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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Thursday June 11, 2026 ( 197 items )  
"Lawler Chooses Suffering": Mike Lawler Blasted for Making Life Unaffordable for Hudson Valley Families
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Lawler Chooses Suffering": Mike Lawler Blasted for Making Life Unaffordable for Hudson Valley Families * "Deeply MAGA." "An affront to constituents." "Vote him out." Month after month, Hudson Valley voters have been flooding the pages of local papers to blast Mike Lawler for raising costs while hardworking families at home struggle to make ends meet -from rubber-stamping Tru  more
11 Institutions Receive the IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence Designation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * 11 institutions receive the IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation The Infectious Diseases Society of America announced today the recipients of its Antimicrobial Stewardship Centers of Excellence designation. The 11 awarded institutions have created stewardship programs led by infectious diseases-trained physicians and pharmacists that a  more
208 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 52 Practices Recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2026 Edition
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 208 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 52 Practices Recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2026 Edition NEW YORK - Two hundred and eight attorneys and 52 practice areas from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2026 Edition. The Legal 500 recognizes teams and practitioners "providing the most cutting edge and innovative advi  more
A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. Step inside William & Mary's new Music Arts Center on Jamestown Road, and you'll see a shining glass room filled with historic keyboards. The latest addition to the Historic Keyboard Room is a nearly 150-year-old Lindeman Cycloid piano, a gift from Crissy Hawtho  more
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against City of Phoenix for Police Transparency Violations
NEW YORK, June 10 [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 Files Lawsuit Against City of Phoenix for Police Transparency Violations * PHOENIX -The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today against the city of Phoenix for unlawfully denying access to public records that would shed  more
ACLU Statement on House Vote to Add $70 Billion to ICE and Border Patrol's Bloated Budget
NEW YORK, June 9 [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 Statement on House Vote to Add $70 Billion to ICE and Border Patrol's Bloated Budget WASHINGTON - The House passed a reconciliation bill today that would provide an additional $70 billion in taxpayer funds for Immigration and Customs   more
Ahead of FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul Announces Activation of State Emergency Operations Center and Updates New Yorkers on Severe Weather
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul Announces Activation of State Emergency Operations Center and Updates New Yorkers on Severe Weather * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has activated today through July 20 ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Sail4th 250 and America 250 events happening throughout the state this summer. The State EOC activates fo  more
Akin Advises Centrica on Long-Term LNG Purchase From Delfin LNG Project
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Advises Centrica on Long-Term LNG Purchase from Delfin LNG Project Akin advised Centrica on its long-term purchase of LNG from the first phase of the Delfin LNG project (Delfin FLNG 1). Delfin FLNG 1, which reached financial close on its financing on June 3, 2026, is the first floating LNG liquefaction facility in the United States and is the largest floating LNG project to date globally. The Akin   more
Albany Law School: Class of 2025 Has 93 Percent Employment Rate
ALBANY, New York, June 8 (TNSrep) -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 Has 93 Percent Employment Rate For the fifth year in a row, Albany Law's graduating class has an employment rate of more than 90 percent. Ninety three percent of Albany Law School's Class of 2025 is employed at 10 months after graduation. Out of those employed, 92% of the Class of 2025 were employed in full-time, long-term Bar Admission Required/Anticipated or J.D. Advantage jobs at 10 months  more
Alumni college leaders explore the future of higher ed
ITHACA, New York, June 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Alumni college leaders explore the future of higher ed * The topic of the annual Olin Lecture at Reunion 2026 was " The Future of the American University," but the three panelists - all Cornell alumni who are leaders in higher education - kept returning to essential themes explored in a recent religious treatise: the encyclical issued by Pope Leo XIV. The encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," is subtitled "On Saf  more
AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more
Amazon partnership establishes Cornell AI security initiative
ITHACA, New York, June 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Amazon partnership establishes Cornell AI security initiative * Artificial intelligence agents - also known as agentic AI - can now build and launch software based on a few prompts. But AI agents can produce incorrect, misleading, and even malicious code that hackers can exploit. Thanks to a gift from Amazon, a pair of computer scientists from the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Scie  more
American Action Forum Issues Commentary: AI - Brought to You by the Feds?
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Competition Policy Director Fred Ashton: * * * AI: Brought to You by the Feds? Executive Summary * President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders have separately called for the federal government to take direct stakes in artificial intelligence (AI) companies; proponents of this approach have argued that government involvement could both benefit taxpayers and encourage more responsible ma  more
Arcadis and Jupiter Intelligence Introduce PRICE Framework
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 11 -- Arcadis, a design and consultancy firm, issued the following news release: * * * Arcadis and Jupiter Intelligence introduce PRICE framework Arcadis and Jupiter Intelligence, the global standard for extreme weather risk and adaptation analytics, today launched the PRICE Adaptation Framework, a decision-grade methodology designed to help organizations compare climate adaptation options, quantify return on investment and prioritize resilience spending. The lau  more
Army Astronaut Selected for NASA's Historic Artemis III Mission
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Astronaut Selected for NASA's Historic Artemis III Mission * In a historic announcement that bridges the legacy of military service with the next phase of human space exploration, NASA announced that Army Col. Frank Rubio, assigned to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, will serve as a mission specialist on its upcoming Artemis III mission. The announcement, made yesterday at the Johnson Spac  more
Assurant Consumer Trends Report Highlights Growing Tension Between Optimism, Skepticism
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- 2026 GLOBAL CONNECTED CONSUMER TRENDS REPORT - A report from Assurant, New York - June 2026 (21 pages) * * * Assurant issued a report examining how consumers perceive and interact with technology in an increasingly connected world, highlighting a complex mix of enthusiasm and caution toward digital innovation. The study focuses on consumer attitudes toward emerging technologies, technology adoption, trust, affordability, and support services. Through the introd  more
Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou  more
Attorney General Bonta: CVS to Pay $36.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Overbilling Medi-Cal for Insulin Pens
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: CVS to Pay $36.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Overbilling Medi-Cal for Insulin Pens * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with the United States Department of Justice, today announced a settlement with national pharmacy chain CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) over its submissions of false claims to the Medi-Cal program for excessive  more
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Marcus Burks
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Marcus Burks * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Marcus Burks, who died on January 1, 2026 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) and the City of Newburgh  more
Attorney General James Reminds New York Hotels to Help Prevent Human Trafficking Ahead of the World Cup
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Reminds New York Hotels to Help Prevent Human Trafficking Ahead of the World Cup * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to help prevent human trafficking and protect New Yorkers as millions of visitors travel to the New York region for the FIFA World Cup. In a letter to ten New York hospitality and tourism associations, Attorney   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more
Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more
Award-Winning Architect, Designer, and Educator Francine Monaco Named Chair of Interior Design
BROOKLYN, New York, June 10 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Award-Winning Architect, Designer, and Educator Francine Monaco Named Chair of Interior Design * Francine Monaco has been named chair of the Department of Interior Design within Pratt Institute's School of Design. Monaco has been a dedicated faculty member of the Pratt Institute community for twenty-five years, alo  more
Azerbaijan: Exiled Critics Convicted in Absentia
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Azerbaijan: Exiled Critics Convicted in Absentia * (Berlin, June 10, 2026) - Azerbaijani authorities are prosecuting critics in exile, often based on social media posts and online commentary, Human Rights Watch said today. Those targeted, often convicted in absentia with long sentences, are at risk of extradition, detention during travel, and other forms of cross-border pressure. "These trial  more
Bank of America Introduces New Ways to Reward Clients, Manage Payments and Track Credit
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Introduces New Ways to Reward Clients, Manage Payments and Track Credit * Refer-a-Friend, Custom Pay Plan and My Credit now available to BofA Clients Key points * With Refer-a-Friend, eligible clients can earn referral bonuses by recommending credit cards to friends and family. * Custom Pay Plan gives cardholders added f  more
