Monday - May 25, 2026
News Tipoffs - New York Editors Newsletter for Friday May 22, 2026 ( 199 items )  
"Trust the Tenacity": Kyle Clark Inspires CMU's Class of 2026
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, May 21 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * "Trust the Tenacity": Kyle Clark Inspires CMU's Class of 2026 * Kyle Clark brought a message of resilience, growth and community to the graduates of Colorado Mesa University during the university's 2026 commencement ceremony. "In a self-centered world, you choose to celebrate the breakthrough of accomplishments of your friends and classmates, and that doesn't happen everywhere," said Kyle Clark to  more
11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide * NEW YORK - May 21, 2026 - Eleven shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide, which highlights top practitioners advising on complex immigration matters worldwide. The guide featu  more
2026 summer season is set to kick off at Disney Village
COUPVRAY, France, May 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * The 2026 summer season is set to kick off at Disney Village Restaurants, bars, shops, entertainment, concerts and much more! Disney Village invites guests to enjoy a festive atmosphere just a stone's throw from the Disney Parks. Discover the programme and must-see events awaiting visitors at this vibrant destination over the coming weeks. Music all season long  more
Access Now urges the Ninth Circuit to protect encryption from NSO's spyware
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Access Now urges the Ninth Circuit to protect encryption from NSO's spyware * People's privacy must be protected in court. Yesterday, Access Now alongside ten other civil society organizations filed an amicus brief in the U.S.' Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals calling to protect encryption from NSO Group's   more
ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill Censoring Teachers and Forcibly Outing Transgender Students
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill Censoring Teachers and Forcibly Outing Transgender Students * WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union condemned a bill that passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives threatening to censo  more
Action Against Hunger: Somalia Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis as Risk of Famine Emerges in Burhakaba
NEW YORK, May 22 (TNSrep) -- Action Against Hunger issued the following news release: * * * Somalia Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis as Risk of Famine Emerges in Burhakaba Mogadishu/New York -- Action Against Hunger is warning that the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis reveals rapidly worsening food insecurity and nutrition conditions in the country, including a credible risk of famine in Burhakaba District in Bay Region. The organization has witnessed a signifi  more
Actors' Equity Association Announces Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Announces Results of 2026 Officer and Councilor Election * Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers in live theatre, announced the results of its 2026 Officer and Councilor Election. In total, 43 positions across all three regions and representing four categories (principal a  more
Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United States Senate
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United States Senate * Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Jon Ossoff's campaign for United States Senate on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.  "I'm so grateful that Senator Ossoff has made it a priority to get to know the unique challenges   more
Advocate for physics, literacy, wins Campus-Community Leadership Award
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Advocate for physics, literacy, wins Campus-Community Leadership Award * For her volunteer outreach encouraging local children to learn about physics and reading, Abra Geiger '26 has won the 2026 University Relations Campus-Community Leadership Award. Geiger is a double major in physics and mathematics, with a minor in astronomy, in the College of Arts and Sciences. She will begin pursuing a Ph.D. degree in phy  more
Ahead of Oral Arguments, NYCLU and Local Advocates Condemn Nassau County's Unconstitutional No-Speech Buffer Zone Law
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Oral Arguments, NYCLU and Local Advocates Condemn Nassau County's Unconstitutional No-Speech Buffer Zone Law * Advocates rallied as the court hears NYCLU's lawsuit against Nassau's unlawful no-speech policy NASSAU COUNTY - Ahead of oral arguments in Borecky v. Nassau County, today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Planned Parenthood, Gender Equality New York,  more
AJC Statement Marking One Year Since Murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement Marking One Year Since Murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky * One year after the horrific murders of Sarah Milgrim (z"l) and Yaron Lischinsky (z"l) outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., following an American Jewish Committee (AJC) ACCESS D.C. Young Diplomats reception, we continue to mourn the loss of these two bright and caring people and  more
Alaska Airlines Advances Global Expansion With Launch of New European Routes and Landmark Lounge Investment
SEATTLE, May 22 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Alaska Airlines advances global expansion with launch of new European routes and landmark lounge investment Summary * Alaska Airlines begins service to London today, marking a major milestone in the carrier's international expansion, with service to Reykjavik to follow on May 28, just weeks after launching nonstop service to Rome. * Opening in late 2027, Alaska's  more
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Partners With Jed Foundation to Strengthen Mental Health Support of Members, Community
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 22 (TNSrpt) -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Partners with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Strengthen Mental Health Support of Members, Community Initiative offers expert support and guidance to promote young adult emotional health and prevent suicide. * [BALTIMORE, MD & NEW YORK] -- Fraternities and sororities shape the college experience for hundreds of thousands of students, and they can  more
Announcing: Love in a Time of Allegory
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Announcing: Love in a Time of Allegory * Across books and exhibitions, Nicholas Muellner, Art Senior Lecturer and Codirector of the M.F.A. inText program and ITI Press, has placed visual media and the written word in dialogue to explore aspects of the human condition spanning the personal to the political. Yet in the opening pages of his latest publication Love in a Time of Allegory, he poses a startling confessi  more
Aon Advances Global Hub Strategy to Align Credit Reinsurance Offering With Client Demand
LONDON, England, May 22 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Aon Advances Global Hub Strategy to Align Credit Reinsurance Offering with Client Demand Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the continued strengthening of its credit reinsurance offering through the advancement of a hub-led strategy designed  more
Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.88 per Common Share
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Assurant Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.88 per Common Share * ATLANTA, May 21, 2026 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection - safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world's most successful brands, announced today  more
Attorney General James Shuts Down Predatory Law Firm That Targeted New York City Tenants Facing Eviction
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Shuts Down Predatory Law Firm That Targeted New York City Tenants Facing Eviction * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has secured an agreement to close the predatory law firm Tenants Counsel Network (TCN) for taking advantage of New York City tenants facing eviction. An Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investi  more
Attorney General James Urges Charity Funds to Continue Donations to Southern Poverty Law Center
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Charity Funds to Continue Donations to Southern Poverty Law Center * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in urging three major donor-advised funds, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, and Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc., not to cut off   more
AUNY 2026 commencement ceremonies set for June 16
ALFRED, New York, May 21 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * AUNY 2026 commencement ceremonies set for June 16 * Alfred University's AUNY program will hold its commencement ceremonies at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Queensborough Performing Arts Center in Queens, NY. Graduates from the AUNY program have earned master's degrees in School and Mental Health Counseling and Public Administration or completed Advanced Certification programs in Mental Health Cou  more
Barnard College: Pam Crabtree '72 Carves the Future for the Next Generation of Archaeologists
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Pam Crabtree '72 Carves the Future for the Next Generation of Archaeologists Ahead of her retirement in August, the veteran zooarchaeologist reflects on more than 50 years of groundbreaking work with some of the world's oldest remains. * It's difficult for Pam Crabtree '72 to estimate the number of countries she's visited to conduct fieldwork across the span of her career as a zooarchaeologist. There are the standouts, of  more
Bipartisan bill would tackle rental housing shortage, lower costs for families
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan bill would tackle rental housing shortage, lower costs for families * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee members Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) today introduced the Rental Housing Investment Act, a bipartisan bill that would modernize the tax code, lower construction costs and create stronger incentives to   more
Brennan Center for Justice: Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Seeking Mainers' Private Voter Data
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Seeking Mainers' Private Voter Data Justice Department is now 0-8 in lawsuits to force states to turn over sensitive voter data * PORTLAND, Maine -- Today, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against Maine after the state refused to hand over its complete voter file. The   more
British Ambassador Kariuki Urges U.N. Security Council Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Speaking at the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the U.N., demanded that Israel lift indefensible restrictions on humanitarian aid and take immediate action to solve the sanitation crisis in Gaza. Kariuki outlined a three-part priority plan that supports a verified weapons decommissioning process, the deployment of an International Stabilisation Force, and coordinated Palestinian-led reconstruction  more
British Business Bank Makes pound sterling25m Cornerstone Commitment to Antler's UK Fund II
SHEFFIELD, England, May 22 -- British Business Bank issued the following news release: * * * British Business Bank makes pound sterling25m cornerstone commitment to Antler's UK Fund II British Business Bank has made a pound sterling25m cornerstone commitment to Antler's UK Fund II to support ambitious founders and innovators across the UK. This is the Bank's first commitment to Antler. Founded in 2017, Antler is the world's most active early-stage investor/1 , investing in tech startups fro  more
Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media If FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal Paramount's financing scheme needs FCC approval so Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar can own significant stakes in its television stations Foreign governme  more
CCS Announces Esteemed Group of Honorary Degree Recipients
DETROIT, Michigan, May 22 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * CCS Announces Esteemed Group of Honorary Degree Recipients College for Creative Studies Announces Esteemed Group of Honorary Degree Recipients * College for Creative Studies is proud to announce its 2026 honorary degree recipients: Dustin Yellin, artist and the founder and director of Pioneer Works; Moray Callum, automotive designer; Lynn Alandt, president of the Benson and Edith Ford Fund; and Pa  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: House Bill to Make Blocking Federal Funds Easier Would Take Away Help People Need to Afford Rising Cost of Basics
