ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * "The Best of Larry King Live" Now Streaming in the CNN App * NEW YORK, NY - (April 17, 2026) - CNN today announced the launch of The Best of Larry King Live, a curated collection of unforgettable interviews drawn from the CNN archives, now streaming exclusively at CNN.com/Watch or on the CNN app for CNN's streaming subscribers. Beginning today, viewers can revisit some of the most compelling conversations  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 20 healthcare experts and former federal officials submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services calling for urgent reforms to Medicare Advantage (MA) payment policies. The group highlighted concerns over substantial overpayments to MA plans, which they say average 14 percent more than the costs of traditional Medicare programs for comparable enrollees. The letter commends CMS for recent steps to address these overpaym  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 18 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 23 Bradley Partners Recognized in Legal 500's 2026 U.S. City Elite Series Bradley is pleased to announce that 23 of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite lists for Atlanta, the Southeast, and North Carolina. The four Bradley partners recognized in the 2026 Atlanta Elite list, and their areas of recognition, are: * William Holley - Commercial Disputes * D  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 365 former attorneys who served at the U.S. Department of Justice has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to a proposed rulemaking concerning the review of state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys, aiming to give the Attorney General discretionary authority to review and potentially delay or displace state bar disciplinary investigations into DOJ lawyers. The former DOJ attorneys argue that this proposal is both   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 60 organizations working with unaccompanied children submitted a public comment letter to the Executive Office for Immigration Review within the U.S. Department of Justice opposing an interim rule that alters appellate procedures for immigration cases, warning it could undermine due process and access to protection. The organizations criticize the IFR for transforming the appellate process into one prioritizing summary dismissal of appeals rather than thor  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 63 national and 45 regional, state, and local advocacy disability and aging collaborative organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging changes to a federal effort aimed at detecting healthcare fraud, warning that current approaches risk harming vulnerable populations. The collaborators, which include national and state disability, aging, and advocacy groups, emphasized the critical role Medicaid HCB  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [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: * * * After Earning Ph.D., Rumeysa Ozturk Chooses Her Next Chapter * BOSTON - Rumeysa Ozturk has returned to her home in Turkiye following the successful completion of her PhD program in child study and human development, with a focus on youn  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news on April 17, 2026: * * * Alfonso Chan to Speak with USPTO Regional Director at the University of New Mexico Innovation Awards and Events Cahill partner Alfonso Garcia Chan will participate in the University of New Mexico (UNM) Innovation Awards on April 28, 2026, which celebrates UNM students and staff who have received issued patents or registered copyrights and trademarks between March 1, 2025, and Februa  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 18 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Two scientists to receive 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health American Academy of Neurology and American Heart Association award $150,000 scholarships to researchers from Maryland and Michigan * DALLAS and MINNEAPOLIS -- The American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association have awarded the 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health to two neuros  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Declares "Blockade Will Remain" By Logan Sekulow The Strait of Hormuz is open, markets are up, and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is holding, but President Trump says the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place - at least for now. What this means for global stability, the status of looming threats that could disrupt fragile progress, and future U.S. strategy in the  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Safe Roads for All: Evidence-Based Strategies for Keeping Our Roadways Safe - A report from American Civil Liberties Union, New York - April 2026 (32 pages) * * * The American Civil Liberties Union issued a report examining the effectiveness of current traffic enforcement practices in the United States, concluding that heavy reliance on police stops and ticketing has failed to reduce roadway deaths while creating significant social and economic harms. The repo  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * At Somos Reception, Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Evelyn Linares Legacy Scholarship to Support CUNY Students Pursuing Teaching Careers * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the Evelyn Linares Legacy Scholarship, a new $50,000 fund housed at CUNY City College, to support New York students entering the teaching profession. This initiative is a direct continuation and expa  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Lackluster Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Strategic Plan * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The plan proposes rollbacks to the agency's superv  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Orange County * April 17, 2026 NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Marcus Burks, who died on January 1, 2026 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) and the City  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU TO ABANDON PLAN TO DECIMATE ENFORCEMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to sup  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong calls on CFPB to Abandon Plan to Decimate Enforcement and Consumer Protection * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to supervise fina  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in May and June 2026 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock: Series of Preferred Stock Dividend per Share  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University to award nearly 4,600 diplomas at Commencement The Class of 2026 will be honored during nine ceremonies May 14-16 By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University will confer more than 4,600 degrees for baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral candidates during nine Commencement ceremonies in May. Three ceremonies will be held daily from Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, 2026.  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * How do neurological diseases hurt blood circulation? New research looks at lesser-studied effects Organ-on-a-chip technology mimics how cells behave inside the human body By Chris Kocher Scientists looking for the causes of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's generally focus on the buildup of aberrant proteins in the brain that impede normal neural connections. New rese  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Making a splash: Grant funding expands swim and water safety instruction Campus Recreation provides free lessons and certifications for students through NY SWIMS initiative By Laura Cichostepski '09, MPA '11 Learning to swim is a life-saving skill -- and it's never too late to start. Thanks to a $66,000 grant from the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative, Binghamton Unive  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters of Michigan Files Brief to Stop Justice Department from Obtaining Private Voter Data Amicus brief argues that Justice Department's appeal to Sixth Circuit should be denied for the sake of election integrity, voters' privacy, and the Constitution * Today the League of Women Voters of Michigan -- represented by the Brennan Cen  more

