NEW YORK, April 27 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * 'Arms Control is Dying,' Secretary-General Warns Review Conference, Calls for 'Breathing New Life' into Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, in New York today: Thank you for joining us. This Conference provides a timely opportunity to stand toge  more

ALFRED, New York, April 27 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Senior Thesis Shows continue with pair of exhibitions in Fosdick-Nelson Gallery * Closing the Alfred University School of Art & Design's 2026 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition season will be shows by MFA in ceramics candidates Marita Manson and Elizabeth Scott. Their exhibitions open Friday, May 8, in the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery, Harder Hall, and will remain on view through Saturday, May 16. Manson's   more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * 2026 World Cup: Tournament Will Kick Off in Climate of Fear * (Berlin) - The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is unfolding against a backdrop of abusive immigration enforcement in the United States, new threats to media freedom, discrimination, and unmet human rights commitments by FIFA and host cities, Human Rights Watch said today, releasing a "Reporters' Guide" for journalists covering the tournam  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 9 School of Social Work Alumni Honored at Awards Reception * Even in the face of uncertainty, change, and challenging federal funding environment, the UConn School of Social Work faculty, staff, students, and alumni are advancing their mission of social justice every day. "Our community is remarkably resilient," said Laura Curran, dean of the School of Social Work. "In this deeply challenging mo  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 28 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * AI Literacy among several new Computer Science minors at SBU St. Bonaventure University is expanding its Computer Science offerings with a suite of new academic minors designed to give students across disciplines practical, in-demand technology skills -- with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence. The new minors -- approved by the university's Faculty Senate -- include AI Lit  more

ALFRED, New York, April 27 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University faculty and students celebrated at Honors Convocation * Students and faculty were cited for their academic achievements during Alfred University's annual Honors Convocation, held Friday afternoon, April 24, in Miller Theater. Among the honorees were Maria Planansky, collection management librarian, who received the prestigious Abigail Allen Award, and students Lily Janik and Sofia Pizar  more

ALFRED, New York, April 27 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University students present work at Undergraduate Research Forum * More than 130 Alfred University students participated in the 2026 Undergraduate Research Forum, held Thursday, April 23, in the Joyce-Walton Center. The students, representing each of the university's academic units-the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the Inamori School of Engineering and the School o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA research details toll of broken medical liability system * New research studies from the American Medical Association (AMA) reveal that many physicians face a significant risk of being sued during their careers. The ever-present risk of lawsuits-even when no error occurred-and high medical liability insurance premiums have contributed to a prolonged period of heavy  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak & the NYC Metro Area: Keeping the Empire State Moving New York City is the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of the world. It is also home to Moynihan Train Hall and New York Penn Station, where Amtrak's Northeast Corridor (NEC) plays a critical role connecting Boston, Washington, D.C. and the entire East Coast. Via the busies  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Another Warning Sign for Ciscomani: AZ-06 Voters "Disgust[ed]" By Trump's Feud with the Pope Ciscomani " declined to criticize the president," said it's not his "job" to hold Trump accountable  * New reporting from the New York Times makes clear that Juan Ciscomani's devotion to D.C. party leaders will be a liability this November.  Earlier this month, Trump publicly attacked   more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 27 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Arcuri Wharton Fund Winners Dedicated to Justice and Service * Galloway, N.J. -Two Stockton University students received the Arcuri Wharton Pre-Law Fund Award on April 24 during the annual Political Science Spring Reception. Junior Grace Hatzel, of Riverdale, is a Political Science major and Philosophy minor. Hatzel is also enrolled in the Honors Program where she serves as a Peer Mentor to welcome incomi  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 27 -- Seton Hall University posted the following statement by Erik Lillquist, interim provost and executive vice president: * * * Arthur C. Brooks to Deliver Commencement Address Dear Seton Hall Community, I am very pleased to announce the keynote speaker and honorary degree recipient for this year's Baccalaureate Commencement. Giving the keynote address will be bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D., who recently published The Meaning of Your Life: Fin  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers * Defends California's workforce, economy, and immigrant communities OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta last week led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individu  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Integration Selects NiCE CXone to Lead AI-Driven Service Desk Transformation UK IT services firm standardizes on NiCE's CX AI platform to consolidate workflows, centralize knowledge, and accelerate service delivery. Hoboken, N.J. - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that Bell Integration, a global IT services and consultancy and long-standi  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Delivering Keynote at PFAS Forum and Receiving Global Environmental Leadership Award * Taft's Rob Bilott is delivering the keynote address at a PFAS legal and technical forum hosted by the Nassau Academy of Law at the Nassau County Bar Association on April 29 in New York. During the forum, Bilott will be honored with the Global Environmental Leadership Award from the 22nd Ce  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Bluepoint Wind, Golden State Wind Lease Buy-Back Threatens Affordable Energy, Wildlife Protections * Washington, D.C. -The Department of Interior announcement of two more agreements to end offshore wind leases for Bluepoint Wind off the coast of New York and Golden State Wind off California's coast threatens wildlife habitat and progress toward affordable energy  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Global Research Ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Extel Asia Research Survey HONG KONG - BofA Global Research today announced that it has been ranked No. 1 for Research in the 2026 Extel Asia Research Survey, earning the top overall position for the second consecutive year. The Extel Asia Research survey ranks the region's sell-side analysts  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- British Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty addressed the United Nations Security Council in New York to demand the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Doughty stated that the United Kingdom is working with international partners to safeguard mariners and prevent Iran from disrupting global energy markets and supply chains. The minister criticized the decision by Russia and China to veto reso  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- British Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York to emphasize the enduring importance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Doughty stated that the agreement remains a vital pillar of international security but warned against taking its stability for granted amid nuclear expansion in China and non-compliance by Iran and North Korea. The minister  more