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by Nick Gwyn, senior fellow with the Government Affairs Team: * * * House Bill to Make Blocking Federal Funds Easier Would Take Away Help People Need to Afford Rising Cost of Basics Ensuring that federal funding reaches eligible recipients, while preventing and addressing factual instances of fraud, is a critical part of good governance that has typically garnered bipartisan suppo  more
Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Modernizing TSA: 'It's About Investing in the Tools and Partnerships of the Future to Achieve the Best Security Outcomes'
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Modernizing TSA: "It's About Investing in the Tools and Partnerships of the Future to Achieve the Best Security Outcomes" Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a full Committee hearing to examine opportunities fo  more
Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh
LONDON, England, May 21 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Sarah MacIntosh * Dame Sarah MacIntosh DCMG has been appointed United Kingdom Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations at New York, in succession to Dame Barbara Woodward DCMG OBE. Dame Sarah will take up her appointment during the summer of 2026. Curriculum vitae   more
CLARKE AND NEGUSE CELEBRATE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE AND NEGUSE CELEBRATE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) celebrated the advancement of their legislation, the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026, in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Full Committee marku  more
Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, May 21 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University * Niagara University honored its Class of 2026 this past week during a series of commencement ceremonies in Lewiston and Vaughan, Ontario, emphasizing a commitment to civic leadership and educational access. The festivities began May 14 at Artpark with the graduate commencement. Keynote speaker Larry Quinn, a prominent bus  more
Cloudflare Fails to Prevent Its Services From Being Used by Websites That Spread Graphic Violence, Extremism, and Foreign Terrorist Content, ADL Report Finds
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Cloudflare Fails to Prevent Its Services from Being Used by Websites that Spread Graphic Violence, Extremism, and Foreign Terrorist Content, ADL Report Finds JLens Plans to Vote WITHHOLD on the Election of Select Cloudflare Board Members at 2026 Annual Meeting   more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Paradox of AI and Climate
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * The Paradox of AI and Climate AI is a two-sided coin, with tremendous potential to benefit the environment while also requiring an immense amount of water and energy. How will these two opposing dynamics balance out--or can they? By Renee Cho Every day seems to bring a new headline about advances in artificial intelligence (AI). But when it comes to climate change, AI is a two-sided coi  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, STANDS WITH ROCHESTER COMMUNITY
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN EASTERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, STANDS WITH ROCHESTER COMMUNITY * (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle condemned ongoing violence against Banyamulenge and Tutsi communities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and expressed support for members of the Rochester community impacted by the crisis. "For years the reports coming o  more
Congressman Nick Langworthy Pushes to End Federal Funding for Breeding Dogs and Cats for Research Experimentation
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Pushes to End Federal Funding for Breeding Dogs and Cats for Research Experimentation * Washington, D.C-May 21, 2026... Congressman Nick Langworthy is calling on Congress to prohibit federal funding for the breeding of dogs and cats intended for research experimentation as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services appropriations process. In the at  more
Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act to Expand Housing Supply and Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act to Expand Housing Supply and Lower Costs * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Reps. Sanchez, LaHood, and Panetta, today introduced the bipartisan Rental Housing Investment Act, legislation to increase the supply of long-term rental housing by modernizing the tax code and incentivizing new housing   more
Consumer Reports Applauds Approval of Key Auto Safety and Consumer Protection Measures by the House Energy and Commerce Committee
YONKERS, New York, May 22 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports Applauds Approval of Key Auto Safety and Consumer Protection Measures by the House Energy and Commerce Committee CR strongly supports consumer safety wins--including fixing deadly electronic door latches, extending automatic emergency braking protections to cyclists and motorcyclists, setting e-bike battery safety standards, addressing misleading automation claims, and study  more
Cortez Masto, Risch Introduce Bill to Boost Access to Precious Metal Depositories
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Risch Introduce Bill to Boost Access to Precious Metal Depositories * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the System Integrity through Licensed Vault Expansion and Resilience (SILVER) Act to increase geographic diversity of precious metal depositories. The vast majority of U.S. storage facilities for preci  more
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: AI Safety Tool Expands Critical Safety Guidance for Journalists and Editors in the U.S.
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * New AI Safety Tool expands critical safety guidance for journalists and editors in the U.S. Two leading organizations dedicated to press freedom today launched JESS (Journalist Expert Safety Support), an AI-powered tool designed to give journalists, editors, and news organizations working across the United States greater access to essential safety information and guidance. Purpo  more
Daily Journal Names Christopher Kao as One of California's Top Intellectual Property Lawyers
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Daily Journal Names Christopher Kao as One of California's Top Intellectual Property Lawyers In its profile of Pillsbury partner Christopher Kao as one of California's Top Intellectual Property lawyers, Daily Journal highlighted his 27 years of leadership in successfully representing technology companies in high-stakes, complex intellectual property disputes. The profile of Kao, who leads Pillsbury's Intellec  more
Debevoise Names Sixteen New Partners
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Names Sixteen New Partners * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Megan Arrogante, Fatema Al-Arayedh, Tom Berry, Konstantin Bureiko, Jake Grandison, Anne-Mette Heemsoth, Samuel Krawiecz, Matthew Parelman, Felix Paterson, Anne-Lise Quach, Aseel Rabie, Sergio Torres, Dominique Trudelle, Wendy Widman, Chen Xu and Guang Yang will become partners of the firm, effective Ju  more
Deputy Mayor Julie Su, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, Councilmember Harvey Epstein Headline Policy Summit on Affordability in NYC, Hosted by Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on May 21, 2026 with the Century Foundation: * * * Deputy Mayor Julie Su, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, Councilmember Harvey Epstein Headline Policy Summit on Affordability in NYC, Hosted by Century Foundation & Protect Borrowers NEW DATA: Debt in NYC Squeezing Working Class Families as Affordability Crisis Worsens Event Marks the Launch of "Affordable NYC Now," A Joint Economi  more
Dignity Not Detention Coalition Statement On New York State Budget Immigration Package
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release: * * * Dignity Not Detention Coalition Statement On New York State Budget Immigration Package Years of organizing by directly impacted communities deliver historic wins for immigrant New Yorkers * After years of organizing across New York State, in Albany hallways, in community centers, in county jails, and on the streets, we celebrate the state budget's inclusion of landmark protections that reflect   more
Direct Relief Sending $2.5 Million in Emergency Medical Aid to DRC Amid Deadly Ebola Outbreak
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Sending $2.5 Million in Emergency Medical Aid to DRC Amid Deadly Ebola Outbreak * As a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Direct Relief is preparing to ship $2.5 million in medicine and medical supplies to treat patients, protect health workers, and limit the spread of the highly contagious disease. The outbreak is caused by the Bundi  more
EisnerAmper's Angie Brown Named Inaugural Chair of NGMA Gulf Coast Chapter
NEW YORK, May 22 -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, issued the following news: * * * EisnerAmper's Angie Brown Named Inaugural Chair of NGMA Gulf Coast Chapter EisnerAmper, a leading global business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Angie Brown, senior manager, has been named the inaugural chair of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Grants Management Association (NGMA). As a member of EisnerAmper's Government Industry Grou  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Proposed Legislation Would Lock North Carolina Into Expensive, Outdated Energy Sources in a Time of High Bills and Growing Electricity Demand
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Proposed legislation would lock North Carolina into expensive, outdated energy sources in a time of high bills and growing electricity demand RALEIGH, N.C. -- Legislation introduced in North Carolina House Energy and Commerce Committee today would mandate the state's continuing reliance on aging and increasingly expensive coal-fired power plants. The proposed committee substitute for Se  more
EPA Moving to Regulate Data Center Turbines as "Mobile Sources"
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 22 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * EPA Moving to Regulate Data Center Turbines as "Mobile Sources" Recent statements and rulemakings suggest that the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("the EPA") is exploring pathways to reduce permitting burdens associated with temporary power sources, such as combustion turbines and diesel generators, which are frequently used during data center construction and early operations. Most notably, t  more
Fed: CSLT - Unifying U.S. Cross-Border Securities Holdings and Transactions Data
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * The CSLT: Unifying U.S. Cross-Border Securities Holdings and Transactions Data/1 Andrew McCallum, Laura DeMane, Angela Garcia, Josie Gillette, Tanya Grover, Henry Haw, Hudson Hinshaw, Nyssa Kim, and Andrew Loucky Introduction The Treasury International Capital (TIC) system offers comprehensive data on U.S. cross-border securities holdings and transactions, facilitating a detailed understanding of U.S. ca  more
Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Access Maine's Unredacted Voter File
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Access Maine's Unredacted Voter File * PORTLAND, Maine - A U.S. district court today dismissed the federal government's lawsuit demanding Maine's unredacted voter file. The unredacted voter file incl  more
Federal Court Rules for Wisconsin Voters, Rejects Trump Administration Demand for Private Voter Data
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Rules for Wisconsin Voters, Rejects Trump Administration Demand for Private Voter Data * MADISON, Wis. -In a major victory for voters, a federal court has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit -an unprecedented overre  more
Fordham Law School: Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 119th Diploma Ceremony
BRONX, New York, May 22 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 119th Diploma Ceremony The Fordham Law community gathered on May 18, under clear blue sunny skies, to celebrate the Law School's class of 2026. A total of 627 degrees--including JD, LLM, MSL, and SJD degrees--were awarded to graduates at Fordham University's Rose Hill campus. Danielle Poole '26 JD, president of Fordham Law Women, stood in line waiting for   more