LONDON, England, April 18 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, condemned Russia and China for vetoing a resolution aimed at protecting international shipping during a U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York. Kariuki stated that Iran has no right to unlawfully impede transit through the Strait of Hormuz, noting that attacks in the Gulf have blocked vital exports like fertilizer and fuel. To address these threats, he announced that the United Kingdom and  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- British Ambassador Archie Young, deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, demanded an immediate end to fighting in South Sudan during a U.N. Council meeting in New York. Young stated that the only solution to the crisis is a return to inclusive political dialogue with all stakeholders. He urged the transitional government to protect civilians and allow unhindered humanitarian access to address the acute suffering of the population. Young also called for an   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 18 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo Sabres and Delaware North release 2026 NHL Playoff food and beverage highlights As the NHL playoffs ignite excitement across Buffalo, the Sabres are ready to welcome fans to KeyBank Center for the first thrilling postseason in 14 years. As the hospitality leader at the arena, Delaware North Sportservice has crafted a lineup of innovative food and beverage options, ensuring that every game is celebra  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- 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 April 17, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * BRIAN KILMEADE DEAD WRONG ON PIUS XII On April 16, on "Fox & Friends," Brian Kilmeade was critical of Pope Leo XIV, and in the course of his remarks he said the following: "Historically, Pope Pius XII did nothi  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- 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 April 17, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * SEAN HANNITY DEAD WRONG ON CLERGY ABUSE I have known Sean Hannity for years, and he is a good guy. But I cannot allow our friendship to get in the way of my job. He made comments on his April 16 Fox News show a  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Chairman Bost Applauds Trump Administration Move to Restore Veterans' Constitutional Due Process Rights This week, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) confirmed that veterans with fidu  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Senior Vice President Chatrane Birbal, on behalf of the Chief Human Resources Officers Association, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and Chris Meledandri Lead NBCUniversal's 2026 CinemaCon Showcase Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation presented trailers and footage from more than a dozen titles at the annual exhibitor convention in Las Vegas. * At CinemaCon, NBCUniversal showcased its upcoming slate while reinforcing its commitment t  more

HAMILTON, New York, April 17 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Hosts Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education * Colgate University is leading a conversation on how to modernize and reinvigorate language education with its recent Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education. The March 27-28 event, organized in partnership with regional research consortium CNY Humanities Corridor, served as a working forum for 125 educators from instit  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Pro Bono Efforts Pick Up Two Awards at the Lexis Nexis Legal Awards * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP's work with the Center for Reproductive Rights ("the Center") to achieve positive rulings on behalf of three rape survivors from the United Nations Human Rights Committee ("the Committee") against Guatemala, Nicaragua and Ecuador, has won "The Halsbury Award for Rule of Law"  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Democratic Senate Candidates "Dominate" GOP Opponents in Q1 and Are "Practically Printing Money" in a "Warning Sign" for Republicans In case you missed it, "Democrats are feeling increasingly bullish about their ability to flip the Senate" as Democratic Senate candidates are "practically printing money," posting "eye-popping," "staggering," and "  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Post "Gargantuan" Fundraising Numbers as They're Poised To Win Back the House Majority * House Democrats and Red to Blue candidates are dominating in Q1 fundraising, raising commanding numbers against their Republican opponents and strong momentum at the outset of 2026. Democrats outraised Republicans in 42 of the DCCC's battleground districts. DCCC Spokesperson Liam B  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Clinch Victory in NJ-11, Trump's Failing Economy Leaves Americans With Higher Costs and Higher Taxes Last night, Rep.-elect Analilia Mejia defeated her opponent, Joe Hathaway, to clinch victory in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, a seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. With her victory, Garden Staters gain a proven lea  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * DOE awards ANS-backed workforce consortium $19.2M * The Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy recently awarded about $49.7 million to 10 university-led projects aiming to develop nuclear workforce training programs around the country. DOE-NE issued its largest award, $19.2 million, to the newly formed Great Lakes Partnership to Enhance the Nuclear Workforce (GLP)  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- U.S. teenagers are expressing increasing worry regarding their overreliance on artificial intelligence companions, with many describing patterns that mirror behavioral addiction. Research led by Afsaneh Razi, assistant professor in the College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel University, indicates that while these tools are intended for entertainment, they often disrupt sleep, academic performance, and offline relationships. The study, titled Teens' Perspect  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Illinois Educators To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges * April 17, 2026 Today's letter marks the thirteenth consecutive year Durbin has warned about the risks of for-profit colleges directly to Illinois education professionals CHICAGO - As high school seniors finalize their postsecondary education plans for the upcoming school year ahead of College Decision Day on May 1  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University students and faculty collaborate on research projects funded by Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program Awards Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University undergraduate students will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and expand their research skills through the Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program Awards for Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and Summer   more