UPTON, New York, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Maglev Competition Challenges Long Island Students to Think Like Engineers Middle schoolers design and test high-speed vehicles Middle school students from across Long Island put their engineering skills to the test at the 36th annual Maglev Competition, held March 26, 2026, at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory. Hosted by Broo  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 27 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Achieves Strongest-Ever Employment Outcomes * Brooklyn Law School Class of 2025 graduates achieved the strongest employment outcomes in the school's history, ascending to ne w heights in a fiercely competitive national legal market. According to newly released data-measured 10 months after graduation- 90.7% of Brooklyn Law School's most recent graduating class is employed in full-time,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Colleagues Send Letter Calling on REI to "Get Back to the Table" for Negotiations with Workers Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined 35 of her House Democratic colleagues in a letter urging REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores across the country.   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants," published on February 23, 2026. CLINIC, which represents a coalition of over 400 community-based and diocesan legal service providers across 48 states and D.C., critiqued the proposal for undermining the rights and dignity of asylum seeke  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * New Report Shows That Hardening of US Sanctions on Cuba Since 2017 Fueled a Sharp Increase in Cuba's Infant Mortality Rate A new report (https://cepr.net/publications/us-sanctions-and-the-sharp-rise-in-infant-mortality-in-cuba) from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) finds that the expansion of US sanctions against Cuba beginning in 2017 were   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 28 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * $3.2 Million Gift Helps First Marsellus M.A.D.E. Cohort Lean into Leadership and Communication Skills A $3.2 million gift is helping strengthen nonprofit leadership across Central New York through the Community Foundation's Marsellus M.A.D.E. to Lead program. The first cohort of nonprofit managers recently completed the six-month experience, building skills, con  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington at Rules Hearing: Republicans Are Going to Fund Our Government Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) testified before the House Rules Committee on S.Con.Res. 33, which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Remarks as d  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Civil Society Coalition Submits Complaint With EU Commission Over Austria's Suspension of Family Reunification for Refugees (BERLIN, Germany) - Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) Europe, in coalition with other non-governmental organizations and legal academics, filed a complaint with the EU Commission against Austria over its unilateral suspens  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CLAS Honors Outstanding Alumni at 2026 Awards Ceremony * The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences honored six outstanding alumni at the 2026 CLAS Alumni Awards Ceremony on April 22, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect the reach and value of a UConn education. The CLAS Alumni Awards recognize distinguished alumni and recent graduates who demonstrate the benefits of a liberal arts and scie  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 27 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Class Acts: Beverly Lobo and Jaden Lanza * WashU Law students Beverly Lobo and Jaden Lanza are conducting a large-scale empirical research project that sits at the intersection of law and data science and could affect imprisonment in America. Their work focuses on certificates of appealability in habeas corpus cases -an often-overlooked but critical step that determines whether a prisoner c  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Columbia Mailman Student Takes Top Honors in NVIDIA Hackathon * Columbia Mailman student Riya Kalra took first place in the December NVIDIA AI Summit Hackathon in New York City, beating a talented field of engineers and computer scientists. Created over a day and a half using one of NVIDIA's most advanced chips, her prize-winning RxGuardian app was designed to help people stay on track   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from an April 23, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Meng, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. Over the past 15 months, President Trump has proven that the American economy is the strongest and most resilient in the world. When businesses  more