Fresenius Medical Care Annual General Meeting: Strengthening Performance and Advancing Innovation in Kidney Care
HOMBURG, Germany, May 22 -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Fresenius Medical Care Annual General Meeting: Strengthening performance and advancing innovation in kidney care * Shareholders approve proposed dividend of EUR 1.49 per share FME Reignite strategy launched in 2025 successfully drives the next phase of value creation * 5008X CAREsystem introduced in U.S. clin  more
From Saratoga's Turning Tide to Saxons' Ride: 250 Years of Pride
ALFRED, New York, May 21 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * From Saratoga's Turning Tide to Saxons' Ride: 250 Years of Pride * After much discussion, debate, backroom horse trading (no pun intended), and some arm twisting the Alfred University "reunion bikers" were able to come up with this year's theme name for their week-long bike ride back to campus. The name-""-captures several aspects of our cycling event including Saratoga Springs' history as a turning poin  more
G7 Finance Ministers recognise IATI's role in strengthening development finance data
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The International Aid Transparency Initiative, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that works with donors, partner countries and civil society organizations to make information about aid spending easier to access and use, posted the following news: * * * G7 Finance Ministers recognise IATI's role in strengthening development finance data * G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors have recognised the International Aid Transparency Init  more
Gaza's public health crisis deepens as rodent infestations, sewage overflow and soaring heat threaten civilians
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Gaza's public health crisis deepens as rodent infestations, sewage overflow and soaring heat threaten civilians * Amman, Jordan, May 21, 2026 - Gaza continues to face a severe and unaddressed public health crisis, with collapsed sanitation systems, extreme overcrowding, and widespread rodent and insect infestations exposing civilians to disease and further suffering amid   more
GE Vernova to Acquire Robotech Automation to Accelerate Robotics and Automation Capabilities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 22 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * GE Vernova to acquire Robotech Automation to accelerate robotics and automation capabilities * Acquisition accelerates GE Vernova's robotics and automation strategy and deployment. * Robotech brings specialized engineering talent, proprietary automation systems, and proven integration capabilities. * GE Vernova and Robotech are currently collaborating on active sup  more
Gillibrand Announces $185.2 Million In Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding To Reduce Lead In New York Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Announces $185.2 Million In Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding To Reduce Lead In New York Drinking Water * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee, announced $185,223,000 in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding to protect New York from exposure to lead in drinking water. This funding, which was pro  more
Gillibrand Applauds Multibillion-Dollar Investment In New York State's Chips And Quantum Technology Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Applauds Multibillion-Dollar Investment In New York State's Chips And Quantum Technology Ecosystem * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded more than $1.3 billion in federal CHIPS funding coming straight to New York State that will be matched by significant private investment. The Commerce Department will award up to $1 billi  more
Gillibrand Holds Aging Committee Hearing On Preventing Falls, Requests Study On Emerging Technology That Can Help Seniors Age Safely
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Holds Aging Committee Hearing On Preventing Falls, Requests Study On Emerging Technology That Can Help Seniors Age Safely * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Aging Committee, held a committee hearing alongside Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) to examine the threat of falls among older Americans and evaluate how technology, community-based pro  more
Gillibrand Holds Aging Committee Hearing On Preventing Falls, Requests Study On Emerging Technology That Can Help Seniors Age Safely
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Gillibrand Holds Aging Committee Hearing On Preventing Falls, Requests Study On Emerging Technology That Can Help Seniors Age Safely Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Aging Committee, held a committee hearing alongside Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) to examine the threat of falls a  more
Gillibrand Statement Ahead Of Trump Rally In Rockland County
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement Ahead Of Trump Rally In Rockland County * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement ahead of President Trump's visit to Rockland County tomorrow afternoon: "Tomorrow, while Trump rallies in New York, families around our state and nation are making painful choices -cutting back on groceries and struggling to make ends meet because of his reck  more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Prioritize American Workers In U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Prioritize American Workers In U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Negotiations * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, along with 14 of her Senate colleagues, wrote a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging the Trump administration to prioritize American workers during the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USM  more
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce $19.6 Million For Airport Infrastructure And Engineering Upgrades Across New York State
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer Announce $19.6 Million For Airport Infrastructure And Engineering Upgrades Across New York State * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), and Democratic Leader Charles Schumer today announced $19,597,261 for airport infrastructure and engineering  more
Global affairs student finishes second in Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 20 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Global affairs student finishes second in Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest * George Mason University global affairs major Noella Mongony has received second prize in the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest, the Elie Wiesel Foundation has announced. Mongony was recognized for her essay, "Stones That Remember." The foundation invites students to write essays that engage deeply with complex mo  more
Global Civil Society Groups Welcome the UN Climate Accountability Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Center for International Environmental Law posted the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Global Civil Society Groups Welcome the UN Climate Accountability Resolution Vote NEW YORK - Today, at the United Nations General Assembly, a strong majority of States affirmed simple but powerful truths: the climate crisis is not beyond the reach of justice, the time to act is now, and the rule of law must guide climate action. This resolution marks the next critical step fo  more
GlobalFoundries Launches Quantum Technology Solutions to Scale U.S. Quantum Manufacturing
SANTA CLARA, California, May 22 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries launches Quantum Technology Solutions to scale U.S. quantum manufacturing Built on years of cryogenic innovation and deep partnerships with the world's leading quantum innovators, anchored by industry demand * MALTA, N.Y. -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today launched Quantum Technology Solutions, a new quantum business to scale  more
Governor Hochul Announces $113 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $113 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $113 million to help communities statewide afford water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and State and federal grants that empower l  more
Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Buffalo Harbor State Park Sprayground
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Buffalo Harbor State Park Sprayground * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of transformative improvements to Buffalo Harbor State Park, including a new sprayground, buffalo art sculpture and fountain, enhanced accessible playground, cafe/retail space, public restrooms and park office. The improvements expand affordable recreational opport  more
Governor Hochul Highlights New Figures Showing Substantial Reduction in Overdose Deaths in New York State Through 2025
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Highlights New Figures Showing Substantial Reduction in Overdose Deaths in New York State Through 2025 * Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted new provisional figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System, which show a substantial reduction in overdose deaths in New York State from 2022 through 2025. The annual number of dr  more
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Measures to Monitor for Sharks Along Long Island Beaches
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Measures to Monitor for Sharks Along Long Island Beaches * Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the State's ongoing efforts to monitor for sharks and other marine life activity along Long Island State Park beaches this summer. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, in collaboration with the Departme  more
Grant Thornton Advisors to Expand AI- And Technology-Led Services by Acquiring MCA Connect
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors to expand AI- and technology-led services by acquiring MCA Connect Deal will bring one of Microsoft's leading manufacturing and distribution partners into Grant Thornton Advisors' multinational platform, strengthening end to end digital, data and AI capabilities * CHICAGO and DENVER -- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Adv  more
Helping LGBTQ+ Jews Find Support in Orthodox and Hasidic Communities
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Helping LGBTQ+ Jews Find Support in Orthodox and Hasidic Communities * In this episode of The Thought Project, host Tanya Domi speaks with Mordechai Levovitz, M.S.W., a Ph.D. student in the Social Welfare program at the CUNY Graduate Center, about being queer and Jewish, and about the search for safety, support, and acceptance within Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities. Levovitz founded  more
Hour Children and Mental Health Innovations Teams Win Morgan Stanley's 2026 Strategy Challenge Supporting Nonprofits in the U.S. and the UK
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Hour Children and Mental Health Innovations Teams Win Morgan Stanley's 2026 Strategy Challenge Supporting Nonprofits in the U.S. and the UK * Morgan Stanley employees provided over 11,000 hours of pro bono consulting to 14 nonprofits * 220 nonprofits served since the program's launch in 2009 * Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the winners of i  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Raul Castro Indictment
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Raul Castro Indictment * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro. "Raul Castro should be held accountable for the murder of Americans over international wat  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Keating & Europe Dems Demand Information on State's Foreign Assistance Objectives in Europe
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Keating & Europe Dems Demand Information on State's Foreign Assistance Objectives in Europe Today, Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (NY-05) joined Ranking Member Bill Keating (MA-09) and Democratic Members of the House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee, Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01), Jim Costa (CA-21), Gabe Amo (RI-01), Julie Johnson (TX-32), and Sar  more
How Teaching Led to the Tenure Track