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Faces of Extension : Linda Elcsisin * 4-H Volunteer, Jefferson County * Cornell Cooperative Extension Linda Elcsisin, a veteran youth educator and 4-H volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Jefferson County, has been named a 2025 National and Northeastern Region Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer. Since 2004, Elcsisin has played a key role in delivering   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Austin Jan Sy Yatco, Fugitive Wanted for Multiple Crimes Against Children FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock announced today a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Austin Jan Sy Yatco. Yatco is wanted for his alleged involvement in the exploitation of minor victims between 2019 and 2021, as part of an online grou  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following statement on April 17, 2026: * * * Statement Regarding Use of FedTrade Plus for Securities Lending Operations Beginning April 22, 2026, the Open Market Trading Desk (the Desk) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will conduct its Securities Lending operations using the new FedTrade Plus auction platform. This system transition follows extensive testing by the Desk and with counterparties, including small value  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * FedEx to Pay $280,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit alleging worldwide provider of business services failed to accommodate dispatchers with disabilities NEW YORK - Federal Express Corporation, doing business as FedEx Express, will pay $280,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employmen  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * FOURTEEN ELITE SURVIVALISTS COMPETE FOR NATIONAL PRIDE AND THE ULTIMATE CASH PRIZE IN NAKED AND AFRAID: GLOBAL SHOWDOWN * For the first time in franchise history, fourteen Naked and Afraid All-Stars from around the world - including Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States - battle for national pride and the largest cash prize ever awarded whe  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * France: Denial of Entry to Palestinian Activist Blocks Advocacy * Paris -- France has refused to grant an entry visa to Shawan Jabarin, the director of Al-Haq, one of the leading and oldest Palestinian human rights organizations, based in the occupied West Bank. Jabarin was due to travel to France to appear before the European Parliament's Human Rights Committee in Strasbourg, alongside repres  more

EVENDALE, Ohio, April 17 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * GE Aerospace Foundation and University of Cincinnati Celebrate Next Engineers Academy Graduation * Twenty-eight area students graduate from proven STEM program for engineering education and career readiness The GE Aerospace Foundation and the Univers  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Announces $5.1 Million In Neighborworks America Grants For Nonprofits Across New York * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), announced $5,101,000 in grants to member organizations of the national NeighborWorks network headquartered in New York. NeighborWorks   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary Burgum On Failure To Comply With Federal Law On Status Of Renewable Projects * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), demanded an update from the U.S. Interior Department on the status of renewable energy projects that have been arbitrarily delayed by the agency, including pr  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on Haffen Park Pool Complex in the Bronx * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on the Haffen Park Pool Complex in the Bronx, supported by a $5 million grant through the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative. The project will modernize the aging facility, improve accessibility and expand  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Joins Volunteer Firefighters to Highlight Her Auto Insurance Proposals * Governor Kathy Hochul today joined volunteer firefighters to highlight her proposals to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. The Governor's common-sense reforms will battle fraud, limit damages paid out to bad actors and ensure that drivers, not ins  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Gut Bacteria Predict Skin Cancer Recurrence, but Only When Matched for 'Microbial Fingerprint' * T he specific mix of bacteria living in a person's gut can predict the chances that melanoma will recur after surgery and immunotherapy, a treatment that helps immune cells target cancer cells. This is according to a new study l  more

