JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Missouri to receive more than $91 million JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. This settlement caps nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma And Sackler Family Goes Into Effect * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, is now legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Files Reply Brief to Supreme Court in Landmark Case Representing Professor Dershowitz Against CNN Over Defamation Involving Legal Defense of President Trump By Jay Sekulow and Jordan Sekulow When mainstream media outlets can falsely vilify, smear, and attack public figures with impunity, there is a fundamental problem in the law. That's exactly what's at stake in our case representing Harvard   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Bipartisan Coalition In Challenging $6.2 Billion Nexstar/TEGNA Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and TEGNA Inc. (TEGNA) in the ongoing challenge of the merger between the two broadcast televi  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * All Things Equal marks its 1000th episode * The All Things Equal radio show has aired weekly since 2007 as part of Cayuga Radio Group's morning news programming. What began as a locally focused interview segment has grown into a long-running and award-winning program exploring community issues, resources, and quality of life in Tompkins County and beyond. The program was launched by Gary Stewart, then Director o  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Three generations, one airline and a century of flight A century after American Airlines first took to the skies, one family's journey comes close to mirroring its aviation evolution. It started in 1933, when Marie Allen, a young woman from Cincinnati, joined American's inaugural class of flight attendants. It was a time when the role called for a nursing license, an adventurous spirit and the ability to care for p  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * An Overlooked Painter Gets Her Due in a New Biography * Four years ago, a Texas art dealer traveled to Williamsburg, Virginia, to ask Distinguished Professor Gail Levin (GC/Baruch, Art History, Women's and Gender Studies, American Studies ) to write a catalog essay on abstract expressionist Alice Baber. Levin, an eminent biographer of Edward Hopper, Lee Krasner, and Judy Chicago, hesitated.   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement as Purdue/Sackler Agreement Goes into Effect Attorney General Mayes today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations an  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * As Gas Prices Spike, Cantwell Introduces Bill to Target Petroleum Market Manipulators & Protect Consumers at the Pump * 05.01.26 Gas prices hit $5.57 in Washington, the highest average price ever; Puget Sound diesel prices are over $7 a gallon; Act would monitor fuel market anomalies that hurt consumers; bad actors would face up to $2 million per day in fines WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Se  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Victory for Yemeni immigrants as court blocks Trump termination of Temporary Protected Status TPS for Yemen will remain while lawsuit challenging termination proceeds, protecting thousands at risk of deportation into extreme danger * A federal court today issued an emergency order preventing the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)   more

BRONX, New York, May 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Asiatic Wild Ass Returns to Eastern Mongolia After 65-Year Absence * ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA, May 1, 2026 -The Asiatic wild ass, known locally as khulan ( Equus hemionus ), has returned to eastern Mongolia and is showing clear signs of re-establishing a population after more than 65 years of absence from the region. Findings published this Month in the journal Oryx sho  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Tim Walsh, assistant secretary of Energy for environmental management, from an April 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Department of Defense Nuclear Weapons Programs in Review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program": * * * Chairwoman Fischer, Ranking Member King and Membe  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Purdue/Sackler $7.4 billion opioid settlement goes into effect * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing inv  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Opioid Settlement Now in Effect * California expected to receive over $440 million from the settlement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement previously reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, ca  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Shutdown of Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma * May 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma (Purdue) has shut down and ceased operations as part of a bankruptcy plan secured by Attorney General James, a bipartisan coalition of 54 other attorneys general, and other stakeholders.   more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Ruling Restricting Access to Mifepristone * NEW YORK -New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated medically unnecessary restrictions on access to the abortion medication mifepristone: "Mifepristone is safe, effective, and essential. Today's r  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Queens County * NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on April 28, 2026 following a motor vehicle collision involving an off-duty member of the New York City Police Department (NYP  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Nearly $150 Million for North Carolina in Final Purdue/Sackler Opioid Settlement * $7.4 billion national settlement is now in effect; Sacklers permanently barred from selling opioids in the U.S. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now legall  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL APPROVAL IN $700 MILLION GOOGLE SETTLEMENT OVER APP STORE MONOPOLY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a federal court has stated it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google following allegations the tech giant dominated Android app distribution and in-app payments related to the Goo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE STATE AUTHORITY OVER SPORTS-RELATED PREDICTION MARKETS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general, urged federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a comment lette  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WELCOMES NEW STATES, FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT IN NEXSTAR/TEGNA CHALLENGE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 11 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, Raoul and seven att  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S $7.4 BILLION OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE GOES IN EFFECT; ILLINOIS TO RECEIVE AN ESTIMATED $148.8 MILLION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday: Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion National Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a $7.4 billion national settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by attorney Dan Schwager who is of counsel at Verdi and Ogletree PLLC, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Arctic Frost: Conspiracy and Coordination Against President Trump and the American Right": * * * My name is Dan Schwager and I have been asked to testify regarding the role of predication and examination of evidence in judging investigations, including politically sensitive in  more

