham Sustainability Institute. Oliver, w  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 13 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Double excellence: Two Army Reserve majors seize victory on the mat * FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - In the demanding environment of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, two Army Reserve officers have found a unique way to enhance their readiness and build resilience. Majors Aaron Dunn and Hedrick Cintron, while serving in critical roles for the Army Reserve Command, have bonded over a shared passion that te  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began se  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement on March 12, 2026, by Peter Zalzal, counsel and associate vice president for clean air strategies: * * * Trump Administration's Reckless Attack on California Clean Vehicle Safeguards Would Mean More Pollution, Death and Disease, Higher Costs "The Trump administration filed a reckless lawsuit against the state of California today attacking state clean air safeguards that protect people from health-harming and c  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * European Parliament Urges Niger to Free Detained Ex-President * Over two-and-a-half years after Niger 's military coup, the country's ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, and his wife remain detained without legal basis. On March 11, the European Parliament unanimously adopted an urgent resolution condemning their arbitrary detention, as well as that of "other individuals detained in the coup,"  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, March 13 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: 2026 Midterm Elections * The midterm elections are approaching as the United States enters the second year since President Donald Trump was re-elected in 2024. St. Olaf College Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies Dan Hofrenning answers questions on what the general public should know for the 2026 midterm election: What is a midterm election and who are voters votin  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * The eIPP: What You Need to Know What We're Doing Under President Trump's direction, the FAA introduced the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to accelerate the safe deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in the National Airspace System. The program will form public-private partnerships with state, local, tribal, and territorial government enti  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * First Assistant U.S. Attorney Welcomes New Assistant U.S. Attorneys and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys at Office Training On March 3, 2026, First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone gave welcoming remarks to the Assistant U.S. Attorneys and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys at the New AUSA Training in Syracuse. The training inclu  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Formula One: Put Human Rights in the Driver's Seat * (Paris) - Formula One (F1) and its governing federation, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), should address the risk of governments using upcoming 2026 Grand Prix events to whitewash human rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. The Formula 1 Grand Prix season in 2026 includes races in 22 countries, including in Bahrai  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 14 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * From the mayor's office to key administrative positions, Wayne State alumni are guiding Detroit's future When Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield took the oath as the city's 76th mayor, she outlined a bold, inclusive vision for Detroit's next chapter. As she solidifies the city's leadership team, many Wayne State University alumni have been tapped to help carry that vision forward as key members of her administrat  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Millbrook Support Services Inc., Manhasset, New York, challenging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs decision to rescind a nursing services order after determining the company was not eligible as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business at the time of award. The order, issued under a request for quotations for temporary nursing services, was intended to support medical staffing needs at the So  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Mission Analytics LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Falls Church, Virginia, involving a contract dispute with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regarding video display monitors intended for healthcare facilities in Greater Los Angeles, California. The decision, released February 20, 2026, marks the latest development in a series of legal challenges brought by Mission Anal  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason collaborating with National Park Service to examine Revolutionary War from tribal nations' perspective * As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, George Mason University is collaborating with the National Park Service (NPS) to make sure the contributions of all Americans are being recognized. Gabrielle Tayac, an associate professor in the Department of History and Ar  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Duckworth Demand Trump Administration Protect Children From Risky, Age-Inappropriate AI Toys * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an investigation into whether Mattel and other toy companies are unfairly and deceptively marketing age-inappropriate toys to parents and putting our youngest chi  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Commissioner Rosa Announce Members of New York State Museum Visioning Task Force * Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa today announced the members of the New York State Museum Visioning Task Force, a diverse group of nationally recognized museum leaders, government stakeholders, educators, historians, leaders in public science education and e  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 2026 College Access Award Winners Dedicated to Expanding Opportunities for Students Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the recipients of the 2026 New York State College Access Awards that celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting financial aid awareness, expanding access to and affordability of hi  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Urges Caution Ahead of Winter Storm Set to Impact Upstate New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to be cautious ahead of a winter storm set to impact parts of the North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central and Western New York on Friday through Saturday. Areas east of Lake Ontario in the Tug Hill Plateau could see up to 18 inches of snow and winds up to 30 miles   more