Bank Policy Institute and The Clearing House Urge Clearer AML Rule Language and Innovation Protections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Bank Policy Institute along with The Clearing House Association headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the joint notice of proposed rulemaking from FinCEN and other federal agencies aimed at reforming anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) programs under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The letter applauds the agencies' efforts to recalibrate AML/CFT programs tow  more
Baruch's Alvi Khan Is First Alumnus Admitted to NIH-Funded MD/PhD Program
NEW YORK, June 10 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch's Alvi Khan Is First Alumnus Admitted to NIH-Funded MD/PhD Program * Alvi Khan (third from left) won CUNY's 2026 Jonas E. Salk Scholarship and will be attending Penn State University's College of Medicine's National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. For Alvi Khan (BS, Biophysics '26), the path to becoming a physician-scientist is taking shape-making Baruch history along the way. He is the f  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region May 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past month, up 5.0 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.8 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased   more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton May 2026
NEW YORK, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Area prices up 2.4 percent over the two months, 3.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Boston-Cambridge-Newton was up 2.4 percent from March to May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the indexes for  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City May 2026
NEW YORK, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Area prices up 0.4 percent over the month, 5.1 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for New York-Newark-Jersey City increased 0.4 percent in May after advancing 1.0 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and en  more
BLS: Buncombe, NC, Leads Large Counties in Employment Growth Over the Year Ended December 2025
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Buncombe, NC, leads large counties in employment growth over the year ended December 2025 From December 2024 to December 2025, employment increased in 169 of the 372 largest U.S. counties. Buncombe, North Carolina, had the largest over-the-year increase in employment, with a gain of 3.7 percent. Within Buncombe, the largest employment increase occu  more
Bowery Residents' Committee Recognizes Arnold & Porter
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bowery Residents' Committee Recognizes Arnold & Porter Arnold & Porter was recently honored at the Bowery Residents' Committee's 2026 The Way Home Gala, recognizing the firm for its pro bono support. The firm regularly assists BRC, a New York City-based nonprofit, providing counsel ranging from commercial litigation advice to transactional support. Arnold & Porter alum Richard S  more
British Airways and American Express celebrate 25 years of partnership with exclusive Cardmember Avios-Only flight to New York
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * British Airways and American Express celebrate 25 years of partnership with exclusive Cardmember Avios-Only flight to New York * * Cardmembers will enjoy an exclusive onboard experience, access to a private event at the iconic One Vanderbilt in Manhattan and a helicopter transfer for customers travelling in First * One-off flight will offer tickets from 25,000 Avios + PS0 return  more
CAIR-NY Condemns Rep. Lawler and EPA Administrator Zeldin for Appearing With Sid Rosenberg After Anti-Muslim 'Cockroach' Remark Targeting Mayor Mamdani
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * CAIR-NY Condemns Rep. Lawler and EPA Administrator Zeldin for Appearing with Sid Rosenberg After Anti-Muslim 'Cockroach' Remark Targeting Mayor Mamdani The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Congressman Mike Lawler and EPA Administrator Le  more
Can't Pay Attention - Binghamton Sociologist Explores the Structural Forces Behind Brain Rot
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Can't pay attention? Binghamton sociologist explores the structural forces behind brain rot By prioritizing engagement, digital platforms are making it more difficult to focus, read and even engage in democracy By Jennifer Micale Hera Hyeonseo Lee lost the ability to read books -- an unthinkable affliction for a graduate student in sociology. Habituated to the constant video scroll of social m  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Media Cover For Biden's Bigoted FBI
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MEDIA COVER FOR BIDEN'S BIGOTED FBI It is well known that the FBI under President Biden operated an anti-Catholic cell group within the Agency. Yet some in the media, especially the Associated Press, MSNOW and th  more
Central New York Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Hires
SYRACUSE, New York, June 11 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Central New York Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Hires The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Paris Babers as Events & Communications Manager and Salma Muse as Scholarship & Student Success Manager. Paris Babers, Events & Communications Manager Babers brings a background in operations, project management and strategic communications, with experience leading cr  more
CNN Film "The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door" to Premiere Sunday, July 12 at 8pm ET/PT and Stream Next-Day in the CNN App
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Film "The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door" to Premiere Sunday, July 12 at 8pm ET/PT and Stream Next-Day in the CNN App * June 10th, 2026 Official Trailer NEW YORK, NY - (June 10, 2026) - CNN Films will debut The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door from BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dan Vernon on Sunday, July 12 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN, and streaming the next day on the CNN app. The gripping account o  more
Columbia Journalism School: Award-Winning Alumni Putting CJS2030 Initiatives Into Practice
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Award-Winning Alumni Putting CJS2030 Initiatives Into Practice This spring, alumni earned honors for reporting, storytelling and innovation that advance the goals of the J-School's CJS2030 Initiatives. - For more than a century, Columbia Journalism School has prepared journalists to report with integrity and precision. Through Dean Jelani Cobb's CJS2030 Initiatives, the J-School is expanding  more
Community Groups Seek Legal Action on Flesh-Dissolving Chemical at Oil Refineries
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Community Groups Seek Legal Action on Flesh-Dissolving Chemical at Oil Refineries Lawsuit argues EPA is breaking federal law by refusing to regulate hydrogen fluoride, placing more than 19 million people nationwide at risk - A federal judge in Los Angeles heard arguments today in a lawsuit seeking to force the EPA to regulate hydrogen fluoride (HF), a chemical used by at least 40 oil refineri  more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES CRITICAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR HUDSON VALLEY FIREFIGHTERS
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES CRITICAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR HUDSON VALLEY FIREFIGHTERS * Congressman Pat Ryan Announces Critical Funding Opportunity for Hudson Valley Firefighters Last year alone, Congressman Ryan helped Hudson Valley fire departments secure more than $3.8 million for safety equipment and training programs through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adeq  more
Consumer Reports Finds Lead in Black+Decker PowerCrush Blenders, Calls for Recall and Federal Investigation
YONKERS, New York, June 11 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports Finds Lead in Black+Decker PowerCrush Blenders, Calls for Recall and Federal Investigation CR alerted the FDA and the blender manufacturer, Spectrum Brands, to extremely high lead levels found in the PowerCrush blender. More than two weeks later, the model is still for sale and has not been recalled. - Consumer Reports (CR) is calling on Spectrum Brands, the manufacturer of Black+Decker   more
Core President's Program: Healing the Modern Brain with Dr. Drew Ramsey
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core President's Program: Healing the Modern Brain with Dr. Drew Ramsey * CHICAGO-Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Saturday, June 27 from 2:30 - 3:30pm CDT during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, for the Core President's Program featuring Drew Ramsey, MD. DREW RAMSEY, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and leading voice in Nutritiona  more
Could MRI Predict Kidney Disease Before It Develops? Award-Winning Study Suggests New Possibilities
NEW YORK, June 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Could MRI Predict Kidney Disease Before It Develops? Award-Winning Study Suggests New Possibilities * An investigator at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received international recognition for innovative imaging research that may help physicians identify patients at increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) before they undergo surgery for kidney tumors. Mira Li  more
CUNY SPH's 10th commencement honors diverse and dynamic class of 2026
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * CUNY SPH's 10th commencement honors diverse and dynamic class of 2026 * CUNY SPH held its 2026 commencement at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, celebrating the school's 10th anniversary as an independent institution and one of its largest graduating classes to date. The ceremony honored 17 doctoral and 277 master's degree recipients, alongside dis  more
Dan Sheehan to Retire as Le Moyne Men's Lacrosse Coach; Will Move to Advancement and Innovation Leadership Role
SYRACUSE, New York, June 10 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Dan Sheehan to Retire as Le Moyne Men's Lacrosse Coach; Will Move to Advancement and Innovation Leadership Role * Le Moyne Men's Lacrosse Coach Dan Sheehan, who over the past 29 years brought six national titles to the Heights while amassing the most wins in DII lacrosse history, will retire from the sidelines to become the College's director of philanthropy for athletics. In this position, Sheehan will   more
Data Centers Are Opposed by Over Half of Americans
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Data Centers Are Opposed by Over Half of Americans * Key Takeaways 1 A campaign in The Guardian last year and related media hype about AI and its data centers have convinced over half of all Americans to strongly oppose nearby construction and led them to link rising electricity prices to their proliferation. 2 Some states and locales are moving to prohibit or delay data cent  more
Debevoise Advised Antares in Its $600 Million Aggregate Principal Amount Offering of 6.625% Senior Notes Due 2031
