WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home" [New York Times] * Vulnerable House Republicans' closing midterm message: Guns Not Butter House Republicans are recklessly plotting to crush hardworking families to fund Trump's war of choice in Iran. The New York Times reports, "Trump has eyed a series of potentially unpopular and divisive domestic spending cu  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * 273 Million Children Out of School * A new United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report delivers a sobering message: the number of children out of school has risen for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million worldwide. While nearly 90 percent of children globally complete primary school, the greatest gaps are in early learning and secondary educ  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Acquires Keepler to Boost Its AI and Data Business in Spain MADRID - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Keepler Data Tech, a Spanish cloud-native AI and data company. The acquisition will expand Accenture's capabilities to help clients across industries reinvent their core business processes with AI solutions grounded in strong data foundations. Founded in 2018, Keepl  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [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: * * * ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Supreme Court Race * MILWAUKEE - Tonight the AP projected that Chris Taylor has been elected to serve as the next justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Br  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Actress/Comedian Caroline Rhea to Serve as Marywood University's Commencement Speaker * Caroline Rhea will deliver the commencement address at Marywood University's graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Rhea, a stand-up comedian and actress, is best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch  more

ALFRED, New York, April 9 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University students take biology research to national stage * Stepping outside the classroom and into the world of research, Alfred University students recently had the opportunity to attend and present their research at a national conference hosted by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). Accompanied by Associate Professor Geoffrey Lippa, students were able to expe  more

ALFRED, New York, April 8 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University's Ring of Fire Returns * When sparks begin to rise, furnaces glow, and the rhythm of hammers, flame, and molten material fills the air. At Alfred University, this can only mean one thing: the return of Ring of Fire, an immersive, high-energy celebration of flame-based art and community. Set against the backdrop of Alfred's renowned art and engineering facilities, the 2026 Ring of Fire,  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences * At the beginning of every year, a handful of states raise their minimum wages, either automatically to keep up with inflation or because state legislation prompts the increases - and 2026 is no different. In a new insight, Labor Policy Analyst Emmet Bowling lays out this year's state minimum wage inc  more

IRVING, Texas, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Antenna TV Celebrates Mother's Day with a 24-Hour One Day at a Time Marathon Honoring TV's Favorite Single Mom, Ann Romano * NEW YORK, NY -April 8, 2026 -This Mother's Day, Antenna TV is giving viewers the ultimate tribute to motherhood with a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud marathon of the beloved classic sitcom One Day at a Time. Beginning bright and   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 9 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * An Architect of Leadership: Nick Netta's Full-Circle NJIT Honor Written by: Nayib Moran Nicholas J. "Nick" Netta '88 has spent decades shaping the built environment across New Jersey and beyond, but just as importantly, he has helped shape the people who will carry the profession forward. This year, the Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) will honor Netta with the Distinguish  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * ATRA Blasts New York Lawmakers for Siding with Trial Lawyers Over Working Families New York trial lawyers and the lawmakers whose campaigns they fund are blocking Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's fight against fraud, excessive litigation, and lawsuit abuse in one of the nation's worst "Judicial Hellholes(R)." "It's no surprise that wealthy lawyers who benefit most from the stat  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Constitutional Safeguards Against the Tyranny of the Trump Administration * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that California is leading a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief that supports affirmance of a district court order that granted the New York Attorney General  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Indictment and Arraignment of Buffalo Police Officer on Murder Charge * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictment and arraignment of Buffalo Police Department (BPD) Officer Lance Woods, 53, of Lewiston, Niagara County, on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree. The indictment alleges that on February 14, 2026, Woods sho  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Bangladesh: Urgently Pass the National Human Rights Commission and Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Remedy Ordinances * We, the undersigned international human rights organizations, strongly urge the Government of Bangladesh to enact the National Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2025 and the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Remedy Ordinance 2025, which are set to lapse if not promptl  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Announces Redemption of $3,000,000,000 3.559% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, Due April 2027 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on April 23, 2026 all $3,000,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 3.559% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due April 2027 (CUSIP No. 06051GHT  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Investor Conference Call on April 15 * CHARLOTTE, NC - As previously announced, Bank of America will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, April 15. The results will be released at approximately 6:45 a.m. ET, followed by an investor conference c  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Keynote Speaker at Temple University Law School's Environmental Justice Conference * Taft's Rob Bilott will deliver the keynote address at the Temple University Law School's Environmental Justice Conference on Apr. 9 in Philadelphia. He will share insights from his decades-long career as an environmental attorney investigating the dangers of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) and ref  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 8 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * These AI-powered guide dogs don't just lead - they talk Large language models help robots plan routes and guide the visually impaired By John Brhel Guide dogs are powerful allies, leading the visually impaired safely to their destinations, but they can't talk with their owners - until now. Using large language models, a team of researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 8, 2026 (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in January in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states had little change. The national unemplo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 8 (TNSrpt) -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release: * * * Boston Athletic Association Reports Significant Progress on Sustainability Goals in Second Annual Report Second-year report shows accelerating results across emissions, waste diversion, and community impact, powered by multiyear partnership with energy technology partner Schneider Electric * The Boston Athletic Associat  more

