WASHINGTON, April 7 -- A coalition of 233 marine and environmental scientists, researchers and academics has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the agency not to proceed with leasing the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for minerals mining. The letter, addressed to BOEM's Alaska Region Office of Leasing and Plans, calls for a comprehensive review of scientific knowledge concerning the potential environmental impacts of seabed mining in the regio  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Message from President Maric and Provost Alpay on the Segal Group's Findings and Recommendations * Dear Colleagues, As you will recall, the University launched an organizational assessment starting last August of our decentralized business and administrative support, along with our marketing and communications functions. Our external partner, the Segal Group, has effectively engaged since then   more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Alum Lucas Ruiz Examines Nuclear Policy Among Global Powers * As a recent transfer student from Connecticut State Community College - Manchester in the Fall of 2020, Lucas Ruiz '23 (CLAS) pursued his interest in history through courses with professors Alexis Dudden and Frank Costigliola - a decision that set him on a path that would eventually lead to publishing in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scient  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Resilience at Scale: Cyber resilience in an era of consolidated & converging threats - A report from AXA XL, Stamford, Connecticut - April 2026 (21 pages) * * * AXA XL issued a report examining how organizations can strengthen resilience in an increasingly complex risk environment shaped by cyber threats, regulatory pressures, and rapid technological change. The report focuses on the evolution of resilience from a technical concern to a strategic priority at th  more

DOVER, Delaware, April 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference President's executive order threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters, violates state authority over elections * Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's unlawful Executive Order to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN+ to stream inaugural season of Rock League, curling's first professional league * TORONTO - (APRIL 6, 2026) - Rock League, curling's first professional league, announced today that ESPN+ will stream its inaugural 2026 season for fans in the United States. The first-ever Rock League event begins today, Monday, April 6 at noon ET at the TMU Mattamy Athletic Centre i  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule modifying the flight operations at various airports across the national airspace system. This regulatory action establishes, amends, or removes standard instrument approach procedures and associated takeoff minimums to ensure the safe use of navigable airspace. The updates address changes in air traffic requirements and the addition of navigational obstacles. By revising thes  more

WINDSOR, Connecticut, April 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release: * * * Health-Related Costs are the Greatest Threat to Retirement Security, New Research Finds New LIMRA Retirement Income Institute paper highlights how longevity and chronic illness are reshaping financial risks in retirement * While financial and retirement planning discussions have long focused on market volatility, inflation, and economic downturns, new research shows Americans are  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-561) on the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7128). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on March 19, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7128, the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, was introduced on January 16, 2026, by Republican Representative Mike Flood (NE-01). This bill amends the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to extend Treasury's Terror  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Rebooting Thoreau for Modern Times: New PBS Documentary Features UConn Expertise * Not many writers from the first half of the 19th century continue to inspire and provoke readers nearly 200 years later, but Henry David Thoreau stands out from his peers - then and now. On Wednesday, April 8, the UConn Department of Earth Sciences, the Environmental Sciences Program, the Honors Program, the Humani  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * The Point continues Tuesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+; ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show on Saturday at Noon * All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 41 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week The NHL regular season cont  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn's Quantum Spring * As the state awaits word on a transformative grant, UConn continues to prioritize quantum research and technology through a series of events held in March and April. UConn's Technology Commercialization Services (TCS) is hosting the second annual QuantumUP! hackathon on Wednesday, April 8. The program seeks to engage UConn students and peers across the state in conversati  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 7 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Lisa Prevost with violinist Maiani da Silva: * * * On 'an emotional adventure' to unite music and anthropology In a Q&A, violinist Maiani da Silva explains how including anthropological themes in her debut solo album helped her "dig deeper" into questions of the human condition. * For her debut solo album, violinist Maiani da Silva wanted to find a way to intertwine her art with a perhaps unexp  more