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * How Teaching Led to the Tenure Track * Growing up the son of Turkish immigrants in Midwood, Brooklyn, Onur Ayaz (Ph.D. '26, English ) heard the same words again and again: "School is work," his father would say. "It's your job." Now, as a tenure-track English professor at Mercer County Community College, Ayaz has made school his life's work. The first in his family to graduate from high sch  more
Human performance programs recognized for excellence at Holistic Health and Fitness Symposium
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Human performance programs recognized for excellence at Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Symposium * HAMPTON, Va. - Leaders from the Department of the War convened at the Hampton Roads Convention Center for the annual Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Symposium, held May 12-14. The event brought together experts from the five readiness domains, Army senior leaders, industry, and academia to   more
Hunter College Opens Impact Justice Center for Students
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter College Opens Impact Justice Center for Students Sequan Prude has spent his career at the intersection of education, advocacy, and community -- building spaces where people who have been overlooked can finally be seen. As the new director of the Impact Justice Center at Hunter College, he hopes to support students impacted by the criminal legal system -- from  more
Hunter Researcher: Beluga Whales Recognize Themselves in Mirrors
NEW YORK, May 22 (TNSjou) -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Researcher: Beluga Whales Recognize Themselves in Mirrors A groundbreaking new study led by Diana Reiss, a professor at Hunter College and a pioneer in the study of animal cognition, is reshaping scientists' understanding of consciousness in the animal kingdom. The research provides the first evidence that beluga whales can recognize themselves in a   more
IBM and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce America's First Purpose-Built Quantum Foundry, Supported by Proposed $1 Billion CHIPS Award
ARMONK, New York, May 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce America's First Purpose-Built Quantum Foundry, Supported by Proposed $1 Billion CHIPS Award * Washington, D.C. and Armonk, N.Y. -May 21, 2026 - Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) to build an American quantum chip foundry, securing the nation's global quantum leadership and fue  more
ICBA Urges OCC to Rescind Approval for Coinbase's National Trust Charter Following Criminal Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * ICBA Urges OCC to Rescind Approval for Coinbase's National Trust Charter Following Criminal Lawsuit * The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to rescind or suspend its conditional approval of Coinbase Global's application for a national trust bank charter until criminal allegations   more
Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Committee Advances HB 4471 to Address Growing Threat of DIY Machine Guns
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Committee Advances HB 4471 to Address Growing Threat of DIY Machine Guns * Advocates Thank Gun Violence Prevention Committee for Taking Action, Call on Speaker Welch and House Leadership to Bring Bill to Floor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Today, the Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee advanced HB 4471, the Responsible Gun Manufacturers Act, whi  more
In a First, NYS Division of Human Rights Rules Nonconsensual Drug Testing of Pregnant Mother is Discrimination
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * In a First, NYS Division of Human Rights Rules Nonconsensual Drug Testing of Pregnant Mother is Discrimination * NEW YORK - The New York Civil Liberties Union announced a first-of-its kind victory in its state Division of Human Rights (DHR) complaint on behalf of Crystal H. who was drug tested without consent when giving birth at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, New Yo  more
Intelligence Committee Chairman Crawford, Rep. Stefanik Open Full Committee Hearing to Review Progress on 9/11 Commission Intel Recommendations
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, chair of the committee's 9/11 Review, and issued the following statements on May 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Crawford & Rep. Stefanik Open Full Committee Hearing to Review Progress on 9/11 Commission Intel Recommendations Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Chair of the Committee's 9/11 Revi  more
Isabel Perera wins 2026 European Studies Book Award
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Isabel Perera wins 2026 European Studies Book Award * Isabel M. Perera, assistant professor of government in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the winner of the 2026 European Studies Book Award from the Council for European Studies for " The Welfare Workforce: Why Mental Health Care Varies Across Affluent Democracies," an open-access publication from Cambridge University Press. Chosen by a multidisciplinary   more
ISPS Establishes Government Effectiveness Working Group at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 20 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * ISPS Establishes Government Effectiveness Working Group at Yale * Why is it so hard to build affordable housing in the United States? Why are the country's transportation infrastructure costs so much higher than anywhere else in the developed world? Why do regulatory hurdles and lawsuits stifle so much progress?  Put more simply: Why does government so often struggle to accomplish big things? And what can w  more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi - Assassination of Libya's Symbolic Politician
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by Dario Cristiani, senior visiting researcher at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies at King's College London and an associate senior researcher at Istituto Affari Internazionali in Rome, in the foundation's Militant Leadership Monitor: * * * Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Assassination of Libya's Symbolic Politician Executive Summary: * Saif al-Islam Gaddafi--son of former Libyan leader Muammar Ga  more
John Hill Named Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory
UPTON, New York, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * John Hill Named Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) has named physicist John Hill as director of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, effective May 21. Hill is a longtime employee at Brookhaven Lab. He has served as interim lab director since September 2025. BSA's board of directors selecte  more
JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS CANCELING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS CANCELING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: House Republicans have failed this country. For nearly three months, Donald Trump has forced America and our men and women in uniform into a reckless and costly war of choice  more
Karl Rove: "Gerrymandering Isn't Enough for the GOP"
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Karl Rove: "Gerrymandering Isn't Enough for the GOP" * GOP strategist blasts Trump and House Republicans' blind loyalty in scathing Wall Street Journal op-ed Mike Johnson and James Blair are desperately hoping to artificially gerrymander Republicans into the majority, but Karl Rove warns their strategy will fail. Rove writes recent actions by Southern states to redraw lines in   more
Kent State Board of Trustees Celebrates Another Successful Graduating Class, Hears Details of University's Positive Embrace of AI
KENT, Ohio, May 22 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Kent State Board of Trustees Celebrates Another Successful Graduating Class, Hears Details of University's Positive Embrace of AI The Kent State University Board of Trustees celebrated student success following spring 2026 commencement ceremonies during its regular quarterly meeting held May 20 at The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Kent Campus. Kent State welcomed nearly 5,000 new  more
Lafayette College: Investing in History Students
EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Investing in history students By Madeline Marriott '24 Gordon J. and Ruth M. Macdonald P '89, GP '19,'22 believe that good professors make good colleges. Relationships with professors are what made the college experience special for their daughter, Paige Macdonald-Matthes '89, and their grandchildren, Haley Matthes '19 and Alexander Matthes '22. "I had wonderful professors in both the history and internatio  more
LaHood, Gottheimer, Tenney, Boyle, Reintroduce Legislation to Cover Dietary Supplements under Flex/Health Spending Accounts
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Gottheimer, Tenney, Boyle, Reintroduce Legislation to Cover Dietary Supplements under Flex/Health Spending Accounts * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Brendan Boyle (PA-02) reintroduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act. This legislation would allow for the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible S  more
Lawler Celebrates House Passage of 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Celebrates House Passage of 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act * Washington, D.C. - 5/20/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) celebrated bipartisan House passage of H.R. 1993, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act, legislation to authorize the U.S. Mint to issue a commemorative coin honoring the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The   more
Lawler to Criminalize Federal Ballot Petition Fraud in New Bill
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler to Criminalize Federal Ballot Petition Fraud in New Bill * Washington, D.C. - 5/21/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the End Fraudulent Filings that Interfere with Elections Act, or the EFFIE Act. This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to make it a federal felony for any person seeking to be a candidate for federal office or any employee of that  more
Lawsuit Filed to Halt Seafood Imports From Foreign Fisheries Killing Marine Mammals With Fishing Gear
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Halt Seafood Imports From Foreign Fisheries Killing Marine Mammals With Fishing Gear * NEW YORK-Conservation groups sued the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. government officials today to stop seafood imports into the United States from eight foreign fisheries that incidentally entangle and kill too many marine mammals. As the world's largest sea  more
LDF and Other Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Urging Louisiana Supreme Court to Reject Efforts to Overturn Orleans Parish Election
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and Other Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Urging Louisiana Supreme Court to Reject Efforts to Overturn Orleans Parish Election * The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) yesterday filed an amicus brief in the case Crockett v. Landry, concerning Louisiana's attempt to throw out tens of thousands of votes by invalidating a recent election for the Orleans Parish Clerk of the Cri  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION"
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined House and Senate Democrats for a press event where he highlighted the unified Democratic opposition to the reckless Republican budget that does nothing to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. L  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYERDOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION"
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYERDOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE, NOT SUBSIDIZE CORRUPTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined House and Senate Democrats for a press event where he highlighted the unified Democratic opposition to the reckless Republican budget that does nothing to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES : It's a hig  more
Learning, Relearning and Sharing to Address Obstetric Violence
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Learning, Relearning and Sharing to Address Obstetric Violence * In this blog post, Skye Wheeler reflects on advocacy and research in Sierra Leone and introduces an upcoming webinar hosted by Human Rights Watch and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Bringing together speakers from Mexico, South Africa, Malawi, Nigeria, Mali, and Senegal, the event explores how different communities are respondi  more