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits * Superglue, penicillin, X-rays, the pacemaker: All are examples of "happy accidents" - inventions by individuals trying to do one thing, and winding up with something superior to the original objective. But can serendipity be "harnessed," to make it actually work for a company? Researchers from Cornell, New York University and the   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by senior research analyst Robert Stilson: * * * The Money trying to gerrymander Virginia Supporters of the redistricting scheme have deployed tens of millions of dollars from left-wing out-of-state political funders in their effort to push the amendment over the finish line. * On April 21, Virginians will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would suspend the state's independent  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, April 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Carrie Schwartz: The courage of curiosity * When upcoming University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduate Carrie Schwartz was asked about her time in the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College, her review was part personal, part academic -but all rave. "Honors at UW-Eau Claire is a mark of curiosity, which is like my two-bit saying that I tell everyone," Schwartz says with a laugh. "It's  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 9 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University's new Sherwin-Williams Paint & Coatings Studio aims to fuel innovation, STEM workforce New facility on the Sears think[box] fifth floor provides students with industry-aligned tools to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application * When entrepreneurs working in Case Western Reserve University's Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box] prep  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * CashPro App Usage Rises 20% as Clients Approve $38,000 in Payments Every Second * "Mobile has moved from convenience to necessity-serving as a powerful companion to established treasury operations as clients navigate market volatility, evolving workforce expectations, and rapid advancements in mobile-native security and AI," said Jennifer   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Cassidy Rebukes Washington State's Liberal Policies Hurting American Workers U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, rebuked the State of Washington for their recent policy that hurts American workers and undermines their rights in the workpla  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Chairmen Moolenaar, Smith Call on IRS to Examine CCP-Linked Organizations Potentially Violating their Tax-Exempt Status by Engaging in Political Activity Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China and Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) of  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Chairmen Smith, Moolenaar Call on IRS to Examine CCP-Linked Organizations Potentially Violating their Tax-Exempt Status by Engaging in Political Activity Today, Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) of the House Committee on Ways and Means and Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02) of the House Select Committee on China called on Treasury Secretary Sco  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Commitment to Sustainable Practices at FIT's Sustainable Business and Design Conference FIT Conference Offers Business Leaders and the FIT Community the Opportunity to Discuss Challenges and Solutions in Improving Sustainability Efforts Across the Fashion, Business, and Creative Industries * New York, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. Kin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments, a Full-Stack Platform for Seamless Stablecoin Settlement * CPN Managed Payments enables PSPs, fintechs, banks, and global platforms to adopt regulated stablecoin payments without holding or managing digital assets New York, NEW YORK, April 8, 2026 -Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL),   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings * Carnegie Mellon University secured six No. 1 rankings in the newly released 2026 Best Graduate Schools (opens in new window) rankings from the U.S. News & World Report. Carnegie Mellon ranks first for overall graduate computer science programs, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. Among computer scie  more

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Collaborative exhibits showcase biodiversity * Three new Cornell University Library exhibits explore the beauty and fragility of Earth's biodiversity in habitats near and far, from elusive species on other continents to wildlife in our own backyards. Part of the ongoing "From the Brink" series of library collaborations with partners across Cornell, the exhibits will launch with an opening celebration April 16   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 8 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * Congratulations to AAJA's 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort * The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to introduce the 31st cohort of the 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP). This year, 18 participants will engage in a series of virtual and in-person training sessions designed to strengthen their leadership and management  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Announces FY27 Community Project Funding Submissions * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the 20 projects she has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration through the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Community Project Funding (CPF) process. The Community Project Funding process allows municipalities and nonprofit organizatio  more

