WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Activists Attack Secure Elections * FAIR shows challenges to President's executive order must fail The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts showing why challenges to President Trump's executive order helping to ensure that only citizens vote in federal elections must  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Defends Medford Residents' Right to Demand Values-Aligned Use of Taxpayer Funds * The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has taken another step to protect Arab Americans, and all Americans, from efforts to suppress lawful civic action and democratic accountability.  ADC, serving as co-counsel alongside Jonathan Wallace, filed an oppositi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Advent International, a private equity investor, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Advent appoints Patricia Cross, AM as an Operating Partner in Australia and New Zealand Sydney - Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announced the appointment of Patricia Cross, AM as an Operating Partner in Australia and New Zealand. Patricia brings more than 40 years of management and board-level experience in financial services inclu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Aid cuts left DRC behind on Ebola outbreak - Oxfam is mounting a response * Reacting to the World Health Organization's declaration of the Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) -with over 400 cases and 89 deaths confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo -Dr. Manenji Mangundu, Oxfam Country Director in the DRC, said: "This outbreak is hit  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amy Jane Longo and Torrey McClary Named "Women of Influence: Attorneys" by Los Angeles Business Journal Litigation & enforcement partner and managing partner of our Los Angeles office Amy Jane Longo and health care partner Torrey McClary were recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2026 "Women of Influence: Attorneys" list. This prestigious recognition highlights exceptional leadership, expe  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * Study Traces How Stress Hormones Disrupt the Gut -- Points to New Target for Treating IBS We've all experienced it: stress affects every system in the body, including -- sometimes especially including -- the gut. The stomach tightens. Digestion slows. Processes that usually run quietly in the background begin clamoring for attention. For some people, these sympt  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Boston University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 153rd Commencement Approximately 20,000 guests gathered on a hot, sunny Nickerson Field to honor this year's graduates By Joel Brown Courage, persistence, and boldness were the themes at Boston University's 153rd Commencement on Sunday. "Through my journey, I found that my different identities and roles don't undercut each other. They make each other strong  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Boston University Medical School Graduates Step into Their Futures at Annual Convocations Speakers stress the importance of doctors earning trust, urge Class of 2026 graduates to make the world a better place By Doug Fraser Families and friends celebrated the passage of hundreds of Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine graduates into the worlds of medicine and science in two separate ceremonies held May   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Named GBH's 2026 High School Quiz Show State Champion * Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N) has earned the title of High School Quiz Show(r) Season 17 State Champion. Throughout Boston public media producer GBH's bracketed academic tournament, BB&N proved their knowledge, strategy, and speed, resulting in a final w  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * CLACLS Presents Inaugural Undergraduate Research Award * The Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies (CLACLS) recently announced the winners of its inaugural Undergraduate Research Award, presented through a public poster competition held during Founders Day.The competition, which reflects CLACLS's commitment to supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research connected to L  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark awards 612 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2026 * 'No one's going to tell you exactly what to do next. But you will always have the ability to choose' Clark University conferred 612 undergraduate degrees to the Class of 2026. President David B. Fithian '87 encouraged graduates gathered at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester with family and loved ones to reflect upon their growth and applaud  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Pomp and circumstance aplenty as URI celebrates achievements of 4,000-plus graduates * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 18, 2026 - Standing center stage in a packed Ryan Center, Marc Randolph drew on lessons from high school baseball and co-founding Netflix to deliver one clear message to University of Rhode Island graduates: success isn't about perfect plans-it's about showing up, adapti  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Federal Lawmakers Drive Us Decades into the Past with New Bill * Chairman Rep. Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rep. Rick Larson of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have released draft text of a bill that guts progress on improving clean public transportation, decimates investments in electric vehicles, and blocks charging infrastructure. The bill also introduces a dan  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Corine Tachtiris Begins Term as President of American Literary Translators Association * Corine Tachtiris, associate professor of comparative literature in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, is beginning her term as President of the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA), the largest professional organization for literary translators in the U.S.As the only organiz  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Michelle Donahue, deputy chief of staff for Army logistics, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Army's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request for military   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Oral Exams for May 25-29, 2026 * The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows: Brett Mullins, Ph.D., Computer Science, Tuesday, May 26, 9 a.m., CSL E300. Dissertation: "Practical Algorithms for Differentially Private Marginal Query Answering." Daniel Sheldon, chair. Alex Winsor, Ph.D., Organism  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news: * * * EDC Receives $5M Grant to Expand Successful Zero Suicide Institute Work New Four Pines Fund award will improve suicide care for people nationwide Creating Healthy Environments * Education Development Center (EDC) has received a $5 million grant from Four Pines Fund to expand the reach of its Zero Suicide Institute(R) and help more health care organizations deliver quality, effective, evidenc  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 18 -- The Indiana University Indianapolis campus posted the following news: * * * Edward Curtis' preservation of Arab American history earns him Guggenheim, ACLS fellowships * - 1:View print quality image about IU Indianapolis Professor Edward Curtis poses in Cavanaugh Hall Indiana University Indianapolis professor Edward Curtis' research project "The Riddle of the Evil Eye: Religion in Arab American History" recently earned him two highly prestigious fellowships.   