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Harvard economist to deliver Knight Lecture * Edward L. Glaeser, the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University, will visit Cornell on May 4 to deliver the Frank Knight Lecture in the Department of Economics. Glaeser's talk, "Let's talk about cities, housing and infrastructure," will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in Malott Hall, Room 228. "Glaeser's scholarship has had an extraordinar  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Hearst Newspapers Expands AI-Powered Property Tax Protest Tool, "TX Tax," Across Texas Following Strong Results in Houston - and an INMA Best Newsroom Innovation Nomination - New Service-Driven Tool Rolls Out in Austin, Dallas & San Antonio This Spring * Hearst Newspapers (HNP) today announced the statewide expansion of its AI-powered Property Tax Protest Tool, "TX Tax," across its Te  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Higher Ed Law Expert Stephen S. Dunham on the Challenges Facing Colleges * How can higher education balance its commitment to foster free speech and debate with its duty to protect students, faculty, and staff from discrimination and harassment, especially in the age of social media? It's just one of the conundrums colleges -and their legal counsels -face at a time when campuses are increasingly Ground   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-390) on the No Waivers for Fraud Act (H.R. 7724). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7724, the No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026, is to ensure that sanctions placed on states by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after formal review for instances of fraud or noncompliance in state child care   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-573) on the Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act (H.R. 7127). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on March 25, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7127, the Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act, was introduced on January 16, 2026, by Republican Representative Dan Meuser (PA-09). H.R. 7127 amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt off-exchange secon  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Issa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Historic Backlog in Export License Reviews Under the Trump Administration * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Darrell Issa, Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-578) on the Representing Our Seniors at VA Act (H.R. 785). The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on April 2, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 785, the "Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025," was introduced by Representative Jennifer A. Kiggans of Virginia on January 28, 2025. H.R. 785, as amended, would amend current law to require the inclusion of a represe  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Trump in Nevada Edition) * Washington Post: In Las Vegas, Trump's economic pitch set to meet a skeptical audience Las Vegas Sun: Las Vegas' tourism slump shadows Trump's return to Nevada Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Eva Novik: * * * Belarus Escalates Punitive Use of 'Extremism' Legislation * Belarusian authorities are systematically using vaguely defined "extremism" laws to target dissent, including Belarusians in exile. Most recently, on April 14, the Belarusian Supreme Court designated the Lithuania-based European Humanities University an "extremist organization," claiming it was "destabilizing the   more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 17 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Nurses at GWU Hospital Demand Vote to Remove DCNA Union From Power * Federal labor board could hold vote to remove union as soon as next month among unit of nearly 700 healthcare professionals Washington, DC (April 17, 2026) - Hundreds of registered nurses and healthcare professionals at The George Washington University Hospital are backing a petition t  more

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * IATSE Statement on the Future of the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby, British Columbia * Burnaby, BC - The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is calling on the City of Burnaby to take action to preserve the Michael J. Fox Theatre, a vital cultural venue and source of good union jobs that faces closure at the end of June.  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Baldwin's New Bill to End Sports Blackouts, Cut Streaming Costs Draws National Attention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced a new bill to stop professional sports leagues from blacking out games for fans, end the complicated web of streaming services, and cut costs for viewers across the country. The For the Fans Act will ensure that local sport  more

BRONX, New York, April 18 -- The Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * IMPact Day Celebrates Einstein Medical Students' Research Achievements Albert Einstein College of Medicine's M.D. students displayed posters and presented lectures on their research at the annual IMPact Day event, which celebrates their professional and personal growth and scholarly excellence. More than 150 students and faculty mentors gathered in Lubin Dining Hall on March 11 for t  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 16 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * Inaugural DiMaria Emerging Entrepreneurs Competition Showcases Student Innovation at D'Youville University * D'Youville University proudly hosted the inaugural DiMaria Emerging Entrepreneurs Challenge on April 14, 2026, in the Health Professions Hub, bringing together student innovators, local business leaders, and community mentors for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit. The  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * India: Proposed Rules to Expand Online Censorship The Indian government should immediately withdraw rules that would allow greater executive control over online content and further undermine privacy in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. The Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules, 2026, would allow the government to   more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 18 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Innovation in Action at Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge Lindsey Angioletti From AI-powered research tools to healthcare platforms and consumer products, Hofstra University students took the stage last week to pitch bold business ideas at the 14th annual Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge. Hosted by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the competition featured eight student teams, each given five  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Investigation Discovery Continues to Explore the Hidden Struggles, Scandals and Cost of Fame in Shocking Second Season of HOLLYWOOD DEMONS * (New York, NY) - Investigation Discovery announced the return of hit series HOLLYWOOD DEMONS for a second season, featuring new episodes that will continue to pull back the glamorous curtain of fame and dissect p  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 14 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Jackson to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 5 LANSING, Mich. - Jackson Financial Inc./1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson(R)) today announced that it will release first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Jackson's press release and supplemental financial materials will be available at investors.jacks  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [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: * * * Judge Blocks DOJ's Attempt to Access Rhode Islanders' Data * PROVIDENCE, R.I. -In a win for data privacy, U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy today granted a motion from voting rights groups to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justi  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch: FBI Records Reveal Altercation at Trump Rally Site before Shooting * 'Crooks Was Making "Hateful" Comments Toward Trump' (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it forced the release of 27 heavily redacted pages from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit that show that would-be Trump assassin Thomas Cro  more

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Kate Stephens '26: Advocating for ag research, extension and teaching in DC * * Agriculture * Communication * Global Development Kate Stephens '26, a CALS senior from north-central Montana studying global development and communication, was selected as a student delegate for the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (CARET) conference held  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 17, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering Trump and Republicans' attacks on clean air and public lands, and state advancements in energy affordability and climate action. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook  more