ITHACA, New York, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Deadly feline coronavirus variant has been present in the U.S. for over a decade Cornell researchers have discovered that a lethal variant of feline coronavirus, previously thought to be limited to a devastating 2023 outbreak in Cyprus that killed thousands of cats, has in fact appeared in the United States, raising concerns about future large-scale outbreaks in vulnerable  more

ITHACA, New York, April 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The cost of delaying childhood vaccination * Delaying hepatitis B vaccination after birth increases infections among newborns and decreases their survival rates and quality of life, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics. The longer the delay, the study found, the higher the cost in human life and health care, with costs ranging from $16 million to $370 million depending on the age at first vaccination a  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- 2026 ALUMNI IMPACT REPORT - A report from City University of New York Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism - April 2026 (12 pages) * * * The City University of New York Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism issued a report analyzing the career outcomes, professional impact, and economic trajectories of its alumni across the journalism industry. The report provides a data-driven assessment of how graduates contribute to local news ecosystems, earn   more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Damian Schaible discusses out-of-court creditor deals with Bloomberg * Davis Polk partner and Restructuring practice co-head Damian Schaible discussed the market conditions that are driving an increase in out-of-court restructuring deals with Bloomberg. "There is a bit of a K-shaped market for companies facing 2028/2029 maturities," Damian explained. "Companies facing near-te  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk launches Supreme Court & Appellate practice, welcomes preeminent litigators * Davis Polk today announced the launch of a Supreme Court & Appellate practice. The new practice will be led by Kannon Shanmugam, one of the nation's foremost Supreme Court litigators. Mr. Shanmugam and fellow leading Supreme Court litigator Masha Hansford join Davis Polk today as partners   more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk shortlisted for 2026 California Legal Awards * Davis Polk is shortlisted for the 2026 California Legal Awards, presented by The Recorder. The firm is a finalist in the "Tech Industry Litigation Department of the Year" category in recognition of the significant matters on which the firm advised over the past year involving some of the most notable companies in techno  more

ITHACA, New York, April 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Deadly feline coronavirus variant has been present in the U.S. for over a decade * Cornell researchers have discovered that a lethal variant of feline coronavirus, previously thought to be limited to a devastating 2023 outbreak in Cyprus that killed thousands of cats, has in fact appeared in the United States, raising concerns about future large-scale outbreaks in vulnerable cat populations. The findings were p  more

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 28 -- Hexagon, a provider of digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Distribution and listing of Octave Intelligence plc Record date and key transaction details * On 24 April 2026, the Annual General Meeting of Hexagon AB ("Hexagon") resolved to distribute all shares in its wholly-owned subsidiary Octave Intelligence plc ("Octave") to Hexagon's shareholders. The Board of Directors a  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * Docked Bikeshare Trips - March 2026 * Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released docked bikeshare trips for March 2026. From March 2025 to March 2026, docked bikeshare trips starting and ending at a docking station declined 2.9% on nine of the largest systems. By area served and system, the number of docked bikeshare trips in March 2026 and  more

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * New York's Electricity Prices 70 Percent Above the National Average Recent data from the Energy Information Administration and Empire Center for Public Policy show New York's average residential electricity prices at 29.99 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 70 percent higher than the U.S. average of 17.6 cents per kilowatt hour, and 50 percent higher than in Pennsylva  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Epi Celebrates Trio of Influential Faculty Members * An April 22 event celebrated the retirements of three longtime, influential faculty members from the Department of Epidemiology. In a lively panel discussion, L.H. "Bertie" Lumey, Ezra Susser, and Myrna Weissman shared their paths into epidemiology, the challenges they encountered, and the successes they achieved throughout their care  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by James Gelfand, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny." PBM stands for pharmacy benefit manager. * * * Introduction and About ERIC Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportun  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to deliver every 2026 Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacrosse League game, all season long * 19 games on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2; all games streaming on the ESPN App  * All games on Saturday, May 16 streaming on ESPN+ and Disney+ * 2026 ABC Season Opener: 2025 Championship rematch between New York Atlas vs. Denver Outlaws on Saturday, May 30, at 1 p.m. ET *   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Uncovers Why Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise in the U.S. Study Snapshot: Vision Zero is based on a simple but ambitious goal: no one should be killed or seriously injured in the transportation system. Yet in the United States, progress has stalled, with roughly 40,000 traffic deaths each year since 2000. While overall fatal  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-93) on April 27, 2026: * * * Paramount Global (Paramount or Petitioner), on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries that operate television broadcast stations (Licensees),/1 has filed a petition for declaratory ruling (Petition)/2 pursuant to section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act),/3 and section 1.5000(a)(1) of the Commission's rules,/4   more