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Eighteen Charged in Multi-State Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy * BOSTON - Eighteen individuals in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Hawaii have been arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering scheme centered in Gardner, Mass. The following defendants have been charged with conspi  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 18 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Fulbright awards send six Clemson students and alumni abroad * An outstanding group of five Clemson University students and one alumna have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistant awards, nationally competitive scholarships that support teaching and cultural exchange abroad. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the peo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Strengthens Global Private Equity Platform With Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar in Boston * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar has joined the firm as a partner in its Private Equity practice in the Boston office. "With the addition of Larissa, we continue to deepen the strength of our premier middle-market private equity platform in Boston  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Further Limits Growth of Health Care Deductibles and Co-Pays * Boston -Governor Maura Healey is announcing that her administration has taken further action to limit growth in health care deductibles, co-pays and other out-of-pocket costs for patients in 2027. Under guidance issued by the Division of Insurance, health insurance companies will be required to limit incre  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Harnessing technology to strengthen cardiac, stroke emergency response * DALLAS, May 18, 2026 -When someone experiences cardiac arrest, a heart attack or a stroke, reliable communication between dispatch, EMS crews and receiving hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies -from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units -rapidly tr  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard & the American Revolution Tour now on the Visit Harvard Mobile app In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States, Harvard University is offering a new way to explore the campus' ties to the nation's earliest days. Campus Tours - Harvard University (https://www.harvard.edu/visit/tours/) The recently launched Harvard & the American Revolu  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Fights to Block Trump's Self-Dealing Settlement in Sham $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit As President Donald Trump attempts to conclude the sham $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)--an agency he oversees as President of the United States--House Democrats' Lit  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chair Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished Members of this Subcommittee. I appreciate this opportunity to testify on President Trump's 2027 Budget and what it means for the Department of H  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * I'll take Northeastern for $400. Rose Sloan takes on 'Jeopardy!' * I'll take Northeastern professors for $400. Rose Sloan takes on 'Jeopardy!' Rose Sloan, who teaches computer science at Northeastern University, will appear on an upcoming episode of the legendary game show. by Cody Mello-Klein May 18, 2026 As a professor, Rose Sloan is used to being in front of an audience. But on Tuesday, Sloan w  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Grills Trump Interior Secretary on Attempt to Kill Solar in Nevada * Download Full Video WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on the Trump Administration's weaponization of the permitting process to crush solar in Nevada, despite analysis from Lazard, the world's largest independent investment bank, which found so  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Moore, Sanders, Omar, McGovern Lead More Than 100 Colleagues in Helping End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals * Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * San Francisco Retiree Fights Against the IRS's Excessive Fine that Will Drain His Life Savings SAN FRANCISCO--The IRS wants to take most of the life savings of Tuncay Saydam, an 88-year-old retired professor. More than $400,000. Not because Tuncay did not pay his taxes, but because he did not fill out a one-page form. A form he didn't even know about. This past winter, a district court in Califor  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * The Jed Foundation (JED) Hosts Congressional Briefing on Scalable Mental Health Models in Educational Settings For Mental Health Awareness Month, youth, mental health and educational experts, and lawmakers convened to center student well-being in education and policy. * [Washington, D.C.] - As demand for mental health services continues to rise, schools and colleges are adopting comprehensive, evide  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Introduces Legislation to Protect Voting Rights from Federal Interference * SALEM, MA -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the Protecting American Voters' Rights Act, a bill that would permit Americans to sue in federal court for constitutional violations of their voting rights. The legislation addresses a dangerous gap in federal law that grants federal officials near-total i  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Joins Over 90 House Democrats to Block Trump's $1.7 Billion Taxpayer-Funded "Slush Fund" for Political Allies, Jan. 6th Rioters * SALEM, MA -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today joined over 90 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief to block a corrupt settlement between the Trump Administration and the Department of Justice. The agreement follows a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Don  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 19 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: * * * State awards $13M to develop brackish water projects Contracts part of $40 million appropriated to Strategic Water Supply * The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer today announced more than $13 million in contracts to map, test and treat brackish water - naturally occurring salty water found in underground reservoirs - as part of the  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * Neal Blasts Trump's Self-Dealing, $1.8 Billion Taxpayer Shakedown SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump settled his sham lawsuit against his own government