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Lebanon: Israeli Bridge Attack a Potential War Crime Beirut - The Israeli military's destruction of the Qasmieh bridge on April 16, 2026, which took place hours before a ceasefire was announced, threatens to cut off Lebanese territory south of the Litani River from the rest of the country, Human Rights Watch said today. As the deliberate attack destroyed the last main operational crossing for c  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for France Ticked up 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 (r)  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Mexico Increased in March * Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI)   more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Maine Legislature Holds the Line Against Attacks on Lifesaving Gun Safety Laws; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond * AUGUSTA, ME - The Maine chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statements today celebrating the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. Despit  more

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Maldives: Withdraw Proposed Death Penalty Bill * (London) - The Maldives government should withdraw plans to introduce a bill to end the longstanding moratorium on the death penalty in the country, 10 Maldivian and international human rights organizations said today. The authorities should also seek to repeal recent amendments to the Drugs Act of 2011 that allow capital punishment for drug-rel  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan that Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Issa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Historic Backlog in Export License Reviews Under the Trump Administration Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Darrell Issa, Vice Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the his  more

NEW YORK, April 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Researchers Publish Landmark Cell Review Defining the "Hallmarks of Liver Cancer" * A new review from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona provides one of the clearest roadmaps to date for understanding and treating liver cancer, one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. Published in Cell, the study, "Hallmarks of Liver Cance  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * DiNapoli Op-Ed: Corporate America Needs to Come Clean on AI's Impact on Jobs City & State published an op-ed (https://www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026/04/opinion-corporate-america-needs-come-clean-about-ais-impact-jobs/412730/) by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for companies to be transparent about how Artificial Intelligence (AI)  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * DiNapoli Urges Vote Against eXp's Proposed Move to Texas and All Directors Real Estate Company Proposed Move After Lawsuit Alleged Cover-Up of "Rape Culture" at the Firm * The New York State Common Retirement Fund is urging investors to vote against a measure to reincorporate eXp World Holdings Inc., the cloud-based real estate brokerage, from Delaware to Te  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: MTA Weekend Ridership Recovery Outpaces Weekdays Across the Board DiNapoli Recommends MTA Continue to Analyze and Respond to Rising Weekend Service Demand * Weekend ridership recovery across Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) services has risen faster than weekdays since the pandemic ended, with average ridership near 2019 levels  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Exceeded Estimates for SFY 2025-26 Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 totaled $127.5 billion, $2.3 billion higher than estimates made by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the 30-day amendments to the SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget financial plan, according to the March State Cash Report released today   more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * PSC Adopts Nation's Most Aggressive Cybersecurity Regulations for Major Electric, Gas, Steam, and Water Utilities Toughest Information Technology Measures Will Help Better Protect Consumers Commission Action Will Help Prevent Foreign Terrorists from Targeting New York's Energy Infrastructure * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today a  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * PSC Approves $125 Million Restructuring of Telecommunications Companies in New York State Companies Commit to Invest at Least $125 Million in New York * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today conditionally approved a parent level restructuring that will transfer indirect control of Archtop Fiber LLC (Archtop Fiber) and its subsidiarie  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Commission Improves Customer-Centered Electric Demand Response Programs Electric Utilities Strengthen Existing Electric Distribution System Programs Programs Help Lower Participating Customers' Total Utility Bill * In advance of Earth Day, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved enhancements to New York State's Dynamic Load M  more

