BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ABC's exclusive coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals begins June 3: New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs * * For the first time, the legendary Inside the NBA team to serve as the official NBA Finals pregame, halftime and postgame shows * Pat McAfee to lead alternate presentation for Game 3 * NBA Finals on ESPN Radio celebrates 30 th anniversary * ESPN's significant on-si  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers Author: Bryan Goodman Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertiliz  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Strategic Plans for Professional Ethics Division and Peer Review Board Comments on 2027-2030 Strategic Plans Due by Aug. 31 - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is seeking public comment on 2027-2030 strategic plan proposals drafted by its Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) and Peer Review Board (PRB). The two bodies play key roles in protecting audit  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Honors San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria for Leadership Against Hate and Extremism * San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was recognized today by American Jewish Committee (AJC) with the Donald M. Ephraim Global Jewish Advocacy Award. The Ephraim Award is given to a civic or public-sector leader who has participated in AJC Project Interchange (PI) educational exchange program in Israel and   more

SEATTLE, May 29 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Airlines brings spirit of friendship and adventure to the skies with new 'Toy Story 5' livery on Horizon Air Summary * Horizon Air, the regional carrier of Alaska Airlines, is bringing the next chapter of Disney and Pixar's iconic "Toy Story" franchise to the skies with a new livery inspired by the film's latest adventure. * The special livery commemorates Horizon's upcomin  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by American Jewish Medical Association CEO Eveline Shekhman from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, thank you for inviting me here today to  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 60. As documented below at least 60 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Wor  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSrep) -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * ATRA Applauds New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's Lawsuit Reforms The American Tort Reform Association today commends New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) who signed several lawsuit reforms into law last week, putting into place some of the most significant legal reforms in the Empire State in more than 20 years. The measures aim to address auto liability and rampant fraud, highl  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (PDF  more

LEWISTON, Maine, June 2 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Into the future with heart, humanity, and curiosity By Mary Pols and Alexandra DeMarco The skies were changeable but the mood was resoundingly upbeat on Sunday, May 31, as 480 members of the Class of 2026 celebrated their Bates graduation surrounded by family and friends, and bolstered by speeches that dwelled on bright promises, both those already delivered and those to come. From the bestselling a  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Jamie Beran, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to deliver this testimony today on the fight to defeat antisemitism in our countr  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New endowed professorship at Watson College to focus on artificial intelligence Subhachandra, MS '95, and Nandita Chandra want to encourage AI integration into other disciplines By Chris Kocher A transformative gift from a Binghamton University alumnus and his wife will establish an endowed professorship focused on artificial intelligence at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton's Doctor of Physical Therapy program achieves CAPTE accreditation Recognition underscores commitment to academic excellence and community impact By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (opens in a new window), marking a major milestone for the U  more

CARLINVILLE, Illinois, May 30 -- Blackburn College issued the following news: * * * Blackburn College Celebrates Class of 2026 This May, Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, held a ceremony honoring the graduates from the Class of 2026. These events marked the College's 157th Commencement exercise on May 16. While the Commencement event closed out graduation weekend, it began with a student-centered Senior Convocation featuring reflections and performances by several members of the gra  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on June 1, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Streamlines Equity Derivatives Price Discovery on the Terminal Bloomberg's NLP detects price quotes in a user's IB chat rooms and structures it into an easy-to-use, centralized display - Bloomberg today introduced Options IOI {IOIO }, a price monitoring tool designed to help equity derivatives investors cut through pricing information overload, streamline the liquidity screening process, and quickly  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Productivity By State 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (14 pages) * * * Labor productivity in the private nonfarm sector increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Output increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Hours worked increased in 33 states. The District of Columbia experienced the highest growth in labor productivity, an increase of 5.2  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Securities Asia Forum Gathers Global Investors Amid Surge in Hedge Funds Allocations Key points * BofA Securities hosted its fourth annual Asia Alternatives Forum, bringing together more than 20 hedge fund managers and 120 institutional allocators. * Allocators of approximately $700 billion in hedge fund capital discussed market condi  more