NEW YORK, March 10 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hale Secures ~A$750 Million for Second Vintage Logistics Series Backed by Global Institutional Investors * Second vintage anchored by Warburg Pincus and Oxford Properties, with a leading institutional investor joining as a new partner * Capital to be deployed across opportunistic development and core-plus/value-add strategies, targeting supply-constrained infill logistics markets across Aust  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS Debuts June 26 * * The HBO Original sketch comedy limited series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS, from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, and produced by Higher Ground, debuts FRIDAY, JUNE 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episod  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * 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. Heinrich leads Senate colleagues in slamming Trump administration's efforts to erase history at America's national parks * Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-02-23-02005) on Feb. 18, 2026 entitled "New York Should Improve Its Monitoring of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Subrecipients" filed under the Administration for Children and Families: Here are excerpts: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income households (participants) in meeting their immediate home en  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 14 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Dedicates Jeffrey M. Weiner Institute for Professional Services in Honor of Generous Hofstra Alumnus A $5 million gift from alumnus Jeffrey Weiner '79, and his wife Tracy, is helping shape the future of professional services education at Hofstra University. Hofstra formally dedicated The Jeffrey M. Weiner Institute for Professional Services at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, a new hub designed   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wheels Up for Senate Democrats Who Leave TSA and Americans Grounded Senate Democrats are flying high while TSA agents and other hardworking federal employees miss full paychecks and Americans miss flights. After voting - again - to deny resources for homeland security operations and personnel, the very politicians responsible for the Democrat DHS shutdo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * HOW TO WATCH 'CNN & VARIETY RED CARPET LIVE,' A CNN SPECIAL EVENT * March 13th, 2026 CNN and Variety are once again joining forces to bring global audiences a front-row seat to Hollywood's biggest night. Starting at 4pm ET, CNN & Variety Red Carpet Live streams live for subscribers of CNN's streaming offering and will air live for pay TV on TBS. Continued live coverage begins at 5pm ET for pay TV on CNN  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 13 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Invites Community to a Conversation with Preeminent English Historian Lord Andrew Roberts * HIGH POINT, N.C., March 13, 2026 - High Point University invites the community to attend a conversation with HPU President Nido Qubein and English historian and journalist Andrew Roberts, Baron Roberts of Belgravia, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, in Congdon Hall. The event is free and open t  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Homeland Republicans Examine Public Safety Threats from Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs to Illegal Aliens Last week, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) convened a hearing to examine the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens, as we  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: UANI Displays Iranian Regime Shahed-136 Drone at the Munich Security Conference and U.N. Security Council In February and March, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) displayed the Iranian regime's Shahed-136 drone, the same terror weapon of mass destruction that Tehran and its proxies are currently deploying against the United States and its allies in the Middle East, at the Munich Security Confere  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia Names Freya Skye as Latest 'On the Verge' Artist; World Premieres New Singles from Eagles, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce ft. Riley Green NEW YORK - iHeartMedia recently highlighted new music and artists alike with special programming, including new 'On The Verge' artists and World Premiere debuts. Earlier this year, iHeartMedia named Freya Skye the latest 'On The Verge' CHR artist with her single "Si  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Highlight CLEAR LABELS Act in ABC News Interview on Securing U.S. Drug Supply Chain Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand sat down with ABC7's Lisa Fletcher to discuss their new bipartisan, bicameral CLEAR LABELS Act. This bill would require country-o  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * In the Shadow of War, Settler Violence against Palestinians Intensifies * While many Israelis are taking shelter from missile and drone attacks, armed settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of the fog of war to seize land and advance Israel's ongoing dispossession and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. On a daily basis, settlers are invading Palestinian communities, firing live ammuni  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Indianapolis CBP stops unapproved vials of body filler injectables and other fake cosmetic treatment products * INDIANAPOLIS - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Indianapolis' express consignment facility recently seized six shipments containing 450 units of Botox, six boxes of Maxy Fill body filler injectables, and five fake additional Onabotuli  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iranian Footballers Gain Asylum in Australia The Australian government's decision to grant asylum to five members of the Iranian women's national football team and one official shows the importance of protecting courageous athletes who stand up for what they believe.  The six Iranians sought protection in Australia after their final match of the Asian Women's Cup on March 8. In their opening   more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * Jake Swearingen Joins ProPublica as Senior Editor to Expand Business Coverage * Jake Swearingen has been hired as a senior editor to lead a new team investigating the business world. "I'm excited to welcome Jake's combination of rigor, imagination and verve as we form a team to go after the abuses of the wealthiest and most p  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Japan should urge Iran to release people in detention During a Jan. 14 news program by NHK, Shinnosuke Kawashima, the Japanese public broadcaster's Tehran bureau chief, described the atmosphere in the Iranian capital following countrywide massacres of protesters on Jan. 8 and 9.  "The Iranian government has repeatedly emphasized 'the situation is under control,' but access to the internet rem  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses Proposed FinCEN Rule That Could 'Guide Financial Crimes Investigations for Years' What are the ramifications of FinCEN's latest proposed rule for global financial institutions? Highlights * Jeremy Paner discussed FinCEN's proposed rule against MBaer Merchant Bank AG that signals a rare use of U.S. Treasury authority against a European financial institution in WorldECR. * The a  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: * * * JPMorganChase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorganChase" or the "Firm") has declared dividends on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, each of which is represented by depositary shares: Preferred Stock Series ... Distribution (per Preferred Share) ... Distribution (per Depositary Share) Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stoc  more

