Monday - May 25, 2026
News Tipoffs - New York Editors Newsletter for Friday May 15, 2026 ( 180 items )  
"America's Tall Ship," U.S. Coast Guard Barque EAGLE to Visit RI
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * "America's Tall Ship," U.S. Coast Guard Barque EAGLE to Visit RI * NEWPORT, RI - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore announced that the 295-foot sailing vessel U.S. Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE (WIX 327) is scheduled to visit the Ocean State during the last weekend of July through early August and will be open to visitors. The USCG Barque EAGLE is a tall ship a  more
20 Members of the Class of 2026 Recognized at Commencement with Academic and Citizenship Awards
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * 20 Members of the Class of 2026 Recognized at Commencement with Academic and Citizenship Awards * Twenty members of the Class of 2026 received academic honors, journal awards, citizenship and leadership awards, or recognition from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Award recipients recognized in the Commencement program are listed below: Academic Awards Nicholas Wallenburgh of Lexena, Kansas received the   more
2026 Spring Staff Assembly celebrates radical collaboration at Vanderbilt and the university's 'astounding momentum'
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Spring Staff Assembly celebrates radical collaboration at Vanderbilt and the university's 'astounding momentum' * An audience of more than 500 staff members attended the 2026 Spring Staff Assembly to reflect on the year's milestones and celebrate their colleagues achievements. Chancellor Daniel Diermeier opened the May 13 assembly with a reflection on the team's resilience and care for the V  more
Aaron Twerski: Celebrated Tort Scholar and Teacher of Indelible Lessons
BROOKLYN, New York, May 14 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Aaron Twerski: Celebrated Tort Scholar and Teacher of Indelible Lessons * Professor Aaron Twerski is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or to send greetings to Professor Twerski, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu. He would love to hear from his former students and colleagues. Professor Aaron Twerski is known among scholars and attorneys alike fo  more
Accenture Federal Services and OpenAI Partner to Accelerate Secure AI Adoption Across the Federal Government
NEW YORK, May 15 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Accenture Federal Services and OpenAI Partner to Accelerate Secure AI Adoption Across the Federal Government ARLINGTON, Va. - Accenture Federal Services and OpenAI today announced a strategic collaboration to help U.S. federal agencies rapidly adopt, migrate, and scale advanced AI. As a key OpenAI Partner, Accenture Federal will help clients move from experimentat  more
AICPA Updates Standards Involving Audit Confirmations
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * AICPA Updates Standards Involving Audit Confirmations The Auditing Standards Board, a key standard-setting body of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), today approved a standards update that would modernize how CPAs obtain audit evidence through external confirmation procedures. The new Statement on Auditing Standards: External Confirmations, introduces a new requirement for the aud  more
Airbnb Plus: not a plus for everyone
ITHACA, New York, May 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Airbnb Plus: not a plus for everyone * Airbnb's now-defunct "Airbnb Plus" certification program didn't just help the listings it approved: It also unintentionally hurt many hosts who were left out, according to a new study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Airbnb Plus launched in Los Angeles in 2018 to reassure travelers by certifying a small number of listings that met strict design, cleanliness  more
Alfred University 'Reunion Bikers' release ride details
ALFRED, New York, May 14 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University 'Reunion Bikers' release ride details * In recognition of America250, our nation's 250th birthday, the Alfred University Reunion Bikers have chosen the historic Saratoga Springs, NY as their pedal off point for this year's journey back to campus. The area offers a unique variety of historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The city's official slogan is "Health, History, and   more
Alfred University holds special ceremony honoring three seniors on softball team
ALFRED, New York, May 14 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University holds special ceremony honoring three seniors on softball team * In winning the Empire 8 Conference tournament title last weekend, the Alfred University softball team qualified for the NCAA Division III championships. The four-team regional the Saxons are competing in at Tufts University outside Boston begins Thursday, May 14, and extends into the weekend, meaning the three seniors on the  more
Alfred University-PTK partnership creates pathway for direct admission
ALFRED, New York, May 13 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University-PTK partnership creates pathway for direct admission * Alfred University announces a new partnership with the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society in which PTK members can qualify for direct admission to the university with the potential for $28,000 in annual scholarships. Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the premier international honor society for two-year college students, with near  more
Allan Feliz's Family Challenges NYPD Commissioner's Refusal to Fire Killer Cop in State Supreme Court Hearing
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Allan Feliz's Family Challenges NYPD Commissioner's Refusal to Fire Killer Cop in State Supreme Court Hearing Suit calls Commissioner Tisch's decision to overturn her own deputy commissioner's guilty verdict an abuse of discretion * Today, the family of Allan Feliz asked the New York State Supreme Court to order NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to fire the police officer who kill  more
American Association of Colleges & Universities: Student Guide to AI Returns for Third Year With a New Focus: Human Capabilities
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSxrep) -- The American Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * Student Guide to AI Returns for Third Year With a New Focus: Human Capabilities As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace and classroom, Elon University has released the third annual Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence in partnership with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and The Princeton Review. The new publication, Human Wi  more
Amtrak's Berkshire Flyer Returns for Summer Service with Expanded Weekend Trips Between Pittsfield and New York City
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak's Berkshire Flyer Returns for Summer Service with Expanded Weekend Trips Between Pittsfield and New York City * NEW YORK - Amtrak, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), is kicking off the 2026 summer season with the return of the Berkshire Flyer train for travel between New York City and Pitt  more
Aspen Institute and College Board Launch National Social Mobility Leadership Network to Expand Access to High-Quality Advanced Coursework
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * The Aspen Institute and College Board Launch National Social Mobility Leadership Network to Expand Access to High-Quality Advanced Coursework * This initiative will help district leaders expand access to rigorous coursework and advance social mobility for one million students New York, NY, May 14, 2026 -At a time when economic mobility is increasingly out of reach  more
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Plan to Launch New Joint Venture That Helps End Dead Zones
DALLAS, Texas, May 15 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Plan to Launch New Joint Venture that Helps End Dead Zones Further expands American wireless leadership by boosting coverage and connectivity for underserved communities in remote regions, through joint efforts including enhanced satellite capacity Key Takeaways: * The Joint Venture (JV) will accelerate American leadership in next-generation direct-to-device (D2D) communications by using sate  more
ATF Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations for transporting firearms registered under the National Firearms Act (NFA) in interstate or foreign commerce. ATF proposes to no longer require that persons transporting certain NFA firearms within the United States for short-term purposes submit notice to ATF and await approval before transporting; and that persons transporting certain NFA firearms wit  more
ATF Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Joint Registration for Spouses Under the National Firearms Act
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to authorize spouses to file a joint application to make, transfer or receive, and register a firearm under the National Firearms Act (NFA). If the joint application is approved, both spouses would have a joint right to make or possess the firearm, and transferring the firearm between the registered spouses would not constitute a further transfer within  more
ATF Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Revising Definitions of 'Adjudicated as a Mental Defective' and 'Committed to a Mental Institution'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to update the definitions of "adjudicated as a mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution." Comments are due on August 6, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the Gun Control Act of 1968 ("GCA"), as amended. This responsibility includes   more
ATF Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Revising Firearms Transaction Record
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to amend Department of Justice regulations governing ATF Form 5300.9, Firearms Transaction Record. Specifically, ATF proposes streamlining identity and residence verification requirements and documents; doubling the performance timeframe for transactions under Form 4473 following a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check; permitting electronic forms and notice, auto-po  more
Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare Launch 2026 Global Pet Food Innovation Program in Collaboration With AAK, Buhler, Givaudan, and Ingredion
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 12 -- Mars Petcare, a part of Mars Inc., issued the following news release with Big Idea Ventures: * * * Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare launch 2026 Global Pet Food Innovation Program in collaboration with AAK, Buhler, Givaudan, and Ingredion * An Innovation Powerhouse: The initiative unites world-class experts in FoodTech, pet care, and ingredients to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable pet food supply chain. * Seeking New and Scaling Ventures: The  more
BROOKE SHIELDS, MANDY MOORE, DAVID DUCHOVNY, LAURIE METCALF, AND CRAIG FERGUSON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18-22 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, May 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * BROOKE SHIELDS, MANDY MOORE, DAVID DUCHOVNY, LAURIE METCALF, AND CRAIG FERGUSON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 18-22 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of May 18-22. Monday, May 18 - BROOKE SHIELDS is here to chat about "You  more
BUILDing Connecticut's Capital City: Unique UConn Course Celebrates Five Years of Partnership, Collaboration, and Hartford Stories
STORRS, Connecticut, May 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * BUILDing Connecticut's Capital City: Unique UConn Course Celebrates Five Years of Partnership, Collaboration, and Hartford Stories * On a Wednesday afternoon in late April - tucked inside a quiet brick building in Hartford's Frog Hollow neighborhood, just a few blocks from the shining gold dome of Connecticut's State Capitol building - a celebration took place. On the third floor of The Lyceum - a  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on May 14, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jonathan Klein, of Lafayette, has been appointed Executive Director of the Housing Development and Finance Committee. Klein has been Founder and Principal of Community Finance Solutions Inc. since 2023. He was Senior Managing Director at First Republic Bank from 2021  more
Case Western Reserve: Class of 2025 Achieves Impressive Results in First Destination Survey
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 achieves impressive results in First Destination Survey Despite a challenging labor market and increased competition amid advances in artificial intelligence, the Class of 2025 reports remarkable post-graduation achievements. Story by: Meg Herrel The Class of 2025 began their college journeys in the fall of 2021, as college campuses and the world reopened following the disruption of the  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Do Democrats Need Deprogramming?
