WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * STRIKE TWO: Watchdogs Demand FEC Investigation Into Mike Lawler's Lincoln Day Fundraiser Antics * Lawler's second campaign finance scandal in 48 hours has the vulnerable Republican facing formal calls for a federal probe Less than 24 hours after POLITICO exposed Mike Lawler for funneling more than $720,000 from political and advocacy organizations he personally directed into his   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 summer travel trends revealed This summer's travel is shaped by three things: playcations, nostalgia, and the allure of what's close to home. We've seen a notable increase in domestic travel this summer in the US-travelers are exploring nearby destinations to enjoy their favorite active hobbies, while hidden gems are offering budget-savvy explorers experiences at  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following statement on May 7, 2026: * * * ADL Statement on Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Man Responsible for Antisemitic Boulder Firebombing Attack ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today released the following statement on the guilty plea and sentencing of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the individual responsible fo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Urges IRS to Issue Guidance to Regulation Affecting Tax-Exempt Organizations In a letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comment-letter-on-section-4960-transition-relief) submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) requested Treasury and IRS provide guidance addressing Section 4960, which was amended last year by the OBBBA (One Big B  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following written testimony by Jessica L. Waters, and senior scholar in residence at the American University Washington College of Law, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "From Tool to Weapon: The FACE Act and the Dangers of Federalizing Criminal Law." * * * Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and members of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government of the Com  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Commends Governor Hochul for Expanding Educational Freedom Through Federal Tax Credit Program * Albany, New York - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commends Governor Kathy Hochul for announcing her intention to opt New York into the federal tax-credit scholarship program created under the Working Families Tax Cuts law, marking a major step toward exp  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives issued the following information collection: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. We encourage written comments and suggestions from the p  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Rallies in the Bronx to Ban Surveillance Pricing * May 8, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Assemblymember Emerita Torres today joined local elected officials, labor unions, advocates, and community members to rally in support of the One Fair Price Package. The One Fair Price Package consists of two bills that would prot  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Eslam Hegazy * May 8, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released footage from body-worn cameras (BWC) that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Eslam Hegazy, who died on February 25, 2026 following an encounter with members of the Vestal Police Dep  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts   more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Australia: 3 Alleged ISIS-Linked Women Face Serious Charges * (Sydney) - Australian authorities should ensure that criminal proceedings against three Australian women who were charged on May 7 and 8, 2026, with serious alleged crimes linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) fully respect due process rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The accused are among thirteen Australians-four women and nine ch  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning author and Brown alumna Xochitl Gonzalez to deliver Baccalaureate address * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown University alumna Xochitl Gonzalez has always been driven by curiosity. She cultivated the quality during her undergraduate years at Brown, and it propelled her to opportunities around the world -successful entrepreneurial ventures, widely varying careers and now to literary   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Building successful pharmacy faculty careers through mentorship and support Binghamton University Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosts national symposium for pharmacy faculty professional development By Ethan Knox '20 The "Binghamton University Symposium: Cultivating Generations of Successful Pharmacists - The Journey to a Fulfilling Pharmacy Academic Career" was held all day on Friday, April 24, in   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Psychology researcher focuses on the dynamics in cross-cultural couples Quinn Hendershot explores cultural competencies and translates key assessments into Spanish By Jennifer Micale Couples don't just navigate relationships together. They navigate cultures -- something that becomes more apparent when one or both partners come from elsewhere. A doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, Quinn Hendershot's  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 6 -- BlackFog, a company that says it protects data and privacy and strengthens regulatory compliance, issued the following news release: * * * BlackFog Q1 2026 Ransomware Report Average ransom demand exceeds $1M as logistics sector attacks surge 200% year-on-year and AI-powered threats reshape the ransomware landscape * SAN FRANCISCO - BlackFog, the leader in ransomware prevention and anti data exfiltration (ADX), today revealed findings from its analysis of global r  more

NEW YORK, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in New York Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - May 8, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in New York were 489,252, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 482,473, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner M  more

NEW YORK, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in the U.S. Virgin Islands Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - May 8, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in the U.S. Virgin Islands were 1,982, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 1,658, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported toda  more

NEW YORK, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Vermont Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - May 8, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Vermont were 19,658, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 16,739, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark   more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Brazil Needs Independent Investigations into Police Abuse * This week was supposed to be a step forward for Brazil: Resolution 310-a crucial resolution requiring that prosecutors lead investigations into police killings and that those investigations comply with international standards-was scheduled to take effect. Instead, the resolution is on ice. After years of advocacy by Human Rights Watc  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Breaking Barriers and Building Future: Four Graduates Reflect on their Work in STEM * Four Stempower graduates recently returned to Le Moyne College to serve as panelists for the program's annual Women in STEM Careers Panel, offering current students a powerful glimpse into the possibilities that await them after graduation. Representing careers in biotechnology, cybersecurity, actuarial science, and engin  more