ORANGE, Connecticut, May 2 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Avangrid's Inaugural Prompt-a-thon Advances People Centric AI Literacy for Early Career Professionals Avangrid's first of its kind event empowers the next generation of energy leaders to utilize artificial intelligence for solving business challenges * Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the successful execution of its inaugural Prompt a thon,  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 28 -- Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, issued the following news release: * * * Barrick Advances IPO of North American Gold Assets, Announces Executive Appointments * Experienced and proven management team appointed, dedicated exclusively to North American gold assets * North American Barrick to include Barrick's stakes and operatorship of Nevada Gold Mines and Pueblo Viejo, as well as the Fourmile project * North American Barrick's gold assets had approximat  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Astronaut proves the sky's the limit as Research Days keynote speaker Jeanette Epps highlights importance of collaboration, perseverance By Katelyn Pothakul Record-breaking astronaut and engineer Jeanette Epps touched down Tuesday at Binghamton University to share her journey among the stars and experiences aboard the International Space Station. Epps delivered the keynote address for the University's Res  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees elects new chair, members * Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones, a St. Louis-based financial services company, has been elected to serve as chair of the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Pennington will be the first woman to hold the position. She succeeds Andy Bursky, managing partner of Atlas Holdings. The board elected P  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 1 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Cape May Stage Partnership Creates Professional Pathway for Performing Arts Students * Galloway, N.J. -A new partnership between Stockton University's Theatre program and Cape May Stage, South Jersey's lone Equity theater company, hopes to create a pipeline for professional theater jobs in the region. "For 50 years, Stockton has been bringing the community onto campus to share in our artistic celebrations,   more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- 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 May 1, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MAMDANI'S DIAMOND FETISH AND THE BRITS On April 29, Zohran Mamdani, the Marxist millionaire Muslim Mayor of New York City, met briefly with King Charles in Manhattan. He later said that if he had had a moment alone w  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 1, 2026: * * * Upcoming Online Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is looki  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Victory for Yemeni Immigrants as Court Blocks Trump Termination of Temporary Protected Status TPS for Yemen will remain while lawsuit challenging termination proceeds, protecting thousands at risk of deportation into extreme danger * A federal court today issued an emergency order preventing the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, gran  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Orange County Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Orange's Cybersecurity and Dental Hygiene Programs * Middletown, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. Ki  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Continues SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Sullivan County Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Sullivan's Respiratory Care Program * Loch Sheldrake, NY -- State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. to  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway * BATON ROUGE, La. -Today, a group of individual voters and of voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to block Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary of State Nancy Landry's suspension of the state's congressional primary election after voting has alre  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [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: * * * Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor's Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway[ * BATON ROUGE, La. -Today, a group of individual voters and of voting rights organizations filed an emergency motion to bloc  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: * * * Clark Atlanta University Student Kuan Jackson Wins Top National Fashion Scholarship Fund Chairman's Award Clark Atlanta University student Kuan Jackson is the 2026 Fashion Scholarship Fund Chairman's Award recipient, honored at FSF LIVE 2026 for his KidSuper x LEGO case study. * Clark Atlanta University student Kuan Jackson is gaining national recognition in the fashion industry after earning the highest st  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Clarkson University researchers created scientific software to help industry leaders and scientists identify causal associations within real-world data. The tool originates from the Center for Complex Systems Science and utilizes algorithms established by the late Erik Bollt, who served as the W. Jon Harrington professor of mathematics and director of the Center for Complex Systems Science. This release allows future generations to access his mathematical research. The prog  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Researchers at Clarkson University reported a breakthrough in destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as forever chemicals, which present environmental and public health concerns across the associate professor Yang Yang and a team in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering led the study to develop a method for breaking down these substances in contaminated water. The research appeared in the journal Nature Communications under the title   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- More than 550 Clarkson University students presented 230 research and project-based works during the annual Research and Project Showcase on April 17. The event, held as part of the Celebration and Recognition of Excellence Weekend, was co-hosted by Clarkson Ignite and Sponsored Research Services. Student work spanned 38 categories and included participation from 40 research groups and 35 courses. The day consisted of oral and poster presentations followed by a Pitch-Off co  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * College for Creative Studies Appoints Allison J. Puff as Next Provost College for Creative Studies has named Allison J. Puff as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 15, 2026. * The College for Creative Studies (CCS) has named Allison J. Puff as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the institution's chief academic officer. Puff brings a distinguished record of   more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Faces of Extension : Mallory Hohl * Cornell Cooperative Extension Urban Garden Specialist Mallory Hohl found her calling in urban agriculture while studying public health at SUNY Buffalo and interning with the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) in Buffalo. After seven years with SNAP-Ed at CCE Erie County, Hohl joined Harvest New York and now coordinates the Rochester U  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech announces the 2026 Startup Awards and the Inaugural Frontiers of AI Summit * As the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close, Cornell Tech will host a series of events throughout May showcasing student achievement, entrepreneurship, design, and the future of emerging technologies. Held on Cornell Tech's Roosevelt Island campus in New York City, the events bring together students, faculty, alumni, indust  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 1 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville University Secures Federal Funding to Expand Advanced Pharmacy Training and Care * Congressman Tim Kennedy visited D'Youville University today to announce he has secured $338,000 in federal funding to modernize the University's School of Pharmacy drug compounding facilities, an investment that will expand access to critical medications while advancing research, innovation, and workforce development in   more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 1 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Seven to Receive Honorary Degrees at 2026 Commencement Leaders in the arts, science and health, and philanthropy will be honored on June 14. * Each year at Commencement, Dartmouth confers honorary degrees on distinguished individuals who are leaders in their respective fields. This year, the seven honorands include a comedian, a playwright, a philanthropist, a free speech activist, a computer scientist, a di  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Wins Business and Human Rights Category at Legal 500 UK ESG Awards * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has won the "Best Law Firm Advisory Team: Business and Human Rights" category at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards. The team's work in a number of areas was praised by the judges. Highlights include representing OUTBermuda in European Court of Human Rights proceedings concerning LGB  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Democracy Forward Adds Five New Litigators to Growing Team as Legal Docket Soars A new group of experienced attorneys are joining Democracy Forward's litigation team, adding to the pro-democracy legal organization's ability to protect people in the United St  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Deutsche Telekom Seeks Enforcement of $156M Arbitral Award Against India Highlights * Hughes Hubbard represented Deutsche Telekom in urging the DC Circuit to enforce a $156 million arbitral award. * A brief argued that India should be precluded from relitigating its sovereign immunity from suit, which was already decided by the DC Circuit. * Hughes Hubbard represented Deutsche Telekom in urging the U  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Ships 5.9M Doses of Medicine for Maternal Health, Disaster Response and Pediatric Care * Over the past seven days, Direct Relief dispatched 443 shipments of requested medical aid to health care providers across 36 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries. The shipments included 5.9 million defined daily doses of medication, along with diabetes supplies, antibiotics,   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Costs Continue to Rise As Iran War Hits 60th Day, Democrats Vow to Fight Back Against Republicans' Redistricting War Today marks 60 days since Donald Trump started his deadly and costly war of choice with Iran, which has claimed the lives of 13 servicemembers and injured hundreds more, and caused prices to skyrocket here at home. Millions of American families and farme  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10335) on April 29, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: DODEA Domestic School System The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) manages federally funded, domestic and overseas school systems that provide pre-kindergarten (pre-K) through grade 12 education, primarily for the children of active duty serviceme  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * Eight CUNY Faculty Members Receive Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship Winners Include Authors, Documentary Filmmaker, Playwright, Composer and Artists * The City University of New York celebrates the selection of eight faculty members as recipients of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. Each year, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation offers fellowships to extraordinary individuals leading the way   more