RARITAN, New Jersey, April 28 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * FDA approves CAPLYTA(R) (lumateperone) sNDA with robust new data supporting reduced risk of relapse in schizophrenia CAPLYTA(R) reduced relapse risk by 63 percent, with 84 percent of patients with schizophrenia relapse-free over six months Demonstrating long-term stability and a well-established safety profile consistent with previous CAPLYTA(R) studies * TITU  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to become chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, from an April 21, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Mr. Chairman, and thank you. It's an honor to be with you, Ranking Member Warren, and the entire committee. I appreciate your time and consideration today, and your many courtesies, before and since my nomination. I am deeply g  more

SURREY, England, April 28 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * FedEx MD-11Fs ready for service in May By Rebecca Jeffrey FedEx has reportedly confirmed its MD-11 freighters are ready to return to service next month to end a six-month period on the ground. The express giant's MD-11F fleet has been grounded since the fatal crash of a UPS MD-11F on 4 November last year that subsequently saw the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (A  more

BRONX, New York, April 28 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 27, 2026, by Vivian Welch: * * * The Desert That Built Pop Culture: The Coachella Story For the past week, coverage of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has dominated social media feeds across the country, detailing everything from "Bieberchella" to the long-anticipated influencer outfit reveals. With the festival celebrating its 25th year of performances, the history of its controver  more

BRONX, New York, April 28 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 27, 2026, by Andrew Kravatz: * * * The Unspoken Truth of America's War Crimes in Iran On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched an illegal war on Iran. Since then, over 4,000 people have been killed, including over 300 children, 13 United States service members, and dozens of aid workers. The war has permeated throughout the Middle East, with over 12 countries reporting casualt  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The International Aid Transparency Initiative, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that works with donors, partner countries and civil society organizations to make information about aid spending easier to access and use, posted the following news: * * * From Sevilla Commitment to Action: Advancing Development Effectiveness at the 2026 FfD Forum * On 22 April, the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) co-hosted a high-level dial  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU student invited to nationally competitive Coro Fellows Program for emerging public affairs leaders * A Florida State University master's student and Presidential Scholar was accepted into a highly competitive national fellowship program for emerging civic leaders. Ella Garcia, who is working toward her master's degree in public administration, was accepted into the Coro Fellows Program housed at  more

BRONX, New York, April 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Global Health Experts Urge Urgent Action to Prevent Future Pandemics Where They Begin * [ Above photo : In partnership with local governments across Central Africa, WCS set up an early warning system for Ebola, working with traditional hunters, forest communities, and rangers to raise awareness and promote best practices in zoonotic risk reduction, and to monitor wi  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- First Quarter 2026 Earnings Results - A report from Goldman Sachs Group, New York - April 2026 (10 pages) * * * Goldman Sachs Group issued a report presenting its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting strong growth in revenue, profitability, and return on equity despite a volatile macroeconomic environment. The report evaluates performance across key business segments including investment banking, trading, and asset management, while ou  more

ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces More Than $30 Million in Highway and Bridge Construction Projects Beginning Across Upstate New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is set to begin on three highway and bridge construction projects that will provide travelers with enhanced safety and smoother rides on several key roadways across upstate New York. Totaling an over $30 million invest  more

ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $45 Million to Create and Improve More Than 420 Rental Homes * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $44.7 million in funding has been awarded across three New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) programs to create and rehabilitate more than 420 rental homes. The investment includes $24 million for 291 homes as part of HCR's Vacant Rental Program, wh  more

ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul, U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Tonko Announce More Than $540 Million in Public and Private Investment to Connect Unserved New Yorkers to Affordable, High-speed Internet * Governor Hochul, along with U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tonko, today announced that ConnectALL has begun implementation of a $542 million effo  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Alumna and Professor Wins Prestigious ACLS Fellowship * Professor Sophie Marinez (Ph.D. '10, French ) has received a 2026 ACLS Fellowship, one of the most competitive and respected awards in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship supports scholars whose work deepens understanding of human culture, history, and society, and it provides dedicated time for research   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Here are the winners of the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes * The Poynter Institute announced the winners and finalists for the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes Monday, honoring journalists and news organizations across platforms for exceptional work in 12 categories for writing, reporting, innovation and leadership. Winners spanned a cross-section of media, including large, e  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Homophobia Taints Criminal Prosecutions in Kazakhstan * On April 22, courts in Kazakhstan delivered guilty verdicts in two unrelated criminal cases. Though the cases are distinct, they share commonalities: both defendants are outspoken advocates for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people in Kazakhstan and how the authorities handled each case raises concerns that h  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Human rights groups ask international commission to hear anti-Latino hate crime case New York, NY - On Friday, attorneys at the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center and LatinoJustice PRLDEF asked the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to hear the case of Oswaldo Marcelo Lucero, an Ecuadorian immigrant who was murdered in 2008 in a racially-motivated attack by   more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * In Conversation: Karsten Wockener "We're all working toward our global goals" * White & Case's Head of Germany, Karsten Wockener, speaks to Borsen-Zeitung about the Ffirm's global Strategy 2028, including its aim to increase worldwide revenue to more than USD 5 billion by 2028. He highlights the importance of cross-border and cross-practice collaboration within White & Case's   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSxrep) -- Iona University student Jessica Said presented membrane science research at the American Chemical Society spring conference in Atlanta, marking a milestone for the undergraduate research group Project Symphony. Selected as one of six undergraduates nationwide, Jessica Said participated in the Presidential Symposium regarding the next 150 years of undergraduate research. The project focuses on membrane science and bioactive molecular interactions. As a biology m  more