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * DO DEMOCRATS NEED DEPROGRAMMING? There is something seriously wrong with a large swath of self-identified Democrats. If the nutty things they believe were true of others, calls for deprogramming would be everywhere. But the only on  more
Census Bureau: Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average growth were steeper among the largest cities, according to U.S. C  more
CFTC Issues NPRM for Clearing Requirement Determination Under Commodity Exchange Act for Interest Rate Swaps to Account for CAD and MXN Interest Rate Benchmark Transitions
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing to amend its interest rate swap clearing requirement regulations adopted under applicable provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) to address the transition from the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR) to the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA), and the transition from the Mexican Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate (la Tasa de Interes Interbancaria de Equilibrio, or TIIE by its Spanish acro  more
China: PEN International Calls for Immediate Medical Parole for Imprisoned Writer Dong Yuyu
LONDON, England, May 15 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * China: PEN International calls for immediate medical parole for imprisoned writer Dong Yuyu 'Dong Yuyu's reported medical condition is deeply alarming. The Chinese authorities must act urgently to grant him medical parole and ensure he can access the care he needs without delay,' said Ma Thida, Chair of PEN International's Writers in Prison Committee. * PEN International is gravely concerned by reports of a seriou  more
CLARKE INTRODUCES INVEST ACT TO DELIVER TAX RELIEF TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE VETERANS
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE INTRODUCES INVEST ACT TO DELIVER TAX RELIEF TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE VETERANS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke introduced the Incentives for our Nation's Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies (INVEST) Act, which would expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers who hire veterans who have completed the free vocational training program offere  more
Colgate Community Gathers for Vigil in Remembrance of Sohail Nabi '26
HAMILTON, New York, May 14 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Community Gathers for Vigil in Remembrance of Sohail Nabi '26 * In a standing-room-only Memorial Chapel, members of the Colgate community gathered Wednesday evening to remember the life of Sohail Nabi '26. Students, faculty, and staff filled the chapel after a brief rain shower produced a double rainbow over campus moments before the vigil for Nabi, a political science and philosophy double major from  more
Colgate University Museum Plans Return of Chehalis Cultural Basket
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Longyear Museum of Anthropology at Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, plans to return a cultural item linked to the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum identified the item as a cylindrical coiled basket connected to the Chehalis people and classified it as an object of cultural patrimony. The basket was purc  more
Common Cause: Civil Rights Groups Urge Court to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots
NEW YORK, May 15 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Urge Court to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots Plaintiffs argue executive order is unconstitutional, threatens freedom to vote during first court hearing * In the first hearing of NAACP v. Trump, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, and the NAACP urged the court to immediately stop President Trump's latest executive order on mail in bal  more
Competitive Enterprise Institute: 'Giants of the Free Society'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute issued the following study on March 9, 2026 by Iain Murray entitled "Giants of the Free Society - Figures from Smith to Simon point the way." Here is the introduction: * * * I was invited to deliver remarks to the Philadelphia Society on the subject, "Giants on Whose Shoulders We Stand: What We Owe to Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, Ludwig von Mises" in September 2025. Following the success of this speech, I wa  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO CRACK DOWN ON GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO CRACK DOWN ON GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION * May 14, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined Congressmen Jamie Raskin (D, MD-08) and Robert Garcia (D, CA-42) in introducing the Protecting Our Democracy Act, legislation designed to strengthen oversight, crack down on corruption in government, and ensure public officials are accountabl  more
Congressman Langworthy Announces $5.7 Million for Jamestown Airport Runway Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces $5.7 Million for Jamestown Airport Runway Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements * Washington, DC-May 13, 2026...Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $5,710,373 in federal funding to the County of Chautauqua for critical infrastructure improvements at Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport. The funding, aw  more
Congresswoman Tenney Calls on DOJ to Investigate New York's Plan to Use Medicaid for Automatic Voter Registration
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Calls on DOJ to Investigate New York's Plan to Use Medicaid for Automatic Voter Registration * Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for a federal review of New York State Senate Bill S88A, legislation that would require New York's Medicaid program to automatically register applicants and enrollees to vote unless the  more
Congresswoman Tenney, Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce RISE Act to Expand Retirement Access for Small Businesses and Service Providers
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney, Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce RISE Act to Expand Retirement Access for Small Businesses and Service Providers * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Representatives Brad Schneider (IL-10), Adrian Smith (NE-3), and Linda Sanchez (CA-38) today reintroduced the Retirement Investment in Small Employers (RISE) Act, legislation to help micro-businesses  more
Connecticut High School Seniors Graduate from 'Doctors Academy' at UConn Health
STORRS, Connecticut, May 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Connecticut High School Seniors Graduate from 'Doctors Academy' at UConn Health * Senior Doctor Academy graduates in the Class of 2026 on May 13 received their honorary white coats and diplomas from the Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) at UConn Health. The Doctors Academy is part of the highly successful Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) founded over two decades ago by physician-s  more
Convocation Recognizes Graduate Students' Achievements
NEW YORK, May 14 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Convocation Recognizes Graduate Students' Achievements * Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences celebrated students in the Class of 2026 for their academic achievements during its May 13 convocation ceremony. The ceremony, hosted by Dr. Barbara Hempstead, dean of Weill Cornell Graduate School, honored students who are graduating with their master's degrees,  more
Cornell prepares for 2026 Commencement, Convocation
ITHACA, New York, May 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell prepares for 2026 Commencement, Convocation * Cornell will hold two Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026 and guests on Saturday, May 23, at Schoellkopf Field. The ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. President Michael I. Kotlikoff will give the Commencement address at both ceremonies. The morning ceremony and the afternoon ceremony will both be livestreamed. The livestreams will i  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Electric Kettles (ENFINIGY 1.5 L and ENFINIGY Pro 1.5 L)
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Electric Kettles (ENFINIGY 1.5 l and ENFINIGY Pro 1.5 l) Hazard: The kettle's handle can loosen and separate from the kettle, causing hot contents to spill, posing a risk of serious injury due to a burn hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 14, 2026 Units: About 113,440 (In addition, about 43,963 were sold in Canada and about 48 were sold in Mexico) Consumer Contact: Zw  more
CTV's Data Gap Holding Back Bigger Ad Budgets, New Gracenote Research Finds
NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * CTV's Data Gap Holding Back Bigger Ad Budgets, New Gracenote Research Finds * 86% of media planners would move more linear TV budget to CTV if they had show-level targeting and reporting -and 65% would also shift dollars from programmatic video, 63% from display NEW YORK - May 14, 2026 -Gracenote, the content intelligence business unit of Nielsen, today releas  more
D'Youville Opens Community Counseling Center to Support Mental Health Needs Across Buffalo
BUFFALO, New York, May 14 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville Opens Community Counseling Center to Support Mental Health Needs Across Buffalo * D'Youville University is expanding access to mental health services in Western New York with the opening of its new Community Counseling Center, a resource designed to support adults across the greater Buffalo community. Located in the DAC Building at 268 Fargo Avenue, the center provides free counseling services while a  more
Daily Report Highlights Alston & Bird's IP Bench Expansion to Meet Growing AI-Driven Demand