ALBANY, New York, April 14 (TNSrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. City of Mechanicville - Separation Payments (Saratoga County) (https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59) City off  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * New Mexico in Focus discusses Iran with U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez * This week on New Mexico in Focus, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-NM, dropped by the studio before returning to Washington D.C. Host Nash Jones spoke with the congresswoman about the war in Iran and the position she and her Democratic colleagues are in, as the minority party in a Congress, that never formally authori  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * New York Physician Pleads Guilty To Multimillion-Dollar Covid-19 Insurance Fraud Scheme * Attorney for the United States, Acting under Authority Conferred by 28 U.S.C. SS 515, Sean S. Buckley, announced that ALI RASHAN, a medical doctor and the CEO and founder of ClearMD LLC, a provider of COVID-19 testing services in New York City, pled guilty to fraudulently   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * New York Sanctuary Politicians Refuse to Honor ICE Arrest Detainer Against Illegal Alien Charged with Murder and Arson * This sicko set a building on fire and watched as innocent people died in the flames-including a three-year-old WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requested that the New York  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- News 12, a brand of Optimum Communications, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * News 12 Launches in2, Delivering Award Winning News 12 Original Series Across Crime, Travel, Sports and More Bethpage, NY -- News 12, the preeminent hyperlocal news source across the New York tri-state area, today announced in2, a new destination for News 12 Original Series, is now live. in2 brings viewers a curated collection of critically acclaimed documentaries and s  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, April 17 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * NYPA and University at Buffalo Launch AI Fellowship to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation Inaugural Projects Explore Harnessing AI to Improve Operation and Efficiency of New York's Power System * BUFFALO, N.Y.--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the University at Buffalo (UB) today celebrated the launch of a joint fellowship program that immerses UB students  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Oceanography: A Portal to Understanding Climate Change * A tiny sea creature floats weightlessly in the deep ocean. Its fins ripple as it glides through the water. Its translucent body glows from the center in neon hues of blue and orange, giving it an ethereal, angel-like appearance. Gymnosomata, better known as " sea angels," are a type of swimming snail that often dwells in deep water   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Matthew Paul Gizzo, co-chair of the Technology Practice Group and a shareholder in Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak and Stewart, P.C., from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and distinguished Memb  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Lawler Lead Bipartisan Call for HHS to Distribute Remaining $400 Million in LIHEAP Funds * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a group of 44 members in calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to release more than $400 million in undistributed Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. The members wrote, "Electricit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The Patent Lawyer Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke as a Top 10 Patent Firm in 2026 Law Firm Rankings * NEW YORK - The Patent Lawyer has recognized Troutman Pepper Locke as a Top 10 Patent Firm in 2026 for North America, in the Northeast region. The publication's rankings are derived from a comprehensive, research-driven methodology that incorporates months of industry r  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Patent Lawyer Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke as a Top 10 Patent Firm in 2026 Law Firm Rankings NEW YORK - The Patent Lawyer has recognized Troutman Pepper Locke as a Top 10 Patent Firm in 2026 for North America, in the Northeast region. The publication's rankings are derived from a comprehensive, research-driven methodology that incorporates months of industry research and feedback from its reade  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by senior fellow Monica de Bolle: * * * Orban's fall sends a warning signal to Argentina and Brazil The crushing defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his far-right Fidesz Party in Hungary on April 12 was widely interpreted as a victory for liberal democracy. But more than that, voters revolted against his 16 years of corruption and economic mismanagement. Their ve  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 17 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Pharmacy researchers propose more equitable usage of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes patients * In published commentary, they identify barriers to use among underserved populations By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -When diabetes patients track their blood sugar with a 24-hour wearable device, they manage their glucose more precisely and reduce the risk of  more

ITHACA, New York, April 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Philosophy and art faculty win Guggenheim fellowships * Kate A. Manne, professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Leeza Meksin, assistant professor of art in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, have been named 2026 fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Manne and Meksin are two of the 223 artists, scientists and scholars in 55 fields awarded the Guggenheim f  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [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: * * * Pro-Voter Groups Move to Join Louisiana's Lawsuit Seeking Additional and Illegal Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote in Federal Elections * MONROE, LA. - Today a coalition of pro-voter organizations filed a motion to intervene as d  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 17 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Professor Michael Cosmopoulos honored as a Guggenheim Fellow in the Classics * Michael Cosmopoulos was one of 223 individuals chosen to be part of the 2026 class of Guggenheim Fellows. Nearly 5,000 people applied for the honor. (Photo courtesy of Michael Cosmopoulos) The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation unveiled its 2026 class of fellows this week. Michael Cosmopoulos, t  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- American Rivers issued the following news release: * * * Proposal to Build New Dam Threatens Recovery of Nissequogue River and Lands it #7 on America's Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026 American Rivers is today naming the Nissequogue River among America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2026, due to the recently-approved proposal to build a new dam without a comprehensive environmental impact statement. The unexpected breach of Stump Pond Dam in 2024 restored an important   more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica and Partners Nominated for Two Emmys * The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced ProPublica and partners as nominees for two News & Documentary Emmy Awards. " Estatus: Venezolano," a documentary directed by ProPublica's Mauricio Rodriguez Pons in partnership with FRONTLINE FEATURES, an effort fro  more