Legally Israel 100 Recognizes Pillsbury's Israel Practice and Attorneys With Top 10 Israel Desks League Table Rankings
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Legally Israel 100 Recognizes Pillsbury's Israel Practice and Attorneys with Top 10 Israel Desks League Table Rankings Pillsbury's Israel practice once again earned multiple Top 10 rankings in the 8th annual Legally Israel 100 Israel Desks League Tables. The rankings recognize international law firms that are leading choices for Israeli clients and underscore deep experience handling Israel-related matters. A  more
Legendary Musician Bruce Springsteen Donates $50,000 to United We Dream in Support of Immigrant Youth
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- United We Dream issued the following news release: * * * Legendary Musician Bruce Springsteen Donates $50,000 to United We Dream in Support of Immigrant Youth Elmont, New York - During his Land of Hope & Dreams tour stop in New York, legendary singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen chose to honor the leadership and organizing power of immigrant youth at United We Dream with thousands of his fans. At a time when attacks against our democracy, civil rights, and the safety  more
Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cantwell, Colleagues Raise Major Alarms Over Foreign Government Influence in American News Media if FCC Greenlights Paramount-Warner Brothers Investment Deal * Paramount's financing scheme needs FCC approval so Saudi Arabia, UAE & Qatar can own significant stakes in its television stations Foreign governments hostile to a free press could exert extraordinary influence over CNN, CBS News,  more
Maldives: Attacks on Media Escalate
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Maldives: Attacks on Media Escalate * (Bangkok) - Two journalists were arrested in the Maldives in the second week of May, 2026, the first journalists jailed on criminal charges since the country adopted a democratic constitution in 2008, Human Rights Watch said today. The Maldives authorities should immediately release the arbitrarily imprisoned journalists, Leevan Ali Naseer, 29, and Mohamed  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Don't Just Build Smaller Houses, Get People to Like Them
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 21, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Don't Just Build Smaller Houses, Get People to Like Them My Manhattan apartment is about 800 square feet, the same size as my upstairs neighbors' -- except they're a family of four plus a large dog. Much as that blows my mind, I also realize that, not so long ago, an 800-square-foot apartment for a family of four in New York w  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Bob Dylan Does It on His Own Terms
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 21, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Bob Dylan Does It on His Own Terms Almost 85, the iconic songwriter is still innovating. * Bob Dylan turns 85 on Sunday. He plans to spend the summer the way he has spent almost every summer since 1988, performing to large crowds across the U.S. Not all audiences will be thrilled by what they see--especially if they expe  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: What Would Jefferson and Madison Make of Musk and Altman?
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 19, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * = What Would Jefferson and Madison Make of Musk and Altman? America's Founders and Adam Smith knew better than to entrust the future to philosopher-kings. * A judge tossed Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman this week after the jury determined that the Tesla CEO waited too long to file his claim.  more
Mapping the Exposome: A Conversation with Gary Miller, a Pioneer in the Field
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Mapping the Exposome: A Conversation with Gary Miller, a Pioneer in the Field * In an interview with the Belgian publication De Standaard, environmental health scientist Gary Miller, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health Vice Dean for Research Strategy and Innovation, discusses the exposome-the totality of environmental factors that shape human health. Advances in technology and AI are  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Sponsors to Reevaluate Decision to Stop Funding Southern Poverty Law Center
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Sponsors to Reevaluate Decision to Stop Funding Southern Poverty Law Center Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 15 other attorneys general urged several large donor-advised fund sponsors to carefully evaluate their decision to stop payments to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following the Department of Justice's  more
Meeks Issues Statement on Raul Castro Indictment
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 20, 2026: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Raul Castro Indictment Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro. "Raul Castro should be held accountable for the murder of Americans over internati  more
Meeks, Keating & Europe Dems Demand Information on State's Foreign Assistance Objectives in Europe
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Meeks, Keating & Europe Dems Demand Information on State's Foreign Assistance Objectives in Europe Today, Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (NY-05) joined Ranking Member Bill Keating (MA-09) and Democratic Members of the House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee, Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01), Jim Costa (CA-21), Gabe Amo (RI-0  more
MGMA Urges Congress to Pass the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026: * * * The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical asso  more
Michigan Medicine: Study Sheds Light on How Early Pancreas Lesions Become Cancerous
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 22 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Study sheds light on how early pancreas lesions become cancerous Findings help explain why many precursor lesions never develop into pancreatic cancer * In an unexpected finding, a new study flips on its head researchers' understanding of how precancerous pancreas lesions evolve into pancreatic cancer. The paradigm-changing discovery  more
Middle East Chairman Lawler Maintains Iran Agreement Must Protect Justice For Victims of Terrorism
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Middle East Chairman Lawler Maintains Iran Agreement Must Protect Justice For Victims of Terrorism * Washington, D.C. - 5/21/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement amid ongoing negotiations with Iran. Reports about conversations on sanctions policy have renewed concerns about ensur  more
Milestone UN Reports Advocate Moving Beyond GDP
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Milestone UN Reports Advocate Moving Beyond GDP * There is growing recognition that current economic metrics fail to capture much of what really matters. Gross domestic product (GDP), which measures total economic activity and is a cornerstone of economic decision-making, is blind to issues such as whether children have quality public schools, people have access to health care, or government ins  more
MTA Seeking Companies to Build 252 New Metro-North Passenger Coaches
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Seeking Companies to Build 252 New Metro-North Passenger Coaches First New Metro-North Coach Order in Decades Will Improve Service and Reliability for More Than 250,000 Daily Riders Generational Investment Made Possible by 2025-2029 Capital Plan; Includes $6 Billion for Metro-North Upgrades Includes Additional Purchase Option of 377 Coaches Should MTA Consider Future   more
N.Y. DEC Announces Suite of Actions to Protect Public Safety and Promote Sustainable Use of State Lands
ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Suite of Actions to Protect Public Safety and Promote Sustainable Use of State Lands 'Love Our New York Lands' Campaign Continues Encouraging Responsible and Respectful Recreation in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve and Other High-Use Areas Efforts Encourage New Yorkers and Visitors to "Get Offline, Get Outside" and Enjoy State Lands * Ne  more
N.Y. State Department of Transportation Announces $1.1 Million Project Underway to Enhance Pedestrian Safety in the North Country
ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces $1.1 Million Project Underway to Enhance Pedestrian Safety in the North Country Upgraded Curb Ramps, Crosswalks, and Signage Will Improve Accessibility at 40 Locations in Franklin and Clinton Counties Project Will Amplify Governor Hochul's Vision for a Safer New York by Implementing 'Safe System' Approach Aimed at Reducing Highway F  more
N.Y. State Education Department Announces Ninth Class of My Brother's Keeper Fellows
ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * State Education Department Announces Ninth Class of My Brother's Keeper Fellows The State Education Department today inducted the ninth class of New York State My Brother's Keeper (NYSMBK) Fellows during the annual NYSMBK symposium, held at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Over 1,000 guests were in attendance for the event, which featured opening remarks from State Edu  more
Nadler Opening Remarks On Build America 250 Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Opening Remarks On Build America 250 Act * Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) delivered opening remarks during the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup of the Build America 250 Act. Below is a full transcript of his remarks, which can also be viewed here: "Mr. Chairman, I want to commend you and Ranking Member Larsen for the bipartisan spirit that he  more
Nadler Statement On Amtrak's Lack Of Transparency Throughout Developer Selection Process
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement On Amtrak's Lack Of Transparency Throughout Developer Selection Process * Amtrak's announcement comes after fierce opposition from Congressman Nadler, New York elected officials, and New York residents throughout the corrupt, closed-door process Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement after Trump's Department of Transportation anno  more
National Employment Law Project Issues Commentary: Why Today's Graduates Need a Jobseekers' Allowance
NEW YORK, May 22 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by senior communications and campaign manager Mitchell Hirsch and unemployment insurance campaign coordinator Alexa Tapia: * * * Why Today's Graduates Need a Jobseekers' Allowance Finding a decent-paying job right out of school is never easy. It is especially tough when employers aren't eager to hire at all. That's the situation today's graduates face. For young people without a college d  more
New Cornell Center on Democracy will support democratic principles at home and abroad
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New Cornell Center on Democracy will support democratic principles at home and abroad * As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, and amid concern about democratic backsliding globally, the university has launched the Cornell Center on Democracy to mobilize leading scholars to strengthen democracy through rigorous research, democratic education and public engagement. Rooted in Cornell's la  more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Hillier College Studio on Bergen Arches Visualizes a Greenway With Transit for Jersey City
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 22 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Hillier College Studio on Bergen Arches Visualizes a Greenway with Transit for Jersey City Written by: Amy Stinchcombe Students in Adjunct Professor Vincent Marchetto's architecture studio are redesigning an abandoned railroad right-of-way in Jersey City as a 21st century urban greenway. Reconnection: The Bergen Arches studio focuses on the mile-long Erie Cut, a 60-foot-wide channel blasted   more
New Permanent Representative of Chile Presents Credentials