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 15 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Report Highlights Alston & Bird's IP Bench Expansion to Meet Growing AI-Driven Demand A recent Daily Report article highlighted Alston & Bird's continued investment in its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Group as demand grows at the intersection of artificial intelligence and IP law. Natalie Clayton and John Haynes, co-chairs of Alston & Bird's Intellectual Property Group, comm  more
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City
NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City * * The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025. * During this time, these forces shot fleeing civilians, summarily executed more than 50 people during door-to-door searches, raped at least 8 women, and forcibly dis  more
Durbin, Wicker Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Wicker Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad * May 14, 2026 Lawmakers say study abroad prepares U.S. college graduates to compete globally WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) today reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act, which renames a competitive grant program run by   more
E-Commerce Venture Fair Showcases Student Entrepreneurship
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, May 14 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * E-Commerce Venture Fair Showcases Student Entrepreneurship * On May 4, 2026, students in Dr. McNab's e-commerce class (MGT 308) competed for investments in a Venture Fair. Nearly 500,000 Monte/McNab bucks were invested in the businesses. Nine faculty and staff members and 36 students participated as investors during the event's inaugural year. The rules were simple: Students prepared tri-fold boards disc  more
Energy Department Awards $94 Million to American Companies to Help Expedite the Deployments of Small Modular Reactors in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Energy Department Awards $94 Million to American Companies to Help Expedite the Deployments of Small Modular Reactors in the United States Efforts Support Acceleration of President Trump's Nuclear Energy Renaissance. * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-w  more
Energy Department Awards $94 Million to American Companies to Help Expedite the Deployments of Small Modular Reactors in the United States
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Energy Department Awards $94 Million to American Companies to Help Expedite the Deployments of Small Modular Reactors in the United States Efforts Support Acceleration of President Trump's Nuclear Energy Renaissance. * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Coming Soon - Trump EPA Expected to Delay 'Tier 4' Air Pollution Standards for Cars and Trucks
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Coming Soon: Trump EPA Expected to Delay "Tier 4" Air Pollution Standards for Cars and Trucks As early as this week, the Trump EPA is expected to propose delaying vital health protections against harmful air pollution from new cars, trucks and SUVs - pollution that causes serious heart and lung diseases and early deaths. The protections in jeopardy are the 2024 "Tier 4" emissions standards, which red  more
EPA Greenlights More Toxic Tailpipe Pollution
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * EPA Greenlights More Toxic Tailpipe Pollution WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency proposed delaying new standards that would limit toxic tailpipe pollution that cause soot and smog. This proposal is the latest in a string of action by this administration that will give oil and auto companies a free pass while drivers are forced to make more trips to the pump and breathe dirtier air  more
Fed Governor Barr Issues Speech At the Money Marketeers of New York University
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 14, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the Money Marketeers of New York University: * * * Efficient and Effective Central Banking: Beyond the Balance Sheet Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today./1 There has been a lot of discussion of late about reducing the size of the balance sheet of the Federal Reserve to reduce our "footprint" in the financial system. I think it is important to frame the discussio  more
Federal Reserve Board releases results from two surveys of senior financial officers at banks about their views on discount window operating days and their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board releases results from two surveys of senior financial officers at banks about their views on discount window operating days and their strategies and practices for managing reserve balances * The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released results from two surveys of senior financial officers at banks about their views on discount window operating days and their strategies and practices for  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Charity Trap
DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mani Basharzad, research associate at the Institute of Economic Affairs: * * * The Charity Trap The problem with foreign aid. * One of the first attempts by the second Trump administration to cut government waste was massive cuts and layoffs at USAID. Now, the same administration is pressuring the United Nations to adopt more trade-focused policies rather than aid-focused ones--the "trade n  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Uganda's Gold
DETROIT, Michigan, May 14 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by American geopolitical analyst and writer Arman Sidhu: * * * Uganda's Gold A lesson in the hidden costs of resource nationalism. * For a small-scale gold miner in Uganda, the question of where to sell has just been answered for him. Gold has surpassed coffee as Uganda's largest export, and as of last month, the country's central bank is positioning itself as the dominant legal buyer for near  more
Friends at Work 3.0: The Most Connected and Engaged Employees Are Carrying Workplace Stress and Are the Most In Demand
AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, May 14 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Friends at Work 3.0: The Most Connected and Engaged Employees Are Carrying Workplace Stress and Are the Most In Demand * NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 - A new report and analysis from KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, and CivicScience, an advertising and analyti  more
Gabby Giffords remembers mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket four years later
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * Gabby Giffords remembers mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket four years later * GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement recognizing four years since 10 people were killed and three were injured in a racist mass shooting at a Tops Friendly  more
Gillibrand Slams President Trump For Rising Gas Prices, Calls For An End To The Iran War
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams President Trump For Rising Gas Prices, Calls For An End To The Iran War * Press Conference Follows Release Of A New Consumer Price Report That Shows That Inflation Is At Its Highest Level In Three Years Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) held a virtual press conference slamming President Trump for causing the highest gas prices in years. She called for an immedi  more
Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Possible $10 Billion DOJ Pay Day And How It Could Be Better Spent Reversing Cuts To New York
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Possible $10 Billion DOJ Pay Day And How It Could Be Better Spent Reversing Cuts To New York * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) issued the following statement on the New York Times report that the Justice Department is holding internal discussions about settling the president's dubious $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS that could "involve the government   more
Gillibrand, Cruz Applaud Committee Passage Of Their Bills To Support First Responders And Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Cruz Applaud Committee Passage Of Their Bills To Support First Responders And Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse * Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) lauded the Senate Judiciary Committee's passage of two of their bipartisan bills: the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act and the Terminating  more
Giving Back to the Next Generation: Lander Honors Successful Accounting Alumnus With Inaugural Award
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, May 15 -- Lander University issued the following news: * * * Giving Back to the Next Generation: Lander Honors Successful Accounting Alumnus with Inaugural Award Graham Duncan A Lander University education is strengthened by the strong network of industry leaders who give back to the University through classroom visits, supervision of internships and even teaching courses. Students benefit from the insight of professionals who have already landed successful careers  more
Governor Hochul Announces 35 Transformational Projects in the Southern Tier as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces 35 Transformational Projects in the Southern Tier as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for a total of 35 transformational projects for the Southern Tier as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward. Seventeen projects were anno  more
Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Hudson Valley Shakespeare Campus
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Hudson Valley Shakespeare Campus * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center -the new home of Hudson Valley Shakespeare -in Garrison, Putnam County. The $33 million project, which includes a LEED certified theater and ecological land restoration, is supported by a combined $15.25 million investment from th  more
Governor Hochul Announces Re-Opening of Lockport Cabinet Factory Through Acquisition by Candlelight Curated Inc.