ITHACA, New York, April 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Jane Lynch, MFA '84, to deliver Convocation address May 21 Jane Lynch, MFA '84, a Golden Globe and five-time Emmy Award winner who currently hosts the Fox TV game show "Celebrity Weakest Link," will give the keynote address at Senior Convocation, scheduled for May 21 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Barton Hall. The student-run 2026 Convocation Committee announced the selection April 27 during a senior class event on Ho Pl  more

NEW YORK, April 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following joint letter: * * * Joint Letter to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Japan's Anti-Espionage Law and Foreign Agents Registration Act * Dear Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Joint Letter to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Anti-Espionage Law and Foreign Agents Registration Act We, the undersigned nongovernmental organizations, are writing to call on your administration to ensure that should your governmen  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * JPMorganChase to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorganChase, will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York City on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern). A live audio webcast will be available on the day of the conference at www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Ev  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Kiersten Fletcher Quoted on Supreme Court's Review of SEC Disgorgement Powers Cahill partner Kiersten Fletcher was quoted in Law360's "Justices Cast Doubt On Effort To Limit SEC Disgorgement" and New York Law Journal's "SEC's Power to Force Fraudsters to Disgorge Gains Returns to U.S. Supreme Court" regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's review of Sripetch v. Securities and Exchange Commission, which con  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Bill to Expand Breast Cancer Screenings During Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month In recognition of National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Early Access to Screening Act, legislation to lower the age for women to receive free annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX: "VIOLENCE IS NEVER THE ANSWER, WHETHER IT'S TARGETED AT THE RIGHT, THE LEFT OR THE CENTER" Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox News Sunday, where he made clear that political violence is never acceptable, and that Democrats and Republicans must come together in a bipartisan way to lower the high cost of living and fix our broken immigration syst  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "BRING THE BIPARTISAN SENATE-PASSED DHS BILL TO THE HOUSE FLOOR TODAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that Republican sycophants would rather bend the knee to Trump's extreme mass deportation agenda than fund the programs that pay our Department of Homeland Security employees and keep Ame  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "BRING THE BIPARTISAN SENATE-PASSED DHS BILL TO THE HOUSE FLOOR TODAY" Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that Republican sycophants would rather bend the knee to Trump's extreme mass deportation agenda than fund the programs that pay our Department of Homeland Security employees and keep Americans safe.  LEADER JEFFRI  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for China Declined 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) f  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 28 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 27, 2026, by shareholder Steve Silver: * * * Maine Enacts Wage Transparency Law With the recent enactment of LD 54 - "An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees' Pay Histories" - Maine joins a growing list of jurisdictions mandating wage transparency in job postings. Under the new law, which takes effect on July 13, 2026, all employers with 10 or mor  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 27 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * London Calling, Athens Answers: Great Sunday Club Returns to Avra at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens with a Cross-City Mixology Celebration * One night, two cities, six cocktails. The Great Sunday Club returns to Avra at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens for its 2026 edition, bringing two established city bars to the Athens Riviera. On Sunday, May 3, from 7  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 26, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Yale Is the Least of US Higher Education's Problems Last week Yale University took the first step on the road to recovery: It admitted it had a problem. That problem is a lack of trust -- and the damage that Yale and other top schools have done isn't to themselves, it is to the entire system of US higher education. Americ  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 27, 2026, by legal policy fellow John Ketcham to the New York Post: * * * Mamdani Mugs for the Cameras -- and Accidentally Reveals the Truth About NYC Housing Last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani made two appearances designed to showcase a hands-on leader tackling the city's housing crisis. Instead, they revealed a mayor focused on optics - while missing the priorities that matter. In one social-  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by legal policy fellow Jarrett Dieterle to Reason: * * * A $33 Burger? As New York City Eyes $30 Minimum Wage, Restaurants Brace for Impact The proposal would eliminate the tipped-wage credit and send labor costs skyrocketing in an industry notorious for its tight margins. * Zohran Mamdani rode to victory as New York City's mayor in part due to his audacious campaign promises around freezing the rent  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Max Original Comedy Series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE Debuts July 2026 * * As announced at CCXP Mexico City, the Max Original comedy series STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE debuts this July and will be available to stream on HBO Max. * It was also revealed that the original theme music for the series will be created by Emmy (r) -winner, GR  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * May Highlights on TNT, TBS & truTV From all-new episodes of Foul Play with Anthony Davis to John Wick's TNT premiere to NHL and plenty of movie marathons, May is packed with can't-miss programming across TNT, TBS, and truTV. Here's what's coming up:  Friday, May 1 * John Wick begins on TNT with an AAPI Heritage Month Movie Marathon * John Wick - 4:  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individuals seeking Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) based on a pen  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment (PDF) in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's executive order that unlawfully att  more