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson research grants support future sustainability leaders * Forty undergraduate and graduate students will study sustainable strategies to grow coffee and strawberries, use cutting-edge technology to protect pet food and pollinators, and create new systems to conserve energy and ecosystems. The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability will provide over $325,000 in funding this year for these and o  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Cuba's Prisoner Release Excludes Critics * On April 2, the Cuban government announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, framing it as a "humanitarian gesture." While the announcement raised hopes among many political prisoners' families, neither Human Rights Watch nor other civil society groups, including Prisoners Defenders and Justicia 11J, have identified any political prisoners among those re  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH holds fast among top 8% ranked public health schools nationwide * In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings published Tuesday, CUNY SPH stands at #18 out of 224 ranked schools and programs of public health in the United States, featuring among the top 8%. For the sixth consecutive year, we remain the top public school of public heal  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice * Dear Colleague: I write to update you on the urgent need to permanently end Donald Trump's reckless war of choice with Iran. Our brave men and women in uniform have been put into harm's way in the Middle East without justification. More than a dozen have been killed and hundreds seriously   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice * Dear Colleague: I write to update you on the urgent need to permanently end Donald Trump's reckless war of choice with Iran. Our brave men and women in uniform have been put into harm's way in the Middle East without justification. More than a dozen have been killed and hundreds seriously injured. Gas prices are sk  more

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Death penalty explored in Distinguished Visiting Journalist event * Investigative journalist Keri Blakinger '14 will host an in-depth look at capital punishment April 23 with a screening of the Oscar-nominated short documentary "I Am Ready, Warden," which she co-produced. The film follows a Texas death row prisoner in the days leading up to his execution, as he seeks redemption from his victim's son. Following t  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 9 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Duke Alumna Amy Hood to Speak at 2026 Commencement Ceremony Duke will award honorary degrees to Hood and three others at the May 10 Commencement ceremony * Duke University alumna and Microsoft Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Amy E. Hood '94 has said, "Every step, every risk I took, built confidence." It's a perspective forged over time -- and one she will share with the Class of 2026   more