MANILA, Philippines, March 14 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Justice Singh Meets with Kazakhstan Constitutional Court Chairperson Elvira Azimova on International Day of Women Judges Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh, in her capacity as President-elect of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), met with Elvira Azimova, Chairperson of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on March 10, 20  more

ROCHESTER, New York, March 14 -- Kodak issued the following news release: * * * Kodak Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results Company Achieved Revenue Growth for the Quarter and the Full Year Company Achieved Significant Full-Year Improvements in Gross Profit and Operational EBITDA Year-End Cash Balance of $337 Million, an Increase of $136 Million for the Year Key Print and AM&C Businesses Achieved Full-Year Increases in Operational EBITDA * Eastman Kodak Company   more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Landmark Court Ruling in Ukraine a Step Toward Equality * A ruling this week by Ukraine's Supreme Court recognizing a same-sex couple as a de facto family marks a significant victory for equality. The case involves Zorian Kis, a Ukrainian diplomat, and his partner Tymur Levchuk. After years of legal struggle, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision recognizing that the couple constit  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THERE'S BEEN NO EVIDENCE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION IS ACTUALLY FOCUSED ON THE THINGS THAT MATTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to keep Donald Trump and Republicans accountable for their failure to keep America safe and make li  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THERE'S BEEN NO EVIDENCE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION IS ACTUALLY FOCUSED ON THE THINGS THAT MATTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to keep Donald Trump and Republicans accountable for their failure to keep America safe and make life affordable. JEN PSAKI  more

NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Brazil Continued to Increase in February Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index  more

NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for Germany Increased in January Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.  The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 13 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Lorraina Scolaro completes fourth study abroad experience, tied for most by a Mizzou student * By Jack Toal University of Missouri graduate student Lorraina Scolaro has become a global nomad, having now completed four programs through the J-School's Global Programs -tying the unofficial record for the most study abroad experiences by a Mizzou J-School student. Her intern  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lower Costs, Better Transit: Governor Hochul Announces that Auto Insurance Reform Would Save MTA Nearly $50 Million Annually * Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a new MTA analysis showing that the Governor's proposal to lower the cost of auto insurance would deliver $48 million in annual recurring savings for the authority. The Governor  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- 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 Ju  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Calls On Schumer & Jeffries to Fund DHS Amid Rising Security Threats * (STATEN ISLAND, NY) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) was joined by local elected officials, NYPD police unions and members of the American Legion as she called on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to stop playing games with our national security and provide the votes necessary to reopen and fully fund  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Slams Schumer, Jeffries, Hochul and Mamdani After Illegal Immigrant Subway Attack * (NEW YORK, NY) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis released the following statement: "The individual accused of pushing two innocent people, including an 83-year-old veteran onto subway tracks had previously been deported four times, had 15 prior arrests, and was residing in a New York City shelte  more

NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 12, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Yes, Americans Are Saving Enough for Retirement One of my most longstanding and controversial opinions is that the move from defined-benefit pensions to defined-contribution pensions was a success. It's an especially unpopular view amid stories of retirees who fall through the cracks and a grim market that is pruning many   more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Visits NYC311 Call Center to Thank Staff, Take Calls From NYC Residents On Wednesday, to mark the 23rd anniversary of NYC311, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani visited the NYC311 Call Center to thank staff for their dedicated service during the recent snowstorms and take live calls from New Yorkers across the city. Mayor Mamdani was paired with a 311 agent to experience firstha  more

NEW YORK, March 9 (TNSxrep) -- Medidata, a provider of cloud-based technology and data analytics for clinical research, issued the following news release: * * * Medidata Expands Partnership with The Menarini Group, Deploying Medidata's Study Build AI Technology to Accelerate Global Oncology Pipeline Fourteen-year collaboration enters a new phase as Menarini evolves its use of the Medidata Platform, combining established clinical workflows with AI to power its global oncology pipeline * Med  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG STATEMENT FOLLOWING ANTISEMITIC ATTACK AT TEMPLE ISRAEL * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) released the following statement following yesterday's antisemitic terrorist attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan: "As millions of Jewish people around the United States and the world gather for Shabbat, I join them in prayer for peace and safety. Yesterday's attempted att  more

BRONX, New York, March 14 -- The Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * A New Method Produces CAR-T Cells to Keep Fighting Disease Longer Strategy May Bolster Blood Cancer Therapy and Move HIV Research Strategy May Bolster Blood Cancer Therapy and Move HIV Research Closer to a Cure * A research team led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists has developed a new strategy to engineer immune cells that dramatically prolongs their effectiveness a  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State announced that objects intended for the exhibition "Musical Bodies" at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, are of cultural importance and that their temporary exhibition or display within the U.S. is in the national interest. Officials indicated that additional venues or exhibitions may be determined at a later date. According to the notice published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2026, the imported objects possess cultural im  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Michael DeBernardis Examines Rules of Evidence in MDB Sanctions Proceedings Highlights * Michael DeBernardis authored a chapter for the second edition of GIR's guide to MDB investigations, explaining how MDB sanctions proceedings differ from court proceedings. * DeBernardis highlights why understanding MDB specific evidentiary rules is critical to effective defense strategies, revealing both the risk  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Demand to Reverse Trump Administration Plan That Raises Health Insurance Costs Multistate Coalition Warns HHS That Payment Proposal Would Cause up to Two Million More Americans to Lose Health Insurance * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, along with the Attorneys General of California, Massachusetts, and 16 other states, is demanding that the Trump  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs That Are Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchas  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania's 7th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. As a firefighter and dedicated leader of his union, Brooks knows how to take on the b  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Super-Serves Fans With AI-Driven Entertainment Features on the Peacock Mobile App Delivering on its mission to build the best entertainment destination for its fandoms, NBCUniversal today previewed several new features coming to the Peacock mobile app, many of which use both AI and human storytelling to create and scale dynamic new experiences across the company's br  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * New OSCE Report Finds Sharp Democratic Backsliding in Georgia * A new report prepared under the auspices of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) documents a significant deterioration in human rights and democratic standards in Georgia and calls for urgent reforms to protect fundamental freedoms. Published on March 12, the report was prepared by an OSCE fact-finding  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 13 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Bills signing ex-Dolphins pass rusher Bradley Chubb to three-year, $43.5 million deal Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Buffalo Bills are taking another swing at a veteran edge rusher. Two-time Pro Bowler Bradley Chubb is signing a three-year, $43.5 million deal with