ELON, North Carolina, May 1 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Elon University Speaker Series welcomes authors, athletes and advocates to campus in 2026-27 A lineup of nationally recognized public intellectuals, military heroes, sports figures and activists will share their stories with campus audiences in a series exploring "Bold Leadership." By Eric Townsend, staff The Elon University Speaker Series returns in 2026-27 with visitors whose careers span the highest l  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 2 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release: * * * Empower Oversight Widens State Fraud Queries to New York Hospice Regulator WASHINGTON - Empower Oversight has filed a public records request with New York's Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, the state agency responsible for regulating the hospice industry, as part of its br  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Entrepreneurial students win awards for summer work on their startups * The business that Kavi Giroux '29 has dreamed up would help small orchard owners - including his grandmother - keep an eye on the health of their crops and determine the best time for harvest. "A lack of available labor makes it difficult for my grandmother to assess her orchard for harvest readiness," said Giroux, a student in the Dyson Sch  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Environmental Defense Fund Opposes Reported Proposals to Weaken New York's Climate Law EDF urges lawmakers to reject reported changes to the climate law that would delay pollution reductions, raise costs for constituents, and weaken the clean energy investments New Yorkers need now. * ALBANY, N.Y. - This week, Environmental Defense Fund urged New York legislators to reject the latest re  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Approved Exempted Fishing Permits Jeopardize South Atlantic Red Snapper Statement from EDF Senior Director for Fisheries & Ocean Public Affairs Reggie Paros * (WASHINGTON) - Today, President Trump announced the approval of permits from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to exempt the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and their private  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * EPA Issues Guidance on Oil & Gas Methane Pollution Flaring Standards Statement from EDF Senior Attorney for Legal & Regulatory Affairs Grace Smith * (WASHINGTON) -- Today EPA issued guidance on the May 7, 2026 deadline for oil and gas producers to achieve compliance with standards that prevent the routine flaring, or burning off, of gas produced at oil wells. EPA's guidance reminds oper  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * IMO Continues Work on Net-Zero Framework as Path to Global Action on Shipping Decarbonization Statement from Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President, Energy Transition at Environmental Defense Fund * (LONDON, United Kingdom) Member States at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today took a step forward toward the effort to decarbonize global shipping. At the close of the 84th m  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Regulators Move to Protect Customers from Data Center-Driven Grid Costs Commissioners signal support for requiring large-load customers to pay upfront for new grid infrastructure costs * (HARRISBURG, Pa.) The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission yesterday voted to approve a long-awaited Model Large Load Tariff outlining how large electricity loads such as data centers connect to and pay  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * FACT CHECK: Wrong Again, New York Times! EPA Debunks False Claims, Affirms Science at Agency Remains Top Priority * These errors follow 17 corrections The New York Times issued to admit its false claims about Trump EPA WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued a comprehensive fact-check addressing an unsubstantiated report circulating about scientific research at the  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs: April 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 2 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, associates Allyson Lisbeth Chavez and Mason S. Medeiros and partners Scott M. Kosnoff, Sara K. Manske and Reeya Thakrar: * * * OpenAI Trial, Colorado Litigation, and Other AI Developments Artificial Intelligence Briefing * This month's briefing covers the Musk v. OpenAI trial, as well as litigation by Musk's xAI and the US DOJ challengin  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Banks in the Age of Stablecoins: Lessons from Their Historical Responses to Financial Innovations Sam Hempel, JP Perez-Sangimino, and Jessie Jiaxu Wang/1 1. Introduction The expansion of stablecoins has moved digital payment tokens from the periphery of financial markets to the center of policy discussions. With a global market capitalization in the mid-hundreds of billions of dollars and annual settlemen  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [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: * * * Federal Appeals Court Orders Nationwide Restrictions on Common Medication for Abortion and Miscarriage Care * NEW ORLEANS -A federal appeals court today ordered a severe nationwide restriction on mifepristone, a safe and effective medicati  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following news: * * * First responders nationwide to gather at University of Iowa for 2026 Mental Wellness Symposium As first responders across the country face rising levels of stress, trauma exposure, and burnout, a national effort to advance mental wellness is coming to the University of Iowa --through a joint initiative with the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). From May 31 to June 3, fire servic  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Helen Toner, interim executive director at the Georgetown University Center for Security and Emerging Technology, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Stealth Stealing: China's Ongoing Theft of U.S. Innovation": * * * Chair Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I have spent the last 7 years working on AI and national secur  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer Lead Bronx Congressional Delegation In Call For Trump Administration To Release $156.5 Million In Bronx Stations Accessibility Upgrade Funding * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, along with Senator Charles Schumer, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Co  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Introduces Legislation to Require Food Delivery Apps to Disclose All Fees, Ban Surveillance Pricing * Studies Find That Americans Pay Nearly 80% More When Using Delivery Apps Compared to Picking Orders up From Restaurants Themselves Washington, D.C. \- U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act, legislation to ma  more