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Building Resiliency and Readiness in the Face of Climate Change * As the accumulation of greenhouse gases increasingly destabilizes our global climate, scientists across Columbia University are working on multiple fronts to understand and meet this unprecedented challenge to global public health. At a recent symposium organized by Columbia Mailman School's C-ARCH (Center for Achieving Re  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 9 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, May 8 Tony Coulson (cybersecurity) was interviewed about the cyberattack on Canvas, an article featured the "Phoenix of Gaza XR" virtual reality project that Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) helped develop, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest hate crime statistics. Canvas hack strands studen  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * A Republican plan to resurrect Obama's assault on labor union democracy The Obama administration promoted the "Employee Free Choice Act," a deceptively named attack on secret ballots in union elections, among other bad labor policy ideas. EFCA deserved to die, but now some Republicans in Congress have brought one of  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Are Primary Drivers of Excess US Deaths Compared to Other High-Income Countries *. Between 1999 and 2022, the US had substantially higher death rates than other wealthy nations, largely due to cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and drug and alcohol complications. Despite having similar access   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following testimony by Stefano Gennarini, vice president for legal studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform": * * * Chairman Mills and honorable members, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. C-Fam commends the members of the committee and their staf  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news on May 8, 2026: * * * Con Edison Announces $2 Billion At-The-Market (ATM) Equity Offering Program Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") (NYSE: ED) today announced a $2 billion ATM equity offering program pursuant to which it may sell its common shares ($.10 par value). Con Edison has entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the "Equity Distribution Agreement") with Ba  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11430) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from April 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Cou  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN REINTRODUCES HIS "PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ACT" AMID ONGOING ATTEMPTS TO RESTRICT MIFEPRISTONE ACCESS * Congressman Pat Ryan Reintroduces His "Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act" Amid Ongoing Attempts to Restrict Mifepristone Access This week, the Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling, temporarily preserving access to lifesaving abortion medication which has been app  more

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds the passage of Colorado ban on surveillance pricing, calls on Governor Polis to sign Denver, CO - Consumer Reports today applauded the passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation that would ban surveillance pricing. Surveillance pricing, also known as personalized pricing, is the practice of using personal data such as browsing history, inferred health conditions, fami  more

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on Connecticut package bill aimed at strengthening consumer privacy and surveillance pricing protections Connecticut legislators passed a bill that prohibits the sale of precise geolocation data, allows for removal of personal information from data brokers, and limits personalized pricing * Hartford, CT - Consumer Reports applauded the passage of Senate Bill 4, a package of legis  more

ITHACA, New York, May 9 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Cornell veterinary class of 2027 celebrates annual White Coat Ceremony The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine held its annual White Coat Ceremony Saturday, May 2 in Bailey Hall for the Class of 2027. This has been a rite of passage for the college since 2004, marking the transition from classroom learning in the veterinary program to clinical rotation experience in the   more

NEW YORK, May 4 (TNSxrep) -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * What does it mean to train an AI to speak like you? By Grace Stanley Ultra-personalized artificial intelligence for assisted communication risks muting aspects of the user's identity and occasionally breaches privacy, according to a new study from a Cornell Tech doctoral student who trained the technology on himself. Doctoral student Tobias Weinberg, who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), conceive  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those  more