ITHACA, New York, April 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Music fans separate artists' controversies from their art, study finds * Music streaming platforms such as Spotify hold tremendous power over whether fans listen to a musical artist, while social media boycotts have less impact, according to a new Cornell study. Jura Liaukonyte, professor at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and co-a  more

ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces More Than $100 Million is Now Available to Make Clean Energy Upgrades in Public Schools in New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $100 million is now available to make clean energy upgrades in public schools across New York State through the Clean Green Schools Initiative, which provides funding to implement modern, energy efficient solutio  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on April 26, 2026: * * * Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Timberwolves' Julius Randle fined Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been fined $50,000 and Minnesota Timberwolves forward-center Julius Randle has been fined $35,000 for their roles in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. With 1.3 seconds remaining in the fourth q  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * New York Public Library Announces the 2026-2027 Class of Fellows at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers The New York Public Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers has selected 15 gifted academics, nonfiction writers, and creative writers for its 28th class of Fellows in 2026-2027. The Cullman Center is an international fellowship program open   more

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center Fills Testing Gap for CDC CDC Pauses Testing for Multiple Specimens New York's Wadsworth Recognized as National Reference Center Laboratory for Testing and Detection * The New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center is assisting with laboratory testing for a range of viruses, including influenza, p  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New York Times: "Tariffs Raised Consumers' Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses" * "American families are certainly the losers" After Nick Begich, Trump, and House Republicans' tariffs forced Americans to pay thousands of dollars a year more per family for everyday goods, new reporting from the New York Times finds that little of that money will be returned to consumer  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $113.5 Million Sale of Two Luxury Retail Assets on Newbury Street in Boston, MA Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $113.5 million sale of 4-6 and 28 Newbury Street, two luxury retail assets located in Boston, Massachusetts. The assets, which are respectively occupied by Chanel and Cartier, traded from ASG Equities to a joint venture between Acadia Realty Trust and Osiris Ventures. A Newm  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $94 Million Financing for Repositioning of Landmark Tampa Riverwalk Hotel Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $94.36 million loan on behalf of Newbond Holdings and Apollo (collectively, the "Sponsor") to refinance Hotel Cala, a 281-key hospitality asset located in Downtown Tampa, Florida. The financing was provided by Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital and was secured by Newmark Co-Presiden  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 27 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Next-gen semiconductors that share life's handedness just got more practical * Wanyi Nie and Dave Tsai huddle over a micoscope and look toward a screen in a dark room where the only light source is the screen and the microscope. Wanyi Nie, associate professor of physics, and Dave Tsai, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, use a home-built op  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Nielsen Introduces Predictive Sales Lift, A New Capability To Help Advertisers and Agencies Gain Better Insights Into Media Campaign Outcomes Available for current Nielsen ONE Ads customers, this new capability predicts sales lift and incremental revenue for a given Nielsen ONE Ads campaign. Nielsen is introducing this new feature to address marketers' needs   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following statement on April 27, 2026: * * * Putting the Fishing Industry First at the Cooperative Research Summit The Summit brings scientists and fishermen together to actively build research partnerships. In its fourth year, it's still the only event of its kind focused on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual respect to improve the future of fisheries. * On April 1 a  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * NSK and Accenture Forge Strategic Collaboration to Drive Business Reinvention Through AI and Digital Technology TOKYO - NSK Limited and Accenture today announced a strategic collaboration to drive the reinvention of NSK's business through AI and digital technology, with the goal of achieving sustainable growth and enhanced enterprise value. Through this initia  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses to hold 'RED ALERT' rally and community event to save Minneapolis hospital ahead of critical May 18 deadline * Registered nurses, who are members of Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) and National Nurses United (NNU), will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30 for a rally and community event to press lawmakers for long-term, sustainable financial solu  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the U.S. Military Action Against Iran * New York City Bar Association Statement On February 28, 2026, the United States joined Israel in initiating a large-scale military operation against Iran without required authorization from Congress or from the UN Security Council. [1] In the ensuing weeks, the war has spread through much of the wider Gulf region. The New York Cit  more

