WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * "Buy American, Build the Future": EXIM Annual Conference Unites Leaders on U.S. Competitiveness * The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) convened its flagship Annual Conference this week, bringing together leaders from across government, finance, and industry at a pivotal moment for U.S. economic competitiveness. Against the backdrop of intensifying global competition, the conferenc  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A coalition of 114 state legislators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on employee versus independent contractor status under several federal labor laws. The letter argues that the proposed rule, which would replace the current federal test with a modified 2021 standard, threatens the fiscal integrity of state programs reliant on accurate worker classification. The legislators, representing states wi  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 5 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * 23 TCPL faculty promoted to associate, senior, or full teaching, clinical professors, and lecturers * The promotion of 23 TCPL faculty to associate, senior, or full teaching, clinical professor, or lecturer was recently announced by the office of the provost at Miami University. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators for their achievements and commitment to their students and disciplines," said C  more

NEW YORK, May 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Abdullah Mason Returns Home for Lightweight World Title Defense against Joe Cordina July 4 at Cleveland's Wolstein Center * Boxing's youngest world champion is set to make his first defense in front of a hometown crowd on the 250th anniversary of American independence as part of TNT Sports and DAZN's inaugural The Fight event, a new monthly live boxing s  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Columbus Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Alternative Crisis Response Program, Issue 5 Sails to Victory Columbus, Ohio - Tonight, Columbus residents voted overwhelmingly in support of The Community Crisis Response Amendment to ensure the creation of an alternative crisis response system to meet the health and safety needs of community members experiencing behavioral health  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Reaffirms Guidance and Increases Five-Year Capital Plan * * First-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $1.61 per share; operating earnings of $1.64 per share * AEP reaffirms full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance of $6.15 to $6.45 per share * New load additions expand to 63 gigawatts by 2030 * Cost offsets for existing customers of up   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly * The United States District Court for the Northern District of California stated last week that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. In 2021, Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys ge  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Labor Market Experience, Education, Partner Status, and Health For Those Born 1980-1984 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 5, 2026 (22 pages) * * * Americans born in the early 1980s held an average of 9.4 jobs from age 18 through age 38, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. These adults held more jobs at younger ages; they held an average of 5.1 jobs from ages 18 to 23, compared with 2.9 jobs from ages 30 to 3  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Campus Ministry Year in Review 2025-26 * As the year draws to a close, it's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on all the blessings and joys experienced throughout Campus Ministry this year. The Campus Ministry year began early, with students and staff helping our newest Pirates on Move-In Day. Move-In Day was the beginning of a special week of Campus Ministry's Welcome Week events. Throughout the first  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University awards inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants to foster interdisciplinary collaboration Case Western Reserve University has selected 10 interdisciplinary research teams to receive inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants, a new initiative designed to bring faculty together across schools and disciplines, break down traditional silos and spark bold collaborations acros  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Meet a graduating neuroscience student with a passion for caring for the country's aging population The population of individuals ages 65 years and older is expected to double by 2060, with those ages 85 and over expected to triple in that time. As a result, the demand for healthcare professionals who specialize in gerontology is expected to increase greatly in the coming years. It will take young peop  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM Model a 12,635-Atom Protein - the Largest Known to Be Simulated with Quantum Computers * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., and CLEVELAND: Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have used IBM quantum computers and two of the world's most powerful supercomputers to simulate protein complexes spanning up to 12,635 atoms. These are the largest  more

ARMONK, New York, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM Model a 12,635-Atom Protein - the Largest Known to Be Simulated with Quantum Computers * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., and CLEVELAND -May 5, 2026 - Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) have used IBM quantum computers and two of the world's most powerful supercomputers to simulate protein complexes spanning up to 12,635 atoms. These are t  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Keith Faber on OH-AG Republican Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC congratulates Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber on securing the Republican nomination for Attorney General. Club for Growth PAC endorsed Faber in the race on August 27, 2025. Club for Growth PAC and its affiliated Super PACs have already raised nearly $1 million to support Fabe  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by Katherine E. Bliss, director and senior fellow of Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, and program coordinator and research assistant Priya Chainani, both of the Global Health Policy Center: * * * 10 Charts to Explain Global Immunization Policy--Where the United States Stands Introduction The United States has long supported bilateral and multilateral immunizatio  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * CWRU honors two Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners: Grace McComsey and Michael P. Scharf Story by: Lydia Coutre Case Western Reserve University awarded the 2025 Faculty Distinguished Research Award to Grace McComsey and Michael P. Scharf for their work in making a far-reaching impact in advancing medicine and in international diplomacy. Established in 2013, the Faculty Distinguished Researc  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 5, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Ohio GOP Primary Results DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Vivek Ramaswamy becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Ohio: "Vivek Ramaswamy is an out-of-touch