ALFRED, New York, April 7 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Economics in Action: Alfred University students take in Washington, D.C. * From April 1 to 4, 15 students from the Alfred University Economics Club traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual professional development trip, an experience that reflected Alfred's strong emphasis on experiential learning. Rather than remaining within the classroom, students engaged directly with professionals in public pol  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Names Georgia State Rep. Tanya Miller its 2026 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star * EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, named Georgia state Rep. Tanya Miller the winner of its 2026 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award. The award recognizes an outstanding woman serving in state or local office, who embodies the determination, civility, and commitment to commu  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 9 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Environmental Groups Sue EPA For Illegal Repeal of Climate Protections Environmental groups and Alaskan tribes challenge the Trump EPA's unlawful repeal of the endangerment finding and elimination of vehicle emissions standards * Washington, D.C. -- Today, environmental groups and Alaskan tribes sued the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully repealing   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Nation * Today, at the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. Each project, financ  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in New York and New Jersey Water Infrastructure Projects * NEW YORK - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation, including projects in New York and New Jersey. These projects, financed in part by State Revolving Fund (SRF) pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Removes Hazardous Stockpile of Flammable Hand Sanitizer in Romulus, New York * Romulus, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed approximately 230,000 gallons (920 tons) of expired, alcohol-based hand sanitizer and related waste from a warehouse at the former Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, New York, eliminating a significant fire and safety risk to nearby communities.   more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Third Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Running for Office Across Five States * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office in Arkansas, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. The third round of endorsements ahead of the 2026 midterms, today's announcement   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER SECURES FEDERAL PERMIT FOR BELOVED SENECA FALLS "RIGHT TO RUN" SO EVENT CAN CONTINUE AS PLANNED NEXT MONTH * Trump Order For National Parks Created Senseless Bureaucratic Red Tape That "Right To Run" Organizers Were Told Would Result In Them Not Getting Their Permit In Time This Year For Weekend Celebration Schumer Immediately Sprung To A  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Food & Water Watch and Allies Sue EPA for Illegal Repeal of Climate Protections Groups and Alaskan tribes challenge Trump's unlawful repeal of endangerment finding and vehicle emissions standards * Today Food & Water Watch, along with allied environmental groups and Alaskan tribes, sued the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully repealing the endangerment   more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 9 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Forbes And America250 To Co-Host America Innovates Exhibit In San Francisco, Showcasing Innovations Of The Past, Present And Future To Commemorate America's 250th Birthday Forbes to also host the Forbes Innovator 250 Celebration, convening the greatest living American innovators and celebrating 250 years of the American Dream, as a part of the Forbes Innovator 250 List and Forbes 250 ini  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 8 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Forbes Announces Additional Speakers And Performers For Under 30 Summit: Dwyane Wade, Madelyn Cline, Ashley Graham, Haley Lu Richardson, Bill Gurley, Howie Liu And VicBlends Today, Forbes announced additional speakers, new immersive experiences and programming stages for its flagship 2026 Under 30 Summit, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona for the first time, convening the world's top youn  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Fordham University posted the following news: * * * Fordham Students Help New Yorkers Navigate Tax Season * Tax season is looking brighter for many New Yorkers this year, thanks to Fordham students who are rolling up their sleeves to help low-income and elderly residents file returns-and assist them in addressing complications when the IRS comes calling. Undergraduate students enrolled in the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program are working with clients  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Introduces a Dinner Series Connecting Michelin-Recognized Chefs from Across the Country with South Florida's Rising Culinary Scene * As Fort Lauderdale continues to emerge as an accoladed dining destination, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale announces a new, year-long dinner series welcoming Michelin-reco  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Presents $250,000 Federal Grant to Grand Street Settlement * Funding Will Create A Mentorship Program For High School-Aged Youth In The Lower East Side Initiative Will Help Reduce Violence, Support Local Law Enforcement New York, N.Y. \- Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman presented a $250,000 federal grant to Grand Street Settlement for their new Justice Mentoring Initiative. Gran  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Mohawk Valley Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the City of Rome will receive $10 million in funding as the Mohawk Valley winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the City of Utica and Village of Morris will each receive $4.5 million as the Mohawk Val  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Hack-for-hire: new report investigates hacking campaign against Egyptian journalists * A new report by Access Now's Digital Security Helpline, Espionage for repression: forensic analysis of a cross-border hack-for-hire campaign targeting civil society in MENA, exposes a hack-for-hire campaign ta  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Hannah Epstein '26 Receives Watson Fellowship to Study Journalism Abroad * Graduating senior Hannah Epstein, a Brooklyn, New York, native and former co-editor-in-chief of the Bi-College News, will spend a year abroad studying how journalism can unite people after periods of ethnic or political violence. ''My project investigates how broadcast television, photojournalism, documentary film, and print news   more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Haymarket Books and Mellon Foundation Announce Third Cohort of 'Writing Freedom' Fellows Twenty Writers Impacted by the Carceral System Recognized for Meaningful Contributions to Contemporary Literature * Haymarket Books and the Mellon Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Writing Freedom Fellowship, recognizing twenty emerging, mid-career, and established poets, fiction write  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced the availability of funding for the Rural Northern Border Region Network Planning Program. This initiative aims to bolster healthcare networks in rural areas of the Northern Border Region, which encompasses Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. With an estimated total funding of $1.8 million, the program will provide awards of up to $100,000 eac  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 8 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation total 645 * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released an analysis of the 2024-25 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). In 2024-25, there were 645 institutions th  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra University Names Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients Hofstra University is pleased to announce its distinguished speakers and honorary degree recipients for the spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, taking place this May. * * * Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2 p.m.: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell ceremony * Kelley Skeff, George DeForest Barnet  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran: "I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and I'm relieved that U.S  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-568) on the ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on March 24, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 1897 is to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Fordham University posted the following news: * * * How Do Our Siblings Help Raise Us? * Our parents raise us, yes, but our siblings have an influence too-a fact that science hasn't spent a lot of time exploring, according to a study co-authored by Fordham psychology professor Alexander Kriss, PhD. "Siblings in general have been overlooked broadly in psychological research," and there are few studies of how sibling relationships might affect what's happening between ch  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs and senior fellow Michael Sobolik to Fox News: * * * America Is Too Dependent on Drugs from China. Worst-Case Scenario Could Be Disastrous Chinese companies now dominate drug discovery too, projected to account for 35% of new drug approvals by 2  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Human Rights Watch Submission to the COP30 Presidency Consultation on a Roadmap to Halt and Reverse Deforestation and Forest Degradation by 2030 * Dear Ambassador Correa do Lago, Human Rights Watch Submission: Roadmap to Halt and Reverse Deforestation and Forest Degradation by 2030 Greetings from Human Rights Watch. We are an international nongovernmental organization that conducts research  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * If Peaceful Gaza Protest is Criminal, What is Left of UK Freedom? * This week, in Westminster Magistrates' Court, two fellow civil society leaders -Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham -were convicted for actions they took as part of a peaceful protest. Their conviction marks a chilling moment for democratic rights in the United Kingdom, sending a stark and ominous message about the shrinking space for   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 8 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect Podcast Network Announces The 2025 "Pitch Your Podcast" Winner "The Black Mother Wound Podcast" The "Pitch Your Podcast" booth returns to the 2026 Black Effect Podcast Festival Presented by State Farm(R) held on April 25 in Atlanta, GA * NEW YORK - iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect today welcomed "The Black Mother Wound Podcast" to its netwo  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 8 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Investment Workshop for UAPB Students and Faculty to Feature Brian Oh on April 13, 2026 * Wall Street is coming to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)! An exclusive Investment Workshop for students, faculty and alumni will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the STEM Building Conference Room. The facilitator will be Brian Oh, a professional   more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC welcomes Iran war ceasefire but warns Lebanon cannot be left out with civilians still at risk * New York, NY, April 8, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the announcement of a two week ceasefire, as well as the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. This follows weeks of devastating violence that has displaced millions and killed thousands across Iran,  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch: 372,000 Inactive Voters Removed from Colorado Voter Rolls after Lawsuit and Settlement * Six Million Inactive Names Removed Nationwide Due to Judicial Watch Judicial Watch announced today that 372,000 ineligible voter names have been removed from Colorado's voter registration lists following a Judicial Watch lawsuit and legal settlement addressing the state's compliance with   more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Laura Dern, Carol Burnett Lead Final Additions to TCM Classic Film Festival; Rare Letty Lynton Restoration Set * Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced newly added titles and appearances, filling out the lineup for the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival, set to take place April 30-May 3 in Hollywood, bringing together legendary talent, rare restoratio  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Special Coverage with Anderson Cooper, where he emphasized that Democrats demand that Republicans in Congress bring the House back into session and pass a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's war in Iran per  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Special Coverage with Anderson Cooper, where he emphasized that Democrats demand that Republicans in Congress bring the House back into session and pass a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's war in Iran permanently. ANDERSON COOPE  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for South Korea Continued to Rise 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   more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Louisiana Voting Rights Act Heard before Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee * Today, the Louisiana Voting Rights Act (LAVRA), introduced by Senator Royce Duplessis, was heard before the Louisiana Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee. Also known as SB 365, the LAVRA will act as a crucial safeguard for voters, particularly for Black voters and other voters of color t  more