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Re-Opening of Lockport Cabinet Factory Through Acquisition by Candlelight Curated Inc. * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the newly formed Candlelight Curated Inc. has officially acquired the operating assets of the former Candlelight Cabinetry facility in Lockport. The facility, located at 24 Michigan Street, went into foreclosure following sudden financial  more
Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at 5/14 Remembrance Ceremony
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at 5/14 Remembrance Ceremony * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks at the 5/14 remembrance ceremony to commemorate the lives lost and those impacted by the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo on May 14, 2022. Governor Hochul announced an additional $3 million for the construction  more
Governor Hochul Directs Department of Environmental Conservation to Issue Drought Warning for Nassau and Suffolk Counties
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs Department of Environmental Conservation to Issue Drought Warning for Nassau and Suffolk Counties * Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, today elevated Nassau and Suffolk counties from Drought Watch to Drought Warning due to a shortage of rainfall and declining levels of streamflow and groundwater. The action was taken  more
Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to be Illuminated Orange in Remembrance of the Lives Taken and Those Injured During Racially Motivated Shooting in Buffalo Four Years Ago
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to be Illuminated Orange in Remembrance of the Lives Taken and Those Injured During Racially Motivated Shooting in Buffalo Four Years Ago * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 15 New York State landmarks will be illuminated orange this evening, Thursday, May 14 to honor the lives lost and those impacted by the racially motivated mass shooting that occu  more
Governor Polis Appoints Donald P. Delaney to the Larimer County Court
DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Donald P. Delaney to the Larimer County Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Donald P. Delaney to Larimer County Court in the 8th Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Delaney is a Magistrate in the 8th Judicial District, a position he has held since 2025. His docket consis  more
Harris Delivers Floor Remarks on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Delivers Floor Remarks on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) delivered remarks on the House floor regarding, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, legislation that requires the Attorney General to publish a public list of jurisdictions that allow certain serious offenders to be released without cash bail. Rep. Harris's remarks on H.R. 56  more
Hartwick College Honors Nursing Alumni for Leadership and Service
ONEONTA, New York, May 14 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Honors Nursing Alumni for Leadership and Service * Georgette "Gigi" Smith '85, P'18 and Tina Dalrymple '00, P'09, P'11, will be honored during a recognition ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 25, in Slade Theatre during True Blue Weekend. The annual award celebrates Hartwick nursing alumni whose careers reflect the values of compassion, lifelong learning and professional excellence foster  more
Hartwick College Receives Transformational $10 Million Gift - Names School of Nursing for Brent R. Nicklas
ONEONTA, New York, May 14 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Receives Transformational $10 Million Gift - Names School of Nursing for Brent R. Nicklas * The gift will strengthen both Hartwick College and its School of Nursing, reinforcing its leadership in healthcare education across New York state, and expand its impact on students, the region and beyond. In recognition of this extraordinary vision and generosity, the School of Nursing will be na  more
Helen Hou Partners With International Brain Laboratory
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, May 15 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Helen Hou partners with International Brain Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Assistant Professor Helen Hou and her lab have been selected as one of the seven inaugural project partners of the International Brain Laboratory (IBL). Supported by the Simons Foundation, the IBL is a global collaboration of independent labs seeking to bring about a better understanding of the brain. T  more
Hofstra University: Siena Poll Shows Two-Thirds of New Yorkers Use AI Chatbots
HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 15 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Siena Poll Shows Two-Thirds of New Yorkers Use AI Chatbots Ginny Greenberg Mitch Kase, EdD, executive director of Hofstra's Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CELTA) was quoted in a Newsday article about the use of AI chatbots (LLMs). According to a Siena Poll, two-thirds of New Yorkers use AI chatbots, with 44% of them saying they use AI at least weekly and almost half saying their u  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on DOEd Policies
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education": * * * Good morning. Secretary McMahon, welcome back to the Committee. Under your leadership, the Trump administration is delivering on reforms that will make education less expensive, improve outcomes for students and families, protect c  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Hoyer, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Bacon, Keating, Kiley Statement on Securing Final Signature to Force a Vote on the Ukraine Support Act:
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Hoyer, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Bacon, Keating, Kiley Statement on Securing Final Signature to Force a Vote on the Ukraine Support Act: * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05); Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chairs of the Congression  more
Humanity AI Announces More Than $18 Million in New Grants to Shape AI for the Public Good
NEW YORK, May 12 -- The Ford Foundation posted the following news: * * * Humanity AI Announces More Than $18 Million in New Grants to Shape AI for the Public Good Pooled philanthropic fund awards $8 million to 12 inaugural grantee organizations, with an additional $10 million committed to a forthcoming open call. * Humanity AI, a collaborative philanthropic initiative dedicated to ensuring artificial intelligence (AI) serves the public good, today announced more than $18 million in new poo  more
Humans are bad at making complex decisions. AI can call them out
ITHACA, New York, May 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Humans are bad at making complex decisions. AI can call them out * When a list of pros and cons won't cut it, a new decision-making tool developed by Cornell researchers can use artificial intelligence to help make difficult decisions. But there's a twist: Instead of checking AI's result, AI is checking you. Created in the lab of Abe Davis, assistant professor of computer science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers   more
IAB Releases Campaign Data Standards 1.0 for Public Comment
NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: * * * IAB Releases Campaign Data Standards 1.0 for Public Comment * The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), a leading trade organization for the digital advertising ecosystem, today announced the release of its Campaign Data Standards 1.0, now open for public comment through June 10. This marks the first release out of Project Eidos, IAB's broader initiative to modernize and streamline key e  more
ICYMI: Jen Kiggans Can't Stop Agreeing With Racist Remarks
EARLYVILLE, Virginia, May 12 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Jen Kiggans Can't Stop Agreeing With Racist Remarks Richmond - On Monday, Jen Kiggans was caught in a classic Republican position: nodding, laughing and happily agreeing with another person's racist remarks. As reported by the New York Times, the Guardian and Reuters, as well as in the Virgi  more
Inside Delta Sync Wi-Fi: Fast, free connectivity across your journey
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Inside Delta Sync Wi-Fi: Fast, free connectivity across your journey * If you've flown with Delta in recent years, there's a good chance you've experienced the award-winning Delta Sync Wi-Fi platform ' + drupalSettings.data.extlink.extLabel + '. Since 2023, Delta has equipped more than 1,200 aircraft with fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile, with more than 160 million customer ses  more
Interior Dept. National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on Historic Place Nominations Across 14 States
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service is seeking public comment on dozens of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, including sites in Connecticut, Maine, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, California, Colorado and Alaska. The agency said comments must be submitted by May 28, 2026, for nominations received before May 2. The notice includes historic districts, schools, shipwreck  more
IUP Computer Science and Cybersecurity Program Ranked 8th in Nation
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Computer Science and Cybersecurity Program Ranked 8th in Nation Indiana University of Pennsylvania's computer science with cybersecurity emphasis program has been ranked eighth in the nation by Programs.com. IUP's program, the only program at a Pennsylvania public university selected in the top 10 programs in the nation, was recognized for both excellence and affordability. Programs.com   more
Jackson Sapuleni: How does early-life weight gain affect female fertility?
ITHACA, New York, May 14 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Jackson Sapuleni: How does early-life weight gain affect female fertility? * * Animal Science * Genomics * Biology Jackson Sapuleni PhD'28 is a doctoral student working in the lab of Yi Athena Ren, associate professor of reproductive biology. Jackson's research focuses on the effect of early-life weight gain on the ovary. We spoke with Jackson about his research an  more
Labor Dept. Issues Information Collection Notice on Employment Transition Model
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following information collection: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Chief Evaluation Office (CEO)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOL is funding a total of $67 million in grants to the Kansas Depar  more
Lankford Introduces Bill to Protect the Privacy of Charitable Donors
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Introduces Bill to Protect the Privacy of Charitable Donors * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Protecting Charitable Giving Act to address the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations. This legislation would help nonprofit organizations better protect the identities of their donors by rei  more
Lawler, Gottheimer Press for Accountability From AI Companies Ahead of 2026 Elections
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Gottheimer Press for Accountability From AI Companies Ahead of 2026 Elections * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler and Congressman Josh Gottheimer sent a bipartisan letter to the CEOs of leading artificial intelligence companies, raising concerns about the role AI platforms will play in the 2026 midterm elections and the need to ensure voters receive accurate, unbiased information. The letter,   more
Mackinac Center for Public Policy: False Promise of Film Incentives
MIDLAND, Michigan, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on April 14, 2026 entitled "The False Promise of Film Incentives". The study was written by Dr. Michael Thom. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction State and local governments in the United States have used economic development incentives for more than 100 years. Incentives typically take the form of special tax favors or subsidies to certain industries or businesses. These policies grew i  more