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised Antares in Its $600 Million Aggregate Principal Amount Offering of 6.625% Senior Notes Due 2031 * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Antares Holdings LP, a provider of lending solutions to PE sponsor-backed middle-market companies, in its offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2031. The Debevoise team was led by capit  more
Duane Morris Recognized by Bloomberg Law as a Leading Law Firm
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Recognized by Bloomberg Law as a Leading Law Firm NEW YORK - Duane Morris has been recognized by Bloomberg Law in its Leading Law Firms, which identifies firms making a significant impact within their fields of practice. This prestigious honor highlights firms across the United States that excel in financial strength, talent, growth and business inno  more
Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms & Removal Of Pulte
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms & Removal Of Pulte * June 09, 2026 Durbin: "Those who oppose reforming FISA argue there's no time to address these abuses because our national security will be harmed if Section 702 is allowed to expire even for a day. That is not true." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democrati  more
Earthjustice Statement: 2026 NYS Legislative Session
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 -- Earthjustice issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Earthjustice Statement: 2026 NYS Legislative Session Bills to rein in energy-hogging data centers, protect drinking water, and boost solar await Governor Hochul's signature - Albany, N.Y. -- New York's 2026 legislative session came to an end on Friday, June 5. After finalizing the significantly delayed state budget (due in part to one of the Governor's top priorities, weakening New York'  more
Einhorn Center receives $1M gift to endow its Pre-Orientation Service Trips
ITHACA, New York, June 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Einhorn Center receives $1M gift to endow its Pre-Orientation Service Trips * Cornell University's David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement recently received a $1M gift endowing its Pre-Orientation Service Trips (POST). The generous contribution from Jon Anderson '71, establishes a fund that will support the program and its staff in perpetuity while allowing for additional year-round programming and schol  more
Environmental Defense Fund Highlights Deficiencies in EPA's Phthalic Anhydride Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), headquartered in New York, NY, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Draft Risk Evaluation for Phthalic Anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The letter identifies notable shortcomings in the EPA's assessment, raising concerns that the agency's current approach significantly underestimates risks posed to workers, consumers, fenceline communities  more
EPA Administrator Zeldin Concludes Four-Day New York Tour, Advancing Clean Water and Energy Priorities
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Concludes Four-Day New York Tour, Advancing Clean Water and Energy Priorities * NEW YORK - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin wrapped up a four-day swing across New York State on Monday, June 8, spotlighting Trump Administration priorities on Long Island, in the Hudson Valley, and in the Southern Tier. Over the course of the trip, Zeldi  more
ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22 * * Every pitch of the Men's College World Series airs across ESPN networks, June 12-22 * Game 2 of the MCWS Finals airs on ABC for the third consecutive year (Sunday, June 21) * ESPN to provide live onsite studio coverage throughout the entire MCWS for the first time ESPN's exclusi  more
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: San Antonio Spurs look to even series 2-2 against the New York Knicks on Wednesday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: San Antonio Spurs look to even series 2-2 against the New York Knicks on Wednesday * ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 10, with a Game 4 matchup, as the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, at 8:30 p.  more
Explore Bratislava with two-time UMSL alum Martin Kardos
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Explore Bratislava with two-time UMSL alum Martin Kardos * Martin Kardos, who earned both his BSBA and MBA from UMSL, works for CSI Leasing in Bratislava, Slovakia. (Photo courtesy of Martin Kardos) Martin Kardos came to the University of Missouri-St. Louis from his native Slovakia after being recruited to play for the Tritons by former Tennis Coach Rick Gyllenborg. After earning hi  more
Family-owned veal company sues to stop NLRB's unlawful in-house tribunals
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Family-owned veal company sues to stop NLRB's unlawful in-house tribunals * Washington, DC; June 10, 2026: Yesterday, a family-owned New York butcher shop filed a petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit challenging the National Labor Relations Board's use of in-house tribunals to prosecute, judge, and punish the businesses it targets. "The  more
FCC Orders Texas Radio Station Licensee to Pay Delinquent Fees or Face Revocation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau has issued an order to pay or show cause (Docket No. DA 26-575) against Luis E. Giraldo, the licensee of radio station KPZX(FM) in Paducah, Texas. The federal agency initiated the proceeding to revoke the broadcast license due to a failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees, interest, administrative costs, and penalties. Under section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934 and section 1.1151 of the Commission rules, the agenc  more
Fenn Tower Through Time: The Story of CSU's Enduring Landmark
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 10 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * Fenn Tower Through Time: The Story of CSU's Enduring Landmark * Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Copy Link Email Share A notable landmark at Cleveland State University is set to return in time for the fall semester. Fenn Tower has evolved alongside the history of CSU, whose roots date back to 1870, when the Cleveland YMCA first offered free evening classes. The YMCA needed accreditation to recognize its e  more
FFRF Action Fund Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 (TNSletter) -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 Senator Charles Grassley Chair, Senate Judiciary Co  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 5 Ways Employers Can Avoid a Red Card This World Cup
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 10, 2026: * * * 5 Ways Employers Can Avoid a Red Card this World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19, making it the largest, longest, and most historic tournament in the competition's history. For the first time ever, the event will feature 48 nations hosted across the US, Mexico, and Canada, and is bound to spark passion for billions around the world. For employer  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: What a $2.25M NY Cybersecurity Settlement Means for Businesses - Your 4-Step Action Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 10, 2026: * * * What a $2.25M NY Cybersecurity Settlement Means for Businesses: Your 4-Step Action Plan A recent $2.25 million settlement between an insurance company and the state of New York presents a cautionary tale for businesses in the Empire State. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) found that the company's incident response plan was inadequate and allowed threat acto  more
Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, after he was wrongfully arrested due to a faulty facial recognition match. The police relied on an incorrect result from fa  more
Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match
NEW YORK, June 10 [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: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, aft  more
Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Los Angeles office managing partner Ann Marie Mortimer and New York office managing partner Lisa J. Sotto have been recognized by Forbes among its inaugural list of America's Top Women Lawyers. The list of 200 attorneys from across the country "spotli  more
Forbes Reveals Its Immigrant 250 - Celebrating The Immigrants Shaping America For The Past 250 Years
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 11 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Forbes Reveals Its Immigrant 250 - Celebrating The Immigrants Shaping America For The Past 250 Years NEW YORK - As part of the Forbes 250 initiative, Forbes today unveiled its Most Successful Immigrants list. Immigrants have long been among the most important drivers of American innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth. The Immigrant 250 is a ranking recognizing the profound impa  more
Four Accomplished Alumni Join SBU's Board of Trustees
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 11 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees St. Bonaventure University has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board's May 15 meeting on campus. The new trustees bring deep experience in healthcare, finance and energy, investment banking, technology, governance, military and logistics operations, and alumni service at a time when S  more
Ga. Lt. Gov. Jones Issues Letter to President Trump, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following letter to President Trump and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 - The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC  more
Georgia Jails Activist for Peaceful Protest
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Georgia Jails Activist for Peaceful Protest * Georgia's crackdown on dissent reached a dangerous new low last month when a Tbilisi court sentenced activist Zurab Menteshashvili to nine months in prison for participating in a peaceful protest. The case highlights how Georgia's recent protest-related legislative amendments are being used to turn peaceful acts of dissent into criminal offenses.   more
Gillibrand Slams Trump Administration For Undermining Seniors' Benefits; Touts Bill To Protect Social Security
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams Trump Administration For Undermining Seniors' Benefits; Touts Bill To Protect Social Security * Because Of Republicans' Budget Bill And Restrictive Trump Administration Immigration Policies, Social Security's Retirement Trust Fund Will Be Depleted By 2032-Earlier Than Previously Estimated Gillibrand's Legislation Would Extend The Solvency Of Social Security For 75 Years By   more
Goldman, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Efforts to Combat Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Efforts to Combat Antisemitism * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan group of 28 members to introduce the Jewish American Security Act (H.R. 9211), which would strengthen federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish communit  more