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * New Permanent Representative of Chile Presents Credentials * The new Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations, Roberto Ampuero Espinoza, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres today. (As provided by the Permanent Mission of Chile) PUBLIC OFFICE \- Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile \- Former Minister of Culture of Chile \- Former Ambassador of Chile to  more
New species of massive mosasaur with serrated teeth is named T. rex
DALLAS, Texas, May 21 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * New species of massive mosasaur with serrated teeth is named T. rex * There's a new T. rex in the fossil record, only this one terrorized the ancient seas. New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History (New York City, NY), the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and SMU uncovers a new, massive species of mosasaur, a marine reptile that lived during the age of the dinosaurs. One   more
New York Department of State and Town of Cape Vincent Announce Groundbreaking on Major Club Street Waterfront Revitalization Project
ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND TOWN OF CAPE VINCENT ANNOUNCE GROUNDBREAKING ON MAJOR CLUB STREET WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROJECT Construction of New Dock Space and Seawall to Begin Project Funded through the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program * New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley and Cape Vincent Town Supervisor Christine Stark today announced the groundbr  more
NEW YORK SHUTS DOWN THE 'PLASTIC PIPELINE': Governor Hochul and Lawmakers Pass Nation-Leading Measures to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns and 3D-Printed Firearms in FY27 Budget
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * NEW YORK SHUTS DOWN THE 'PLASTIC PIPELINE': Governor Hochul and Lawmakers Pass Nation-Leading Measures to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns and 3D-Printed Firearms in FY27 Budget * New York Becomes First State to Require 3-D Printers be Equipped with Technology to Block the Production of Illegal Ghost Guns ALBANY, N.Y. - Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network  more
Newmark Arranges 72,745-Square-Foot Industrial Lease for Fromm International in Algonquin, Illinois
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 72,745-Square-Foot Industrial Lease for Fromm International in Algonquin, Illinois Newmark announces the Company has arranged a 72,745-square-foot industrial lease at Algonquin Corporate Center, a state-of-the-art industrial complex located on Broadsmore Drive and Corporate Parkway in Algonquin, Illinoi  more
NYCLU on Immigration Protections in State Budget
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU on Immigration Protections in State Budget * Package Bans 287g and Detention Agreements, Fails to Bar Informal ICE Collusion with Local Law Enforcement ALBANY - Today, Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature finalized their immigration package in the FY27 budget. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement, attributable to Exe  more
NYU Langone Is Tapping an Often-Overlooked Market for Top Nursing Talent
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Is Tapping an Often-Overlooked Market for Top Nursing Talent * W hile the usual conversation about our national nursing shortage focuses on how to recruit young people, there is another potential pipeline: people in their 40s and 50s-often pursuing a second career-who are also, in many ways, exactly the nurses tha  more
OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for May 2026
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for May 2026 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for May 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions to correct the deficient practices or violations identified. Actions tak  more
OneCornell health educators conference inspires teaching excellence across disciplines
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * OneCornell health educators conference inspires teaching excellence across disciplines * More than 150 educators gathered in-person and virtually May 16-17 at Weill Cornell Medicine for the OneCornell Health Educators Conference. The inaugural event, titled: "From Assessment to Feedback: Closing the Loop in Clinical Education in the Health Professions," convened educators and students from medicine, veterinary me  more
Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48952) entitled "Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by public finance specialists Anthony A. Cilluffo and Donald J. Marples. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Opportunity Zone program provides tax incentives to taxpayers who invest in certain designated geographic areas. The program was enacted in 2017, as part of P.L. 115-97, and began operations in  more
Pallone and Pou Rip FIFA Publicity Stunt
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone and Pou Rip FIFA Publicity Stunt * New Jersey lawmakers say ticket announcement masks broader pricing problems with games weeks away WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security,   more
Peen Station Update: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Amtrak Announce Penn Transformation Partners as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * PENN STATION UPDATE: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & Amtrak Announce Penn Transformation Partners (Halmar and Skanska) as Master Developer Team for New York Penn Station Renovation USDOT invests an additional $200 million today to ensure the project is on track to break ground on a new station in 2027 * U.S. Department of Trans  more
Pillsbury Ranked Among Top 30 Firms Worldwide in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Ranked Among Top 30 Firms Worldwide in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables Pillsbury earned the #27 spot in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables ranking of the Top 100 Bankruptcy Law Firms worldwide, climbing 23 places from the previous quarter. The rankings are based on advisory assignments involving business bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. courts with liabilities of at least $25   more
Polsat Reclaims Second Place and ByteDance Enters Top 10 as Polish Viewing Moves Beyond the Living Room in April
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizData] (TNSxrep) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Polsat Reclaims Second Place and ByteDance Enters Top 10 as Polish Viewing Moves Beyond the Living Room in April * Latest data reveals steady distributor rankings, a seasonal shift toward digital streaming, and key movements in the top ten. Warsaw, Poland, 21.05.26: Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and media intelligence, has t  more
Pou and Pallone Rip FIFA Publicity Stunt
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pou and Pallone Rip FIFA Publicity Stunt * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today called FIFA's decision to sell 1,000 tickets for $50 each to New York City residents a publicity stun  more
Private equity firms now own 1 in 8 American apartments
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity firms now own 1 in 8 American apartments * Updated analysis from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals that at minimum, private equity firms now own 11,800 apartment buildings with almost three million units in the U.S., representing about 1 in 8 (13%) apartment units in the country. The updated Private Equity Multi-Family Housing T  more
Professor collaborates with Deloitte, Center for Audit Quality
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 21 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Professor collaborates with Deloitte, Center for Audit Quality Andrew Felo, professor of accounting at Susquehanna University's Sigmund Weis School of Business, collaborated with Deloitte and the Center for Audit Quality on a research project examining how corporate audit committees can become more effective. "I reached out to representatives from Deloitte and the Center for Audit Quality after readi  more
Professor Gerald Torres Moderates UN Panel on Indigenous Issues
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 21 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Gerald Torres Moderates UN Panel on Indigenous Issues * During the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 24, held at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, Professor of Law Gerald Torres '77 moderated an event featuring panelists from North and South America, Africa, and Asia. The event, titled "Implementing Article 32 of UNDRIP: Indigenous Self-Determination T  more
Quantum facility advances with $13.5M from Duffield Engineering
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Quantum facility advances with $13.5M from Duffield Engineering * The buildout of a 10,000-square-foot quantum research facility at Cornell is advancing with a new $10 million investment from the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, with an additional $3.5 million announced to support collaborative research projects. The funding comes from a record-setting $371.5 million gift received from David Duffield '6  more
Ranking Member Raskin Slams GOP's Sham Attack on Civil Rights as Trump DOJ Targets SPLC; Also Moves to Subpoena Architects of Trump Slush Fund
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Slams GOP's Sham Attack on Civil Rights as Trump DOJ Targets SPLC; Also Moves to Subpoena Architects of Trump Slush Fund Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a hearing condemning Republicans' escalating assault on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SP  more
Recycling excreta as fertilizer in Kenya transforms 'disgusting' to 'beautiful'
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Recycling excreta as fertilizer in Kenya transforms 'disgusting' to 'beautiful' * Pause Video By Krisy Gashler Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability May 20, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share One person's waste is another one's gold. A Cornell researcher and her African colleagues are collecting human excreta from informal settlements in Kenya, pro  more
Reliable & Ready: With $315 Million Invested for Summer Preparations, Orange & Rockland is Ready for Every Season
PEARL RIVER, New York, May 22 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * Reliable & Ready: With $315 Million Invested for Summer Preparations, Orange & Rockland is Ready for Every Season Investments will Support Long Term System Reliability and Resilience * As part of its annual preparations for summer months, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is investing $315 million into its energy system to ensure reliable and resilient service for customers with h  more
Rep. Gillen Champions Road and Railway Safety and Workers at House Surface Transportation Reauthorization Markup
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Champions Road and Railway Safety and Workers at House Surface Transportation Reauthorization Markup * A video of the full remarks is available HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) delivered remarks during the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's markup of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization package, highlighting her commitment to advanc  more
Rep. Gillen Hosts Nassau County School Superintendents and DEA Northeast Associate Chief of Operations Tarentino to Address Rising Threat of Synthetic Drugs
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Hosts Nassau County School Superintendents and DEA Northeast Associate Chief of Operations Tarentino to Address Rising Threat of Synthetic Drugs * HEMPSTEAD, NY - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) hosted an information session with Nassau County school superintendents and Associate Chief of Operations for the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Northeast Region, Frank Tarentino. The  more
SAFEGUARDS Act Garners Widespread Aviation Industry Support
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * SAFEGUARDS Act Garners Widespread Aviation Industry Support Leaders from across the aviation industry have expressed their support for the "Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act," or SAFEGUARDS Act, which was introduced by Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology   more
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HISTORIC APPOINTMENT OF DR. GUNISHA KAUR TO U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM; KAUR IS A PHYSICIAN, INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE & RESEARCHER, AND SIKH...