NEW YORK, April 27 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Sachs to Speak at Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announces that John E. Waldron, President and Chief Operating Officer, is scheduled to speak at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (ET). The live audio webca  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Targeted Enforcement to Crack Down on Ghost Cars * Governor Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and other state agencies, including the Department of Motor Vehicles and Thruway Authority, are partnering with local law enforcement to crack down on license plate fraud and dangerous driving behavior. The week-long Operation Plate Check enforcement detail  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces the Remains of World War II Airman Joseph L. Burke Have Returned Home to the Capital Region After More Than 80 Years * Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the remains of World War II Airman Lt. Joseph L. Burke have returned home to New York. Lt. Burke served in the U.S. Army Air Corps when he was listed as missing and presumed dead. He was buried as an unknown s  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Celebrates CUNY and SUNY Community Colleges on the Heels of National Community College Month * On the heels of National Community College Month, Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated enrollment gains across the City University of New York's and State University of New York's community colleges -rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic and together welcoming 24,100 additional stude  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Highlights Improvements to Stop the Revolving Door of Emergency and Inpatient Care During 'Mental Health Awareness Month' * Governor Kathy Hochul today recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting the state's robust efforts to connect individuals with expanded community-based mental health support to aid their recovery once they are discharged from psychiatric  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 1 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Announces Next Major Award for Gateway Project at Regional Plan Association 2026 Assembly * NEW YORK, NY - Governor Sherrill today delivered the Keynote Address at the Regional Plan Association (RPA)'s 2026 Assembly, where she announced the next major phase of the Gateway Program: the New Jersey Surface Alignment. The award of the contract by the Gateway Development Com  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Haslam Sports Group, AECOM Hunt and Turner JV Break Ground on Huntington Bank Field * Revolutionary Design by HKS to Bring Football Fans Closer to the Field Than Ever The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) alongside a joint venture of AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company and HKS today announced the groundbreaking of the new Huntington Bank Field, the future home of the Cleveland Browns star  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Haynes, Levine elected to the American Philosophical Society * Two faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences - Martha Haynes, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in Astronomy emerita, and Caroline Levine, the David and Kathleen Ryan Professor of Humanities - have been named to the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in America, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743.   more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Calls on Congress to Reject Reconciliation Legislation That Bypasses Community Protections * "Federal enforcement operations continue to run amok across the United States, and Hispanic Federation has rep  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Urges Congress to Restore Nutrition Funding After Farm Bill Falls Short for American Families * "For generations, the Farm Bill was built on the recognition that American farmers and the families they fe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 1, 2026: * * * Homeland Republicans Applaud End of Democrat DHS Shutdown; Move to Fully Fund the Department This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans applauded President Trump signing into law H.R.7147, legislation that funds the majority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Fiscal Year 2026 and ends Congressional Democrats'   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? Las Vegas Review-Journal : Nevadans close to breaking point with gas prices  8 News Now : Nevada named one of the worst states for working moms * Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. Although Joe Lombardo's out  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 1 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Build Professional Skills, Network at High Point Market * High Point University (r) students worked alongside thousands of home furnishings professionals during the spring High Point Market, which ran from April 25-29. Tomiwa Bello, a senior finance major, worked his fifth market in the Currey and Company showroom as he prepared to start a full-time position with Morgan Stanley af  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Highlights * Eight lawyers named to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. * Recognition reflects the firm's continued commitment to access to justice in Washington, D.C. * Eight Hughes Hubbard lawyers have been named to the 2025 DC Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which recognizes attorneys who dedicated significant time to pro bono se  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI in the New York Post: Ernst, Harrigan Call on Congress to Stand Up for U.S.-Allied Warriors * WASHINGTON - As King Charles III visited the United States this week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), who both served in combat, penned an op-ed announcing their resolution that recognizes the longstanding contributions of allied Special Operations Forces and condemns   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: New York Times: Since Congress Let Obamacare Subsidies Expire, Millions Are Dropping Coverage New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/business/obamacare-enrollment-decline.html): Since Congress Let Obamacare Subsidies Expire, Millions Are Dropping Coverage By Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz * Millions of Americans appear to be dropping Obamacare coverage in th  more