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brooks senior develops national index tracking AI healthcare policy * As artificial intelligence rapidly enters healthcare, policymakers and health systems are struggling to keep pace with the implications for how the technology should be governed to ensure patient safety, provider accountability and overall equity. To help address that gap, Brooks senior Will Moss '26 developed the Health and AI Policy Index (  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 31, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on NY Elected Officials to Apologize for Marching with Racists and War Criminals, Repudiate Israel's Genocide The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on New York elected officials who participated in the Israel Day Parade to apologize for marching alongside extremist Israel  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Cancer Vaccine Sustains 49 Percent Melanoma Reduction After 5 Years * The combination of a vaccine and a drug, which both harness the immune system to attack cancer cells, has proven successful in cutting the risk of skin cancer recurrence by 49 percent, a new study shows. This reduction, which was calculated five years after  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Carlyle Appoints Kate Heinzelman as General Counsel Washington, D.C. and New York, NY - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Kate Heinzelman will join the firm as General Counsel effective June 29, 2026. Heinzelman will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Harvey Schwartz and will oversee Carlyle's global legal and compliance organization. Heinzelman is an accomplish  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Centennial Bank, headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, regarding the proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs (AML/CFT). The bank, which operates in multiple states including Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, New York, Tennessee, and Texas, expressed general support for the modernization of AML/CFT r  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 29 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Oswego Health Chosen by Oswego County Residents to Receive $75K for Youth Mental Health Efforts The winning proposal, focused on expanding the organization's outpatient behavioral health programs, school-based therapy services, and its Teen Wellness Group. * The Central New York Community Foundation has named Oswego Health Foundation the winner of a $75,000 participatory budgetin  more

ALBANY, New York, May 29 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY's Health Care Workforce Excellence During Simulation Showcase Convening Brings Experts from Throughout the SUNY System to Discuss SUNY's Innovative Simulation-Based Education Programs Event Celebrates Official Launch of the New SUNY Healthcare Simulation Resource Library, Accessible at https://www.suny.edu/health/simulation-library/ - State University of New  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 1 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Chicago nurses give notice for one-day strike over retaliation against nurses advocating for improved patient care * Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Ill. gave notice to their employer today that they will hold a strike for one day on June 11 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who speak out about unsafe conditions, announced Nationa  more

NEW YORK, May 29 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Opens Representative Office in Guyana HIGHLIGHTS * Citi announced the establishment of a new representative office in Georgetown, Guyana * This strategic expansion reinforces Citi's commitment to the nation, supporting its growth, development and the strengthening of its financial infrastructure * The new entity will   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Sara Sidner Reports in "UFC at the White House" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * NEW YORK, NY - (June 1, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an inside look at the decades-long relationship between the UFC and President Donald Trump. "UFC at the White House" with CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner pr  more

NEW YORK, June 1 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Congratulations Baruch College Class of 2026! * The Class of 2026 includes students across the College's undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Baruch College celebrated the Class of 2026 on June 1 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where a cheering crowd of nearly 19,000 people gathered to honor more than 5,000 graduates from the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences,  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Announces FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Webinar for NY-24 * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), today announced that her office will host a webinar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The AFG Program provides much-needed assistance to firefighters and first responders, hel  more

YONKERS, New York, June 2 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports Applauds California Assembly's Unanimous Passage of Infant Formula Safety Bill AB 2302 passed 69-0 last week; CR urges Senate to act without delay - SACRAMENTO, CA--Consumer Reports (CR) applauded the California State Assembly for passing AB 2302 with a unanimous 69-0 vote last week. This legislation would require infant formula manufacturers to test their products monthl  more

YONKERS, New York, June 2 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports Calls on California Senate to Pass Diaper Ingredient Transparency Bill The bill AB 1901 passed the California Assembly 68-1; CR urges California Senate to act without delay, citing its recent diaper investigation - SACRAMENTO, CA--Consumer Reports (CR) is calling on the California State Senate to pass diaper ingredient transparency legislation, following a strong bipartisan vote of approv  more

YONKERS, New York, May 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports statement on passage of Vermont's comprehensive privacy bill Montpelier, Vermont --Consumer Reports expressed its disappointment about S. 71, a consumer data privacy bill that passed the Vermont Legislature today despite objections from consumer advocates. This follows the passage of significantly stronger privacy legislation in 2024 that was ultimately vetoed by the Governor. The bill in  more