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HISTORIC APPOINTMENT OF DR. GUNISHA KAUR TO U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM; KAUR IS A PHYSICIAN, INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE & RESEARCHER, AND SIKH... * Dr. Kaur, A Practicing Physician, Will Be The First Sikh Appointed To The Commission ; She Currently Serves As Salvatore Family Medical Director Of Weill Cornell Center For  more
SCHUMER APPLAUDS $375 MILLION FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO LAUNCH NEW QUANTUM BUSINESS
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER APPLAUDS $375 MILLION FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO LAUNCH NEW QUANTUM BUSINESS * Schumer Previously Delivered Whopping $1.5B Award From His CHIPS & Science Law For GlobalFoundries To Expand Current Fab & Build New, State-Of-The-Art Second Manufacturing Facility In Malta, Bringing GlobalFoundries' Total Investment In Capital Region To $16B  more
SCHUMER APPLAUDS MAJOR NEW IBM INVESTMENT SPURRED BY $1 BILLION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BUILD NEXT GENERATION QUANTUM FAB AT ALBANY NANOTECH
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER APPLAUDS MAJOR NEW IBM INVESTMENT SPURRED BY $1 BILLION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BUILD NEXT GENERATION QUANTUM FAB AT ALBANY NANOTECH * Letter of Intent To Award Up To $1 Billion In CHIPS Funding Will Be Matched By $1 Billion From IBM To Establish State-Of-The-Art 300MM Quantum Wafer Fab At Albany NanoTech Planned Quantum Fab Is Made Possible By Schume  more
SDNY Announces Settlement Agreement With Rockland County To Increase Supply Of Affordable Housing
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * SDNY Announces Settlement Agreement With Rockland County To Increase Supply Of Affordable Housing * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the settlement of a lawsuit against ROCKLAND COUNTY ("ROCKLAND COUNTY"), which will result in the completion of 36 units of affordable rental housing within the County over the nex  more
Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden to participate in UN engagements ahead of World Football Day
MONTREAL, Quebec, May 21 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden to participate in UN engagements ahead of World Football Day * NEW YORK - The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada's FIFA Sherpa, will be at the United Nations in New York on Friday, May 22 to take part in a World Football Day event with international partners, members of the diplomatic community and leaders in sport. During the visit,   more
Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly Resolution on International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion concerning States' Climate Change Obligations
NEW YORK, May 20 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Welcomes General Assembly Resolution on International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion concerning States' Climate Change Obligations * The following statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was issued today: I welcome today's adoption of the General Assembly resolution following up on the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of cl  more
Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes Seven Entries from Its Sanctions List
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes Seven Entries from Its Sanctions List * On 21 May 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed the entries below from the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. Therefore, the   more
Sen. Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin also denounced the Trump loyalists appearing in Committee today including two circuit nominees, nominee to be Inspector General in D  more
Sen. Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Nominations Hearing for Circuit Court and Inspector General Candidates
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 20, 2026, at a nominations hearing for 6th Circuit appellate nominee Benjamin Flowers, 2nd Circuit appellate nominee Matthew Schwartz and Justice Department Inspector General nominee Don Berthiaume. * * * Good morning. I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing. Today, we'll have two panels. The first panel features a pair of circuit judge nomin  more
Six Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2026 students share their stories
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Six Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2026 students share their stories * In May, more than 350 students in the Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) programs will graduate from Penn State Dickinson Law at the Carlisle and University Park locations. Every student has taken a unique path to this exciting achievement. Here, six  more
Skanska Delivers Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, a Transformative Recreational Hub in Tampa, Florida
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska delivers Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, a transformative recreational hub in Tampa, Florida TAMPA, FL - Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, announces the delivery of the $34.69 million Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, marking a major milestone for the East Tampa community. The newly reimagined 10.25-acre, world-class recreational campus is now open, offering a dy  more
Southern rents slow while prices climb in northern climes
IRVINE, California, May 21 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Southern rents slow while prices climb in northern climes * Subdued annual rent growth masks regional variations, with the South continuing to diverge from the national average. * U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.3% year over year in March 2026. * Among the 10 largest metros, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York saw the largest annual rent gains in Ma  more
Special Committee on Decolonization to Hold Caribbean Regional Seminar in Managua from 25 to 27 May
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Special Committee on Decolonization to Hold Caribbean Regional Seminar in Managua from 25 to 27 May * The Special Committee on Decolonization will hold the Caribbean Regional Seminar in Managua from 25 to 27 May within the framework of the fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2021-2030). The Seminar is held under the auspices of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to th  more
Sports content accounts for fastest-growing portion of top global SVOD catalogs
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Sports content accounts for fastest-growing portion of top global SVOD catalogs * HBO Max, a new addition to Gracenote Data Hub, is home to the most sports programming among major streamers NEW YORK - May 21, 2026 - New analysis by Gracenote, the content intelligence business unit of Nielsen, shows that sports has quickly become a foundational part of the subs  more
Statement on Tennessee's Torturous Execution Attempt of Tony Carruthers
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Statement on Tennessee's Torturous Execution Attempt of Tony Carruthers * NASHVILLE - This morning, Tennessee carried out a botched and torturous attempt to execute Tony Carruthers despite the state's continued refusal to conduct forensic  more
Stealth Communications Faces $14,000 FCC Forfeiture After Denying Two Compliance Inspections
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a $14,000 forfeiture against Stealth Communications Services LLC, New York, for apparently refusing to allow compliance inspections at two of the company's equipment sites under the agency's "Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program" (File No.: EB-FD-26-00040466). The Enforcement Bureau issued the Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture on May 21, 2026. The Reimbursement Program reimburses eligi  more
Stepful and Mount Sinai Health System Announce Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Clinical Support Workforce in New York City
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Stepful and Mount Sinai Health System Announce Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Clinical Support Workforce in New York City * Stepful and Mount Sinai Health System today announced a strategic collaboration to establish a specialized patient care associate (PCA) training program aimed at strengthening the clinical support workforce and expanding the pipeline of ancillary staff a  more
StoneX's Birmingham Move Will Create Space for Nearly 90 New Employees
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 22 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * StoneX's Birmingham move will create space for nearly 90 new employees Global financial services leader StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced on Thursday the relocation and expansion of its Birmingham office, a move that will add nearly 90 employees over the next three to five years. "Birmingham has long been a meaningful part of our operational footprint," said Maribeth Williams, head of   more
SUNY University at Albany: Massry Co-Op Program Connects Students With Regional Employers
ALBANY, New York, May 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Massry Co-Op Program Connects Students with Regional Employers By Michael Parker UAlbany's Massry School of Business is expanding hands-on learning through a new co-op initiative that connects future business leaders with Capital Region employers. This program places students into full-time, paid roles for four to five months during the academic semester, allowing them to gain immersive workplace experien  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Study Led by Upstate Fellow Finds Rectal Cancer Deaths Rising Rapidly Among Adults Under 50
SYRACUSE, New York, May 22 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Study led by Upstate fellow finds rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among adults under 50 Written by Jean Albanese Rectal cancer death rates in people under age 50 are accelerating according to a study led by Mythili Menon Pathiyil, gastroenterology fellow at Upstate Medical University. At this pace, rectal cancer will outpace colon cancer as the No. 1 cancer-re  more
Suozzi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Block Taxpayer Dollars from funding DOJ's "Anti-Weaponization Fund"
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Block Taxpayer Dollars from funding DOJ's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today introduced the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, legislation to prohibit the use of federal funds for payments made through the Department of Justice's newly created "A  more
Surprising lessons for democracy from the Latin American left
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Surprising lessons for democracy from the Latin American left * Polarization is often created by political elites aiming to gain popularity, but it can also be caused by social conflicts rooted in extreme inequalities, according to a new book about Latin America politics co-authored by two Cornell professors. The book also points out that polarization can be driven by a government failing to uphold democratic p  more
Syracuse University: Research Hub Focused on Why Local News Matters Launched
SYRACUSE, New York, May 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Research Hub Focused on Why Local News Matters Launched A new searchable database developed by the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship and Rebuild Local News brings together research on the importance of local news for communities. Genaro Armas A new online database aimed at helping solve the local news crisis gives newsrooms, funders and policymakers access to critical research about how loca  more
Targeting inflammation may help overcome drug resistance in colon cancer
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Targeting inflammation may help overcome drug resistance in colon cancer * Chemotherapy drugs that target a common mutation in colorectal cancer rapidly lose efficacy in patients, leading to relapse. According to a new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators, colorectal tumors often find multiple ways to survive treatment, including additional genetic mutations and activation of cellular pat  more
Targeting Inflammation May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Colon Cancer
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Targeting Inflammation May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Colon Cancer * Chemotherapy drugs that target a common mutation in colorectal cancer rapidly lose efficacy in patients, leading to relapse. According to a new preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center investigators, colorectal tumors often find multiple ways to survive treatment,  more