OAKLAND, California, April 8 [Category: Environment] -- Amazon Watch, an organization that says it protects the rainforest and advances the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin, issued the following news release: * * * Major Indigenous Protest in Brazil Targets Belo Sun Gold Mine Project Xingu leaders raise concerns over land rights violations and exclusion from environmental licensing Brasilia, Brazil - Thousands of Indigenous people marched in Brazil's capital yesterday, durin  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by fellow Danyela Souza Egorov and Cities Director John Ketcham, a legal policy fellow, to the New York Post: * * * NYC's Insane $38B School Budget Just Buys Failure - Here's Where Mamdani Must Cut As Mayor Zohran Mamdani seeks to fill his $5.4 billion to $7.1 billion budget hole, he has so far shown little willingness to cut Department of Education spending. But he'll never balance the books if he kee  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 7, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The American Middle Class Keeps Getting Richer Study after study finds that the populists of left and right are wrong in their predictions of doom. * Capitalism is rigged. China is eating our lunch. The middle class is shrinking. This is the constant refrain from doom-and-gloom populists on the left and right, but is i  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by senior fellow Brad Hargreaves to the Washington Post: * * * This Great, Bipartisan Housing Bill Has a Major Flaw The package undermines a fast-growing source of new single-family homes: build-to-rent communities. * Congress rarely manages to assemble bipartisan housing legislation of any real ambition, which makes the Senate's recent passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act a remarkable feat  more