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell engineers use tiny vibrating beams to rethink AI hardware * Cornell researchers have developed a new type of computing device that stores information electrically but reads it through tiny mechanical motion, an unusual approach that could open a path toward more energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence and scientific computing. The device, described in the journal Nano Letters in April, com  more

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell faculty, staff recognized with SUNY Chancellor's awards * Eighteen faculty and staff members across Cornell's state contract colleges have been named recipients of the 2025-26 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Awards for Excellence. In addition, Roger Figueroa of the College of Human Ecology (CHE) received a SUNY Chancellor's Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship, a distinction  more

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell faculty, staff recognized with SUNY Chancellor's awards * Around Cornell News directly from Cornell's colleges and centers By Olivia Hall June 1, 2026 LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Share Eighteen faculty and staff members across Cornell's state contract colleges have been named recipients of the 2025-26 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's  more

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell researchers find a new way to grow mushroom protein * * Cornell AgriTech * Food Science Using a liquid fermenter, a team at Cornell AgriTech has grown protein-rich oyster mushroom mycelium in days rather than weeks and, for the first time, has shown that fungus can thrive on a fatty acid abundant in waste cooking oil instead of sugar. The work points towa  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * "TALK TO ME IN JUNE" - Toxic GOP Agenda Still "Relevant" Despite Republican Gaslighting Now-retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump's 100th day in office: "You know, the politics is all about the six months, 90 days before an election. So talk to me in June of next year" Fourteen months ago, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis told reporters that the GOP affordability crisis, th  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces June MLB Game of the Day schedule * Classic Yankees-Red Sox rivalry among marquee June matchups ESPN today announced its June MLB Game of the Day schedule, featuring a month-long lineup of marquee matchups and star-powered storylines from across Major League Baseball. The Game of the Day schedule is an out-of-market offering and is subject to local bla  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU researchers help uncover hidden Black settlement * East Tennessee State University researchers are helping uncover a largely hidden chapter of American history through a groundbreaking project in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Earlier this year, ETSU geosciences faculty members Dr. Eileen G. Ernenwein and Steven Jones partnered with researchers from State University of New York a  more

PARIS, France, May 29 -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a part of Accor, issued the following news release: * * * FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS DEBUTS IN NORTHWEST ENGLAND WITH FAIRMONT CHESHIRE, THE MERE Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is now taking reservations from 10 July onwards, including dining at Gordon Ramsay at The Mere - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury brand and part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, has today announced reservations are now live, ahead of its much  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48233) on May 27, 2026, entitled "Federal Reserve Board: Current and Historical Membership" by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Federal Reserve (Fed), the U.S. central bank, is led by a seven-member Board of Governors based in Washington, DC. The President appoints governors for 14-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each governo  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Announces Transfer of Listing of Common Stock to the New York Stock Exchange * CINCINNATI- Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced that it will transfer all of its publicly traded securities to the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"). Fifth Third's common stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE on Frid  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Following Gillibrand's Push, Trump Administration Finally Releases Long-Delayed Homelessness Data * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee, announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has finally heeded her call to release its long-overdue homeless  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX WEATHER EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION TO SIRIUSXM STARTING JUNE 3 AS HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS * The Channel Will be Available 24/7 on the SiriusXM App FOX Weather to be Offered as Free-to-Air Public Service to All During Major Weather Events NEW YORK - June 1, 2026 - FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service, will expand dist  more

HAMILTON, New York, June 1 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * From William James to TikTok: Alumnae Join Attention Seminar to Discuss AI and the Modern Workplace * In April, Lindsey Glass '19 and Brooke Sweeney '19 returned to campus to join Doug Johnson, dean of academic and curricular affairs and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of psychological and brain sciences, for a conversation with students in his seminar, Attention: William James to TikTok, on psychology, the rise  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Meeks Introduce Community Flood Resilience Act to Strengthen Flood Protection for Coastal Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Andrew Garbarino and Congressman Gregory Meeks introduced H.R. 9056, the Community Flood Resilience Act, bipartisan legislation to help communities better prepare for and recover from flooding by allowing certain FEMA mitigation grant funds to be used   more

ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Binghamton Rumble Ponies to Extend Lease Through 2035 Season at Mirabito Stadium * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that, thanks to $6 million in New York State support included in the recently passed FY27 New York State budget, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies have committed to a five-year lease extension at Mirabito Stadium. The new deal will see the valued minor l  more

ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Launch of 2026 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the 2026 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative (REDC). The REDC initiative has been the cornerstone of a bottom-up approach to economic development that allows the State's ten Regional Councils to support projects that advance strategic regi  more

ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Significant Steps in Development of at Least 1 GW of Nuclear Energy in Upstate New York * Governor Hochul today announced the release of two solicitations that will advance the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) initiative to develop at least 1 gigawatt (GW) of advanced nuclear energy in Upstate New York. NYPA issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for experienced n  more

ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Successful Results of New York's Nation-Leading Phone-Free Schools Policy * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the results of a survey to collect feedback from nearly 600 educators statewide at the conclusion of New York's first phone-free school year -and the numbers speak for themselves. Teachers overwhelmingly report that without smartphone distractions their st  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), headquartered in Albany, New York , submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) proposed rule for federal fiscal year 2027. HANYS voiced concerns over the adequacy of the proposed payment update, the use of wage data methodologies, and the implementation of an IPF Patient Assessment Instrument   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth New upper midscale brand builds on the success of Graduate by Hilton, bringing college town hospitality to a broader range of markets * Undergraduate by Hilton is an upper-midscale hotel brand that expands Hilton's collegiate hospitality strategy into more college markets, building on and complementing   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton's Curio and Tapestry Collections Each Celebrate 200th Hotel Milestones, Contributing Towards Hilton's Rapidly Growing Lifestyle Portfolio * Hilton's Lifestyle portfolio continues to expand globally, led by growth across Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton. * Curio Collection by Hilton has surpassed 200 open hotels worldwide, spanning nearly 50 countries and territori  more

LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Houlihan Lokey Expands Business Services Group With Strategic Senior Hire NEW YORK -- Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Dave Buscaglia has joined as a Managing Director in its Business Services Group. Based in New York, Mr. Buscaglia will cover the specialty consulting and risk services sectors. Mr. Buscaglia joins the  more

SPRING, Texas, June 2 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * HPE introduces CPU server with NVIDIA-Vera CPU, purpose-built for Agentic AI New HPE ProLiant Compute DL394 Gen12 combines the capabilities of NVIDIA Vera CPUs with industry-leading security and management to accelerate agentic-driven operations In this article * HPE announces new HPE ProLiant Compute DL394 Gen12 with the latest NVIDIA Vera CPU, bu  more

NEW YORK, May 29 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news: * * * Hunter Sociologists Earn Top CUNY Honors for Impactful Research Hunter College is further cementing its reputation as a hub of pathbreaking social research, with two sociology faculty members receiving honors from the CUNY Academy for the Humanities and Sciences. Associate Professor Heba Gowayed has earned the Sandi Cooper Award for Outstanding Research for Associat  more

SEOUL, South Korea, June 2 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Hyundai Motor Debuts "Next Starts Now" Global Campaign Film for FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) * Hyundai Motor unveils "Next Starts Now" global campaign film featuring Son Heung-min and Boston Dynamics' Atlas * Five rising football talents spotlighted as symbols of the next generation shaping the future of the sport * Campaign highlights convergence of human potential a  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * IAM Patent 1000 2026 Recognizes Arnold & Porter's Patent Capabilities The 15th edition of the IAM Patent 1000 -- The World's Leading Patent Professionals recognized 15 Arnold & Porter lawyers over seven jurisdictions for their outstanding patent work across the United Kingdom, United States, and internationally. Arnold & Porter was also included in the guide's "International" list of 35 firms. The IAM Patent  more