Buffalo, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday. The contract includes $29 million in  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 13 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Colts, QB Daniel Jones finalizing two-year, $88 million deal Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Daniel Jones is in the Indianapolis Colts' plans for the near future. Jones has agreed to a two-year, $88 million deal that will keep the quarterback in Indianapolis through 2027, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The deal comes after the Colts used the transition tag on  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 13 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ravens to sign DE Trey Hendrickson to four-year, $112M contract after Maxx Crosby trade called off Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Ravens have swiftly pivoted from Maxx Crosby to Trey Hendrickson. Baltimore is signing the former Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher to a four-year, $112 million contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday morning, per sources. Hendrickson  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following executive order (No. 14) on March 13, 2026: * * * OFFICE OF LGBTQIA+ AFFAIRS WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ people across the United States are facing an increasingly hostile political environment; and WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers represent at least 15 percent of the City's population, comprising a community that intersects and enriches the entire City, yet they have unique needs that have been historically underfunded and lef  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Signs Executive Order Establishing the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs; Appoints Taylor Brown as Director * Brown, a nationally-recognized civil rights attorney, is the first transgender person to lead a New York City office or agency * Office will oversee and implement LGBTQIA+ initiatives, including developing legal resources to uphold sanctuary protections for LGBTQ  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * On the menu for Resy's Platinum Nights: exclusive reservations at top restaurants like Misi * There's no cure for a cold night like a cozy dish of pasta. Misi, an Italian restaurant on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn, offered just that on a recent evening. As part of Platinum Nights(tm) by Resy, the stylish and minimalist space welcomed American Express U.S. Platinum Card  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Peacock Renews 'Love Island USA' for Season Eight and Announces Premiere Dates for Upcoming Slate Peacock has renewed an eighth season of the hit series Love Island USA, which once again takes place in Fiji as Ariana Madix returns as host. The new season premieres Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.  Additionally, season two of Love Island: Beyond the Villa, featuring fan  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * Another chance to stop data center sales tax exemption Gov. DeWine protected a wasteful tax break. The legislature should override his veto. * Ohio's House of Representatives may soon vote to limit a generous tax break the state gives to companies building data centers. It would require overriding Gov. DeWine's veto of an earlier effort to prevent new agreements  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, March 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release: * * * The Princeton Review 2026 College Hopes & Worries Survey Findings 9,446 College Applicants and Parents Polled on Their "Dream Colleges," Application Stress, Hopes for Financial Aid, Opinions of AI, Admission Tests, and What Will Matter Most in Their College Choice * #1 "Dream College" Among Students: Harvard * #1 "Dream College" Among Parents: MIT * 73% Report High Stress About App  more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, March 14 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Professor Emerita Luce Lopez Baralt lectures at the RUM about Spain's silenced stories By Javier Valentin Feliciano, javier.valentin@upr.edu Dr. Luce Lopez Baralt, professor emerita of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), retired from the Rio Piedras Campus, offered in the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM) the keynote lecture The Arab and Jewish Imprint in Hispanicity: Al-Andal  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith presents Purple Heart, Bronze Star medals to Vietnam combat Veteran 58 years after battle TOMS RIVER, NJ -- Fifty-eight years ago, U.S. Marine Corporal Leo Perlmutter did not know what hit him. He was in one of the battles in the Tet Offensive, launched by North Vietnam and the Viet Cong against the U.S. and Vietnamese forces in January of 1968. Enemy mortar rounds were coming in all around,  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Secures $1,031,000 for Onondaga County Sheriff's Office to Purchase and Equip New Mobile Command Center * SYRACUSE, NY -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced $1,031,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office to purchase and equip a new Mobile Command Center, a critical public safety investment identified  more