Malliotakis Backs the Blue with Legislation to Protect Federal Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Backs the Blue with Legislation to Protect Federal Law Enforcement Officers * (WASHINGTON, DC) -This week, as the nation marks National Police Week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced H.R. 8796, the Federal Halo Act. The bill would create a commonsense safety buffer to better protect federal law enforcement officers from threats, harassment, and interference while   more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Not Everyone Will Need a Trump IRA
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 14, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Not Everyone Will Need a Trump IRA Years ago, I volunteered teaching financial literacy at a women's homeless shelter. I may have a doctorate in economics, but I was pretty useless. Being poor in America requires making many complex financial decisions involving details of government benefits that I don't know much about. St  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: Marriage Crisis Is Worse Than You Think
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 13, 2026, by fellow Daniel Di Martino to the Daily Wire: * * * The Marriage Crisis Is Worse Than You Think Without the steady arrival of immigrants, America's marriage rate would be even lower. * In 1960, nearly 85% of prime-age adults (those between 25 and 54) were married. Today, that figure has collapsed to roughly 54%. However, the topline marriage data conceals that America's marriage rate  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Ignore Mamdani's Gaslighting - NYC Subway Violence Is Worse Than You Remember
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 12, 2026, by senior fellow Nicole Gelinas to the New York Post: * * * Ignore Mamdani's Gaslighting - NYC Subway Violence Is Worse Than You Remember When Decarlos Brown, Jr., fatally pierced 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska's throat on a Charlotte, NC, commuter train last August, the horror made global news. Last week's fatal shoving of 76-year-old Ross Falzone down a flight of Manhattan subway steps co  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Don't Snuff Out the AI Data-Center Boom
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 14, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Don't Snuff Out the AI Data-Center Boom The U.S. will benefit tremendously from artificial intelligence--if we can keep technology naysayers from strangling the baby in the cradle. * Across the U.S., people are fighting to block the construction of AI data centers. Activists, politicians and ordinary citizens worry these  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: School Choice Is a Winning Issue for Republicans
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 12, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * School Choice Is a Winning Issue for Republicans Even Kathy Hochul opts in to Trump's tax credit. Pandering to the unions is a losing approach. * Republican candidates looking for an issue in November with broad bipartisan support might consider talking up school choice. To paraphrase President Trump, what do they have t  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Examiner: Industrial Policy Is Not Populist
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 12, 2026, by director of research and senior fellow Judge Glock to the Washington Examiner: * * * Industrial Policy Is Not Populist As the press regularly remind us, we live in a populist age. Increased bipartisan fury at both government and business has shaken the political parties and scrambled traditional alliances. It is thus profoundly ironic that our age has seen a rebirth in industrial pol  more
Manhattan Institute: '2025 President's Update'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on April 9, 2026 entitled "2025 President's Update." Here is the President's Message: * * * 2025: What Civilization Demands PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Friends and Supporters: I recently had the pleasure of reading Lionel Shriver's The Mandibles, a novel published in 2016 that I found newly resonant in 2026. Set in the near future, the novel chronicles the rapid, agonizing descent of a multigenerational American  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Building Family-Friendly Cities Principles for Reversing the Urban Family Exodus'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on April 2, 2026 by Connor O'Brien and Liena Zagare entitled "Building Family-Friendly Cities Principles for Reversing the Urban Family Exodus." Here is the executive summary: * * * American cities are struggling to attract and retain young families. A growing number of parents are choosing to decamp for suburban and exurban communities, no longer confident that the country's major cities offer the right combina  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Checkbooks vs. Textbooks: Big Money and the Crisis in the College Sports'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on March 12, 2026 by Andrew Perloff entitled "Checkbooks vs. Textbooks: Big Money and the Crisis in the College Sports." Here is the executive summary: * * * College sports are a uniquely American institution, combining athletics and academics in a system that has shaped campus life for more than a century. Today, however, that system faces mounting pressures. College athletics remain enormously popular--generat  more
Manhattan Institute: 'New York State Math Standards Keep Changing While Students Stagnate'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on March 26, 2026 by Jennifer Weber entitled "New York State Math Standards Keep Changing While Students Stagnate." Here is the introduction: * * * In 1983, a report by the National Commission on Excellence in Education, "A Nation at Risk," warned that students were leaving school without the academic foundations needed for long-term success.[1] At the time, the concern was largely prospective. More than fo  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Paying for Results: Rethinking NGO Procurement Through Performance-Based Models'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on March 19, 2026 by Josh Appel entitled "Paying for Results: Rethinking NGO Procurement Through Performance-Based Models." Here is the introduction: * * * In New York City, human-services contractors, mostly nonprofit organizations, deliver a vast array of services to residents. These services, ranging from homeless shelters to senior care, come at an immense cost. They made up approximately $8 billion in   more
Manhattan Institute: 'Power of Governors in Public Higher-Education Reform'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on April 16, 2026 by Andy Smarick entitled "The Power of Governors in Public Higher-Education Reform." Here is the introduction: * * * Most students in higher education attend public institutions, and those institutions are governed by public boards. This paper finds that 87% of undergraduates in four-year public colleges and universities attend schools whose boards are controlled by their state governors.   more
Manhattan Institute: 'Students for Fair Admissions Fallout: An Analysis of Freshman Enrollment by Race'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on May 14, 2026 by Robert VerBruggen entitled "The Students for Fair Admissions Fallout: An Analysis of Freshman Enrollment by Race." Here is the introduction: * * * The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard--which effectively banned racial preferences in higher education--is nearly three years old, with effects that are still reverberating throughout selective colleges an  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Tradition and Limits of Campus Mental Health'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on April 23, 2026 by Carolyn D. Gorman entitled "The Tradition and Limits of Campus Mental Health." Here is the executive summary: * * * Campus mental health services are rooted in distinct Progressive-era movements that sought to improve individuals and society through psychological and psychosocial interventions. Campus mental health services, which predate today's "mental health crisis" framing, have failed t  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Unequal Erosion of Married Parenthood'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on April 28, 2026 by Robert VerBruggen entitled "The Unequal Erosion of Married Parenthood." Here are excerpts: * * * In the middle of the 20th century, only about one in 20 children were born out of wedlock in the US. Now, that figure has risen to two in five.[1] And for parents, marriage has not been replaced by stable cohabitation. Today, roughly one-third of American children live apart from one or bot  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Vanishing Immigrant Marriage Advantage: How Assimilation Leads to Fewer Marriages'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on May 7, 2026 by Daniel Di Martino entitled "The Vanishing Immigrant Marriage Advantage: How Assimilation Leads to Fewer Marriages." Here is the introduction: * * * Marriage rates are declining across the world, including in the United States. In 1960, nearly 85% of persons in the U.S. aged 25-54 were married; today, fewer than 55% are married (Figure 1). But even this decline understates the issue because  more
Manhattan Institute: 'What to Do About NYC's Empty Schools'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on May 12, 2026 by Danyela Souza Egorov entitled "What to Do About NYC's Empty Schools." Here is the introduction: * * * In Chicago, one public school now has more staff than students. Frederick Douglass Academy High School, originally built to serve 1,008 students, now enrolls just 27 students, along with 28 full-time employees. The School District of Philadelphia recently approved the closure of 17 schoo  more
Manhattan Institute: 'When College Doesn't Pay: A Guide for University Trustees'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on April 9, 2026 by Preston Cooper entitled "When College Doesn't Pay: A Guide for University Trustees." Here is the introduction: * * * A recent Pew Research Center poll shows that seven in 10 Americans now believe that higher education is headed in the wrong direction--a view that has been increasing rapidly in recent years.[1] Although Republicans are more likely than Democrats to hold this view, a major  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Workforce Pell Grants: A Strategic Opportunity for Four-Year Institutions'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on April 30, 2026 by Terrell Dunn entitled "Workforce Pell Grants: A Strategic Opportunity for Four-Year Institutions." Here is the executive summary: * * * The Workforce Pell program, recently enacted by Congress and signed into law by the president, represents a significant shift in federal policy for higher education. The creation of a financial aid program that is geared specifically toward workforce skills   more
Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie New York Announce Plans for a Landmark Merger
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie New York Announce Plans for a Landmark Merger Agreement Includes Extraordinary Donations of Historic Collection and Funds from Ronald S. Lauder and Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer Read a personal reflection from Ronald S. Lauder on the Neue Galerie's legacy and future * The Metropolitan Museum of Art ("The Met") and the Ro  more
Metropolitan Museum of Art Begins Transfer of Chickasaw Ancestral Figure
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is beginning the transfer of a Native American cultural item connected to the Chickasaw Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum identified one cultural item included in the repatriation process. According to the notice, the item is a quartz sandstone male figure crouching on one knee. Museum records list the object unde  more
MFA supports FSOC proposal to restore activities-based approach to nonbank oversight
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release: * * * MFA supports FSOC proposal to restore activities-based approach to nonbank oversight Proposal would improve regulatory predictability and reduce uncertainty for nonbank financial companies * MFA urged the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to finalize its proposed guidance on nonbank financial company designations in a comment letter submitted today. The pro  more