MELVILLE, New York, April 28 -- Intellicheck Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Intellicheck To Announce First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 12, 2026 Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering proprietary on-demand digital and physical identification validation solutions, will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on May 12, 2026 after the close of the U.S. stock markets. The Company will hold an earnings  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Jarret Erickson named 2026 "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer" by T&W * Davis Polk counsel Jarret Erickson has been named an "Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer" by Turnarounds & Workouts. The list recognizes the most accomplished corporate restructuring lawyers under the age of 40. Jarret was recognized for his work on matters involving companies such as Azul, SEKO, S  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, April 30 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Kalayna King Named 2026 A-State Wilson Award Winner * JONESBORO - Kalayna King was named the 2026 R.E. Lee Wilson Award winner Thursday evening during the Distinguished Service Award and Wilson Award recognition dinner honoring the university's top student leaders. This is the 93rd year Arkansas State University has recognized a student with the Wilson Award. The award was presented to King by Per  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Keystone Light Tar Sands Pipeline: Same Problems, Different Name This is the moment we need to get off the oil roller coaster, not double down on the dirtiest oil on the planet * President Trump signed off on a key permit to construct the Bridger Pipeline Expansion project, often referred to as "Keystone Light" because it would pump huge volumes of Canada's sludgy tar sands oil along a portion   more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Launches Podcast on the Legal Profession in an Age of Authoritarianism * NEW YORK-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University today launched "Lawyering Without Law," a new biweekly podcast examining how lawyers and legal institutions shape democracy during periods of political strain. Co-hosted by Katy Glenn Bass, research   more

AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, May 1 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * KPMG Survey: Risk Management and Resilience Emerge as Key Concern for Supply Chain Leaders * NEW YORK, May 1, 2026 - A new KPMG survey reveals nearly three-quarters of supply chain executives (73%) are planning to transform their operating model within the next one to th  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 1 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Alumni recognizes 10 students with 2026 Tradition of Excellence Awards * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas celebrated 10 exceptional students at the 2026 Student Leadership Dinner, recognizing extraordinary leaders who are leaving an indelible mark on the Jayhawk community. Hosted by KU Alumni and the Student Alumni Ambassadors, the awards were presented April 15 at the Jayhawk Welcome Center to honor   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Applauds House Passage of DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - 4/30/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) the House passed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September. Lawler released the following statement after President Trump signed the measure into law, ending the 76-day funding lapse. "The Department of Homeland Security sh  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Leor Landa and Sijia Cai discuss equity and credit secondaries with PDI * Davis Polk partner and Investment Management practice head Leor Landa and partner Sijia Cai were featured in Private Debt Investor discussing the difference between equity and credit secondaries funds and the current state of the market. When asked about how the private credit secondaries market has evolv  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh and Formula 1(R) announce official multi-year partnership A strategic partnership that aligns with Marsh's global expertise in risk, reinsurance and consulting. * Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments and management consulting, today announced a multi-year partnership with the global sport of Formula 1(R) as the seri  more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh Risk unveils AI-powered Risk Companion suite of analytics to empower clients with faster, smarter risk management Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) and the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced the launch of Risk Companion, the next iteration of its digital solutions suite designed to help clients more effectively and efficiently ma  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott scales restructuring platform with addition of Lindsay Barca * Restructuring partner Lindsay Barca is joining McDermott Will & Schulte, strengthening the firm's distressed practice as private equity sponsors face mounting portfolio company refinancings. Her arrival follows partner Gregg Galardi 's recent hire and signals the firm's positioning for comp  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google has received final judicial approval. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Purdue-Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement To Go Into Effect Maryland Expected To Receive Over $90 Million * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys g  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to states. The attorneys general filed a formal comment with the Commodity F  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Meeks Calls out Trump Admin for Abusing Emergency Authorities to Bypass Congress on Arms Sales Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today condemned the Trump administration for again invoking emergency authorities to bypass Congressional review of arms sales. "The Trump adminis  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 1, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement on Trump's Withdrawal of Troops from Germany Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the Trump administration's announcement that it is withdrawing 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany: "President Trump is once again putting personal   more

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Health System Breaks Ground on New Clinically Advanced Intensive Care Unit That Will Nearly Triple Current Capacity at Mount Sinai Queens * Mount Sinai Health System today held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new, clinically advanced intensive care unit (ICU) at Mount Sinai Queens. The project will increase the hospital's total certified bed count from 228 to 241 b  more

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Launches the Marilyn Monroe Mental Health for the Arts Program * The Mount Sinai Health System today announced the launch of the Marilyn Monroe Mental Health for the Arts Program. The program is dedicated to the special mental health needs of the performing arts community, and honors the actress's legacy and her 100 th birthday in 2026. The new program is embedded wi  more