TROY, New York, March 13 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * RPI's Lally School of Management Launches AI Academy for Student Teams to Build and Launch Products in 30 Days * The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has launched the Lally AI Academy, a 30-day AI-augmented experiential sprint that enables student teams from across campus to design, build, and launch fully functional AI-powered products. No prior coding or compute  more

ALFRED, New York, March 12 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Saxon Western and hunt seat equestrian teams win High Point honors at weekend regional championships * The Alfred University hunt seat and Western equestrian teams competed over the weekend in their respective Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) regional championships. The Saxons, who hosted the Western regional show on Saturday, March 7, and the hunt seat team, competing Sunday, March at Corne  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Good morning. UNKNOWN: Good morning. SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: I'll start as we often do here at the Department of War, with the bottom line up front, for the world to hear and the press to actually admit, that the United States is decimating the radic  more

NEW YORK, March 13 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Launches $308.3 Million Flash Appeal to Support People of Lebanon, Stressing Aid Is Urgently Needed as Military Escalation Takes Terrible Toll * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks for the launch of the Flash Appeal for Lebanon, in Beirut today: I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon. Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in action.  more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, March 14 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Secrets of evolution found in ancient plant DNA The Takeaway CSHL Professor & HHMI Investigator Zachary Lippman and colleagues have identified more than 2.3 million conserved non-coding sequences across 314 genomes from 284 plant species--some more than 400 million years old. Their research provides an invaluable tool for plant breeders and a new understanding of plant evolution. *   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Seneca Nation of Indians President J. Conrad Seneca, Irving, New York, from a March 4, 2026, hearing on the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act (H.R. 7065): * * * Good morning Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Leger Fernandez, and Members of the Subcommittee. My name is JC Seneca and I serve as the President of Seneca Nation of Indians. I am a Wolf clan membe  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 13 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in February * Seton Hall University continued its strong start to 2026 with another impactful month of media presence, with multiple faculty experts featured across top national, regional and broadcast outlets. The University's position as a trusted, go-to source for timely, expert commentary was underscored by reach in the millions -all in thanks to the in  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SHOT/CHASER: Mike Lawler Bragged About Low Gas Prices... * SHOT: Mike Lawler published an op-ed just weeks ago cheerleading Trump's work on gas prices and calling Trump's economy a " victory " for Americans. Lawler in New York Post : "In Trump's second term...Americans are on track to spend the lowest amount of their disposable income on gas in the last two decades." CHASER: N  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 13 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness * Mar 13, 2026 Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. Over a quarter (28%) will fil  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 14 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news: * * * "Ordinary people working together": 2026 Kelly Lecturer Valerie Jarrett affirms importance of connection, hope Speaking at The O'Shaughnessy, Jarrett shared the path from her childhood in Iran to her role as senior advisor to President Obama. * On March 5, the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, JD, took the stage at St. Catherine University's The O'Shaughnessy as the 2026 Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Dist  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Colleagues Demand Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian Girls' School * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined 121 colleagues in demanding immediate answers from the Administration on the killing of civilians during Operation Epic Fury, including a reported U.S. strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school,  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Strategies for fixing out-of-control tipping practices revealed in new article * LAWRENCE -The United States is widely considered to have the most ingrained -and expensive -tipping culture in the world. And according to new research, it's gotten progressively more problematic over the last few years. "Theoretically, when you tip for a service, your tip should be proportional to the service you receive,"  more

BUFFALO, New York, March 13 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study shows that humpbacks shift pitch when a neighbor joins in * UB professor emeritus Eduardo Mercado III, PhD, says that what whales are doing is a "bizarre convergence." By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - A humpback whale alters the pitch of its song when joined by a neighboring singer, a finding that opens a new chapter in the ongoing effort to understand wha  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Recognizes Olivia Klupar as "Alaskan of the Week" * WASHINGTON -On the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Olivia Klupar of Skagway, Alaska, as his "Alaskan of the Week." Olivia is the cofounder of Voyij, a technology platform that connects Alaska's small businesses, artists, and tour operators with visitors and consumers from around the world. Throug  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Builds Immunotherapy Momentum with Dr. Mario Sznol * A pioneer of modern cancer immunotherapy, Dr. Mario Sznol joins Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to expand clinical trials and accelerate the translation of discovery into patient care. Mario Sznol, M.D., a clinical investigator and recognized leader in cancer immunotherapy, cancer drug development and the treatme  more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Syria: UN Commission of Inquiry Remains Critical * Syria is at a critical juncture. The fall of the Assad government created a historic opportunity, but that opportunity will only lead to lasting positive change if accountability is built into the transition from the start. Meanwhile, ongoing grave rights abuses require continued attention. Over the past year, Human Rights Watch has document  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Announces Sophia Nguyen and Kevin Sieff as Staff Writers; and Theo Balcomb and Jonathan L. Fischer as Senior Editors * The Atlantic is announcing several journalists joining this spring as a part of our continued newsroom growth: Sophia Nguyen and Kevin Sieff as staff writers; along with Theo Balcomb and Jonathan L. Fischer as senior editors.   more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * Bushra's journey from child bride to groundbreaking entrepreneur in Yemen SANA'A, Yemen - Bushra Ahmed Al-Burai is a mother of six and - in one of the world's most restrictive countries for women's rights - a gender equality champion and a successful entrepreneur. In Yemen, many women and girls face movement and labour restrictions, and when leaving the house must be accompanied by a male guardian, or   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * U.S. Conference of Mayors Responds to Anti-Muslim Attacks on New York City Mayor Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran in response to recent anti-Muslim attacks against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani: "As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are reminded that the  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force, Hopewell Township Police Department, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Collaborate to Arrest Attempted Homicide Suspect * Newark, NJ - The U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with state and local law enforcement partners from the Hopewell Township Police Department and Mercer Coun  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, March 13 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UCSC's Right Livelihood Center empowers the next generation of activists * Key takeaways * Students Natalie Capobres (Kresge '26, environmental studies) and Kevin Lin (Kresge '26, community studies) share their experiences as members of UC Santa Cruz's Right Livelihood Center (RLC). * Five UCSC students associated with RLC attended Right Livelihood Awards Week in Sweden.   more