Targeting Inflammation May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Colon Cancer
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences posted the following news: * * * Targeting Inflammation May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Colon Cancer * Chemotherapy drugs that target a common mutation in colorectal cancer rapidly lose efficacy in patients, leading to relapse. According to a new preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center investigators, colorectal tumors often find multiple ways to survive treatment,  more
The AI-Native Enterprise Services Firm Backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman Announces Acquisition of Fractional AI
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * The AI-Native Enterprise Services Firm Backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman Announces Acquisition of Fractional AI * San Francisco, CA - May 21, 2026 - The recently announced AI-native enterprise services firm led by Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and others to help mid-size companies bring Claude into their core operations, today annou  more
The ASAM Weekly for May 19, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for May 19, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -May 19 This Week in the ASAM Weekly Communication might just be the most valuable tool we have. Often, it's a way to share information: like a news story about harm reduction in Duluth ( MinnPost ) or the tobacco industry's influence in the White House ( The New York Times ). Other times, it's a way   more
The Future, Decoded - UC Scholars Reveal What's Next
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 22 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * The future, decoded. UC scholars reveal what's next Gen Z's values and buying power are rising. Is your company ready? By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Business leaders worldwide are working to understand what comes next. And more urgently, what today's shifts mean for Gen Z as future change-makers. Local businesses and company executives turned to the next generation for answers to these que  more
The Science That Saves Lives
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 21 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * The Science That Saves Lives * As vaccine hesitancy and misinformation grows, Kris Ehresmann '84 is using her decades of experience as a public health leader to teach new generations of Oles why following the science matters. Kris Ehresmann '84 remembers the exact moment she decided to teach a course on vaccines at St. Olaf College. It was December 2024, and she had just finished reading a story in the New  more
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Childcare Workforce
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Childcare Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), John Mannion (D-NY), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. This legislation addresses the childcare workforce shortage by investin  more
Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, the Democrat Party has gone off the rails. "It's no secret that the Democrat Party has drifte  more
Tonko Cheers Advance of Key Health Priorities Out of House Committee
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Cheers Advance of Key Health Priorities Out of House Committee * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today celebrated the advance of several priorities he champions impacting the health and wellbeing of American families out of the full Energy and Commerce Committee today. Among the bills advanced include: * H.R. 8209 the School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act *   more
TransUnion to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in New York and Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences in New York and Chicago * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that the company will be presenting at the following investor conferences: On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Chris Cartwright, President and CEO, will present at the Bernstein 42 nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference in New York. Th  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved double-digit gains across Q1 2026 league table rankings, earning multiple top 15 and 25 positions from PitchBook, LSEG, and The Deal. These results underscore the firm's strong momentum and continued outperformance in  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 22 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Delivers Double-Digit Gains in Q1 2026 US Private Equity and Venture Capital League Tables NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved double-digit gains across Q1 2026 league table rankings, earning multiple top 15 and 25 positions from PitchBook, LSEG, and The Deal. These results underscore the firm's strong momentum and continued outperformance in the private equity and venture cap  more
Turner Expands Early-Career Opportunities with Record Internship Class and Hiring Goals
NEW YORK, May 21 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Expands Early-Career Opportunities with Record Internship Class and Hiring Goals * Turner has once again been named one of Forbes ' Best Employers for New Graduates, recognizing the company's commitment to attracting, developing, and supporting early-career professionals. The recognition reflects Turner's continued investment in building a strong pipeline of emerging talent as th  more
UANI Applauds Recent Vessel Seizure and U.S. Sanctions on Iran's Illicit Oil Trade
NEW YORK, May 22 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * UANI Applauds Recent Vessel Seizure and U.S. Sanctions on Iran's Illicit Oil Trade UANI First Identified Recently Seized Vessel and 16/19 of Sanctioned Vessels on Ghost Armada * United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds President Trump and his administration for yesterday's seizure of SKYWAVE (IMO 9328716) and latest designations action targeting entities and vessels involved in the il  more
UBS declares quarterly coupon payment on Exchange Traded Note: AMUB
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * UBS declares quarterly coupon payment on Exchange Traded Note: AMUB * NYSE Ticker ETN Name and Prospectus Supplement a Coupon Valuation Date Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Coupon Amount Payment Schedule Current Yield (annualized)** AMUB ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B 5/15/26 5/29/26 5/29/26 6/8/26 $0.3242 Quarterly 5.59  more
University of Illinois System: Trustees Approve Carle Illinois College of Medicine's Strategic Expansion
URBANA, Illinois, May 22 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Trustees approve Carle Illinois College of Medicine's strategic expansion By Alex Quigley The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today approved a strategic expansion of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, establishing four new departments that will sharpen its focus on specific areas of medicine and enhance the college's interdisciplinary collaboration. The new departments -- obstetrics   more
URI Arts and Sciences fellow to enhance New England colonial history through graphic design
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Arts and Sciences fellow to enhance New England colonial history through graphic design * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 22, 2026 - It's not just digitally enhancing a hidden New England colonial-era endangered landmark that has Deleonya Brown excited about being a University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences fellow. She wants to learn more about herself, both personally and professionall  more
WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Warns Against Outsourcing Navy Shipbuilding, Pushes to Rebuild American Maritime Industry
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Warns Against Outsourcing Navy Shipbuilding, Pushes to Rebuild American Maritime Industry * This week, during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly (D-AZ) warned Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao against outsourcing Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards. Kelly argued that, after decades of decline, the United   more
Westmont College: Event Tackles Intersection of Ethics, AI, Human Flourishing
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 22 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Event Tackles Intersection of Ethics, AI, Human Flourishing By Scott Craig Westmont host its 12th annual LEAD Where You Stand conference, "Leadership, Human Flourishing and Artificial Intelligence," from June 4-5 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The premier leadership event brings together a distinguished lineup of global thought leaders, bestselling authors and researchers to equip executive  more
What Is Love? A Graduate Center Alumnus Brings the Anthropology of Love to Life
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * What Is Love? A Graduate Center Alumnus Brings the Anthropology of Love to Life * When most people think about studying love, they imagine poets or philosophers. For recent alumnus and linguistic anthropologist Davine "David" Sorapuru-Mitchell (Ph.D. '25, Anthropology ), it begins with a phrase as simple and layered as "I love you." Sorapuru-Mitchell has spent years examining how love is ex  more
What Makes St. Olaf a 'Dream School'?
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 21 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * What Makes St. Olaf a 'Dream School'? * In a moment of rapid change for higher education and the workforce, students are being asked to navigate increasing uncertainty about their futures. A recent conversation with New York Times best-selling author Jeff Selingo about his new book highlights how a St. Olaf education -grounded in research, mentorship, and off-campus experiences -can meet that moment. Beneath  more
What They Are Saying About the BUILD America 250 Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * What They Are Saying about the BUILD America 250 Act Numerous transportation and infrastructure groups have come out in support of H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 (Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America's 250th) Act, the Committee's bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthoriz  more
Widespread AI misuse means higher ed must rethink assessment
ITHACA, New York, May 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Widespread AI misuse means higher ed must rethink assessment * Large numbers of college students are now using artificial intelligence to complete - and cheat on - their assignments, suggesting that colleges and universities need to change how they are evaluating students, new Cornell research finds. An analysis of survey responses from more than 95,000 students at 20 public research universities in the U.S. fi  more
WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Assailants
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists, Pedophiles, and Assailants * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for repulsive crimes including murder, rape of a child, sexual contact with an individual less than 11  more
Yale Names Inaugural University Ombudsperson
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 21 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale names inaugural university ombudsperson Dawn Osborne-Adams comes to Yale from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. * President Maurie McInnis today announced the appointment of Dawn Osborne-Adams as Yale University's inaugural university ombudsperson, following an extensive national search. In the role, Osborne-Adams will serve as a confidential, neutral, independent, and informal resource   more
Your European Summer is Calling: American Airlines Unlocks More Access for Travelers With Four New Nonstop Routes
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22 -- American Airlines posted the following news on May 21, 2026: * * * Your European summer is calling: American Airlines unlocks more access for travelers with four new nonstop routes * American's new nonstop service to Budapest, Hungary (BUD), and Prague (PRG) from Philadelphia (PHL) strengthens the airline's global network and further fortifies its trans-Atlantic gateway. * New nonstop service to Athens, Greece (ATH) and Zurich (ZRH) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) i  more
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