Governor Hochul and NYNJ Host Committee Announce 500 Free World Cup Tickets for New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and NYNJ Host Committee Announce 500 Free World Cup Tickets for New Yorkers * Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee today announced 500 tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders, and military families through the Alliance of New York State YMCAs and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Each ticket will come with a free round-trip shuttle bus  more
Governor Hochul Announces $6 Million Awarded to Five Counties to Expand Transit Options in Upstate Communities
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $6 Million Awarded to Five Counties to Expand Transit Options in Upstate Communities * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of $6 million in funding through the Innovative Mobility Initiative. Announced as part of Governor Hochul's 2023 State of the State Address, the Innovative Mobility Initiative provides funds to non-MTA transit authorities to expand se  more
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $140 Million in Federal Funding for Counterterrorism and Emergency Preparedness Efforts
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $140 Million in Federal Funding for Counterterrorism and Emergency Preparedness Efforts * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly $140 million in federal funding is available to support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness efforts across the state. The funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through its FY 2025 Homeland Se  more
Governor Hochul Makes $425 Million in Grants Available to Affordably Modernize Local Water and Sewer Systems
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Makes $425 Million in Grants Available to Affordably Modernize Local Water and Sewer Systems * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the State's next round of water infrastructure funding, delivering on her landmark $3.75 billion commitment in the newly Enacted State Budget. There is $425 million available to help communities affordably upgrade the drinking water  more
Greenberg Traurig Advises Kayne Anderson-BKM Joint Venture on $1.81B Light Industrial Portfolio Acquisition
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Kayne Anderson-BKM Joint Venture on $1.81B Light Industrial Portfolio Acquisition * NEW YORK - June 10, 2026 - Attorneys at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Kayne Anderson Real Estate (Kayne Anderson) and BKM Capital Partners (BKM) in their joint venture acquisition of an 8.5 million square foot portfolio of 51 multitenant lig  more
Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation * NEW YORK - June 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Michael Burshteyn and Of Counsel Bethany Histed were named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation list. According to the publication, the guide honors those who "have made their mark in fewer than 1  more
Greenberg Traurig New York Expands Intellectual Property Practice with Addition of Scott Weingaertner, Stefan Mentzer
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig New York Expands Intellectual Property Practice with Addition of Scott Weingaertner, Stefan Mentzer * NEW YORK - June 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Intellectual Property Litigation Practice with the addition of veteran litigators Scott Weingaertner and Stefan Mentzer as shareholders in New York. They join Greenberg   more
HANYS Spotlights SUNY-Upstate's High-Risk Psychiatry Program
SYRACUSE, New York, June 11 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * HANYS spotlights Upstate's High-Risk Psychiatry Program The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is featuring Upstate's Psychiatry High-Risk Program in this month's member spotlight on the HANYS homepage. "HANYS' Member Spotlights highlight programs focused on research and innovation, community health and wellness, quality and operational excellence,   more
Hasan Aziz Named Dean of RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, June 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Hasan Aziz named dean of RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology Aziz assumes role on Aug. 1 - Hassan Aziz has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences and Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. He joins RIT from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he currently serves as dean and professor of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He was selected  more
HBO Original Documentary THE WELCOME TABLE Debuts June 23
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary THE WELCOME TABLE Debuts June 23 * * The HBO Original documentary THE WELCOME TABLE, written, produced, and directed by Academy Award (r) -nominated and Emmy (r) -winning filmmaker Josh Fox (HBO's "Gasland"), debuts TUESDAY, JUNE 23 (9:00-11:15 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. * Synopsis: We ar  more
Healthy Sleep and Regular Exercise Can Mitigate the Genetic Cardiovascular Risk of Mutant White Blood Cells
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Healthy Sleep and Regular Exercise Can Mitigate the Genetic Cardiovascular Risk of Mutant White Blood Cells * Healthy sleep and regular exercise can work to counteract genetic mutations in white blood cells that are associated with cardiovascular disease and are most common among elderly people, Mount Sinai researchers have found. In a study published on June 10 in Nature, the te  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advised BNP Paribas Asset Management on Launch of a New Evergreen Luxembourg RAIF Offering Scottish Widows Customers Access to Private Market
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised BNP Paribas Asset Management on launch of a new evergreen Luxembourg RAIF offering Scottish Widows customers access to private market Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised BNP Paribas Asset Management, a leading global asset manager, on the establishment and launch of an open-ended evergreen Luxembourg reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF). The  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Appian Capital Advisory on the Acquisition of the Omitiomire Copper Project in Namibia
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Appian Capital Advisory on the acquisition of the Omitiomire copper project in Namibia Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Appian Capital Advisory Limited ("Appian"), a leading investment adviser focused on the mining sector, on its acquisition of a 95% interest in Craton Mining and Exploration (Proprietary) Limited, the company operating the Omiti  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Assists Ampol to Secure ACCC Clearance for Its A$1.1 Billion Acquisition of EG Australia - First Phase II Clearance Under Australia's New Merger Regime
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer assists Ampol to secure ACCC clearance for its A$1.1 billion acquisition of EG Australia - the first Phase II clearance under Australia's new merger regime Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised Ampol Limited on securing ACCC clearance for its proposed $1.1 billion acquisition of EG Australia. The ACCC approved Ampol's acquisition, subject to con  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. 2026
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer recognized in Legal 500 US 2026 The Legal 500 United States has ranked Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer across 21 practice categories and noted 25 lawyers in its 2026 edition. The rankings reflect the range of the firm's practices and the depth of our teams working across the US market. The firm was ranked in the following categories: Dispute resolution * Ap  more
HGTV Heats Up Summer with New Series 'Worst Yard on the Block' and 'Extreme Buyers Club' and New Seasons of Popular Titles This July
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HGTV Heats Up Summer with New Series 'Worst Yard on the Block' and 'Extreme Buyers Club' and New Seasons of Popular Titles This July * HGTV will heat up summer with the premiere of 40 new episodes this July, including two freshman series- Worst Yard on the Block featuring dramatic outdoor rescues and the eccentric house-hunting series Extreme Buyers Cl  more
High Prices Making Working Families Sweat This Summer Thanks to Trump's Tariff Chaos and War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * High Prices Making Working Families Sweat This Summer Thanks to Trump's Tariff Chaos and War in Iran * High temperatures and higher prices rob working families of a restful summer break Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices surged 4.2% over the past year in May, the fastest pace since April 2023. The inflationary conse  more
Homeland Security Task Force secures clinic owner's conviction for $52M health care fraud, illegal narcotics distribution and kickback scheme
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Task Force secures clinic owner's conviction for $52M health care fraud, illegal narcotics distribution and kickback scheme * NEW YORK -A federal jury convicted a New York man May 20 for his role in conspiracies to commit health care fraud, illegally distribute Suboxone, and pay and receive illegal health care kickbacks following a Hom  more
Honoring Achievements: Four Juniata Alumni Recognized With Awards
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Honoring Achievements: Four Juniata Alumni Recognized With Awards As Juniata College alumni returned to their alma mater to celebrate an event-filled 2026 Alumni Weekend, four distinguished alumni were recognized for their achievements and contributions with awards on June 6. Cindy (Hill) Valko '76 of Collegeville, Pa., earned the College's Alumni Achievement Award. Blake Colaianne '11 from State College,   more
Hormuz crisis compounds Nigeria nutrition emergency as hungry season arrives early
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Hormuz crisis compounds Nigeria nutrition emergency as hungry season arrives early * * IRC saw a 20% increase in the number of cases admitted to inpatient facilities between October 2025 and March 2026 * In Q1 2026, IRC admitted 2,546 children with severe acute malnutrition with medical complications, up by 32% in the same period in 2025 * For outpatient treatment  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Celebrate Passage of Their Sudan Bill in HFAC Markup
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Celebrate Passage of Their Sudan Bill in HFAC Markup * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, applauded the Committee's passage of their comprehensive legislation (link is external) to address the ongoing crisis in Su  more
House Oversight Chairman Comer: Congress Must Stop Fraud to Protect Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Comer: Congress Must Stop Fraud to Protect Taxpayers Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks before the House Rules Committee in support of H.R. 8464, H.R. 8312, and H.Res. 1335, which require the U.S. Treasury to return payments that are flagged for elevated fraud  more