presidential also-ran whose harmful agenda would drive costs even higher and make life harder for Ohio families already struggling to make ends m  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on May 5, 2026: * * * DSCC Statement on Sherrod Brown & Jon Husted Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement at the start of the general election in Ohio: "Sherrod Brown is a trusted leader for Ohio families who has spent his career standing up for workers and delivering real results for Ohioans. Sherrod has a proven ability to win tou  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on May 5, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Dr. Amy Acton's Primary Victory in Ohio DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Dr. Amy Acton securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Ohio: "Congratulations to Dr. Amy Acton on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Ohio. After nearly two decades without a Democratic governor, Oh  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Dr. Amy Acton on Her Victory in the Ohio Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Tonight, the DNC congratulates Ohio's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Dr. Amy Acton, and all the Democratic candidates who clinched victory and will appear on the ballot in November. Across the Buckeye State, voters placed their trust in Democrats like Acton who are focu  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Sherrod Brown on His Victory in the Ohio Democratic Senate Primary Tonight, the DNC congratulates Ohio Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Sherrod Brown for winning tonight's primary. Across Ohio, Democratic voters nominated candidates like Brown who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for Ohio's working families. This y  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Emmy Award-winning ESPN analyst Mina Kimes to host the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee * By Molly Miossi  10-time Emmy-winner Michael Davies to produce the broadcast on ION Nationally acclaimed ESPN senior writer and Emmy Award-winning analyst Mina Kimes will bring her passion for storytelling to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee as host of its televis  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 5 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * From Final Four to Summer Baseball, Student Builds Sports Journalism Skills * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Live sports coverage leaves little room for hesitation: Reporters must observe, interview and write on deadline, often within hours. That is the kind of experience Cedarville University Emily Tuttle, a broadcasting, digital media and journalism major, is building as she heads into a summ  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Game One Appoints Matt Kaplan Chief Strategist & Growth Officer * SWANTON, OHIO (May 4, 2026) - Game One announced that Matt Kaplan has joined the company as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, adding one of the most experienced and connected leaders in the team sports and promotional products industry. Kaplan joins Game One following his time at OrderMyGear (OMG),   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Get to know Michael Yaffe, CWRU School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement speaker Commencement marks the moment when students become alumni--when every hour spent in classes, labs and hospital rooms pays off as graduates take the next step on the path to doctorhood. For Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD (GRS, Pharmacology '87; MED '89), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement repres  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release: * * * Home Prices Increased in 71% of Metro Areas in First Quarter of 2026 Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R)' latest quarterly report. This is down from 73% in the fourth quarter. Seven percent of metro areas (16 out of 235) recorded double-digit price gains, up from 5% last quarter.  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 5 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * In the news: MTSU faculty, staff talk censorship, AI, unemployment, Pirates, more * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff recently shared their perspectives with media on various issues, including employment rates, artificial intelligence, censorship and finances. * Allie Sultan, media arts professor, talked with Axios Nashville on April 9 about the launch  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 5 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Student Wins 2026 Fred Gray Civil Rights Writing Competition * IU McKinney graduating student Patricia Cavanaugh is the winner of the 2026 Fred Gray Civil Rights Writing Competition. Cavanaugh took first place with her essay titled: Economic Resistance and the Future of Workplace Equality: Reclaiming A. Philip Randolph's Vision in an Era of DEI Retrenchment. The  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 6 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Rebecca Drenovsky Earns Prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award Dr. Rebecca Drenovsky, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Biology at John Carroll University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators Award, an honor that reflects her leadership in higher education and her commitment to global research and c  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on May 5, 2026, with Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia: * * * Joint Statement from Reps. Emilia Sykes and Jennifer McClellan on Mifepristone Ruling and Ongoing Legal Uncertainty U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Chair of the Reproductive Justice Task Force of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Chair of the Abortion Rights and Access Task Force of the Reproductive Free  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Iron Pursuit In One Month, Over 200 Child Victims Identified and More than 350 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in Nationwide Crackdown * The Department of Justice today announced the results of Operation Iron Pursuit, a one-month, nationwide enforcement effort to find child victims of sex abuse and arrest child sex predators. More t  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, representing more than 240 national organizations, together with 59 undersigned groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a direct final rule titled "Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities." The coalition expressed concerns that this rule, published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2025, undermines civil   more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 5 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University celebrates Class of 2026 with Spring Commencement ceremony * More than 4,500 degree candidates are expected for Miami University's 187th Spring Commencement on May 16 at Yager Stadium. The ceremony celebrating the Class of 2026 begins at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, and will be livestreamed on YouTube for those unable to attend. Tickets are not required for the ceremony, which is expected to last approx  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, May 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Mortar Board 2026-2027 * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University tapped eight students this spring for membership in the Mortar Board national honor society. Mortar Board recognizes students for "exemplary scholarship, leadership, and service." The honor society, founded in 1918, also "provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities, and en  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * New Home Sales Rise, Supported by Limited Existing Inventory Constrained supply of existing homes and modest improvement in mortgage rates pushed new home sales higher in March. Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 7.4% in March, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S.   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * On Election Day, Here's What Ohioans Need to Know About Jon Husted * COLUMBUS, OHIO -As Ohioans head to the polls today, Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement on Senator Jon Husted: "As voters head to the polls today, one thing is clear: Jon Husted is screwing over Ohioans by putting billionaires and corporations before lowering costs. Jon Husted is pa  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue to celebrate more than 10,000 graduates for second consecutive year at spring commencement ceremonies * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -More than 10,000 Purdue University graduates will take their next giant leap during nine spring commencement ceremonies May 14-16 at Elliott Hall of Music. This marks the second consecutive year the university has surpassed 10,000 graduates during spring commencement. P  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by technology policy analyst Richard Sill: * * * Our privacy laws need upgrades to address the spread of facial recognition tools Law enforcement agencies are increasingly using facial recognition to identify people in images captured by officers' body-worn cameras (also known as bodycams) and other networked camera systems. Together, these tools enable federal, state, and local agencies to track and ident  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 22-cv-6684; N.D. Ill. filed July 27, 2022) involving a final consent judgment in alleged investment fraud scheme: * * * On May 4, 2026, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered a final judgment as to Robert L. Murray, Jr., a former U.S. Navy chief petty officer, in connection with the SEC's enforcement action against Murray for allegedly engaging in a f  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Husted in Cleveland with NASA Glenn leadership CLEVELAND - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), NASA Glenn leadership and Greater Cleveland economic and aerospace partners to highlight NASA Glenn's critical role in the recent Artemis II mission and its continued impact as a driver of economic growth and research in Ohio. "NASA Glenn continues to lead the way, contributin  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $40 Million to Flip Ohio Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $40 million television reservation in Ohio to support Sherrod Brown ag  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 5 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Appoints Aimee Welch Executive Director of SSU Foundation * Shawnee State University has named Aimee Welch Executive Director of the Shawnee State University Foundation. As Executive Director, Welch will lead the SSU Foundation's operations and advancement efforts, guiding philanthropic initiatives that support scholarships, academic programs, and student success across campus. The  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Three High School Associations, John Carroll University Add Flag Football * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (May 5, 2026) - The New Jersey, Maryland and Washington, D.C. high school associations and John Carroll University announced plans recently to add girls/women's flag football as officially sanctioned sports. New Jersey, Maryland and Washington, D.C., will begin san  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 5 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * Top WVU seniors named, 8 honored with 2026 Order of Augusta * Six members of the West Virginia University Class of 2026 and two December 2025 graduates have earned the Order of Augusta, the University's most prestigious honor for academic excellence, leadership and service. The eight inductees were selected from the 52 WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors. Most of this year's cohort are from the Hon  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine Caucus Supports Ukraine Ceasefire, Calls on Russia to Demonstrate Good Faith * Washington, DC - Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and Russia's continued strikes  more

AKRON, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher named dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences The University of Akron (UA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher to serve as dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 31, 2026. Pfordresher recently served as associate dean for academic affairs at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, in the College of Arts & Sc  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC English professor named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow National honor recognizes Arts and Sciences professor for biography of Nikola Tesla By Beth Vleaminck, vleamieh@ucmail.uc.edu Kristen Iversen, an English professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, one of the nation's most prestigious honors for scholars, writers and artists. The John   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC students engineer first-place-winning hydraulic bicycle Mechanical engineering technology students competed at the Fluid Power Vehicle Competition By Lindsey Osterfeld, osterfly@ucmail.uc.edu For more than a decade, students in the University of Cincinnati Fluid Power Club have designed, built, and competed a hydraulic bicycle in the annual National Fluid Power Association's Fluid Power Vehicle Chall  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM Stage Design alumna receives prestigious Rome Prize Cameron Anderson is one of 31 recipients of the American Academy in Rome's national competition By Rebecca Butts, buttsrl@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music alumna Cameron Anderson (MFA Stage Design, '02) is a 2026-27 recipient of the Rome Prize, a national competition that supports innovative work in various disciplines across the arts  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Goldwater scholar uses AI to improve pediatric medical imaging UC engineering student Alex Knapp applies machine learning through co-op at Cincinnati Children's By Anya Rao, raoa3@ucmail.uc.edu Alex Knapp, an electrical engineering undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati, is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve health outcomes and medical discovery in diagnostic im  more

ALBANY, New York, May 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins Representative Joe Morelle to Provide an Update on Redistricting * Governor Kathy Hochul today joined Representative Joe Morelle to provide an update on redistricting. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio f  more