ALFRED, New York, April 8 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Mario Affatigato, physics faculty at Coe College, to present 2025 Scholes Lecture at Alfred University * Mario Affatigato, Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics at Coe College, will deliver the annual Scholes Lecture at Alfred University, on Thursday, April 23, at 11:20 a.m. in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. In addition to the lecture, Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering wi  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Maryland House Passes HB 577, Doubling Down on Senate's Efforts to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns Across the State * ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Today, the Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements after House lawmakers passed HB 577, a critical public safety measure th  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Announces $1.41 Million in Federal Funding for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Firehouse Modernization * WEST NEW YORK, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue ("NHRFR") Board Chairman and Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner, and NHRFR Chief David Donnarumma announced $1,410,000 in Community Project Funding to modernize NHRFR's network of firehouses   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez anuncia 1.41 millones de dolares en financiacion federal para la modernizacion de la estacion de bomberos y rescate regional de North Hudson * WEST NEW YORK, NJ - Hoy, el congresista Rob Menendez, el presidente de la Junta de North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue ("NHRFR") y alcalde de Weehawken, Richard Turner, y el jefe de NHRFR, David Donnarumma, anunciaron 1,410,000 dolares en finan  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Foundation Awards Over $6.5 Million Globally to Address Essential Community Needs * MetLife Foundation announced new recipients of its Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP), providing more than $6.5 million to nonprofit organizations addressing essential community needs. By tackling critical issues, the program supports nonp  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results * MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after the market closes. The earnings news release, financial supplement and related materials will be posted on MetLife's Investor Relations webpage at investor.metlife.com.    more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * More than 200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability * We the undersigned human rights, humanitarian, civil liberties, faith-based and environmental organizations, think tanks and experts are deeply alarmed by President Trump's threat regarding Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if his demands are not met. Such langu  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Launches Adams Valve Institute, Specializing in Complex Valve Surgery and Valvular Heart Disease * The Mount Sinai Health System today announced the launch of the Adams Valve Institute, a new global center dedicated to advancing comprehensive care and surgical techniques for patients with heart valve disease. The Adams Valve Institute builds on more than two decades o  more

TOKYO, Japan, April 9 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * MUFG Bank subscribes to 471,121,055 Equity Shares of Shriram Finance MUFG Bank, Ltd. ("MUFG Bank"), a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ("MUFG"), has today completed its investment in Shriram Finance Limited ("SFL"), one of India's leading non-banking financial companies. This follows the approval by SFL's Board of Directors, at its meeting held today, of the allotment of  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Import Cargo Volumes Face Headwinds From Tariffs and Increasing Fuel Prices Import volume at major U.S. container ports is not being significantly affected by the conflict in Iran but ocean carriers are seeing a related increase in fuel costs that could eventually affect retailers and their customers, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail   more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: * * * Natixis CIB Adopts ISDA's Digital Regulatory Reporting Solution ISDA has announced that Natixis CIB has adopted ISDA's Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) solution, enabling the bank to meet regulatory reporting requirements more efficiently and accurately. The ISDA DRR uses the Common Domain Model (CDM) - an open-source data standard for financial products, trades and lifecycle e  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports' 2025-26 NBA Regular Season in Review: Innovations, Nostalgia, and Milestones With the conclusion of its regular-season schedule and with the 2026 NBA Playoffs beginning next week, NBC Sports is looking back at some of the innovations, nostalgia, and milestones of its first NBA regular season since the 2001-2002 season. Below is a recap of NBC Sports' 2025-26 NBA regu  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 8 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * New research shows that tau protein spreads through connected neurons in people with Alzheimer's disease * Jeremy Herskowitz, Ph.D., and his team have discovered a major advancement in Alzheimer's disease research that could lead to new therapies to slow disease progression. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that slowly impairs memory, affects thinking skills and eventuall  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New York hosts help direct $150K to local housing nonprofits * Today, Airbnb announced that three New York housing nonprofits will receive $150,000 from the Airbnb Community Fund. These organizations are working to combat homelessness, stabilize homeownership, and expand access to housing across the New York State Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and New York City.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires Sherman Insurance Agency, Inc., Expanding Transportation and Logistics Expertise Across the Upper Midwest and Beyond South St. Paul-based agency brings deep trucking insurance specialization along with commercial, personal and b  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Pakistani National Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Commit Isis-Inspired Attack At Jewish Center In New York * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, John A. Eisenberg, Acting Assistant Director of the Counterterrorism Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), Coul  more

PASADENA, California, April 8 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Unifies Aviation Units To Enhance Comprehensive Customer Offerings * CHANTILLY, Va., (April 8, 2026) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading provider of national security and global infrastructure solutions, today announced the unification of its aviation capabilities into a single, integrated No  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Penguin 'toxicologists' find forever chemicals in remote Patagonia * Two Magellanic penguins stand in a nest. Magellanic penguins at nest at in Patagonia. Researchers from the University of California, Davis attached silicone sensors to the penguins' legs, which were later analyzed by University at Buffalo researchers. Photo: Ralph Vanstreels/UC Davis Study from  more