House Task Force Members Demand ICE-Free World Cup Guarantee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Task Force Members Demand ICE-Free World Cup Guarantee * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, and fellow task force members LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) and Al Green (D-TX-09) today called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publicly guarantee that it will not conduct civil immig  more
How pioneering pharmacy logistics company uses Alaska Air Cargo's next-flight-out shipping to deliver medicines to patients' doorsteps
SEATTLE, June 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * How pioneering pharmacy logistics company uses Alaska Air Cargo's next-flight-out shipping to deliver medicines to patients' doorsteps Patients across central and eastern Washington state can now receive same-day home deliveries of vital medications from their Seattle-based healthcare providers through a new pharmacy-logistics service that uses Alaska Air Ca  more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed Earns Strong Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Earns Strong Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide Hughes Hubbard has been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 United States guide, earning 11 practice rankings and 10 individual lawyer distinctions across areas including corporate and M&A, litigation, arbitration, product liability, restructuring and finance. These recognitions reflect the firm's ongoing focus on de  more
Human Rights Watch Q&A: EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following fact sheet: * * * Questions and Answers: The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum On June 12, 2026, the European Union Migration and Asylum Pact will become fully applicable. The Pact is a set of 10 pieces of binding legislation, adopted in 2024, that overhauls how the EU manages its borders, processes asylum applications, and addresses responsibility-sharing among member states. This question-and-answer documen  more
Human Rights Watch submission to the CERD Committee
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: ** * Human Rights Watch submission to the CERD Committee Follow Up Procedure on its Concluding Observations on the United Kingdom - During the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's (CERD) consideration of the UK combined twenty-fourth to twenty sixth periodic reports in August 2024, the UK government committed to "putting right the injustices of the Windrush issue." [1] Human Right  more
Human Rights Watch: Bhutan - 2 Political Prisoners Freed, but 28 Remain
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Bhutan: 2 Political Prisoners Freed, but 28 Remain (Sydney) - The government of Bhutan's release of 2 political prisoners on June 1, 2026, is a positive step, but at least 28 more should be urgently freed, Human Rights Watch said today. The two men, Chatur Man Tamang, 42, and Hasta Bahadur Rai, 44, whose detention was under scrutiny from United Nations human rights experts, were arrested in 20  more
Human Rights Watch: EU - Harmful Migration, Asylum Pact in Full Effect
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * EU: Harmful Migration, Asylum Pact in Full Effect Question and Answer Document Outlines Impact on Rights - (Brussels) - The new European Union Migration and Asylum Pact ushers in sweeping changes that undermine the right to asylum, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch released a question-and-answer document that explains the key changes to EU asylum laws and procedures and the ris  more
Human Rights Watch: Sudan - Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Sudan: Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account * (Nairobi) - The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) should ensure that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders who have defected to the Sudanese army, including two since April 2026, are held to account for their role in serious crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. This includes cooperating with ongoing independent regional and international inv  more
IATSE Commends Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Speed Up First Labor Contract Negotiations
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * IATSE Commends Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Speed Up First Labor Contract Negotiations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) commends the bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives that voted today to pass the IATSE-endorsed Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), including 210 Democrats  more
IHeartPodcasts and Hoda Kotb Enter a New Era of Joy With a Fresh, New Podcast Series Designed to Inspire
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Hoda Kotb Enter a New Era of Joy with a Fresh, New Podcast Series Designed to Inspire Listen to the premiere episode of "Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb" featuring Olivia Munn HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-joy-101-with-hoda-kotb-335868514) - LOS ANGELES - iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a fresh, new podcast with  more
Integrating depression therapy with microfinance aims to break the cycle of poverty and mental illness
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Integrating depression therapy with microfinance aims to break the cycle of poverty and mental illness * A new study protocol by Professor Victoria Khanh Ngo and Dr. Thinh Toan Vu from the Center for Innovation in Mental Health (CIMH) describes a pioneering clinical trial combining depression treatment with financial empowerment for low-income women  more
Interwell Health Delivers Strong Quality Scores and Shared Savings in CMS Value-Based Kidney Care Model
HOMBURG, Germany, June 11 -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release: * * * Interwell Health Delivers Strong Quality Scores and Shared Savings in CMS Value-Based Kidney Care Model * Interwell achieved top quality scores and sustained savings growth over the first three years of the Kidney Care Choices Model - Bad Homburg - Interwell Health, the value-based care operating segment of Fresenius Medic  more
Jailed for Calling a Fact a Fact in Mali
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Jailed for Calling a Fact a Fact in Mali * The remarks that led to Malian journalists Chahana Takiou and Abdramane Keita's arrests were not extraordinary. During a Pan-African Media Forum event held from June 3 to 7 in Bamako, Mali 's capital, Takiou, director of the biweekly 22 Septembre, said that he regretted that a fellow journalist was being tried under a cybercrime law instead of the pr  more
James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026 * James M. Redfield, a University of Chicago scholar renowned for his groundbreaking research on the ancient Greek world and revered for shaping generations of students, died May 28 at the age of 91. The Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages and Literatures, in the Committee on Social Though  more
Jewish Federation of North America Urges Clarification on Donor-Advised Funds and Excise Tax Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA), New York, has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding IRS Notice 2017-73. The notice addresses potential regulations under section 4967 of the Internal Revenue Code relating to excise taxes on certain transactions involving donor advised funds (DAFs). JFNA expressed concerns about proposed interpretations of what constitutes a "more than incidental benefit" to donors and related persons from distribu  more
Kannon Shanmugam discusses his career and Supreme Court practice with Original Jurisdiction
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Kannon Shanmugam discusses his career and Supreme Court practice with Original Jurisdiction * Davis Polk partner and Supreme Court & Appellate practice head Kannon Shanmugam was featured on the Original Jurisdiction podcast, where he talked about his career journey and current practice with host David Lat. Discussing his time as an Assistant Solicitor General, Kannon said, "I  more
KU and community partners publish postcards celebrating the life of Langston Hughes in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU and community partners publish postcards celebrating the life of Langston Hughes in Lawrence * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas and community organizations have published a set of 10 postcards about the experiences of Langston Hughes while he lived in Lawrence. Community members can pick up postcards for free at locations on the Lawrence campus and around town. The postcards are a collaboration betw  more
KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service * LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year. The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega  more
Latham & Watkins Expands Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Texas
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham & Watkins Expands Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Texas Addition of skilled litigator Shayne Henry further strengthens the firm's rapidly growing litigation presence in the state and nationwide. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Shayne Henry has joined the firm's Austin office as a partner in the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice. Henry is a skilled litigator a  more
Latham Adds Another Senior CFIUS Lawyer From the U.S. Treasury Department
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham Adds Another Senior CFIUS Lawyer From the US Treasury Department Cate Behles is the fifth former government lawyer in the past 16 months to join the firm's market-leading CFIUS & US National Security and Economic Sanctions & Export Controls practices. - Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Cate Behles has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office/* as counsel in the CFIUS & US Na  more
Lawler Calls on Hochul to Explain Millions in Taxpayer Subsidies to Company Accused of Anti-Worker Practices
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Calls on Hochul to Explain Millions in Taxpayer Subsidies to Company Accused of Anti-Worker Practices * Washington, D.C. - 6/10/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul demanding answers about New York State's decision to provide millions of dollars in subsidies to Rippling, a technology company facing allegations that employees were penalized and re  more
Lawler Votes to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Votes to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act * Washington, D.C. - 6/9/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The legislation specifically amends the National Labor Relations Act to establish clear timelines for collective bargaining between employers and newly organized workers, helping prevent lengthy delays that can leave employees waiti  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "DEMOCRATS ARE FOCUSED ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES"