UPTON, New York, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Quentin Vaughan Named General Counsel for Brookhaven Lab Attorney Quentin Vaughan has been named general counsel for the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory. Vaughan brings more than 30 years of legal experience in federal research environments, corporate law, and private practice to Brookhaven Lab. Vaughan joins Brookhaven from DOE's Lawre  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 16 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Bengala + RUNWAY: AMPLIFY, presented by New Era Cap Foundation, promises an unforgettable evening of impact * This Saturday, April 25, the Buffalo State Foundation's annual scholarship gala, Bengala, joins forces with the nationally recognized fashion show RUNWAY for a dynamic, student-centered celebration of creativity, community, and opportunity. Since 1998, Bengala has raised more than $1 mi  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Floor Speech on TPS for Haitians * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) spoke on the House floor urging for a 3-year extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. He called for swift action to protect families during ongoing crises in Haiti. The measure passed the House and waits action from the Senate. REP. MEEKS: M. Speaker - I rise today in  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill To Shield American Energy Producers From Leftist Climate Litigation * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 to protect American energy from leftist legal crusades punishing lawful activity. The shale revolution unlocked the United States as the world's leading producer of crude oil and natur  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse, "The bills before us do nothing to improve the lives of working families in our country." * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse managed Floor debate against a Republican-led Rules package providing for consideration of four bills, including H.Res. 1156-a non-binding resolution that seeks to rename the widely unpopular "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger, Secretary Wright Discuss Looming Energy Crisis in California and Nuclear Reactor at ACU * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in the Committee's Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled "The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget." Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before the subcommittee and   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Pressley Says Goodbye to Constituent Rumeysa Ozturk * Pressley, Markey, McGovern Conducted Check In with Ozturk at Louisiana ICE Facility in April 2025, Welcomed Her Home Following Release from ICE Detention Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities in MA 7 th and Nationwide, Fighting to Bring Detained Neighbors Home Rep. Pressley's Social Media Post WASHINGTON - T  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Presses Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy on Claims about Autism and Cuts to Essential Programs for Individuals with Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. over his offensive and unscientific claims about individuals with autism, while  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Biomedical sciences student wins Community Health Gap Year Fellowship in Alabama A prestigious fellowship will deepen biomedical sciences student Elena Fuentes Solano's understanding of the needs facing rural communities and help prepare her for a career in medicine treating patients from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Fuentes Solano, who finished her coursework in December, is o  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following statement on April 16, 2026, by President Rajiv J. Shah on the change to U.S. aid approach: * * * Statement From Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, on Change to U.S. Aid Approach For decades, American global leadership has been built on a foundational, bipartisan belief that helping those who need it most is also an investment in our own security and prosperity. A shift away from development assista  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Reaccredited by American College of Surgeons for its Breast Care Program * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has once again received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Roswell Park has held this prestigious standing since 2017, following  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Rush University nurses to hold union election in May * Registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center (Rush) in Chicago, Ill., will be voting on May 14, 15, and 16 to join National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing nurses union. Rush nurses filed a petition for a union election on A  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Condemns MSG Entertainment Surveillance of Protesters, Sports Fans On Social Media Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, condemns MSG Entertainment's surveillance of neighborhood protests and sports fans on social media. According to reporting by WIRED, security staff confirmed they h  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Calls Iran's Announcement that Strait of Hormuz Is Fully Open for Remainder of Ceasefire 'Step in the Right Direction' * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement today by the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels for the remain  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lee Publishes Bipartisan New York Times Op-Ed; Urges Protection of Americans' Private Data against Warrantless Searches by Federal Government * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today published a bipartisan op-ed in T he New York Times calling for protections against warrantless searches of Americans' private digital data by the federal government. The article, penned by Senators Lee and D  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 17, 2026, with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee: * * * Shaheen, Schumer, Warren Statement on Trump Administration Extending Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH),  more

LOUDONVILLE, New York, April 13 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * More Than a Quarter of Americans, 27% Have An Active Online Sports Betting Account; A Third Have Opened an Account At Least Once * Sports Betting Continues to Grow as 60% of Online Sports Bettors Say They Have 'Chased' A Bet; 63% Have Bet a Total of at Least $100 in One Day; 31% Have Had Someone Express Concern to Them About Their Usage * A Majority of Americans, 53% Are Aga  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * St. Joseph Health nurses hold rally to mark start of contract negotiations * Registered nurses at St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley, Texas, will hold a rally on Wednesday, April 22 as they begin negotiations for their first contract, following their decisive vote to form a union last year, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). Nur  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan SEPTIC Act to Protect Homeowners and Improve Water Quality Nationwide * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the bipartisan SEPTIC Act alongside Co-Leads Congressmen Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Aaron Bean (R-FL), and Greg Steube (R-FL). The Septic Exclusion for Property owners through T  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Syracuse Community Health, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving 30,000 patients annually across 13 clinical locations in Syracuse and Onondaga County, the community health provider argues the program would cause severe financial and operational challenges, particularly for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) like itself. Syr  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Music Historian Explores Afro-Cuban Film Music's Global Roots Cary Penate has been awarded a National Humanities Center summer residency to study how soundtracks shaped cultural representation and framed Caribbean identity for global audiences. Dan Bernardi When watching a film or television program, music can often be just as memorable as the acting or dialogue. A score sets the pace and emotional rhythm o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 17 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Welcomes Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Admiral James Stavridis as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker * Texas Southern University is excited to welcome Admiral James "Jim" Stavridis, Chair of The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees, as the keynote speaker for its 9:00 a.m. spring commencement ceremony. Admiral Stavridis joined The Rockefeller Foundation Boa  more