HAMILTON, New York, May 8 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Crafters Across Campus Collaborate for Tempestry: The Art of Climate Data Exhibit * A new Longyear Museum of Anthropology exhibit displays the work of more than 30 crafters from across campus and the community who have created "tempestries" to highlight the yearly temperature changes for significant dates in Colgate's history. Tempestry: The Art of Climate Data features crocheted and knitted tempestries of loc  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Ernst, Gillibrand Aim to Eliminate Federal Pensions for Sex Offenders * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) are working together to end taxpayer-funded pensions for convicted sex offenders. Under current law, federal employees convicted of sex crimes, including against children, remain eligible to collect their pensions, ev  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on May 4, 2026 by Jose M. Macias III and Nico Vacca entitled "Tapping into America's Distaste for Forever Wars: The Spread of Iranian Narratives on Bluesky." Here is the introduction: * * * The United States and Israel have made battlefield gains in their conflict against Iran, but the United States is struggling to counter Iranian propaganda. Operational successes have removed Iran's  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk lawyers named to the 2025 "Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll" by DC Courts Twenty-three lawyers in Davis Polk's Washington DC office were named to the 2025 "Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll" by the DC Courts. The annual list - with support from the D.C. Access to Justice Commission, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, and the D.C. Bar - recognizes the contributions made by lawyers provi  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk matters recognized as Latin Lawyer's 2026 Deals of the Year Two Davis Polk matters were named as Latin Lawyer 's 2026 Deals of the Year. The awards recognize complex deals done throughout the region, taking into consideration the value, timeframe, legal creativity, political and regulatory sensitivity, and number of jurisdictions to which the deal relates.  Davis Polk  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Decker College celebrates research days with innovative projects Faculty and student work highlights collaboration and academic excellence By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University Research Days is an annual, week-long celebration that showcases groundbreaking research across the University. From April 24 to May 1, 2026, faculty and students from Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences participa  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Engineering Alumni Association Awards honor outstanding achievements * At the 43rd annual Cornell Engineering Alumni Association awards banquet held on May 1 in Upson Hall, members of the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering community were recognized for excellence in teaching, student mentorship, undergraduate research, student leadership and experiential learning. Association co-president Ricky Yu '04, M.En  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Build Climate Resilience in the Commonwealth EDF Statement of Emily Steinhilber, Director, Virginia * (WIDEWATER STATE PARK, VIRGINIA) - Yesterday legislators and partners joined Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger who ceremonially signed a series of environmental bills into law, aiming to build climate resilience and reduce environmental and weather-  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Proposed budget deal in New York could prolong state's reliance on expensive and polluting fossil fuels Statement from Kate Courtin, Senior Manager, State Climate Policy & Strategy at Environmental Defense Fund * ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Governor and New York State Legislature appear to have reached a tentative agreement on the state's 2026 budget. "Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature appe  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements Across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund annou  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Subprime Auto Lending: Trends in Buy Here Pay Here Auto Lending Olena Chyruk, David Cox, Lily Liu, James Wang, and Stephen Zoulalian Introduction Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) auto dealers occupy a unique position in the auto market by serving as both the seller and financier of vehicles to their customers. This contrasts with traditional auto dealers, who connect buyers to financing options from third-party b  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Trade Finance Activities of U.S. Banks: What the Data Can Tell Us Friederike Niepmann and Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr/1 Trade finance encompasses a range of financial instruments and services designed to facilitate international trade. U.S. banks are key providers of these services. This note draws on several regulatory data sources to show that trade finance supports a sizeable share of international trade, is   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces approval of related applications by Columbia Bank MHC, and Columbia Financial, Inc. * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of related applications by Columbia Bank MHC, and Columbia Financial, Inc., both of Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The approvals allow the banking organization to have a new top-tier holding company, Columbia Financial, Inc., which would becom  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release: * * * FIRST QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE Berkshire's operating results for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025 are summarized in the following paragraphs. However, we urge investors and reporters to read our 10-Q, which has been posted at www.berkshirehathaway.com. The limited information that follows in this press release is not adequate for making an informed investment judgment.   more