with a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund for his friends and January  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 17 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Oakland, Silicon Valley graduates told degree is 'not just a credential, it's a connection' * Northeastern Oakland, Silicon Valley graduates told their degree is 'not just a credential, it's a connection' More than 300 undergraduates and graduate students receive degrees on Holmgren Meadow. by Vickie Jean DeHamer - Contributor May 17, 2026 OAKLAND, Calif. -In the middle of Northeastern University'  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Proposed Surface Transportation Bill Would Harm People, the Environment * "The science is clear: more and better transportation options are crucial for a sustainable future, and the current car dependent system is financially wasteful, harmful to the climate and public health, and detrimental to advancing equity. "Communities around the country are reeling f  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 18 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Rebekah Williams urges graduates to "bring your gifts to the movement," at 154th Commencement * Rebekah A. Williams, a community activist, strategic planner, facilitator, and co-founding director of Food for the Spirit, delivered a powerful speech to the graduating class of 2026 during the Graduate School's evening Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. Williams addressed a full crowd in the   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Renewable Energy is More Cost Effective than Direct Air Capture at Reducing Carbon *. A new study shows that direct air capture is, and will continue to be, one of the most expensive ways to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and using it may actually increase health harms.  The case for investing in direct air capture weakens substantially once it is directly compared agai  more

NEW YORK, May 19 (TNSrep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 17, 2026: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Awarded US$350M+ to Reach 731 Million People Amid 2025's Historic Decline in Global Aid 2025 Impact Report, "Big Bets, Real Results," highlights $32 billion in total capital mobilized into solutions for millions of people in Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe, the United States, and more * The Rockefeller Foundation today released its 2025   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Warren Celebrate More Than $47 Million in Grants for Airport Infrastructure Across Massachusetts * Awards List (PDF) Washington (May 18, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement after Massachusetts cities and towns received more than $4  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee: * * * Shaheen, Warren Statement on Trump Administration Extending Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil Again Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026, with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: * * * Warren, Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration Extending Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil Again Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Co  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Startup making reusable emergency housing wins MIT $100K competition * A startup making emergency housing cheaper and faster to deploy won this year's MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition on May 12. Uplift Microhome is building reusable, modular housing units to provide housing on demand to people affected by natural disasters and other emergencies. Each of the company's homes h  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Team Moulton Hosts Third Annual Passport Fair, Assisting More Than 200 Constituents * SALEM, MA -Over the weekend, staff from the Office of Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) hosted their third annual Passport Fair, providing direct assistance to 217 constituents to ensure their travel documents are ready for the upcoming travel season. The event resulted in 180 new passport applications and 37  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Theresa Austin Co-edits New Book, 'Towards Building Anti-Racist Communities: A Focus on Intersectionalities' * Theresa Austin, professor of critical educational linguistics in the College of Education's language, literacy and culture concentration, has co-edited a new book released this month, " Towards Building Anti-Racist Communities: A Focus on Intersectionalities." The book, published by C  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 18 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan to celebrate graduating students, outstanding faculty during 2026 Commencement week By Pat Sargent As the UMass Chan Medical School community prepares to celebrate the Classes of 2026 at Commencement on Sunday, May 31, members will gather for award ceremonies that honor faculty and graduating students. On Thursday, May 28, the Morningside Graduate School of Bio  more

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, May 15 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Three schoolchildren obtain the prestigious scholarship for graduate studies of the NSF By Idem Osorio De Jesus (idem.osorio@upr.edu) The schoolboys Lucas A. Lisondo di Tada, Andrea N. Belvis Aquino and Amanda B. Melendez Perez, from the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), obtained the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) awarded by the National Science Foundati  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Warren Grills Bessent on Trump's Failing Economic Agenda, Questioning Administration's Plans to Lower Grocery Costs As Monthly Grocery Inflation Hits Nearly Four-Year High "If you are unable to recognize that President Trump's economic agenda is raising costs on American families, it means you have no   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, King, Wyden Push Government Watchdog to Launch Probe Into Ineffective "Free File" Tax Program "Free File cannot efficiently, effectively, and securely serve the taxpayers who are statutorily entitled to free tax filing services." * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Angus King (I-Maine), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner * MALDEN, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced Christina Xiao, a Lexington high school student, as this year's Congressional Art Competition winner from Massachusetts' Fifth Congressional District. "The skill and creativity of our district's young artists never cease to amaze me," said Whip Clark. "Chris  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, May 19 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 Wofford College holds 172nd Commencement * Wofford College awarded 453 baccalaureate degrees during the 172nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17. Dr. Nayef H. Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, delivered the keynote address to those gathered on the lawn of Main Building. Honorary degree, teaching and service awards The college conferred honorary degrees on four indi  more