TOKYO, Japan, April 27 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release: * * * MUFG Unity enables seamless cash management experience across APAC markets and with its regional partner bank network MUFG Bank, Ltd., the banking entity of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) announces the launch of "MUFG Unity", a new and integrated transaction banking platform providing corporate clients with a unified and seamless cash management experience across Asia Pacific (APAC). MUFG Unity leverage  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Leads AGs In Urging CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports gambling belongs to states. "Prediction markets have no right to offer sport  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect New Jersey to Receive Over $125 Million * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in p  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Launches Call for Entries for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards * Washington, D.C. -The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is open through May 31. The prestigious NAB Marconi Radio Awards, established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, recognize stations and   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, 47 Members Demand Transparency on Migrant Facility Housing Pregnant Girls * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and 47 Members of Congress sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanding transparency on its alleged policy of detaining girls, including pregnant girls, at the Urban Strategies San Benito (USSB)  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the following news release: * * * Nation's Ob-Gyns Gather in Washington, D.C., to Celebrate ACOG's 75th Anniversary at Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting * Washington, D.C. -ACOG's 2026 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting (ACSM) begins today, bringing together more than 6,000 ob-gyns, medical trainees, allied health professionals, and partners dedicated to the field of obstetrics and gy  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Democrats' Statement on Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) released th  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Democrats' Statement on Relocation of USDA's Food Assistance Employees * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Don Beyer (VA-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) released the  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * People Wait an Average of 50 Days to See a Neurologist, and People with MS Wait Even Longer: What Can We Do to Improve Access to MS Care? In a study of more than 20 million people signed up for insurance plans, individuals had to wait an average of nearly 50 days for a first neurological visit. For people with MS, this wait was an average of 4 days longer. The number of neurologists in the enrollee's  more

NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Nepal: Balen Government Should Bring Human Rights Reforms * (Geneva) - Nepal's recently elected Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, which came to power on a wave of popular demands for change, should use this opportunity to bring lasting protections for human rights and the rule of law, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the International  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * New Laws Cut Cannabis Arrests, but Racial Disparities Persist * While recreational cannabis laws have significantly reduced arrests for cannabis possession and sales, racial disparities in arrests still exist, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico and The University of Texas at Austin. The authors suggest that recr  more

NEW YORK, May 2 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates Off-Market Sale of Office Campus in Ontario, California for Nearly $25 Million Newmark announces that the Company has arranged the sale of Lakeview, a two-building Class A office campus in Ontario, California, within the Inland Empire West submarket for $24.675 million to MGR Real Estate. The campus totals 106,345 square feet and includes 1.85 acres of excess land for immediate development. Newmark   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: At 60-Day Mark of Iran War, Senate Republicans Block Attempt by Sen. Schiff, Leader Schumer to End Trump's Illegal Iran War * Schiff: "For the sake of all 13 families that have already lost someone to this senseless, directionless war. For the sake of future generations who may be sent into battle without the approval of the Congress or the American people, by a president grown too fond of   more

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, May 1 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Next-Generation Praetor 600E Earns Triple Certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA * Triple certification by ANAC, FAA, and EASA underscores Embraer's engineering excellence and global operational readiness * The Praetor 600E debuts Embraer's Smart Window(TM)--redefining how passengers experience productivity, connectivity, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Nine Key Moments: Hearing with Health System CEOs CEOs representing some of the nation's largest health systems, including the largest for-profit and tax-exempt hospital systems in the country, appeared at a Ways and Means Committee hearing during which they were unable to justify their corporate manipulation of legal loopholes and taxpayer  more

NEW YORK, April 27 (TNSrep) -- Nonprofit Finance Fund issued the following news: * * * Nonprofit Finance Fund and Justice Capital Release Report on the Business Case for Community Ownership of Local Assets Will Share Frameworks, Case Studies, and Impact Data at Mission Investors Exchange Conference on Wednesday * Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and Justice Capital have released a new report (https://www.ownershipforsharedprosperity.com/), "The Business Case for Community Ownership: A Framewo  more