Microsoft announces appointment of Carmine Di Sibio to board of directors
REDMOND, Washington, May 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Microsoft posted the following news release: * * * Microsoft announces appointment of Carmine Di Sibio to board of directors * REDMOND, Wash. -May 14, 2026 - Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the appointment of Carmine Di Sibio, former global chairman and CEO of EY, to the Microsoft board of directors. He will serve on both the Compensation Committee and Audit Committee, bringing expertise in financial services, risk overs  more
Morgans' $1.25M gift to support AI fellows program
ITHACA, New York, May 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Morgans' $1.25M gift to support AI fellows program * A three-year, $1.25 million seed grant from long-time Cornell donors James C. Morgan '60, MBA '63, and Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 will support the establishment of an artificial intelligence fellows program focused on operational and administrative transformation at Cornell. The new Workplace Innovation and Impact Team (WIT) Seed Funding Program - part of the C  more
National University: Harmony Academy and Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Launch First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership to Transform Disability Education
SAN DIEGO, California, May 15 -- National University issued the following news release: * * * Harmony Academy and Stephen J. Wampler Foundation Launch First-of-Its-Kind National Partnership to Transform Disability Education San Diego-based leaders unite to bring groundbreaking curriculum and educator support to classrooms, communities, and families nationwide * Harmony Academy at National University and the Stephen J. Wampler Foundation today announced a first-of-its-kind national partnersh  more
NBAA: Stage Is Set for a Momentous White Plains Regional Forum, May 20
WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release: * * * NBAA: Stage Is Set for a Momentous White Plains Regional Forum, May 20 * With just a week remaining until the National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA's) May 20 White Plains Regional Forum at New York's Westchester County Airport (HPN), all signs point to an exceptional event taking shape as the industry approaches the mid-year mark.  The forum's exhibi  more
New York Considers Measures to Rein in ICE
NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * New York Considers Measures to Rein in ICE * New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a proposed budget deal that includes reforms aimed at blunting the abusive impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state. The White House "border czar" Tom Homan has threatened to retaliate against such reforms, stating that ICE would " flood the zone " in New York or other sta  more
New York Public Library and the Random House Publishing Group Announce the Kate Medina Fellowship for Literary Narrative Nonfiction
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * New York Public Library and the Random House Publishing Group Announce the Kate Medina Fellowship for Literary Narrative Nonfiction The fellowship honors excellence in nonfiction writing and will be awarded to authors who rely on the Library's vast collections for their work * The New York Public Library and the Random House Publishing Group today announce the creation of the Kate Medina Fellowship for   more
Niagara University Celebrates 2026 President's Honor Society Inductees
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, May 14 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Celebrates 2026 President's Honor Society Inductees * Niagara University formally welcomed 17 new members into the prestigious President's Honor Society during an induction ceremony held April 30 in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons. The evening served as both a celebration of student leadership and a heartfelt sendoff for the society's graduating seniors. The President's Honor S  more
Parliamentarians From All Regions of the World Adopt the Mexico City Plan of Action for Robust Ocean Governance
NEW YORK, May 15 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * Parliamentarians from all Regions of the World adopt the Mexico City Plan of Action for Robust Ocean Governance On 26 and 27 March, Parliamentarians for Global Action convened our Fourth Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for the Oceans (CAP-Oceans) within the framework of the 46th PGA Annual Forum. The event, organized under the auspices of the Senate of Mexico in Mexico City, broug  more
Photoville Puts 20 Years of Pulitzer Center Photography In Focus
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement by Director of Strategic Partnerships Nathalie Applewhite and digital production coordinator Grace Jensen: * * * Photoville Puts 20 Years of Pulitzer Center Photography In Focus "Photojournalism has a unique power. It reveals a world we normally don't see and draws our attention to the people affected most," said Pulitzer Center CEO Lisa Gibbs. "Supporting pow  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'A Smarter Way to Fight Mexico's Cartels'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 22) on March 23, 2026 by Lee Schlenker entitled "A Smarter Way to Fight Mexico's Cartels." Here is the overview: * * * US-Mexico security tensions are reaching potentially unprecedented levels amid repeated threats from President Trump to unilaterally strike Mexican drug cartels, which he now claims "run" the country. The violent reaction by the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion,   more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'An Opening for a New US-China Economic Relationship'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 26) on May 11, 2026 by Jake Werner entitled "An Opening for a New US-China Economic Relationship." Here is the overview: * * * American leaders have come to accept a one-sided view of China's economic relationship with the United States, losing sight of the many advantages of economic interaction with China and focusing solely on how to reduce exposure. This skewed response to   more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Community Guidelines for Smart Openness In US Research Collaboration'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 96) on April 13, 2026 by Caroline S. Wagner and Denis Simon entitled "Community Guidelines for Smart Openness In US Research Collaboration." Here is the executive summary: * * * China was long perceived as the junior partner in the US-China scientific relationship, but is now at the cutting edge of scientific research in many areas. As China has reached new frontiers, an exclusive foc  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Competition for US-China Talent Advantage and the US National Interest'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 95) on March 12, 2026 by Denis Simon entitled "Competition for US-China Talent Advantage and the US National Interest." Here is the executive summary: * * * This brief treats the US-China talent competition as one between systems rather than a zero sum race for individual scientists. The systemic competitive edge in the American talent development system has been openness -- its capac  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Iran War Costs: What We Know and Where We Might Be Headed'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 24) on April 7, 2026 by Steven Kosiak entitled "Iran War Costs: What We Know and Where We Might Be Headed." Here is the overview: * * * On Feb. 28, the United States joined Israel in launching a war of choice against Iran. The conflict has since become a regional war, with an unclear goal and mission for the US military and US diplomatic efforts. The Trump administration will re  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Iran's Next Transformation: How War Could Shift Power From Clerics to the Military'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 98) on April 28, 2026 by Abdulwahab Alkebsi entitled "Iran's Next Transformation: How War Could Shift Power from Clerics to the Military." Here is the executive summary: * * * The outcome of the war involving Iran and the future of Iran's government remain uncertain. Most analysts anticipate one of two outcomes: either regime collapse or regime survival with the majority of the system  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Limited US Ground Operations in Iran Will Not Shift the War's Balance'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 23) on April 1, 2026 by Brandon Carr and Trita Parsi entitled "Limited US Ground Operations in Iran Will Not Shift the War's Balance." Here is the overview: * * * The United States is reportedly considering conducting limited ground operations in the Iran war. Among the potential operations reportedly under consideration are efforts to seize the Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa   more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request: Unhinged, Unaffordable, and Unnecessary'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 25) on April 14, 2026 by Steven Kosiak entitled "Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request: Unhinged, Unaffordable, and Unnecessary." Here is the overview: * * * The Trump administration's 2027 budget request, submitted on April 3, calls for funding defense at $1.5 trillion. It is difficult to overstate just how massive an increase in defense spending this would represent --   more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'US--Africa Trade and the National Interest: Why AGOA Is a Sound Long-Term Bet'
NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 97) on April 27, 2026 by Dan M. Ford entitled "US--Africa Trade and the National Interest: Why AGOA Is a Sound Long-Term Bet." Here is the executive summary: * * * The African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, a central pillar of US trade relations with sub-Saharan Africa since its signing in 2000, is set to expire at the end of 2026. AGOA's expiration would expedite American retre  more
Radio Advertising Bureau: Liberty Mutual Insurance Named 2026 Radio Marketer of the Year
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Liberty Mutual Insurance Named 2026 Radio Marketer of the Year RAB today announced that Liberty Mutual Insurance will be honored as the 2026 Radio Marketer of the Year at the 35th annual Radio Mercury Awards, to be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at SONY Hall in New York City. Presented annually as part of the Radio Mercury Awards, the Radio Marketer of the Year honor recognizes a brand th  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Accessory Dwelling Units Reveal Housing Constraints and the Limits of Legalization Alone
LOS ANGELES, California, May 14 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica: * * * Accessory dwelling units reveal housing constraints and the limits of legalization alone The increasing prevalence of ADUs highlights the intersecting influences of land, regulation, and system design in determining housing outcomes. * Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become a central focus in contemporary housing policy debates, not just for their pr  more
Rep. Mike Levin Fights to Stop Cancellation of Offshore Wind Energy Leases That Would Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Fights to Stop Cancellation of Offshore Wind Energy Leases That Would Lower Costs * May 13, 2026 Watch Rep. Levin's Remarks Here Washington, D.C.- Today, during a House Appropriations Committee markup, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced an amendment to prevent taxpayer funds from being used by the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Department of the Interior (DOI) to kill offshor  more
Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Strip Federal Funding From Soft-On-Crime Jurisdictions Eliminating Cash Bail
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Strip Federal Funding From Soft-On-Crime Jurisdictions Eliminating Cash Bail * WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the No Bailouts for Cashless Bail Jurisdictions Act, legislation cutting off federal funding to any jurisdiction substantially eliminating cash bail as a condition of pretrial release for serious offe  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: COSMOS-Web Team Releases the Most Detailed Map Ever of the Cosmic Web