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "DEMOCRATS ARE FOCUSED ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to push back on the corruption of the Trump administration and work to lower the high cost of living on behalf of the American people. GEO  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "DEMOCRATS ARE FOCUSED ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES"
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "DEMOCRATS ARE FOCUSED ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to push back on the corruption of the Trump administration and work to lower the high cost of living on behalf of the American people. GEOFF BENNETT: House Democrat  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "IT'S IMPERATIVE THAT THE DACA PROGRAM BE CONTINUED, SUPPORTED AND EMBRACED"
WASHINGTON, June 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "IT'S IMPERATIVE THAT THE DACA PROGRAM BE CONTINUED, SUPPORTED AND EMBRACED" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Democratic leaders for a press conference ahead of the 14th anniversary of DACA, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump said his immigration enforcement efforts would target viole  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "IT'S IMPERATIVE THAT THE DACA PROGRAM BE CONTINUED, SUPPORTED AND EMBRACED"
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "IT'S IMPERATIVE THAT THE DACA PROGRAM BE CONTINUED, SUPPORTED AND EMBRACED" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Democratic leaders for a press conference ahead of the 14th anniversary of DACA, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump said his immigration enforcement efforts would target violent felons, they have inste  more
Legal 500 U.S. 2026 Guide Recognizes 66 Morgan Lewis Practices and 289 Lawyers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide Recognizes 66 Morgan Lewis Practices and 289 Lawyers NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis received 66 practice area rankings, including 17 Tier 1 rankings and a new Tier 1 recognition in Technology Transactions, in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 United States. Twelve lawyers received the publication's highest distinction, placement on t  more
LEI for Japan Recovered in April 2026
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Japan Recovered in April 2026 * For Release 10:30 AM ET, June 10, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. This month  more
Louisiana Enacts First Step Toward Paid Parental Leave for Teachers
NEW YORK, June 11 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026: * * * Louisiana Enacts First Step Toward Paid Parental Leave for Teachers Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed SB 157 into law, an important first step towards providing educators across the state with dedicated paid parental leave to care for a new child. SB 157, which passed the Louisiana state legislature with strong bipartisan support, creates a framework for a 6-wee  more
MacArthur Justice Center, ACLU Demand Transparency About DHS Agents' Pattern of Targeting People Who Film Them
NEW YORK, June 10 [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: * * * The MacArthur Justice Center, ACLU Demand Transparency About DHS Agents' Pattern of Targeting People Who Film Them SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The MacArthur Justice Center, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the ACLU Foundation of Nor  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Zohran Mamdani's Disdain for NYC Business Is Showing - Painfully
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 10, 2026, by fellow Ken Girardin to the New York Post: * * * Zohran Mamdani's Disdain for NYC Business Is Showing - Painfully On Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani trumpeted in a tweet that New York City's storefront vacancies had hit a post-pandemic low. Turns out he popped the champagne cork too soon. City Comptroller Mark Levine released a report on Thursday that put the numbers in context -- an  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Sapir Journal: Islam in America
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 10, 2026, by President Reihan Salam to Sapir Journal: * * * Islam in America What will the future hold? - Just days before his historic victory in New York City's 2025 mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani gave remarks outside the Islamic Cultural Center of The Bronx. He claimed that his aunt had stopped taking the subway after the September 11 attacks because she "did not feel safe in her hijab,"   more
McGuireWoods' Garen Marshall Recognized Again on Lawdragon's "Next Generation" List
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods' Garen Marshall Recognized Again on Lawdragon's "Next Generation" List McGuireWoods partner Garen Marshall has been selected for inclusion in "The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation," which recognizes emerging leaders shaping the future of the legal profession. Selections were based on nominations, independent research, and peer recommendations. It is the second consecutive y  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more
Metropolitan Museum of Art Returns Two Sculptures to the Kingdom of Cambodia
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Returns Two Sculptures to the Kingdom of Cambodia As part of its ongoing commitment to responsible collection stewardship, The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today the return of two works of art to the Kingdom of Cambodia: an Angkor period stone Guardian Deity (Rakshasa), ca. 921-945; and a sandstone lintel with a 'Dragon in Foliage' from the mid-7th century. The   more
MoFo Advises Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors on Confirmation of Saks Global's Chapter 11 Plan
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * MoFo Advises Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors on Confirmation of Saks Global's Chapter 11 Plan Morrison Foerster ("MoFo") advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the "Committee") on the Chapter 11 cases of Saks Global Enterprises LLC and its affiliated debtors (collectively, the "Debtors") in connection with the successful confirmation of the Debtors' Chapter 11 plan of reor  more
Mohsen Mahdawi Appeals Retaliatory Ruling from Board of Immigration Appeals to Federal Appeals Court
NEW YORK, June 10 [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: * * * Mohsen Mahdawi Appeals Retaliatory Ruling from Board of Immigration Appeals to Federal Appeals Court BOSTON - Mohsen Mahdawi, a graduate student at Columbia University, has appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit a dec  more
Montefiore Health System and Amazon One Medical Accelerate Access to Coordinated Primary and Specialty Care In Westchester
BRONX, New York, June 10 -- Montefiore Einstein issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Montefiore Health System and Amazon One Medical Accelerate Access to Coordinated Primary and Specialty Care In Westchester New Co-Located Office at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care in Westchester Represents Amazon One Medical's First Brick-and-Mortar Location in a New York Specialty Care Site - Montefiore Health System and Amazon One Medical announced that Montefiore Einstein Advanced C  more
NASA Selects Soldier, Former Black Hawk Pilot for Artemis III
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: * * * NASA selects Soldier, former Black Hawk pilot for Artemis III By Joe Lacdan, War Media Activity Army Col. Frank Rubio will return to space for the second time, joining a four-person crew on the Artemis III mission as part of NASA's ultimate goal to return humans to the moon and to maintain U.S superiority in exploration, NASA announced Tuesday. But this expedition will be notably different from Rubio's first   more
Nationally Recognized IP Trial Team Ching-Lee Fukuda and Tom Broughan Join Morrison Foerster
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nationally Recognized IP Trial Team Ching-Lee Fukuda and Tom Broughan Join Morrison Foerster Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Ching-Lee Fukuda and Tom Broughan as partners in the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Group and Life Sciences + Healthcare industry practice. Fukuda and Broughan combined bring nearly five decades of experience tryin  more
New Report Details Ocasio-Cortez's Two Housing Bills Would Deliver 235,000 Affordable Homes and 31,000 Jobs a Year to New York
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * New Report Details Ocasio-Cortez's Two Housing Bills Would Deliver 235,000 Affordable Homes and 31,000 Jobs a Year to New York * Joint research from The Action Lab, NYU Urban Democracy Lab, and the Climate and Community Institute finds that the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act and the Homes Act would solve New York's housing crisis while creating tens of thousands of union jobs N  more
New York Department of State Announces Completion of $392,000 Welcome Center and Community Gathering Space in Chinatown
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $392,000 WELCOME CENTER AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE IN CHINATOWN Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the Think!Chinatown Studio Welcome Center Features Gathering Space for Arts, Culture, and Community * New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the completion of the $392,000 Cultural Welcome Center, Think  more
New York State Department of State Announces $1.2 Million Grant For Nonprofits to Receive Technical Assistance to Access Vital Resources for Communities
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release: * * * THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES $1.2 MILLION GRANT FOR NONPROFITS TO RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS VITAL RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES Funds to Provide Support to Organizations to Enhance Effectiveness to Carry out Community Work Nonprofit Organizations Can Meet Requirements to Get Resources to Help Improve the Lives of New Yorkers To Apply for Funding Please Visit He  more
New Yorkers Join Attorney General James in Celebrating the Passage of the One Fair Price Act
ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * New Yorkers Join Attorney General James in Celebrating the Passage of the One Fair Price Act * Following the passage of the One Fair Price Act in the state legislature the passage of the One Fair Price Act in the state legislature, a broad coalition of advocates, elected officials, and community leaders today expressed their support for the nation-leading legislation. Championed by N  more
Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Waverly Place Multifamily Community in North Charleston
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Waverly Place Multifamily Community in North Charleston Newmark announces the Company has completed the sale and financing of Waverly Place, a 276-unit multifamily community located at 1900 Waverly Place Lane in North Charleston, South Carolina. The asset was sold by a joint ventu  more