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Investment of up to $7.25M will advance Engineering Innovations in Medicine * The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering will accelerate its Engineering Innovations in Medicine initiative - which aims to revolutionize how biomedical data is acquired, computed, and translated into impact - with an investment of up to $7.25 million over the next three years. The support comes from the Duffield Launch Fund, which  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Investor Repositioning Drives Shift in Asia Quant Markets, BofA Securities Conference Shows * HONG KONG - A shift is underway in Asia's quant markets, driven by rising allocator interest, higher trading volumes and technology adoption, discussions at BofA Securities' Asia Pacific Integrated Quant Services Senior Leadership Conference on May  more

NEW YORK, May 28 (TNSrep) -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release: * * * IRAP Decries Expansion of Refugee Ceiling Exclusively for White Afrikaners New Ceiling Would Continue to Exclude Refugees Who Have Been Waiting Years for Resettlement - This week, the Trump administration published an Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026, which directs the admission of up to 10,000 more white South Africans as refugees  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC warns DRC Ebola outbreak likely far larger than official figures suggest * Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 1, 2026 - The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is likely significantly larger and more advanced than official figures suggest, as response efforts struggle with delayed detection and dangerously low levels of contact tracing,   more

NEW YORK, June 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Just Joshing: June 2026 * Dear colleagues, If you are reading this message the day it's sent out, then Commencement is tomorrow. Every year, I eagerly anticipate this truly joyous occasion. Each student who walks across the stage and becomes a graduate has persevered through rigorous coursework and research to generate new knowledge. Along the way, they gained important skills that they   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis to Launch Tokyo Office * Kirkland & Ellis, the world's largest international law firm by revenue and a top advisor to global alternative asset, private equity and corporate clients, announced today it will launch an office in Tokyo to support the growth of the Firm's long-standing transactional practice in Asia. In connection with the new Tokyo offic  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Condemns EEOC Decision to Withdraw Guidance on Addressing Employment Discrimination * This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted a proposal to the White House, seeking to remove a decades-old interpretive rule that supports companies working to address employment discrimination through affirmative action plans in line with Title VII of the C  more

NEW YORK, May 29 -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Lombard Odier enhances investment risk framework across the Group through expanded collaboration with Bloomberg * Group-wide deployment of a unified investment risk framework across Wealth Management, Private Banking and Asset Management * Enhanced efficiency, transparency and scalability through consistent data, controls and technology - Bloomberg and Lombard Odier, a global wealth and asset manager headquartered in Geneva wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Introduces Legislation to Cut Capital Gains Taxes for Seniors Selling Their Homes * (WASHINGTON, DC) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis introduced H.R. 9064, the Nest Egg Protection Act, legislation to lower the capital gains tax burden for seniors selling their homes, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned equity while helping bring more homes onto the market. In New Yo  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar discusses San Francisco's proposed city bank with Daily Journal * Davis Polk partner Margaret Tahyar was quoted in Daily Journal discussing the proposal from San Francsico to become the first city in California to open a public bank, six years after a California law went into effect to allow cities to authorize such financial institutions. Margaret noted that t  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper Army Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper served as a paratrooper during World War II in North Africa and Italy. However, it was for his selfless actions in France, three days after D-Day, that earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously.  DeGlopper was born in Grand Island, New York, Nov. 30, 1921, to Charles and Mary DeGlopper. He grew up on a cattle farm and was the  more

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Dassault Systemes, a software company, issued the following news release: * * * Medidata Champions Collaborative Scientific Advancement at ASCO with New Research on Oncology Protocol Optimization and CAR T Efficacy Leveraging AI, trained on one of the industry's largest clinical trial datasets, Medidata delivers quantifiable evidence to improve breast cancer trial enrollment and evaluate the efficacy of tocilizumab for CAR T-induced CRS - NEW   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release: * * * MFA recommends targeted changes to strengthen DOL's 401(k) alternatives proposal * Washington, D.C. -MFA recommended targeted changes to strengthen the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposal to expand access to alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans in a comment letter submitted today. MFA strongly supports the proposal, which would reduce litigation risk for plan   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 2 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release: * * * Modular Building Institute and Center for Offsite Construction at New York Institute of Technology Partner to Launch Accreditation Board for Offsite Construction Education New accrediting body will support university degree programs preparing the next generation of offsite construction professionals - The Modular Building Institute (MBI) and the Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC)  more