NEW YORK, March 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Epic Universe Has Been Named to TIME's World's Greatest Places of 2026 TIME named Universal Epic Universe to its World's Greatest Places of 2026, recognizing the world's most extraordinary destinations to explore. The recognition underscores Universal Destinations & Experiences' decades-long legacy of innovation. From the debut of a must-see tram tour 60 years ago, to   more

SYDNEY, Australia, March 13 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026 by Monica Attard, co-director in the Centre for Media Transition: * * * News - to be or not to be Existential questions around the sustainability of the news business continue to swirl. Here in Australia, we are still waiting for the federal government to decide on whether the News Bargaining Incentive is the best mechanism to force digital platforms to help keep the lights on   more

SEATTLE, March 14 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * University of Washington and Alaska Airlines extend landmark partnership, renew naming rights for Alaska Airlines Arena Summary * The University of Washington and Alaska Airlines announced a renewed 10-year partnership that will continue Alaska's naming rights to Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion and expand a shared commitment to student-athlete suc  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Metcalf Institute kicks off 2026 Annual Public Lecture Series with environmental journalist and alum Meera Subramanian * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 13, 2026 - On Thursday, April 2, the University of Rhode Island Metcalf Institute will host a conversation with Meera Subramanian, award-winning environmental journalist and a 2012 Metcalf alum, about her new book, A Better World Is Possible: Glo  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-02192-39) on Jan. 15, 2026 entitled "Review of Leaders' Actions Affecting Clinical Services at the Syracuse VA Medical Center in New York." Here is the summary: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection at the Syracuse VA Medical Center (facility) to assess allegations of reduced clinical services, poor leadership communication, and staff resignat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 13 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Law School receives transformative gift to support students * Vanderbilt Law School has received a $10 million commitment from Lara and Clay Travis to fund a number of key priorities, including the First Amendment Clinic, the Law School's " Respectfully Dissent " debate series, merit- and need-based scholarship aid, child care funding for student-parents, support services for student veterans,  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Presents $2 Million Check for Security Lighting Upgrades at NYCHA Borinquen Plaza II * Brooklyn, NY -Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) presented a check for $2,000,000 in Community Project Funding to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for the installation of exterior security lighting at Borinquen Plaza II in Williamsburg. The funding, which Velazquez secured in the FY  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Carol Whitmore, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of Count  more

ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and MTA Leadership Announce Projections for Major Transit Savings Under Governor's Auto Insurance Reform Proposal * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a new MTA analysis showing that the Governor's proposal to lower the cost of auto insurance would deliver $48 million  more

NEW YORK, March 14 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on March 13, 2026: * * * Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Pass Paid Leave, Setting Example for a National Affordability Agenda Tonight, the Virginia state legislature passed legislation to create a statewide paid family and medical leave program as well as legislation to create a statewide right to paid sick time. Now, both pieces of legislation will head to the desk of Governor Spanb  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The White House issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Nomination and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate Sarah B. Rogers, of New York, to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media. WITHDRAWALS SENT TO THE SENATE: William Hewes III, of Mississippi, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2024, which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026. Jeremy Carl, of Montan  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * The SAVE America Act Is the Most Popular Election Reform in Decades President Donald J. Trump is urgently calling on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act immediately and safeguard America's elections from illegal voting. The legislation includes straightforward protections to safeguard America's elections and enjoys overwhelming bipartisan support -- except from Radical Left Democrats in Washington who are putting their  more

NEW YORK, March 13 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Women Judges Leading the Way * Event Details Against the backdrop of growing pressure on women's rights worldwide, UNDP, UN Women, the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) and the GQUAL Campaign convened a CSW70 side event to spotlight the essential role of women judges in advancing gender justice and driving systemic reform across justice institutions. Justice systems can shape ge  more