BRONX, New York, May 9 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Milo Young '26 JD Awarded First Place in NYSBA Labor & Employment Law Writing Competition By Erin DeGregorio Milo Young '26 JD won first place in the 2026 Dr. Emanuel Stein & Kenneth Stein Memorial Law Student Writing Competition, sponsored by the New York State Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section, for his essay on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). His essay addresses the NLRA's 20th  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Former NASA astronaut draws on experience to inspire RIT graduates More than 5,550 students graduating from RIT in 2026 * The first woman of color to go into space reminded the Class of 2026 at Academic Convocation on May 8 to never forget to look up. "When I'm at my best, I feel this connection with the greater universe and it's something that I wish for you throughout your lives," sai  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Un  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 8 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Future JAG Corps Officer Kelsey Frizell '26 Ready for Her Next Adventure * Stationed at a Slovakian air base where she was on a support mission, U.S. Army officer Kelsey Frizell '26 noticed all the lights go on at the base and a bustle of activity early one morning in February 2022. Soon, a counterpart in the Slovakian army told her, "It happened." "It" was the Russian invasion of   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Eugene Kontorovich, professor of law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law, and senior legal fellow at the Advancing American Freedom Meese Institute for the Rule of Law, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform": * * * Chairman Mills, Ranking Member Moskowitz,   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Political Scientist Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow McCourt School Professor Chris Warshaw was named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York Program. Also known as the "Brainy Award," the prestigious fellowship selects 24 scholars and writers to study the causes of polarization in the U.S. and how to strengthen American society. Each fellow receives up to  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Announces $1 Billion In Funding For Second Avenue Subway Extension And Gateway Hudson Tunnel * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), announced $307 million in funding for the Second Avenue Subway Extension project and $700 million for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel project.   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Release Of UAP Files * Today, after the Trump administration announced its release of files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement. Gillibrand has long championed UAP disclosure and transparency, and in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act, she secured language to require that the gove  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Tariffs Being Struck Down Yet Again In Federal Court * Today, after the Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump's global 10% tariffs were unlawful, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "Once again, Donald Trump's price-hiking tariffs have lost in court. It's time for the president to abandon these illegal tax hikes that   more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Gilman Scholarships Send Eight Baruch Students Abroad * This summer and fall, eight Baruch undergraduates will participate in study abroad programs as recipients of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 to $7,500, and two students also won Critical Needs Language Supplements to study Chinese. Established by the U.S. Congress and funded by the Department of Stat  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Intervene to Protect Sunrise Wind Project * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today moved to intervene in a lawsuit that threatens the successful completion of the Sunrise Wind Project, a major offshore wind development that will deliver clean energy to New York, support thousands of jobs, and strengthen the state's elec  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 21 Transformational Projects in Western New York as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for a total of 21 transformational projects for Western New York as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward. Five projects were announced for the  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to Be Illuminated Dark Blue in Recognition of New York's Public Workforce Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring May 3-9 Public Service Recognition Week in New York State. Governor Hochul further directed 16 state landmarks to be lit dark blue on Friday, May 8 in recognition of New York's public workforce and their contributions at the  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Grants Clemency to Nineteen Individuals * Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency in the form of a pardon to 19 individuals. This action recognizes people who have demonstrated remorse, exemplified rehabilitation and displayed a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. After implementing procedural reforms to strengthen the clemency process, Governor Hochul  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Enter in $100M Series B, Creating Latin America's First AI Unicorn SAO PAULO - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Enter, a Brazil-based artificial intelligence legal technology company, in connection with its Series B financing round. The financing raised more than $100 million and valued Enter at approximately $1.2 billion, mak  more