DAVIS, California, April 8 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Penguin 'Toxicologists' Find PFAS Chemicals in Remote Patagonia * Penguins living along the Patagonian coast of Argentina can serve as living monitors of their environment by using small, chemical-detecting leg bands, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and the State University of New York at Buffalo. For the proof-of-concept study, published in the journal Earth: En  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Procter & Gamble enters new era in sports as official partner of the WNBA CINCINNATI - Procter & Gamble and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a multi-year, multi-brand partnership, marking a bold new chapter in how P&G and its brands show up across sports and culture. The partnership creates a platform for P&G brands to engage with professional wo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 8 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Professor Katz Speaks at Fifth Annual Law and Antisemitism Conference * The fifth annual Law and Antisemitism Conference took place March 8 and 9 at Cardozo Law School. It was co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Law and Antisemitism, the independent think tank founded and directed by IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz. Professor Katz delivered three presentations d  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Questions and Answers: US, Israel, Iran, and the Laws of War * * What international law governs the armed conflict? * What are the basic principles of the laws of war? * What are lawful targets of military attack? * What kinds of military attacks are prohibited? * Does international human rights law apply during armed conflict? * Are statements by government officials seemingly   more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Refugees Challenge Discriminatory Preference for White Afrikaners IRAP Amends Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Dismantling of USRAP * (Seattle, WA) - Last night, refugees, their family members, and resettlement organizations moved to file an amended complaint in the Western District of Washington in the class action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's disman  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 8 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Renowned Human Rights Attorney Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Morgan State University's 149th Spring Commencement Address Equal Justice Initiative Founder to Receive Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, More Than 1,200 Morgan Students Anticipated to Graduate * Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today that acclaimed public interest lawyer, author, and social justice advocate Bryan  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Statement on Hazy Trump Ceasefire Deal and Renewed Calls for Impeachment * DURHAM, NC (April 8, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Trump said " a whole civilization will die tonight " before agreeing to a ceasefire on Tuesday. "Though I am relieved that no U.S. strikes were launched in the wake of the Presiden  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Researchers urge stronger safeguards for health and medical science information * Editorial calls for greater responsibility in protecting the quality and integrity of scientific information amid rising technological and political pressures New York, NY | April 8, 2026: Editors of 20 medical, scientific, and health journals have published a joint   more

NEW YORK, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Resilience and Potential Opportunity in a Higher Volatility World Citi Wealth The Short and Long: Macro Investments View Report Q2 2026 HIGHLIGHTS * Citi Wealth's latest The Short and Long: Q2 2026 Macro Investment View states global shocks to markets are driving higher volatility and rapid risk r  more