NEW YORK, April 17 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * The antioxidant glutathione discovered to play a key role in proper protein folding * In the past several years, Rockefeller University's Kivanc Birsoy and his team in the Laboratory of Metabolic Regulation and Genetics have revealed remarkable details about the antioxidant glutathione, which plays many essential roles in the body, from clearing free radicals to repairing cellular damage. Among other things, they'v  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, April 17 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * The Strokes 'Reality Awaits North America' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Sept. 13 * The Strokes "Reality Awaits North America" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Sunday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.  Tickets on sale now and start at $65. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doo  more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Acquires Multi-Year U.S. Broadcast Rights to FIA World Endurance Championship Races * TNT Sports today announced it has secured the U.S. media rights to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), bringing one of global motorsport's fastest-growing series to American fans across truTV and HBO Max. A new era of endurance racing arrives in   more

NEW YORK, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Sunday, April 19 * TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs featuring up to 28 First Round games, starting Sunday, April 19 with Game 1 of Anze Kopitar, Artemi Panarin and the Los Angeles Kings' showdown wit  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following Q&A with NBA Analyst Danny Green: * * * Transcript: ESPN NBA Playoffs preview media conference with ESPN NBA Analyst Danny Green * ESPN NBA Analyst Danny Green previewed the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google on an April 17 media conference call. ESPN's postseason coverage tips off Saturday, April 18, as the Los Angeles Lakers, led by four-time MVP and the NBA's all-time leading sco  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, April 17 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Two DDC Projects Receive Moses Awards From New York Landmarks Conservancy for "Outstanding Preservation" Acting Commissioner Eduardo del Valle of the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today that two DDC projects, a $6.2 million restoration project at the Poppenhusen Institute and the $108 million historic restoratio  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Two scientists to receive 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health * DALLAS and MINNEAPOLIS -The American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association have awarded the 2026 Ralph L. Sacco Scholarships for Brain Health to two neuroscientists, Sarah Kettlety, Ph.D., of Baltimore, Maryland, and Cali McEntee, Ph.D., of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Each will recei  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSLrpt) -- MILITARY ESCALATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST: REVERSALS IN GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, POLICY RESPONSE OPTIONS - A report from United Nations Development Programme, New York - April 2026 (27 pages) * * * The United Nations Development Programme issued a report examining the global economic and human development impacts of ongoing military escalation in the Middle East, warning that the crisis could trigger widespread and uneven development reversals. The report analyzes how  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 17 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB dental school receiving $3.7 million from New York State for special needs dental clinic * The new Special Care Clinic will be located in Squire Hall on UB's South Campus. Photo: Douglas Levere Office for People with Developmental Disabilities providing $25 million statewide to help create more inclusive health care By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. -The Univ  more

DAYTON, Ohio, April 17 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for April 11-17, 2026: * * * How UD prepares students for AI continued to receive national publicity. National Jurist featured the School of Law in its story about the online law school experience. Geologist Zelalem Bedaso wrote for The Conversation. Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans' early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago The Conversation Zelalem Bedaso, Earth an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC jazz saxophonist named Guggenheim fellow Prominent jazz saxophonist, composer and University of Illinois Chicago faculty member Jon Irabagon has been awarded a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the nation's most competitive honors for creative artists and scholars. The fellowship, announced April 14 by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, recognizes excepti  more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * University of Michigan Center for Innovation, Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michigan Break Ground on Founders House Located on the UMCI Campus at 2205 Cass Avenue, the 313-Unit Residential Building will be Home to Graduate Students and Faculty * Detroit - Today, The University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI), Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michiga  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Details New Protections Against Federal Immigration Overreach * In a new video released today, Governor Kathy Hochul detailed her expanded immigration proposals to protect New Yorkers from federal overreach and prioritize public safety. VIDEO: The remarks are available to watch on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here. A transcript of   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * ICU device for fecal management finds industrial partner Testing has started at VCU Medical Center on an innovation designed by a former VCU Health nurse and a College of Engineering researcher. By John Battiston What started as an idea during a night shift at a VCU Health intensive care unit is well on its way to hitting the medical device market. Skil-Care Corp. is working with the VCU Colle  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * As gas prices fluctuate, expert's research shows cycling continues to grow as commuting alternative The war in the Middle East has driven wildly fluctuating oil prices, leading to uncertain costs at the gas pump. One easy way to avoid high gas prices impacting your weekly budget is to swap in cycling for driving for modest commutes or other daily travel activities, says transportation expert Ralph Buehler. Buehl  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- A guaranteed income program for artists led to improvements in financial stability and reduced debt while increasing motivation and artistic output, according to a study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. The research indicates that unconditional cash assistance provides a pathway toward personal and professional growth by allowing creators to focus more on their craft. The research document, Empowering Artistic Labor: How Guaranteed In  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Sara Steffens, worker power director for We Build Progress, and former international secretary treasurer of the Communications Workers of America, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers": * * * Thank you Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the S  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Welcoming 10-Day Ceasefire between Lebanon, Israel, Secretary-General Urges All Actors to Fully Respect It * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and commends the role of the United States in facilitating the ceasefire. He reaffirms the support of th  more