Newmark Represents Brooklyn Defender Services in 212,000-SF Headquarters Lease at Tishman Speyer's The Wheeler
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Represents Brooklyn Defender Services in 212,000-SF Headquarters Lease at Tishman Speyer's The Wheeler Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations and other owners and occupie  more
NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires Signature Personal Insurance, Expanding Private Client Capabilities in the Midwest
LONDON, England, June 10 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires Signature Personal Insurance, Expanding Private Client Capabilities in the Midwest Greater Kansas City-based firm brings specialized high-net-worth expertise and a technology-enabled approach to personal risk management - NEW YORK - NFP, an Aon (NYSE:AON)  more
Niagara University President Encounters Pope Leo XIV During Vatican Seminar on Future of Higher Ed
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 10 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University President Encounters Pope Leo XIV During Vatican Seminar on Future of Higher Ed * The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, returned Friday from Vatican City after joining a select delegation of North American Catholic higher education leaders for a weeklong seminar that culminated in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. The 2026 Rome Seminar, held June 1-5, was  more
NiCE Honors the Changemakers Building the Future of CX AI at NiCE World 2026
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Honors the Changemakers Building the Future of CX AI at NiCE World 2026 * CX Excellence Award winners showcase how leading organizations are orchestrating AI agents, human agents, and workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes at enterprise scale Hoboken, N.J., June 10, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2026  more
Northwell Health Opens $1.96M Comprehensive Neurology Practice in Westchester
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 11 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell Health opens $1.96M comprehensive neurology practice in Westchester The new Chappaqua location expands access to specialized neurology care, including epilepsy, movement disorders and stroke - Northwell Health Physician Partners (NHPP) has opened Neurology at Chappaqua Crossing, a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance access to comprehensive, patient-centered care in Westchester Cou  more
NRDC Urges EPA To Expand Contaminant Candidate List To Include Microplastics, Broader PFAS, And Neonicotinoid Insecticides
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the draft of the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6, published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026. The NRDC voiced strong support for adding microplastics as a class of contaminants but raised concerns over the agency's proposed approaches to defining microplastics, the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) category, and the exc  more
NYU Langone Health Receives Philanthropic Investment to Advance Autoimmune Disease Research
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Receives Philanthropic Investment to Advance Autoimmune Disease Research * N YU Langone Health today announced a new philanthropic investment from longtime supporters Judy and Stewart Colton as part of a $15 million gift shared across three Colton Consortium institutions: NYU Langone, Yale University, and   more
Ocasio-Cortez Proposes Bill to Limit Compensation for Representatives of Medicare Advantage Organizations
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Proposes Bill to Limit Compensation for Representatives of Medicare Advantage Organizations * WATCH HERE (link is external) Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) discussed her new bill (link is external) to limit the compensation that may be paid to agents and brokers by for-profit health insurers with Medicare Advantage plans in the   more
Online grocery shopping could bring more fresh produce to SNAP families
ITHACA, New York, June 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Online grocery shopping could bring more fresh produce to SNAP families * The high cost of fresh fruits and vegetables and the need to restock them frequently can be barriers to healthy eating for low-income families. New research shows that online grocery shopping, combined with incentive programs, can help. The study, published May 16 in the American Journal of Health Promotion, examined the shopping habits   more
Patients' Rights Action Fund Urges CMS to Enforce Assisted Suicide Funding Restrictions and Address Discrimination Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Patients' Rights Action Fund, a secular, non-partisan organization headquartered in New York, NY, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements rule, specifically responding to the request for information concerning Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)  more
Philosophy Student Wins Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Philosophy Student Wins Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship * For Griffin Pion, the news that he had won a 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship took a moment to sink in. "Receiving this fellowship was one of those times where I had to read the email twice," said Pion, a Philosophy Ph.D. student at the CUNY Graduate Center. Pion is one of 50 graduate students nat  more
Pillsbury Advises Marlinspike on Leading Layup Parts' $42 Million Series A Funding Round
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Marlinspike on Leading Layup Parts' $42 Million Series A Funding Round Pillsbury advised Marlinspike, a veteran-led venture capital fund, on leading a $42 million Series A funding round for Layup Parts, a Huntington Beach, California-based manufacturing startup that automates the production and procurement of custom composite components. Marlinspike was joined in the financing by existing i  more
Pillsbury Expands Private Client & Family Office Platform Globally With Addition of Family Office & Private Wealth Partner Matthew Sperry
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Expands Private Client & Family Office Platform Globally with Addition of Family Office & Private Wealth Partner Matthew Sperry Latest Arrival Further Enhances Firm's Capacity to Support Private Capital Investors--From Family Offices to Funds - Further expanding Pillsbury's premier Private Client and Family Office capabilities, the firm has recruited internationally recognized Global Family Office  more
Portland Hearts of Pine, Bank of America Announce Partnership that Celebrates Community Impact through Soccer
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Portland Hearts of Pine, Bank of America Announce Partnership that Celebrates Community Impact through Soccer * Bank of America will partner to expand Hearts of Pine youth programming, and will serve as the presenting partner of Hearts' FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) activations in Maine Key points * Bank of America named premier banking and  more
Presenting the 2026-2027 Ferguson RISE Fellows
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Presenting the 2026-2027 Ferguson RISE Fellows * CUNY SPH is delighted to present the Ferguson RISE Fellows for the 2026-2027 school year. The Ferguson Fellowship Program, named for Dr. James A. Ferguson, provides educational and hands-on research experiences for students in medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, public health, and social sciences  more
Professor Medha D. Makhlouf quoted in Law360 article
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf quoted in Law360 article * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf was recently quoted in a Law360 article about new federal work requirements for people enrolled in Medicaid, part of an overhaul of the program that the article suggests may face legal challenges. "Loper Battle Looms For Medicaid Frailty Work Exemption" discusses the question  more
Pullias Center for Higher Education: Prioritizing Professional Development With the USC Leadership in Enrollment Certificate Program
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Prioritizing Professional Development with the USC Leadership in Enrollment Certificate Program By Emily Chung Organizational research in higher education indicates that institutions that prioritize professional development experience lower staff burnout, stronger talent retention, and more sustainable enrollment strategies, particularly during periods o  more
Ramp Secures $750M Series F at $44B Valuation Led by ICONIQ, GIC, and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
SINGAPORE, June 4 -- GIC, an investment company, posted the following news: * * * Ramp Raises Series F at $44 Billion Valuation Raises $750 Million to invest further in AI advancements for customers - NEW YORK - Today, Ramp announced a $750 million primary financing round led by ICONIQ, GIC, and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, valuing the company at $44 billion. New investors include Goldman Sachs Alternatives, D.E. Shaw & Co., Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Generation Investment Man  more
Rand Report: Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Health Care Access and Quality for New York Veterans Provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Community Care - A report from Rand - April 29, 2026, (86 pages) - Claire E. O'Hanlon, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Ensheng Dong, Jonathan H. Cantor, Heather M. Salazar, and Carrie M. Farmer Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care program allows eligible veterans to receive VA-funded private care when   more
Reconciliation Bill Gives Billions More to ICE and CBP while Americans Foot the Bill, NPNA Doubles Down on Calls for Accountability
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * Reconciliation Bill Gives Billions More to ICE and CBP while Americans Foot the Bill, NPNA Doubles Down on Calls for Accountability * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a $70 billion reconciliation package, joining the Senate in approving a blank check for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (C  more
Reno nurses to hold picket at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Reno nurses to hold picket at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center * Registered nurses at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) in Reno, Nev., will hold an informational picket on Thursday, June 11, to protest the hospital administration's anti-union tactics and refusal to bargain a fair contract, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (N  more
Rep. Gillen Pushes Energy Secretary to Pursue Energy Policies that Lower Costs for Long Islanders