STONY BROOK, New York, May 8 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Health Risks from Wildfires May be Unseen * Research published in Science Advances reveals wildfires raised levels of ozone, an invisible gas not seen like fire particulate smoke STONY BROOK, NY, May 8, 2026 - A study that assesses the effects of wildfires over two decades shows that wildfire smoke significantly raises ground-level ozone and contributes to excess deaths   more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Engineering Celebrates Mentorship That Shapes Careers Lindsey Angioletti Connections formed through guidance, trust, and shared experience took center stage as Hofstra University's Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science hosted its Mentorship Celebratory Dinner, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders to honor the relationships shaping the next generation of en  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Human Rights Watch Submission to the Intergovernmental Working Group on Older Persons * Introduction The United Nations Human Rights Council's decision to pursue an international treaty on the rights of older persons creates the opportunity to codify and fill gaps in international standards for the full enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, and provide a framework for a world free fro  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lawler Highlights Landmark Caregiver Legislation, Honoring Dream Shepherd's Legacy * Ossining, N.Y. - This week, Congressman Mike Lawler joined community leaders, caregivers, and advocates at the Dreams Legacy Center in Ossining to highlight the introduction of the Dream's Caregiver Health and Wellness Act, legislation designed to strengthen support for caregivers.  The legislation directs th  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Landowners File Suit Against New York Fracking Ban * Key Takeaways 1 A father and son who purchased land in upstate New York because of its natural gas potential are suing the state because they argue New York is taking the value of their property without compensation by banning fracking. 2 They bought the land in 2011 after the father, a geologist, was attracted to the property  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 8 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Interdisciplinary Team Presents Mental Health Research in Chicago * by Rachel Ward, Student Public Relations Writer As colleges nationwide search for better ways to support student mental health, an interdisciplinary team of Cedarville University student researchers is contributing to the conversation through the Mind-Body Study, a long-term project examining how daily habits affect emotional health and acade  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC responds to escalating violence in Mali as insecurity disrupts access to food and healthcare * Bamako, Mali, May 8, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is scaling up and adapting our programs in Mali following a major escalation in armed conflict that has affected communities across the country since late April. Coordinated attacks and growing insecurity al  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Announces Second Quarter 2026 Common and Preferred Stock Dividends Jackson Financial Inc./1 (Jackson(R)) announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock (NYSE: JXN) for the second quarter of 2026. The dividend on the common stock will be payable on June 25, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of busi  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Announces Strong First Quarter 2026 Results Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson(R)) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Key Highlights * Retail annuity sales1 of $5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 31% from the first quarter of 2025, reflecting continued strong demand across   more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Breaks Down How Multinationals Should Approach Recent US Sanctions List Removals Highlights * Multinationals generally face enhanced risk exposure when doing business with previously sanctioned entities. * According to Paner, OFAC provides the rationale for its sanctions listings, but has only rarely provided the facts relied upon in making its removal determinations. * Multinationals shou  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses--including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and se  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 9 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Hon. Francesca E. Connolly '82 to Deliver Commencement Address at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University's 48th Commencement Ceremony The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that the Honorable Francesca E. Connolly '82, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department, will deliver th  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- Kodak issued the following news release: * * * Kodak announces the launch of new KODAK SONORA UltraXR Process Free Plates in EAMER Kodak is proud to introduce the latest innovation in its industry-leading portfolio of process-free plates: KODAK SONORA UltraXR. These new plates will replace SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers Process Free Plates in the EAMER region (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), and SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers production in  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- Kodak issued the following news release: * * * Company Delivered Year-Over-Year Growth in Revenue, Gross Profit and Operational EBITDA for the Third Consecutive Quarter Key Print and AM&C Businesses Achieved Increases in Revenue Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2026. First quarter 2026 highlights include: * Consolidated revenues of $265 million, compared with $247 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $1  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA DECISION "Over three million Virginia citizens cast their votes in a free and fair election, yet the State Supreme Court has chosen to invalidate their voice, disenfranchise them and violate their due process rights. The decision to overturn an entire election is an unprecedented and undemocratic action that cannot stand.  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA DECISION "Over three million Virginia citizens cast their votes in a free and fair election, yet the State Supreme Court has chosen to invalidate their voice, disenfranchise them and violate their due process rights. The decision to overturn an entire election is an unprecedented and undemocratic action that cannot stand.  MAGA Republicans have   more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * The Legal Defense Fund, NAACP South Carolina State Conference, Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Strongly Urge South Carolina Legislature to Reject Mid-Cycle Redistricting Plan * The Legal Defense Fund, along with the NAACP South Carolina State Conference, Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute, and Delta Sigma The  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Retreated in March Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.  Next month's release of the composite economic indexes will  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 9 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * Thank you, George Hale Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. Well, Happy Mother's Day this weekend. I first want to say thank you -- a great note of gratitude -- to all those people in Maine celebrating Mother's Day. That includes mothers, step mothers, step grandmothers, and aunts, and other people who serve as mother figures to thousands of people in Maine. That include  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 8, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Trump Accounts Are a New Way to Redistribute Wealth Economists may disagree about how important the issue of wealth inequality is, but politicians don't. With a majority of Americans saying the gap between rich and poor is a very big problem, punitive wealth taxes are gaining in popularity and some elected officials are feuding  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 8, 2026, by Ilya Shapiro, director of constitutional studies and senior fellow, to Law and Liberty: * * * The Education of a Cook County Originalist Randy Barnett's Felony Review is, in one obvious sense, a sequel to A Life for Liberty: his previous book gave us the intellectual arc, while this one recovers material that couldn't fit there and brings us down from the heights of constitutional theor  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 7, 2026, by senior fellow Douglas Murray to the New York Post: * * * Taxing NYC's Rich Is a Poor Idea - and Could Bring the Big Apple into Financial Turmoil 'Tax the rich!" That used to be the sort of sentiment you might expect from a student who'd just discovered a bit of Marxism and had yet to pay their first tax bill. But now New Yorkers are lucky enough to have a mayor who thinks this dumb slog  more

SURREY, England, May 8 -- RX issued the following news release: * * * MAPIC ITALY 2026: PROGRAM UNVEILED FOCUS ON EMERGING ASSET CLASSES AND NEW GROWTH STRATEGIES The tenth edition of MAPIC Italy, the leading business platform dedicated to key players in the commercial real estate and retail market in Italy, will take place from 27 to 28 May 2026 at Rho Fiera Milano. This year's theme, "Selectivity, Differentiation, Influence: The New Keys to Growth Strategies," reflects the evolution of ret  more

NEW YORK, May 9 (TNSjou) -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: * * * Writing Professor Tahneer Oksman Edits "Chronic," a WSQ Special Issue On May 26, Women's Studies Quarterly (WSQ) will release "Chronic," a special issue of the twice-annual journal published by the Feminist Press at CUNY. Associate Professor of Writing, Literature, and Language and Communication and Media Arts Tahneer Oksman, Ph.D., co-edited this issue with Nancy K. Miller. She will speak at the online l  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani and NYCHA Announce First-of-its-Kind "NYCHA in Your Neighborhood" Engagements for Public Housing Residents * Events will continue the administration's work to bring resident voice into public policy * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt announced a series of "NYCHA in Your Neighborhood" events in May and June, marking a first-of-  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Invests $12 Million To Expand Peer-Led Substance-Use Recovery Services Across New York City * Funding Will Help Community Organizations Hire 500 Additional Peer Specialists and Expand Outreach Citywide * Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced a $12 million investment to expand access to life-saving recovery services for New Yorkers at risk of overdose. The funding will support the cer  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs   more