ITHACA, New York, April 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Pamela Herd to discuss administrative burden, policy, and inequality Government has the power to do good and ill. Public services can make families more secure and help people during times of need. But those very same services can be disrupted, confusing, and difficult to access. When that happens, ordinary people who rely on the government face severe burdens created by cumbersome administrative processes. Pame  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Adds Prominent Funds Partner in New York In a move that further strengthens the firm's premier global funds platform and expands its broader private funds capabilities, Paul Hastings announced today the addition of elite investment funds lawyer Amanda Persaud as a partner and co-chair of Investment Funds & Private Capital, based in New York.  Recognized by   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn announces nine 2026 Thouron Scholars * Nine University of Pennsylvania affiliates-six fourth-years and three recent graduates-have each received a 2026 Thouron Award to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom. Each Thouron Scholar receives tuition for as long as two years, as well as travel and living stipends. Penn's 2026 Thouron Scholars are Tristen Brisky, Charissa Howard,   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p  more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Red Seat Ventures Announces Exclusive Multiyear Partnership with "Kill Tony" The Company is the New Monetization and Distribution Home for the Globally Popular Live Comedy Podcast Hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban Los Angeles, CA - April 27, 2026 - Red Seat Ventures, a Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) creator-led media company, today announced a multiyear partnership with K  more

ITHACA, New York, April 27 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Research reveals tiling may boost corn silage, corn grain & soybean yield Installing artificial drainage in farm fields is an ancient concept that remains relevant today. While its benefits are well-known among farmers, the increasing use of yield monitors means that we now have access to the data necessary to measure those benefits. Cornell researchers are conducting  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Road infrastructure and traffic affect community members' mental health, study finds While research has shown a link between traffic-related exposures such as air pollution and noise and adverse mental health outcomes, few studies have looked at the role of road infrastructure itself in isolating communities and breaking down their social fabric, and how that might affect the mental health of people who li  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 27 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Ph.D. graduate uses 3D-printed metals to improve reconstructive surgery Valeria Marin Montealegre's process and material improvements could impact lives * While a graduate student in Colombia in 2020, Valeria Marin Montealegre was also an entrepreneur. She observed surgeons doing reconstruction surgeries with the prosthetics she designed for HumanBX--a custom, implantable device compa  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Launches First Class of Big Bets Fellows Focused on Africa * Inaugural class of 10 changemakers driving bold, community-led solutions across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania * Cohort represents best of African leadership and innovation across multiple sectors including health, agriculture, clean energy and more * NAIROBI | April 27, 202  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Rockefeller Outreach shares insights on how to keep young students in science * Each year, high school and undergraduate students with aspirations in STEM step into laboratories on the Rockefeller University campus to conduct research. What happens after that first experience, and which students continue in science, has become a central question for the university's science outreach team. At a recent Rockefeller   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 28 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * SAG-AFTRA National Board Convenes to Hear Reports and Seat Committees for Upcoming Contract Negotiations At its regularly scheduled, two-day, in person plenary, SAG-AFTRA's National Board met to seat committees and hear leadership reports and contract updates. Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Hurd was appointed as a  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news on April 27, 2026: * * * Sean Tonolli to Speak at Compliance Week National 2026 Cahill partner Sean Tonolli will moderate the panel "The Changing Landscape of Investigations" at Compliance Week National 2026 on May 7. Sean, along with fellow panelists Suzanne Libby (S&P Global - Mobility), Kilby Macfadden (KPMG), and Scott Nussbum (Fidelity), will explore how compliance leaders can navigate key challenges   more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Season Three Of The HBO Original Drama Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Debuts June 21 * * Season three of the HBO Original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON debuts SUNDAY, JUNE 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. The eight-episode season will air new episodes weekly, leading up to the season finale on August 9. * Log  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 20-civ-9199-JGLC; S.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 3, 2020) involving an investment adviser for allegedly operating a Ponzi-like offering fraud: * * * On April 15, 2026, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final consent judgment against Terrence Chalk, of Passaic, New Jersey and Orlando, Florida, whom the SEC previously charged with operating a Ponzi-like   more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * She Went From Community College Dropout To Cognitive Neuroscience Master's Student * Xiomara Bryan's journey into cognitive neuroscience didn't stem from a lifelong love of science; it grew from her desire to support her brother. As she struggled to discover what direction to take her life, Bryan watched her older brother battle addiction and find sobriety through fitness and nutrition. Se  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates the University of Texas at Tyler's School of Medicine building completion Tyler, Texas -- Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, joined The University of Texas at Tyler in celebrating the completion of the School of Medicine Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 24. Skanska delivered the project in partnership with HGR G  more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 27 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Member Lori Gibbs Publishes Article in Peer-Reviewed Journal In the 1930s, architects traveled across the United States with notebooks, pencils, and measuring tapes, sketching buildings in meticulous detail. SoA faculty member Dr. Lori Gibbs analyzed original Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 27, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State and the White House. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau is on travel to Algeria and Morocco from April 27-May 1, 2026. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS Deputy Secretary Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for April 28, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 3:00 p.m. Secretary Rubio attends His Majesty King Charles III's address to a joint meeting of Congress on Capitol Hill. (MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau is on travel to Algeria and Morocco from April 27-May 1, 2026. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 27 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study sheds light on lipid asymmetry in cell membranes * The images show a cell membrane under stress. The red regions show more ordered, gel-like regions, while another the blue show more fluid, less ordered regions. Credit: University at Buffalo. Cells tune membrane properties to regulate communication, transport and other duties By Cory Nealon In cell biology  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 27 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * Symposium will explore "Faith Meets Global Values - Crisis and Promise of Multilateralism" The 12th Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs, scheduled for 5 May, will explore " Faith Meets Global Values - Crisis and Promise of Multilateralism." The hybrid event, with limited in-person participation, will be held at the Church Ce  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Physicist Explores How Black Holes Light Up the Dark New hydrodynamical simulations explain how tidally destroyed stars reveal hidden supermassive black holes and why no two of these cosmic collisions look the same. * Supermassive black holes are among the most enigmatic objects in the universe. They typically weigh millions or even billions of times the mass of the sun and sit at the centers of mo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Student Researcher Reimagines Soccer Footwear for Diverse Playing Conditions Abdulai Jibril Barrie '26 went to Guinea to listen and observe, then redesigned soccer footwear designed for the surfaces most players actually use. Diane Stirling Millions of soccer players across the globe compete on surfaces that are anything but the manicured, perfectly marked grounds of televised competitions. Student researc  more