ROCHESTER, New York, May 15 (TNSjou) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * COSMOS-Web team releases the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web Researchers reveal new details in the density of the universe * Nearly one year ago, the COSMOS-Web research team released the largest view ever of the universe. Now, thanks again to the COSMOS-Web program and the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have released the most detailed map ever of the cosmic we  more
Rockefeller Foundation's Chief Operating Officer Paquin to Retire, Ashvin Dayal to Become COO
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation's Chief Operating Officer Paquin to Retire, Ashvin Dayal to Become COO * After nearly 40 years of leadership across public, nonprofit, and corporate sectors and leaving a legacy of transforming the Foundation's operations across five continents, Natalye Paquin announced her plans to retire * Ashvin Dayal, who has been with the Foundation since 2008, will become the F  more
ROLLS-ROYCE PRESENTS BLACK BADGE CULLINAN BY CYRIL KONGO: CAPTURING THE ENERGY OF CONTEMPORARY ART
DERBY, England, May 14 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars posted the following news release: * * * ROLLS-ROYCE PRESENTS BLACK BADGE CULLINAN BY CYRIL KONGO: CAPTURING THE ENERGY OF CONTEMPORARY ART * * Rolls-Royce presents Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo: a collaborative project featuring hand-painted artworks by acclaimed modern artist * Artworks on Starlight Headliner and woodset hand-painted by Kongo, representing the vibrant 'Kongoverse' * Debuts first-eve  more
Ropes and Gray: In Memoriam - Stephen Warnke
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 15 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * In Memoriam: Stephen Warnke Ropes & Gray is sad to announce that Stephen Warnke, a widely admired colleague, beloved friend and retired partner of the firm, unexpectedly passed away on May 12. Stephen joined Ropes & Gray in 2003 and immediately became a cornerstone of our growing health care practice. His legal excellence, sharp intellect and expansive knowledge of health care   more
Saul Ewing Partner James P. Chou Appointed Managing Partner of New York City Office
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 12 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Partner James P. Chou Appointed Managing Partner of New York City Office NEW YORK CITY - Saul Ewing LLP today announced that Partner James P. Chou has been named Managing Partner of the firm's New York City office. The Managing Partner is responsible for helping to develop the strategic direction of the office, drive revenue and talent growth, and align partners around a shared vi  more
SEC Files Proposed Final Judgments Against Gautam Adani & Sagar Adani
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-08080; E.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 20, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, No. 1:24-cv-08080 (E.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 20, 2024) On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moved for entry of final judgments by consent as to Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, whom the SEC previously charged with making false and misleading statements in   more
Secretary of State Rubio Speaks With Sean Hannity of Fox News Channel
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on May 13, 2026, by Sean Hannity of Fox News Channel with Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * QUESTION: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, here we are on board Air Force One, where we're headed to China. These meetings are very critical. I mean, my first question: Do you view China as our top geopolitical foe? SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah, it's both our top political challenge geopolitically, and it's also  more
Secretary-General, in Africa Day Message, Stresses Greater Solidarity, Investment Key to Spur Sustainable Development, Prosperity across Continent
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General, in Africa Day Message, Stresses Greater Solidarity, Investment Key to Spur Sustainable Development, Prosperity across Continent * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for Africa Day, observed on 25 May: On Africa Day, we celebrate the continent's abundant strengths, resilience, potential and growing influence on the world stage. For generations, the people of Africa h  more
Secretary-General, in Video Message to Global Counter-Terrorism Compact, Urges Response Anchored in International Law, Human Rights Vital amid Growing Terrorist Threat
NEW YORK, May 13 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General, in Video Message to Global Counter-Terrorism Compact, Urges Response Anchored in International Law, Human Rights Vital amid Growing Terrorist Threat * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the twelfth meeting of the Global Counter-Terrorism Compact, in New York today: Thank you for taking part in this twelfth meeting of the Global Counter-Terrorism C  more
Sen. Shaheen, Colleagues Issue Statement on President Trump China Policy Ahead of Summit With President Xi
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on May 13, 2026, with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and a group of Democratic colleagues: * * * Shaheen, Schumer, Durbin, Reed, Coons, Schatz, Warren, Kim Statement on Trump's China Policy Ahead of his Summit with President Xi Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committe  more
Senator Murray Presses EPA Administrator on Agency Siding with Mega Polluters, Plans to Gut Clean Water Funding
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Presses EPA Administrator on Agency Siding with Mega Polluters, Plans to Gut Clean Water Funding * ICYMI : Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request WATCH : Senator Murray's full questioning Washington, D.C. - Today-at a Senate Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on the FY27 budget request for the Environmental Protection  more
Sens. Gillibrand And Blunt Rochester, Reps. Clarke And Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation To Combat The Maternal Mental Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Gillibrand And Blunt Rochester, Reps. Clarke And Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation To Combat The Maternal Mental Health Crisis * Mental health conditions-including substance use disorders-are the leading cause of preventable maternal death in the United States In New York, the maternal mortality rate for Black women is over four times that for white women Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten  more
SoA Faculty Presented at the Society of Architectural Historians 79th Annual Meeting in Mexico City
BROOKLYN, New York, May 14 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Faculty Presented at the Society of Architectural Historians 79th Annual Meeting in Mexico City * The School of Architecture was robustly represented at the important Society of Architectural Historians Annual Meeting. Eight faculty members across the SoA's departments presented their research, co-chaired a pane  more
Stony Brook Medicine Reaches New Milestone with Systemwide CMS Five-Star Recognition
STONY BROOK, New York, May 14 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Medicine Reaches New Milestone with Systemwide CMS Five-Star Recognition * STONY BROOK, NY, May 14, 2026 - Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk County's only academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center for both adults and children, earned a five-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating aw  more
String Theory Emerges from "Almost Nothing"
PASADENA, California, May 14 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * String Theory Emerges from "Almost Nothing" * If you could take an apple and break it into smaller and smaller parts, you would find molecules, then atoms, followed by subatomic particles like protons and the quarks and gluons that make them up. You might think you hit the bottom, but, according to string theorists, if you keep going to even smaller scales-about a billion billion times sma  more
Student-created galleries explore Indonesian collection
ITHACA, New York, May 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Student-created galleries explore Indonesian collection * A new installation at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art contains pieces selected by students in a curatorial practicum seminar offered through the Department of History of Art and Visual Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences. Students created the installation as part of their class, which included discussions about Indonesian art, provenance, repa  more
SUNY ESF Receives Highest Platinum Rating for Sustainability Achievements
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Receives Highest Platinum Rating for Sustainability Achievements College is one of only four institutions worldwide to earn top ranking under updated framework * The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has earned a STARS Platinum rating, the highest distinction in higher education sustainability. Awarded by the Association for the   more
SUNY Honors Three at Upstate With Distinguished Faculty Rank
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY honors three at Upstate with Distinguished Faculty Rank Three Upstate faculty--Gregory Conners, MD, MPH, MBA; Stewart Loh, PhD, and Sherard Tatum, MD--have been named SUNY Distinguished Faculty by the SUNY Board of Trustees. The three will be recognized and honored at the Upstate Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. in Weiskotten Hall. The campus communit  more
SUNY University at Albany: Grads at a Glance - Passion for Tiny Materials Leaves Big Impact
ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Grads at a Glance: Passion for Tiny Materials Leaves Big Impact By Bethany Bump The contrast between impact and scale is a big reason Soumya Kollipara was drawn to nanoscience, a field devoted to the study of very tiny things. "Once I started learning how much you could change about the world by playing with stuff at the nanoscale, I was hooked," she said. Kollipara will graduate this summer from UAlbany  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Scientists Push Cancer Research Forward With Expanded Lab
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate scientists push cancer research forward with expanded lab capabilities Written by Russ Corbin Advanced cancer research is taking important strides forward at Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Institute of Human Performance, where physician-scientists are expanding innovative oncology studies aimed at improving patient outcomes across Central New Y  more
Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make Life More Affordable for New Parents
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make Life More Affordable for New Parents * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026. This bill, led alongside Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT), creates a newborn tax credit to help ease the financial burden of working paren  more
Supreme Court Says Abortion Pill Can Be Dispensed by Mail, For Now
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Says Abortion Pill Can Be Dispensed by Mail, For Now While a lawsuit continues, patients will be able to pick up mifepristone at their local pharmacy or have it delivered via mail after a telehealth visit * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order allowing people to continue getting the abortion pill mifepristone through telemedicine while a lawsuit surrounding   more
Syracuse University Celebrates Record Year for Faculty Research and Creative Work
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * University Celebrates Record Year for Faculty Research and Creative Work At a faculty recognition event April 27, Chancellor J. Michael Haynie praised the research enterprise and shared his vision for continued growth. Wendy S. Loughlin Miron Victory Court was the setting for the Faculty Research and Creative Excellence Celebration hosted by the Office of Research April 27. The event served to honor faculty w  more