MIAMI, Florida, May 8 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC's Koubek Center Presents Han Beyli, The Harden Project, Victoria Blue and Flute Virtuoso Eric Chacon in the Third Edition of Jazz@Koubek, May 30-31 * MIAMI, May 8, 2026 - The Koubek Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) announces the return of Jazz@Koubek, a premier two-day musical showcase celebrating the depth and diversity of jazz. On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, South Florida audiences will exp  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Med Spa Owner Pleads Guilty to Performing Illegal Injections Using Unapproved Prescription Drugs * A Quincy, Mass. man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to injecting clients of his business, Rodrigo Beauty Inc., with unapproved botulinum toxin obtained from illegitimate sources outside the United States, resulting in numerous severe cases of botul  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year's levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "The numbers show a year-over-y  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New York Coalition Urges Regulators to Modernize Electric Rates to Unlock Clean Heat Affordability Coalition flags $170M in overpayments, says rate reform could save households ~$250-600 annually and speed heat pump adoption * A coalition of environmental groups today filed a petition calling on the New York Public Service Commission to fix electric rate designs that unfairly overcharge households tha  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: "Limousine Lawler" Is At It Again -- Caught Spending Thousands More in Campaign Cash on Limos and Luxury Hotels * AJN : Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines New reporting reveals that Mike Lawler has done absolutely nothing to clean up his act after getting busted for blowing more than $150,000 in campaign funds on limos, five-star hotels, private boat ch  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, May 9 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Builds on World Cup Fan Sentiment Platform with Public Digital Hub for NY/NJ Visitors As the New York/New Jersey region prepares to welcome visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026, New Jersey Institute of Technology have expanded NJIT's earlier fan sentiment work into a public-facing digital hub designed to help fans navigate the tournament experience. The site, njit-worldcup.com, brings to  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Supreme Court put an end to attacks on patients' reproductive health care decisions * As the legal battle continues over access to Mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, demands an end to what nurses say is "an all-out class war against health care for women." On May 4, the   more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on May 8, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Investigation into Psychiatric Evaluation and Discharge Following Tragic Chelsea Killing Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced an immediate investigation into NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue's handling of a psychiatric evaluation connected to the fatal assault of 76-year-old Ross Falzone in Chelsea on Thursday, alongside a broader review of psychiatric evaluation   more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following statement on May 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani's Statement on the Rent Guidelines Board's Preliminary Vote Tonight, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement on the Rent Guidelines Board's vote to set a preliminary range for rent adjustments on rent-stabilized leases: "New Yorkers are being crushed by the cost of living, and they need real relief. I'm encouraged to see the Board taking seriously the  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, HPD Kick Off Public Engagement Process for New Affordable Housing and Community Services in Bedford-Stuyvesant * Fulton-Howard West" marks first public site engagement launched under the Mamdani administration * Project will deliver 100% affordable housing alongside new community and social service space * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Department of Housing Preser  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NYS can protect workers with disabilities, Strobel Gower tells state senate * Individuals with disabilities face numerous challenges in the workplace and a growing threat from recent federal policy changes that affect their employment, education and support systems - but New York state can mitigate these harms. That was the message that Wendy Strobel Gower, executive director of the Yang-Tan Institute on Employm  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Prevails in Winery Dispute After Five-Day Jury Trial Related Federal Court Victory Earns Trial Team Litigator of the Week Honors * A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Austin-based Litigation partner Casey Low prevailed in a five-day jury trial in favor of client Fred Schrader, the founder of the highly acclaimed Schrader Cellars winery, and the winery's current owner. A final judgment in the case was  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Jamison E. Colburn quoted in The New York Times * UNVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Jamison E. Colburn was recently quoted in The New York Times in an article titled "ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews." You can read the story by clicking here. As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began acquiring warehouses for Immigration and C  more