NEW YORK, April 30 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Peterson Foundation Statement on National Debt Surpassing 100% of GDP * Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, commented today on the national debt held by the public reaching 100% of gross domestic product (GDP). Peterson said: "Once again, America has hit an alarming fiscal milestone that highlights our dangerous and unsustainable outlook. The national debt is now as lar  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 1 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Pinnacle Presentation: Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks, professor of theater-design and production * By Steven Krolak Dr. Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks delivered an eye-opening Pinnacle Presentation on the magic-and the reality-of stagecraft to members of the IU Southeast community. Recounting her own journey in the field, Meixner-Hanks revealed not only a mastery of her art but also a dedication to prepar  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity-owned airport service companies exhibit troubling workforce trends * Private equity deals in US airport service companies peaked in 2025 with 36 acquisitions or growth investments, more than double pre-pandemic levels. This year may outpace last, with nine deals in the first two months of 2026 alone. Based on ownership data from Pitchbook, private equity-own  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 1 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Justin Driver to Receive Faculty Prize from Buckley Institute * Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law Justin Driver will receive the Buckley Institute 4 's Lux et Veritas Faculty Prize for 2026. Since 2022, the Institute has awarded the annual prize to a Yale faculty member who goes above and beyond to create a classroom environment conducive to open inquiry. Justin Driver teaches and writes in the fi  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica and Partners Win Two Medals in Best of Digital Design Competition * The Society for News Design honored ProPublica with two bronze medals in this year's Best of Digital Design competition. ProPublica is also a finalist for World's Best-Designed Digital Presence. Recognized in the use of multimedia and design elements   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Prussian Officer Established Drill Manual Used in American Revolutionary War * Drill plays a fundamental role in the military. It serves to build discipline, obedience, unit pride and cohesion, orderly and efficient movement, honor traditions and inspire leader development. As America observes 250 years of freedom, here's a look back on the development of drill in the American Revolutionary War. The developmen  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Attorney General Skrmetti announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role in fue  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Lincoln -Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement takes effect, delivering $105.6 million to Washington state and local governments * Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion multistate settlement reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. The settlement will deliver $105.6 million split between   more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Race for rare earth minerals propels niche Big Law practices * In an interview with Bloomberg Law, White & Case's Global Head of Mining & Metals Rebecca Campbell and partner Jason Rocha highlight how Big Law firms are actively expanding to meet a sharp increase in US critical minerals and rare earths work, even as client demand is outpacing the current supply of lawyers with deep   more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reverse engineering ketamine's effects may lead to new antidepressants * Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have reverse engineered ketamine's antidepressant effects to identify potential new strategies for treating depression. While many effective treatments for depression are available, not all patients respond to them. About one-third of patients must try multiple medications before finding relief, and anot  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Reverse Engineering Ketamine's Effects May Lead to New Antidepressants * Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have "reverse engineered" ketamine's antidepressant effects to identify potential new strategies for treating depression. Dr. Conor Liston. Credit: Julia Xanthos Liddy While there are many effective treatments available for depression, not all patients respon  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 1 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Elan Lee named 2026 Outstanding Alumnus Founder and CEO of game maker Exploding Kittens honored during RIT commencement * Elan Lee '98 (computer science), creator of the Exploding Kittens gaming empire, has been named RIT's Outstanding Alumnus for 2026. Established by the Office of the President in 1952, this is the highest honor RIT can bestow upon a graduate. It is in recognition of p  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 1 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Rosignol selected as Class of 2026 President's Medalist (1) * Timothy Rosignol, who will graduate summa cum laude with bachelor's degrees in sociology and German studies, along with a certificate in cultural awareness training, has been named the recipient of the President's Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an undergraduate in the University of Southern Indiana Class of 2026. Emb  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Rural Rebels: UNLV Dentists Bringing Big Care to Small Towns * Across rural communities in Nevada and the United States, graduates of the UNLV School of Dental Medicine are expanding access to care in places where it is often hardest to find. From small towns in northeastern Nevada to the desert communities of Moapa Valley and into the Texas plains, these dentists are building practices tha  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Two Pioneering Rutgers Researchers Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Deborah Gray White and Camilla Townsend are among 252 new members who make up the class of 2026 By John Chadwick and Lisa Intrabartola Two pioneering researchers who gave voice to people and cultures previously excluded from history were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most pr  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis takes effect today (Friday, May 1). South Dakota is expected to receive an   more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, April 27 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Say Cheese3D: A new model for tracking facial expression The Takeaway Cheese3D--a new platform developed by Helen Hou, Kyle Daruwalla, and Irene Nozal Martin--enables scientists to capture and analyze high-speed 3D recordings of a mouse's entire face. The system has now been used to measure anesthesia depth and should have additional applications in health, disease, and development.   more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Science, business schools recognize faculty excellence * Rockwell receives inaugural Saridakis Natural Science Faculty Prize Dean Kathy Straub presented the inaugural George E. '75 and Susan Chang Saridakis Natural Science Faculty Prize to Assistant Professor of Biology Antonio Rockwell. Rockwell is a cell and molecular biologist who began his career at Susquehanna in 2019. His research area is ep  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news: * * * Scripps Research chemist Benjamin Cravatt elected to American Philosophical Society * Benjamin Cravatt, the Gilula Chair of Chemical Biology and a professor of chemistry at Scripps Research, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS), one of the oldest learned societies in the United States. Cravatt joins a distinguished cohort of members spanning disciplin  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Gillibrand and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Stop Politicians From Profiting Off Insider Information And Protect Consumers In Prediction Markets * The Prediction Market Act of 2026 bans elected officials from trading on prediction markets, establishes a transparent regulatory framework, and creates strong safeguards for retail investors A majority of Americans support ban  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 30 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news: * * * Smith Taillie receives Fulbright Scholar Award from University Technology Sydney * Lindsey Smith Taillie, PhD, professor of nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and co-director of the Global Food Research Program, has been selected to receive a 2026-2027 Fulbright Australia Scholar Award to support research and collaboratio  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * SPOILER ALERT: Fictional fashion world learns CPR never goes out of style * DALLAS, May 1, 2026 -SPOILER ALERT: The American Heart Association sends fans of the iconic "Devil Wears Prada" movie franchise heartfelt condolences following the sudden death of fictional publishing house Elais Clark chairman Irv Ravitz. The dramatic scene is drawing attention for its emotional im  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * 100,000+ Students to Walk Out Alongside Workers in Largest One-Day Strike in Over 80 Years Today, more than 100,000 students across the country are walking out of their classrooms as part of the largest one-day student strike in over 80 years, joined by coordinated Sunrise Movement actions and community mobilizations nationwide, from Minneapolis to New York City. Students are participating in sc  more