IRVINE, California, June 1 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Mortgage fraud risk decreased in beginning of 2026 * Cotality National Mortgage Fraud Application Risk Index shows risk is 121 in Q1 2026, a decrease from 133 in Q4 2025. * An estimated 1 in 129 mortgage applications had indications of fraud. * Undisclosed real estate fraud continues to show the largest increase in fraud risk in Q1 2026. * Fraud risk is bei  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Announces Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Campaign as World Cup is Set to Begin in East Rutherford NEWARK -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced the launch of a public awareness campaign designed to help combat human trafficking as the opening matches of the World Cup draw near, potentially increasing opportunities for t  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by New York Director of Security and Intelligence Colin Ahern from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities": * * * Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Leads New York Democrats Fighting To Protect Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) led U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07), and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) urging NYU Langone to fight against recent subpoenas from the Trump administration that would violate the cons  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * New Research Uncovers Blood Biomarkers Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Risk Researchers identified blood proteins that may act as early warning signs of multiple sclerosis years before symptoms appear. Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) likely begins years before symptoms appear, creating an opportunity to identify people at risk earlier, and possibly delay or prevent disease progression by starting tr  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * New York Public Library and TALEA Beer Co. Announce "Liberty Lager" Inspired by George Washington's 1757 recipe and drawn from the Library's collections, the beer was made by TALEA for the United States' 250th anniversary. The Library launches "250 Years" with a limited-edition NYPL card featuring the Declaration of Independence, a "Reading America" book list with book giveaways and free  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE World 2026: Where Agentic AI Meets Enterprise Scale * Leading global brands to share how agentic AI is transforming customer experience operations Hoboken, N.J., June 1, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced NiCE World 2026, taking place June 8-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Florida. NiCE World is for enterpri  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following statement on May 31, 2026: * * * Breaking News: The Far-Left in Their Own Words No Labels does not usually try to sound the alarm bells on a Sunday, when people are trying to enjoy their weekend. But yesterday, a member of our team took some footage that should serve as a wakeup call for all of us. A No Labels volunteer caught this footage at a campaign rally in New   more

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 2 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell tackles Long Island's highest homeless population in 19 years Northwell's Street Medicine team sees homelessness rise 12%, vows to expand services - The road warriors in the white Northwell Health Community Relations van criss-crossed Long Island on a recent Thursday, gathering in Amityville before pulling over along a busy service road truck stop in Hauppauge and then motoring on to the c  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * NYC Bar Legal Referral Service Celebrates 80 Years of Connecting New Yorkers with Legal Help * The New York City Bar Association Legal Referral Service (LRS) is celebrating its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of connecting individuals and businesses across New York City and surrounding counties with qualified, vetted attorneys. Founded in 1946, and the first lawyer ref  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Senior Deputy Comptroller for Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced Benjamin Eddy will serve as the Senior Deputy Comptroller for Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions, effective June 1. In this role, Mr. Eddy oversees the supervision of nationa  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Operation Checkmate results in 52 arrests, including 36 commercial truck drivers * Yuma, Ariz. -During the week of May 11-15, U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector arrested 52 individuals during Operation Checkmate for being in the U.S. illegally, of which 36 were driving semi-trucks. Operation Checkmate enhances public safety through enforcement of immig  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Optimum Launches Effort to Drive a Consensual Repositioning of its Capital Structure * Optimum forms new unrestricted subsidiary to hold the Optimum East Cable business and Optimum's 50.01% stake in Lightpath, and implements internal reorganization to make the new holdco group financially and operationally independent from its parent, CSC Holdings * New unrestricted hold  more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- CSC Investments, a brand of Optimum Communications, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Optimum Subsidiary Announces Launch of Tender Offer for Shares of Optimum's Class A Common Stock For up to 120,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock of Optimum Communications, Inc. At a Purchase Price of $2.50 Per Share - CSC Investments II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("CSC Investments II") and a wholly owned subsidiary of Optimum Communications, I  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 1, 2026: * * * POLITICO Names Will Steakin Political Correspondent Announcement from Editorial Director of Politics and Polling, Jonathan Lai, Executive Editor, Washington, Julia Marsh, and Senior Executive Editor, North America, Alex Burns: Team - We are thrilled to announce that Will Steakin will be joining POLITICO as a political correspondent. Will comes aboard at a pivotal moment in American politics, as Re  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Morelle, and Garcia Launch Investigation Into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Failure to Investigate Widespread Fraud Allegations Against Republican-Aligned Fundraising Platform, WinRed Ranking Members Demand Answers Regarding Paxton's Refusal to Investigate Credible Reports of Fraud Filed by His Own C  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 29 -- The Royal Bank of Canada issued the following news release: * * * RBC announces expansion of Vancouver banking and innovation hub Supported by 1,000 high-quality jobs in B.C., the hub will help advance RBC's AI ambitions - VANCOUVER, BC - Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY) RBC today announced plans to grow its presence in British Columbia by expanding the Vancouver banking and innovation hub. Since its opening last November, the hub has contributed to the   more