BROOKLYN, New York, May 8 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Read Menking Award Winner Izzy Lane's Zine on Urban Farming in Montreal * The recipient of the SoA's 2025 Bill Menking Travel Award, Isabel "Izzy" Lane (M.S. Urban and Community Planning '26) traveled to Montreal to research urban agricultural production and identify what New Yorkers can learn from our neighbors to t  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Realign, Restore and Rise: Four Seasons Resort Lanai Presents a Women's Retreat on Midlife Health and Longevity * Four Seasons Resort Lanai, an AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star resort, presents Midlife & Longevity: A Women's Transformational Retreat a three-night, four-day program taking place from August 20 to 23, 2026. The immersive experience is designed exclusive  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by transportation policy analyst Jay Derr and Baruch Feigenbaum, senior managing director of transportation policy: * * * Transit agencies need to focus on transit-dependent riders Transit-dependent riders should be recognized as the core customer group for most transit agencies. * For decades, transit planners have divided their ridership into two groups: transit-dependent and transit-choice. Transit-de  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Joins Freeport Police for Patrol Ride-Along, Highlights Support for Local Law Enforcement * FREEPORT, NY -Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with Village of Freeport Police Chief Michael Smith and joined Officer Daniel Loonie for a patrol ride-along to see Freeport PD's work firsthand and discuss opportunities for federal support. During the ride-along, Rep. Gillen was briefed on the   more

NEW YORK, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release with Atlas Public Policy: * * * Report: U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Losses Continue Following Federal Rollbacks New analysis finds $1.4 billion in canceled investments and a loss of 8,100 jobs announced in Q1 2026 * Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in Q1 2026, showing clean energy manufacturing cancellations a  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day * (Nairobi) - Rwandan authorities should conduct an effective, independent, and transparent investigation into the death in custody of Aimable Karasira, a Rwandan academic and outspoken government critic, on the day he was set to be released from prison, Human Rights Watch said today. Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 8, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the Special Competitive Studies Project AI+ Expo: * * * Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you to SCSP for the invitation to take part in this year's Expo. It is a pleasure to be here today with so many esteemed researchers, innovators, and builders from across the nation who are, in the most literal sense, leading America toward new frontiers of tec  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott on The Glenn Beck Program * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined The Glenn Beck Program to discuss the SAVE America Act, the latest developments on Iran, and President Trump's upcoming visit to China. Listen to the full interview HERE or by clicking the image below: HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE SAVE AMERICA ACT : "It's frustrating. Democrats want it, Rep  more

LOUDONVILLE, New York, May 5 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * Hochul Favorability & Approval Ratings Each Drop 8 Points To Lowest Levels In Last Year; Her Lead Over Blakeman Grows 3 Points to 49-33% * 49% Say New York's Best Days Are Still Ahead & 32% Say Best Days Are Behind Us; 36% Say NY Does Not Spend Enough on Programs Like Health Care, Education & Infrastructure, 22% Say NY Spends Too Much & 29% Say NY Spends the Right Amount * Trum  more

LEWISTON, Maine, May 9 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Sixteen Bates students, alumni offered Fulbright Student awards for 2026-2027 By Alexandra DeMarco Sixteen current and former Bates students have been offered Fulbright Student international exchange awards for 2026-2027. Award locations for this year's grantees span five continents and 11 countries, including Timor-Leste, Germany, Cameroon, Australia, and Argentina. Four students have been offered research/open study   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Skechers Partners with WNBA NEW YORK, NEW YORK / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Skechers announced a multiyear deal that will position the global footwear leader as an Official Partner with the league. Skechers continues its ongoing global support for women's sports, and will be a fixture throughout the league as the  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Smartwatches and GPS Show Promise for Tracking Environmental Impacts on Health in Real Time * As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how these exposures affect health in real time. A new pilot study led by researchers at The City University of New York demonstrates the feasibility of combining wearable   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Announces 2026 Programming Scholarly Panel, Book Talks and Two New Exhibits Opening Throughout the Year * Smithsonian Libraries and Archives will launch a dynamic lineup of exhibitions and public programming starting in May as part of the Smithsonian's Our Shared Future: 250 celebrations. Drawing from its extensive collection of rare books, arch  more

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, May 8 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * StFX hosts major Atlantic training hub for digital humanities * Nearly 40 participants from across the country and internationally converged on StFX May 5-8 for a major four-day Atlantic training hub for digital humanities. The Digital Humanities Summer Institute East (DHSI-East), hosted by StFX's Digital Humanities Centre, brought together participants from as far afield as the University of T  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students pitch market potential for engineering inventions * From advanced microscopes that peer deep into living tissue to software that maps transportation emissions, Cornell students presented commercialization strategies for technologies developed by engineering faculty during the Innovation Collaborative final presentations on May 1 in Gates Hall. The event, hosted by the Cornell Duffield College of Enginee  more

ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Partnership with City Year to Provide Academic Credit for Prior Learning through Service New Yorkers Who Participate in a Year of Service with City Year will be Eligible to Receive Up to 10 Academic Credits for Their Service Experiences * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the nonprofit Cit  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Remember Washington's Spy Ring and Celebrate Long Island's Role in the American Revolution * Glen Cove, N.Y. -Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) announced the introduction of the Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act, legislation that would designate a new National Historic Trail highlighting the crucial role Long Island played i  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Ethan Coffel Receives Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research The assistant professor of geography and the environment is honored for distinction in research, teaching and service. * Ethan Coffel has built his research around one of the most consequential questions of our time: as the climate changes, what happens to the systems human society depends on? For that work--and for the teaching and service that h  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Hendricks Chapel Choir Brings American Music to South Africa Stages The 50-voice choir partners with high school, university and community ensembles across South Africa, blending American repertoire with the country's own musical traditions. Kelly Homan Rodoski On Monday, 50 members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir will board a plane bound for South Africa, carrying with them years of rehearsal, a deep repertoire  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Tampa Woman Charged in Fraud Scheme to Obtain Social Security and Pension Benefits by Disposing of Aunt's Body to Conceal her Death * Tampa, Florida - Rebecca Stewart Vaughn (64, Tampa) has been charged by federal indictment with four counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government money. If convicted, Vaughn faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in fed  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, May 9 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * New tech job postings hit three-year high as hiring swings into positive territory, CompTIA analysis reveals Solid demand for core tech occupations, including tech support, systems and cybersecurity engineers and software developers * New job postings for technology occupations reached a three-year high and employers throughout the economy added tech workers in April, analysis by CompTIA, the leading  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Three Men Charged With Attempted Smuggling Of 89 Firearms * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Assistant Director in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF"), Br  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 4 -- U-Haul, a subsidiary of Amerco, issued the following news release: * * * U-Box Load Share Named Best Sustainability and Climate Protection Service The 24th annual American Business Awards honors U-Haul for helping customers through environmentally responsible program * U-Haul(R) has won the Gold Stevie(R), the top honor from the American Business Awards, for the numerous customer and climate benefits created by the highly regarded U-Box(R) Load Share program. U-  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Capture Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder in Delaware * Albany, NY - This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Albany Division of the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force (NY/NJ RFTF) arrested Emanuel Greaves who was wanted by the New Castle County, Delaware Police Department on an arrest warrant for attempted murder in the first degree (2 counts)  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * The Environmental Time Bomb: Iranian "Dark Fleet" and Substandard Tankers in Southeast Asian Waters As the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) convenes in London this week to address the global framework for oil spill compensation, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is sounding an urgent alarm. The continued use of aging, substandard, and under-insured vessels to transport   more

MONTREAL, Quebec, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news: * * * "Constant tinkering": reporters pioneered portable computer use Long before the Internet and laptops, journalists were the among very first remote workers -- and the unwitting guinea pigs of the mobile computing revolution. By Martin LaSalle "We had some kind of device that we plugged into a telephone handset--some rubber stuff, black--it was hell, it was awful. It didn't work two out of three t  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Eastman School launches new major in music creation and technology The program builds on URochester's growing leadership at the intersection of music, engineering, sound, and digital innovation. Lauren Sageer The University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music has announced a new bachelor of music (BM) in music creation and technology, a degree program designed for students whose musical practice is  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Convenes 167th Commencement Commencement weekend begins May 21 with a Mass for graduates and families, and the celebration continues through May 23 as students in each of USF's five schools graduate this spring. A total of 2,016 students will receive degrees, including 1,034 undergraduates, 920 graduate students, and 62 doctoral students. USF is awarding honorary degrees to actre  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys Jumps 34 Spots to No. 126 in 2026 AmLaw 200 Rankings Vorys made a historic leap in the 2026 AmLaw 200 rankings, advancing 34 places to No. 126. According to American Lawyer, Vorys recorded the largest jump of any firm this year and achieved the second largest percentage increase in gross revenue among all AmLaw 200 firms. Vorys experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, which is a refl  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 9 -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Warfare Rapid Integration System (ERIS) ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD - To maintain a decisive advantage against near-peer adversaries, the U.S. Army has awarded contracts to Pacific Defense Strategies, SRC, and Herrick Technologies Laboratories to prototype the Electromagnetic Warfare Rapid Integration System (ERIS). ERIS is a forward-l  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * When It Comes to Data Privacy, Consumers Must Be in the Driver's Seat: Attorney General Bonta, Partners Secure $12.75 Million General Motors Privacy Settlement * Largest CCPA penalty in California history to date and first data minimization case OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with San Francisco County District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, Los Angeles County   more