WESTPORT, Connecticut, April 9 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * Humanitarian Scorecard: Six Months In, Gaza Ceasefire is Failing Scorecard from humanitarian organizations assessing core civilian protection and humanitarian access provisions of ceasefire plan reveals failure. * NEW YORK -- The Trump administration's Gaza ceasefire plan -- as en  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * 100 Little Free Libraries Launch Nationwide featuring Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey's Beloved Characters to Bring Books to Kids in Book Deserts St. Paul, MN & New York, NY (April 7, 2026) - Little Free Library nonprofit organization whose mission is to expand book access is teaming up with Dog Man and Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey and Scholastic  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * Schomburg Center "Uncovers" Original Collection of One of the World's Most Famous Black Bibliophiles Beginning May 7: Arturo Schomburg is seen anew through an exhibition featuring his founding collection and a newly published book, during the Center's centennial anniversary * The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture continues its centennial celebration with an exhibition of rarely seen Black   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2026, instituted public administrative proceedings against Francis Decker, CPA, under "Order Instituting Public Administrative Proceedings Pursuant to Section 4C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 102(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions" (File No. 3-22624). Decker, a 61-year-old equity partner at Prager Metis CPAs LLC, New York, led audits of FTX financial  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence" at 3:30 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Christine Kieffer, Senior Director and Interim Head, Office of Investor Educ  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Significant enhancements to Cyber ECHO facility deliver up to $200 million of insurance capacity, the largest cyber facility worldwide Facility now includes free first and second paid reinstatement options to reduce protection gaps * Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) and the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced that its   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Smithsonian To Mark Nation's 250th With Exhibition Presenting America's Shared Natural and Cultural Heritage Including Objects From All 50 States Visitors Invited To Celebrate and Reflect on Connections Spanning US Represented in the National Museum of Natural History's 148 Million Object Collection * The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History will op  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 8 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Deborah Gans Presents at Women Faculty Lecture and Lunch * SoA faculty member Deborah Gans presented Project Continuously Altered on April 2 at the SoA Women Faculty Lecture and Lunch. Her talk explored her work's central focus: pioneering efforts to reimagine coastal cities' ongoing response to the esc  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Johnny C. Taylor Jr., president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, Virginia, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Experience Matters: Seniors and the Workforce": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Special Committee Members, thank you for the opportunity to testify here on such an important topic. This hearing represents a critical step in  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 8 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Medicine Leader William Wertheim, MD, MBA Named a Crain's New York Notable Leader in Healthcare * Recognition highlights leadership in advancing Stony Brook Medicine as an integrated academic health system serving Long Island STONY BROOK, NY, April 8, 2026 - William Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, has been named one of C  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stop the Scams: Governor Hochul Announces Partnership Between State Police and Department of Financial Services to Crack Down on Insurance Fraud * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and Department of Financial Services will partner to crack down on insurance fraud by hosting a specialized training to further strengthen the skills of its investigators, and loc  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, April 8 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Study Identifies Why Nightmares Persist in Children and How to Break the Cycle * TULSA, Okla. - Recently published research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why nightmares can persist over time in children and how therapy can be designed to break that cycle. The study, published in Frontiers in Sleep, introduces the DARC-NESS model, a mnemonic   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Diabetes prevalence in American neighborhoods is influenced by historic and contemporary structural racism * Both historic redlining and contemporary structural racism factors in neighborhoods are associated with higher diabetes occurrence among African Americans By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - Diabetes is more prevalent in neighborhoods where historic re  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Thailand * Introduction 1. Human Rights Watch submits the following information regarding Thailand's human rights record since its 2021 Universal Periodic Review (UPR), including efforts toward implementing UPR recommendations, as well as developments in the human rights situation since then. This submission is not a complete assessment of all r  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Sudan: Arbitrary Detention by Army, Security Forces * * Forces affiliated with the Sudanese Armed Forces have arbitrarily detained, tortured, and otherwise ill-treated civilians in areas under their control, and denied them due process rights. * The military has led a campaign of fear and retaliation against people they label collaborators, because of their ethnic identity, humanitarian wor  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Academic-Industry Strategy the Focus of Inaugural Provost's Innovation Fellow Brad Horn will work with individuals across campus to develop industry partnerships that boost experiential learning opportunities for students. Wendy S. Loughlin Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Lois Agnew today announced the appointment of Brad Horn as the inaugural Provost's Innovation Fellow at Syracuse Unive  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell School Ranked No. 1 for Public Affairs by U.S. News The honor is determined by surveys of deans and program directors at 266 schools--a distinction that reflects the Maxwell School's standing among public affairs educators. Cort Ruddy The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has again earned the No. 1 overall ranking, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Sc  more

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tech that matters: EBT cards increase SNAP participation * A new national study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business finds the transition from paper food stamps to electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards modestly increased participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with notable effects two years after states fully rolled out the EBT program. Miguel Gomez and Harry Kaiser,  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Telemundo to Host Star-Studded Musical Celebration, 'El Mundial Es Nuestro', at Los Angeles' Iconic... * Telemundo announced it will host the ultimate fan celebration for its broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) with El Mundial Es Nuestro, a two-hour live music special showcasing the passion, pride, and cultural power of the global game. Airing live at 9pm/8c from Los Angeles  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Tom and Jerry Takes Over ITTF World Cup Macao 2026 * A Historic Crossover Between Top-Tier Sports and Entertainment IPs To mark the historic centennial of table tennis, the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2026 has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery's legendary global animation franchise, Tom and Jerry  more

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Trump Administration Wields New Threat to Reproductive Rights * The Trump administration is using a US federal funding provision to make abortion care less accessible, threatening states with devastating federal funding cuts for protecting the right to abortion. The provision, known as the Weldon Amendment and attached to federal spending bills since 2005, is meant to prevent states from trea  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * Study Identifies Why Nightmares Persist in Children and How to Break the Cycle TULSA - Recently published research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why nightmares can persist over time in children and how therapy can be designed to break that cycle. The study, published in Frontiers in Sleep, introduces the DARC-NESS  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Why doesn't the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access. * From left to right, UB researchers and study authors Janet Z. Yang, John D. Atkinson, Monica Miles and Aditya Vedantam. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-coll  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 8 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * The world's best-selling author James Patterson will give this year's Spring Commencement keynote * The master storyteller, who will deliver the charge to graduates on May 9, shares early advice ahead of the ceremony. It is hard to oversell James Patterson. He has published more than 250 novels, more than 100 of which have reached No. 1 New York Times bestseller status; sold more than 475 million boo  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 8 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix reports modest U.S. multifamily rent growth in Q1 2026 * Performance trailed historical levels as headwinds continue to subdue economic activity SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., April 8, 2026 - U.S. multifamily rents rose in March 2026 for the sector's first monthly gain since last  more