Syracuse University: A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research Festival
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research Festival Students gathered at the Life Sciences Complex to present their work to faculty, staff, peers and guests. Casey Schad Nearly 140 undergraduate students showcased their academic work at the College of Arts and Sciences' (A&S') annual Undergraduate Research Festival on April 17 in the Life Sciences Complex's Milton Atrium. Faculty, staff, peers and gu  more
Syracuse University: Test Got It Right - Mathematician Leaves Lasting Legacy
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * The Test Got It Right: Mathematician Leaves Lasting Legacy Jack Graver retired this spring from the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences after 60 years on the faculty. Sean Grogan Jack Graver likes to tell the story about a vocational aptitude test he took in sixth grade. It asked students which activities they preferred -- things like fixing a bicycle, building things or working with  more
Terra Medi Recalls Karagounis Bros - Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Terra Medi LLC Recalls Karagounis Bros - Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration Summary Company Announcement Date: May 13, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 14, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Product is an uneviscerated fish with potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination  more
The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury Did Not Intervene in FX Markets During the First Quarter
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury Did Not Intervene in FX Markets During the First Quarter * The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury did not intervene in foreign exchange markets during the January - March 2026 quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said today in its quarterly report to the U.S. Congress. The U.S. dollar, as measured by the Federal Reserve Board's broad trade-weighted  more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, May 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, May 14, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Preventing Violent Offenders from Being Released by Bail Charities In the summer of 2020, charitable bail funds like the Minnesota Freedom Fund received massive donations from far left activists, politicians, and celebrities - including then-Senator Kamala Harris - to bail   more
The LEI for Germany Declined in March
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for Germany Declined in March * Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.  Next month's release of the composite economic inde  more
The UAB to award an honorary doctorate to surgeon Julio Garcia Aguilar
BARCELONA, Spain, May 13 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * The UAB to award an honorary doctorate to surgeon Julio Garcia Aguilar * The UAB Governing Council meeting, held 13 May, approved the appointment as honorary doctor of Julio Garcia Aguilar, head of the department of colorectal surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He was proposed for the award by the Faculty of Medicine. Doctor Garcia Aguilar has a long career in t  more
To Understand Immigration Now, Start With the Past
NEW YORK, May 14 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * To Understand Immigration Now, Start With the Past * As anti-immigrant sentiment rises in the U.S., a new book takes a hard look at how past events, real and imagined, are influencing today's nativist politics and policies. In Immigration: How the Past Shapes the Present, Distinguished Professor Emerita Nancy Foner (GC/Hunter College, Sociology, International Migration Studies ), a noted im  more
Tonko, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Behavioral Health Care for Rare Disease Community
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Behavioral Health Care for Rare Disease Community * WASHINGTON, DC -Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Don Bacon (NE-2) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and their families affected by rare diseases. An estimated 1 i  more
Trent Durham Research, Regional Relationships Focus of May Board of Governors Meeting
PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, May 14 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Trent Durham Research, Regional Relationships Focus of May Board of Governors Meeting Community collaboration in the Durham region, new Board appointments and strengthened credit ratings among meeting highlights * Community collaborations, applied research and institutional governance were the focus of Trent University's Board of Governors meeting held on Friday, May 8 at Trent University Durham Great  more
Triple-I/Milliman: US P/C Insurance Industry Navigates Recovery Following Years of Elevated Claims Costs and Economic Disruption
NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I/Milliman: US P/C Insurance Industry Navigates Recovery Following Years of Elevated Claims Costs and Economic Disruption * MALVERN, Pa., May 15, 2026 - The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurance industry showed improving underwriting conditions in 2025 following several years of elevated catastrophe losses, inflation-driven claims costs, and post-pandemic economic vo  more
Trump EPA Proposes to Delay Vital Health Protections That Would Reduce Car and Truck Pollution
NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Trump EPA Proposes to Delay Vital Health Protections That Would Reduce Car and Truck Pollution The Trump EPA today proposed a two-year delay in implementing life-saving protections that reduce air pollution from cars, passenger trucks and SUVs - a move that would cause more serious heart and lung diseases and early deaths for Americans across the country and result in billions of dollar  more
UB surgeon endows new lecture series focused on the business of surgery
BUFFALO, New York, May 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB surgeon endows new lecture series focused on the business of surgery * Philip L. Glick, MD, professor of surgery, was the first liaison for MBA programs for UB health sciences schools and the School of Management. (Photo: Sandra Kicman) Mark Talamini, senior vice president of Northwell Health, will give the first lecture on June 4 By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO,   more
UB to host Marie Curie fellow Ilenia Pittui
BUFFALO, New York, May 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to host Marie Curie fellow Ilenia Pittui * Art historian will tap UB's resources to study Ottoman and Safavid cultures By Alexandra Saccone BUFFALO, N.Y. - Art historian Ilenia Pittui has been awarded a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions postdoctoral fellowship to conduct research at the University at Buffalo on the iconography of the Ottoman and Safavid worlds.   more
US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally
NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally * (Washington, DC) - The United States government's abrupt cuts to nearly all US foreign aid in 2025 harmed the global human rights movement and countless people at risk, Human Rights Watch said in a 42-page paper issued today. " Every Autocrat's Dream: A Global Snapshot of the Human Rights Harms of US Foreign Aid Cuts " examines the immediate con  more
Velazquez, Torres, and Warren Press Warsh on Ties to Hedge Fund Profiting from Puerto Rico Debt Crisis
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez, Torres, and Warren Press Warsh on Ties to Hedge Fund Profiting from Puerto Rico Debt Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to newly confirmed Chair of the Federal reserve Kevin Warsh ahead of his swearing in demanding answers about his longtime consulting role  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th Annual Conference
ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th Annual Conference * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks at the New York State Association for Affordable Housing's 27th annual conference and highlighted her "Let Them Build" agenda. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV q  more
Visions Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership With Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Visions Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership With University New branch serving the campus, completed inaugural cohort and growing community programs mark a year of milestones for a partnership built on student success. * Visions Federal Credit Union and Syracuse University announced two significant milestones in their growing partnership: the opening of a new Visions branch on Marshall Street and the suc  more
Watch: Gillibrand Grills HUD Sec. Turner: "Stop With The Excuses, Just Explain Your Record
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Watch: Gillibrand Grills HUD Sec. Turner: "Stop With The Excuses, Just Explain Your Record * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), grilled Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner over his failure to show measurable progress on housing affordability and home  more
Welch Calls on Rubio to Abide by the Leahy Law and Investigate New Reports of Human Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Calls on Rubio to Abide by the Leahy Law and Investigate New Reports of Human Rights Abuses * Welch's remarks on the Senate Floor follow shocking new reporting from the New York Times WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) called on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to abide by the Leahy Law and investigate allegations of sexual violence and human righ  more
Western Connecticut Council of Governments selects Stantec to lead routing and design services for connected regional trail network
EDMONTON, Alberta, May 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, posted the following news: * * * Western Connecticut Council of Governments selects Stantec to lead routing and design services for connected regional trail network * The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to provide routing and design services for the Western Connecticut Regional Trail Bicycle and Ped  more
WiFi4Homeless Campaign Applauds Empire State Development Announcement and Calls for Passage of Legislation to Guarantee Internet Access for All Shelter Residents
NEW YORK, May 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * WiFi4Homeless Campaign Applauds Empire State Development Announcement and Calls for Passage of Legislation to Guarantee Internet Access for All Shelter Residents * The Empire State Development agency announced an investment of up to $20 million to bring internet access to homeless shelters, in a partnership between the ConnectALL office, the Office of Temporary Disability Assi  more
William & Mary Libraries announces Sadeqa Johnson as writer-in-residence
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary Libraries announces Sadeqa Johnson as writer-in-residence * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M Libraries. - Ed. William & Mary Libraries has selected Virginia author Sadeqa Johnson as its 2026-2027 writer-in-residence. The position is funded by the Molly Elliot Seawell Endowment, established by Philip Hairston Seawell '37, J.D. '39, a descendant of Molly Elliot Sea  more
Wyden, Warren Press Trump Treasury Over Purchase of Foreign Gold From Terrorist-Controlled Mines
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Wyden, Warren Press Trump Treasury over Purchase of Foreign Gold from Terrorist-Controlled Mines Letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sounds alarm over taxpayer dollars funding drug cartels and terrorist groups in Colombia * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Eli  more
Young, Lankford Introduce Bill to Protect Privacy of Charitable Donors
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Lankford Introduce Bill to Protect Privacy of Charitable Donors * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the Protecting Charitable Giving Act to address the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations. This legislation would help nonprofit organizations better protect the identities of their donor  more
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