NEW YORK, June 2 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge and Governor Whitmer Celebrate Construction of Stargate Campus in Saline Township Project Team Announces New $10 Million Grant to Expand Saline Recreation Center, a Community Resource that has Served Washtenaw County for More Than Three Decades - SALINE TOWNSHIP, MI -- Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge, and Govern  more

NEW YORK, June 1 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Researchers discover how to turn one germ's drug resistance into an Achilles' heel * Decades of reliance on the antibiotic rifampicin have fueled the rise of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). But as the bacterium mutates to protect itself from the drug, it also creates new weak points that other therapies could exploit. Now, a new study in Nature Microbiology (opens in new window) shows that the most c  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Researchers from Perlmutter Cancer Center Present Latest Findings at 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting * E xperts from NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center, an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, present their latest clinical findings and research at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, held   more

WINDSOR, England, June 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- The InterContinental Hotels Group issued the following news release: * * * Ruby Hotels to Shine in the Big Apple with Second U.S. Signing * ATLANTA (June 1, 2026) - Ruby Hotels, an urban lifestyle hotel brand and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' (IHG) leading premium portfolio, will introduce its signature blend of character, charm and efficient design to New York City. The soon-to-convert Ruby New York City marks the second U.S. signing for the  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Map Major Gaps in New Jersey's Local News Coverage A Rutgers analysis of more than 66,000 articles from 724 media outlets examines how information flows across communities statewide - In some New Jersey communities, residents can regularly find local news coverage of school board meetings, redevelopment debates, and elections. In others, that information is increasingly difficult to  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release: * * * S.T.O.P. Report Examines Harms of Prison Call Surveillance, Details Policy Recommendations Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, released This Call Will Be Recorded, Monitored, and Used Against You: The Harms of Prison Call Surveillance, a report detailing how the mass recording and automated analysis of jail and  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 1 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces the June Face of Arkansas * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the seventh installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor's office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team serve every day: the people of Arkansas. The series  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 31 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Sara L. Johnson, EdD, Named President-Elect of the SNMMI Technologist Section * LOS ANGELES - Sara L. Johnson, EdD, MAEd, BS, CNMT, NMTCB(RS), RT(N)(CT)(ARRT), FSNMMI-TS, has been named president-elect of the SNMMI Technologist Section (SNMMI-TS). Johnson is a PET/CT technologist at Florida Cancer Specialists in Brandon, Florida, and a didactic instru  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Poisoned Pills: The Human Cost of Dangerous Foreign Drugs" at 3:30 p.m. on June 3, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Lisa Salberg, Founder & CEO, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, Denville, NJ * Adam Clark-Joseph, PhD, Chief Analytics Officer   more

NEW YORK, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska's building operations releases Spring 2026 Market Trends Report, highlighting cost pressures and tech-driven growth Skanska, a leading global construction and project development firm, has released its Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends Report. The report examines evolving construction market conditions, including construction cost escalation and labor market tren  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release: * * * GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS BILL ALLOWING NEW YORKERS TO SUE FEDERAL AGENTS FOR VIOLATING THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS ALBANY, NY--This week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that includes new protections to hold federal agents accountable for violatin  more

ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study clarifies how atmospheric dust shapes climate * New research from a team of scientists led by Cornell is transforming how researchers understand one of the atmosphere's most abundant and least understood constituents: mineral dust. Mineral dust, composed of tiny particles lifted from arid regions including the Sahara, Middle East and East Asia, plays a complex role in Earth's climate system. These particl  more

ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Welcomes Jennifer Rubino as Director of Career Services * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Rubino as the university's new Director of Career Services. In this role, Rubino will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of SUNY Poly's Career Services program within the Office of Workforce Development  more

ALBANY, New York, June 2 (TNSrpt) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Report Shows Continued Healthcare Workforce Shortages Across New York State While New York State's healthcare employment has continued to grow, persistent workforce shortages and regional disparities remain major challenges for the state's healthcare system. A recent report from the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences provides a cu  more

SYRACUSE, New York, June 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Associate Provost Julie Hasenwinkel Named Interim ECS Dean Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, will continue to serve concurrently as associate provost for academic programs. Alex Dunbar Julie Hasenwinkel, associate provost for academic programs, has been appointed interim dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * This Immigrant Heritage Month, NPNA and Network Issues Declaration of Dreams and Vision of Transformation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This Immigrant Heritage Month, as the nation prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA), along with our membership of the largest immigrant and refugee rights organizations across th  more

LOS ANGLES, California, May 29 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok launches new in-app fan campaign for breakthrough UK artist Skye Newman The new campaign celebrates the release of SE9 with exclusive fan experiences, unlockable content and exclusive content - TikTok today announces a major new in-app campaign for rising UK star Skye Newman, celebrating the release of her new project SE9, which is released today. One of the UK's m  more

SEOUL, South Korea, June 2 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Traveling with Peace of Mind: Keep Your Device Protected this Summer * Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss Open Enrollment runs from June 1 to June 30. Enroll your eligible Galaxy devices now to receive ultimate protection at regular retail price, up to a 16% savings. * Coverage that travels with you -- with global repairs you're never witho  more

NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Celebrates New Gateway Building at the University of California, Berkeley * As UC Berkeley prepares to open the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway building this fall, Turner proudly celebrates the transformative project that will help shape the future of artificial intelligence, computing, and interdisciplinary research. The 367,270-square-foot facility will serve as the home of th  more

IRVINE, California, June 2 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine-led research team to develop evaluation protocols, tools for city chatbots Community-facing project will focus on accuracy, use and impacts of AI on residents' civic understanding, engagement and inclusion - From Ask Sammy in Santa Clarita to Rivy, the City of Riverside's online chatbot, AI is increasingly being tapped to deliver public service information to residents  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Backs NY Legislation to Stop Vulture Funds from Preying on Puerto Rico and Other Struggling Economies * WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) today voiced her support for New York State legislation that would close a loophole exploited by predatory hedge funds to profit from nations and territories in financial distress. The bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Jessica Gon  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Team Named to the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 List The 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals has recognized Venable's IP practice among the leading groups in California, the DC Metro Area, and New York. Twenty of the firm's attorneys are also individually recognized in the publication. The attorneys ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 edition are listed below by market. C  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Student research connects housing instability to children's health As a student, Satya Fisher '23 teamed up with Assistant Professor Jaeyong Yoo on research project that was recently published - a project that has led Fisher into a career in affordable housing policy and development. By Jimmy Robertson In 2022, Kelly Avery, associate professor of practice in the Department of Apparel, Housing and Resour  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 1, 2026, the nominations of 40 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark Abreu, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador. Alexander Alden, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Christopher Anderson, of   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * With Some Vehicles Registering More than 150,000 Miles, Kennedy Announces $1.8 Million in Federal Funds for Buffalo Airport to Replace Shuttle Vans * CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. \- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) was joined by leadership from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) to announce $1.8 million in federal funding he secured that will replace four of the Buffalo Niagara Internati  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Supreme Court to Require Jury Findings for Criminal Forfeiture * "Judicial fact-finding by a mere preponderance for criminal forfeiture eviscerates the Sixth Amendment and invites arbitrary deprivations of property on a massive scale." -Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click HERE to read WLF's brief. WASHINGTON, DC-Washington Leg  more