TROY, Alabama, April 27 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY history student awarded Graduate Council Fellowship at Stony Brook University * Matilda Ziegler, a student in Troy University's Department of History and Philosophy, has been awarded a Graduate Council Fellowship by Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, where she will begin PhD studies in environmental history in the fall. The Graduate Council Fellowship is awarded to only 35 incoming graduate stude  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Two Chinese Nationals Charged With Methamphetamine Trafficking Crimes For Developing A Mass-Scale Methamphetamine Production Facility * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Special Agent in Charge of the Special Operations Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), Cindy Marx, announced today the unsealing  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Two Johns Hopkins faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows Sociologist Allison Pugh and English professor Mark Christian Thompson are among the 223 fellows recognized for their exceptional scholarship and art * Johns Hopkins faculty members Allison Pugh and Mark Christian Thompson have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows, a prestigious award that supports trailblazers in any field as they pursue their   more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * Amid surge in conflict-related sexual violence, survivors are rebuilding their lives Women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have endured a dramatic surge in sexual violence over the last year, as armed groups ramp up their assault on civilians. The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office recorded 1,534 survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, as well as sexual slavery in  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 28 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Professor Rong Su receives prestigious honor for academic accomplishments Rong Su, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship and Mahoney Fellow in the Tippie College of Business, has been elected a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), one of the highest professional distinctions in psychological science. APS Fellow status is conferred on a select  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 27 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * University of New Mexico to mark new Humanities & Social Sciences building with blessing ceremony * The University of New Mexico will hold a ceremonial blessing to mark the next phase of its new Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS) building on Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the HSS building site. The event is open to the public. The ceremony will begin with a traditional blessing song by Dine   more

NEW YORK, April 27 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon's Transformation Actions Deliver Growth & Profitability in 1Q26; Company Raises Adjusted EPS Guidance Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported first-quarter 2026 results that demonstrate accelerating momentum in its strategic transformation. The company delivered a strong quarter across core operating metrics,  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * We R Nuts, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy & Cashews in Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix Summary Company Announcement Date: April 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: April 27, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk, soy, and cashews Company Name: We R Nuts, LLC. Brand Name: Uncle Giuseppe  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The White House sends to the Senate on April 27, 2026, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of Australia. Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to   more