POTSDAM, New York, May 2 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Student Sadie Brown '26 Honored with Statewide Educational Opportunity Program Award SUNY Potsdam student Sadie Brown '26 of Bronx, N.Y., was among a select group of students from across New York State to be honored with the 2026 Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence. The award, which bears the name of the late Norman McConney, one of the architects of   more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Aso Earns ACLS Fellowship for Research on Agent Orange's Legacy By Michael Parker University at Albany historian Michitake Aso has been awarded a 2026 fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) for his research on the legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam. Aso, an associate professor in the departments of History and East Asian Studies, was selected as one of 63 fellows from a pool of mor  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Student Research and Creativity at Showcase 2026 By Mike Nolan The University at Albany hosted its fourth annual Showcase on Thursday, a day-long event celebrating the academic excellence of students across campus. Showcase 2026 featured poster displays, presentations, demonstrations, recitals, art exhibitions and performances across STEM, the arts and humanities, social sciences, and the profe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 34342) entitled "Kansas City Southern - Control - The Kansas City Southern Railway Co., Gateway Eastern Railway Co. and the Texas Mexican Railway Co.": * * * On April 21, 2026, Daniel T. White (White) filed an "Emergency Motion for Stay and Interim Relief" (Motion for Stay), and on April 24, 2026, he filed a "Petition for Review and/or Declaratory Order" (Petitio  more

ITHACA, New York, May 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * T cells secrete DNA to help immune system fight cancer * Activated immune cells secrete tiny capsules bearing DNA that can enter other immune and tumor cells to stimulate the body's defense systems, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery extends the scientific understanding of the immune system, identifies a new strategy for boosting immunity against cancers and potent  more

HAMILTON, New York, May 1 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Talasila and Patch Receive 1819 Award * Seniors Harshitha Talasila and Robert Patch have been named recipients of the Colgate University Alumni Corporation 1819 Award. The 1819 Award was created by the Alumni Corporation to honor the senior class member "whose character, scholarship, and service to others best exemplify the spirit that is Colgate." It is the most selective honor that Colgate bestows upon a gra  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Technology helps observers understand how iconic artworks were created * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Paintings are often made up of thousands of tiny brushstrokes, each going in a certain direction, that are not easily observed by the viewer. A cross-disciplinary research team from the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) and Loughborough University in England has devel  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ten perfect player-team fits from the 2026 NFL Draft Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today's installment, he spotlights some 2026 draft picks who are exceptionally well-suited to their new homes ... The best teams in the NFL routinely find ways to draft players who fit exactly with their   more

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Teneo, a CEO advisory firm, issued the following statement: * * * Teneo Appointed to UK Financial Services Regulators Skilled Persons Panel Teneo has been successfully appointed to the UK financial services regulators skilled persons panel. This appointment reflects the depth of our expertise in risk, regulation and remediation, as well as our experience supporting firms and stakeholders through complex supervisory and enforcement matters. We look forward to working wi  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * The Ad Council and NHTSA Prevent Hot Car Deaths with New PSAs for "Never Happens" Campaign and Richard Scarry Partnership * WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2026) - As part of National Heatstroke Prevention Day, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today launched new public service advertisements (PSAs) for their "Never Happens" campaign. Pediatric vehicular heatstrok  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates One Year of Delivering for American Truckers * The Department has taken actions to restore safety, security, and integrity to the trucking industry WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are highlighting the administration's progress in securing Americ  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates One Year of Delivering for American Truckers The Department has taken actions to restore safety, security, and integrity to the trucking industry * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are highlighting the admin  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Two to Receive UW Honorary Degrees The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16. They are Bob Beck, a veteran media professional and educator who retired from Wyoming Public Media after serving as news director of Wyoming Public Radio for 34 years; and Jay Kemmerer, a busi  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB geographer contributes to UN report on World Heritage Sites * A bird sits atop yellow flowers. A protea shrub growing amongst reeds and dozens of other plant species in South Africa's Greater Cape Floristic Region, a United Nations World Heritage Site. University at Buffalo geographer Adam Wilson, who has conducted extensive research in that region, was a contrib  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to hold commencement ceremonies * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Some 6,066 students are candidates to receive 7,407 degrees and certificates during University at Buffalo's 2026 commencement ceremonies being held today through May 17.  Commencement season begins this afternoon with the ceremony for students graduating from the MD program in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Bi  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine recognized internationally * Drs. La Fontaine and Mir honored by Barts and London Surgical Society RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - APRIL 30, 2026 - Just a few years after opening its doors, the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) was recognized on the international stage at the 15 th International Surgical Conference of the Barts and London Surgical  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * With Nearly 200 Prescription Drugs Facing Shortages, Kennedy Delivers $338,000 to D'Youville University School of Pharmacy for New Drug Compounding Space * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy visited D'Youville University today to announce he secured $338,000 in federal funding for DYU's School of Pharmacy's drug compounding space. The project will transform the facility into a secure, regu  more

NEW YORK, May 1 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Zambia: Summit on Human Rights, Technology Effectively Canceled * (Johannesburg) - The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was scheduled to be held   more