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Pushes Energy Secretary to Pursue Energy Policies that Lower Costs for Long Islanders * A video of the full remarks is available HERE (link is external). WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) questioned U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright during a House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on the Department of Energy's commitment to lowering energy co  more
Report - Clean Power Maintains Strong Lead, Faces Challenges Due to Administration Policy Reversals and Barriers
NEW YORK, June 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release with Atlas Public Policy: * * * Report: Clean Power Maintains Strong Lead, Faces Challenges Due to Administration Policy Reversals and Barriers More than 8 GW of clean power projects were canceled in Q1 2026 despite growing electricity demand and $377 billion in planned clean energy investments - Environmental Defense Fund and Atlas Public Policy today released a new report, The State of Clean Pow  more
Reps. Gillen and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Target Unfair Tax Burden on Long Island Families and High Cost of Living Areas
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gillen and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Target Unfair Tax Burden on Long Island Families and High Cost of Living Areas * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), alongside Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), introduced the bipartisan Cost of Living Tax Cut Act to lower federal taxes for families on Long Island and other regions paying the highest costs of living in   more
Reps. Waters, Raskin Issue Letter to Charles Schwab Corp., Fidelity Investments, Vanguard Group
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Charles Schwab Corp., Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 Ms. Abigail P. Johnson Chairman and Chief Executive Office Fidelity Investments 245 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 - Mr. Salim Ramji Chie  more
Reunion event highlights entrepreneurship's impact on campus
ITHACA, New York, June 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Reunion event highlights entrepreneurship's impact on campus * A 2026 Cornell reunion event offered the chance to celebrate one of the founders of Entrepreneurship at Cornell and note the impacts the program has had on alumni. The June 5 networking breakfast, also sponsored by the Cornell Entrepreneur Network, brought more than 75 alumni together in the eHub space on the first floor of Kennedy Hall. Robert W.   more
Reunions Reimagined
BROOKLYN, New York, June 10 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Reunions Reimagined * On Sept. 30, 2026, Brooklyn Law School will mark 125 years since the first day of classes in 1901. On that exact day, generations of alumni, students, faculty, and friends will pause to honor the institution's founding moment-a shared beginning that has grown into a global community. And then, just one day later, that celebration continues. On Oct. 1, 2026, Reunions 2026 will begin.   more
RILA Disappointed with Preliminary Approval of Visa and Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Disappointed with Preliminary Approval of Visa and Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted preliminary approval of the proposed Visa and Mastercard settlement in the long-running Payment Card Interchange Fee an  more
Royal Bank of Canada to Repurchase Up to 45 Million of Its Common Shares
TORONTO, Ontario, June 11 -- The Royal Bank of Canada issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Royal Bank of Canada to repurchase up to 45 million of its common shares Royal Bank of Canada (the Bank) (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) have approved its normal course issuer bid to purchase, for cancellation, up to 45 million of its common shares. Purchases under the n  more
Rutgers Hosts Inaugural Conference Aimed at Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Hosts Inaugural Conference Aimed at Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research Researchers from Rutgers, Yale and The City College of New York organize event to share strategies in substance use research By Nicole Swenarton Researchers and students from throughout the United States convened at Rutgers University on May 22 for the first annual Resilience Collective Conference, an event focused o  more
Rutgers: Meet the Professor Who Turned a Student's Childhood Curiosity Into a Career Path
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Meet the Professor Who Turned a Student's Childhood Curiosity Into a Career Path Suzanne Sukhdeo leaves behind a legacy carried forward by the Rutgers students she inspired - Suzanne Sukhdeo has overseen myriads of students during her career at Rutgers, whether as an associate teaching professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources or as a coordinator for the Student Success In  more
Samir NeJame Named to City & State's 2026 'Who's Who in Sports'
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Samir NeJame Named to City & State's 2026 'Who's Who in Sports' * ALBANY, N.Y. - June 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Samir NeJame, chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice, has been named to City & State 's 2026 "Who's Who in Sports" list, recognizing his critical work at the intersection of athletics, politics, and economic dev  more
Screwworm Fight Will Fail Unless Governments Shut Down Illegal Cattle Trafficking
BRONX, New York, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Screwworm Fight Will Fail Unless Governments Shut Down Illegal Cattle Trafficking * New York, June 10, 2026 - Following confirmation by USDA of New World screwworm infestations in cattle, a goat, and a dog in the United States, the following statement was released by Dr. Jeremy Radachowsky, Wildlife Conservation Society Regional Director for Mesoamerica and the Carib  more
Seven CPAs Recognized at AICPA ENGAGE 2026
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * Seven CPAs Recognized at AICPA ENGAGE 2026 Las Vegas - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) honored seven CPAs during the AICPA's ENGAGE 2026 conference in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts, or significant contributions to the accounting profession. "The CPAs recognized at this year's ENGAGE conference embo  more
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $400,000 to Support Upper Conestoga Watershed Improvements, Highlights Work at Zeiset Farm During Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $400,000 to Support Upper Conestoga Watershed Improvements, Highlights Work at Zeiset Farm During Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week In total, more than $430,000 in funding -- including DEP's investment -- supports stream restoration, agricultural conservation practices, buffer installation, and watershed improvements in the Upper Co  more
SIFMA Urges Clarifications on Stablecoin Compliance Rules in Letter to FinCEN and OFAC
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Office of Foreign Assets Control, both components of the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the agencies' joint proposed rulemaking on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The letter focuses on points of the proposed rule that implement the Guid  more
SLB to Host 2026 Digital Investor Day
HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB to Host 2026 Digital Investor Day * HOUSTON, June 10, 2026 - SLB (NYSE: SLB) will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in New York, where leadership will outline their vision for SLB's Digital business as digital technologies and AI continue to reshape the energy industry. The presentation will highlight SLB's integrated digital strategy and portfolio, scalable grow  more
SNMMI Announces Mars Shot Research Fund Award Winners
RESTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Announces Mars Shot Research Fund Award Winners More than $500,000 Granted for Infection and Inflammation Research - The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is pleased to announce the recipients of five Drs. Jane & Abass Alavi Mars Shot Research Awards from SNMMI's 2026 Mars Shot Fund. With a focus on advancing imaging r  more
Standard Chartered PLC announces a change to its board
LONDON, England, June 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Standard Chartered, a banking and financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Standard Chartered PLC announces a change to its board * London - Standard Chartered PLC (the "Company") today announces the appointment of Mr Tanate Phutrakul (aged 61) as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 July 2026. Tanate will join the Audit and Board Risk Committees from the same date.   more
Steptoe Expands FDA Regulatory Bench and West Coast Capabilities With Prominent FDA and Consumer Products Regulatory Partner Natalie Rainer
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Expands FDA Regulatory Bench and West Coast Capabilities with Prominent FDA and Consumer Products Regulatory Partner Natalie Rainer (San Francisco) - Steptoe LLP is growing its FDA Regulatory Bench and West Coast capability with the addition of partner Natalie Rainer, a highly regarded regulatory litigator with deep experience advising consumer product and food industry clients. She joins the firm's E  more
Steptoe Practices and Attorneys Earn High Rankings in the Legal 500 United States 2026
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Practices and Attorneys Earn High Rankings in the Legal 500 United States 2026 Steptoe LLP received 28 practice rankings and 27 individual awards for lawyers in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 United States. The Legal 500 provides an objective analysis of law firms in the US in various areas of law through feedback collected from in-house lawyers and legal teams. Rankings are based on independent,   more
Strategic ETF Partner Hire Strengthens K&L Gates' Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Strategic ETF Partner Hire Strengthens K&L Gates' Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice San Francisco - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Edward Baer as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. Baer joins the firm's San Francisco office from Ropes & Gray LLP. Baer brings extensive experience advising exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investment companie  more
Strengthening key health measures in national climate plans
ITHACA, New York, June 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Strengthening key health measures in national climate plans * The majority of national climate adaptation plans fail to fully integrate health needs or engage populations most at risk from climate change, found an international team of investigators led by Weill Cornell Medicine. Their study was published on June 10 in Lancet Planetary Health. Senior author Ilan Cerna-Turoff, assistant professor of epidemiol  more
SUNY Chancellor King visits Alfred University, touts value of internships, student research
ALFRED, New York, June 10 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King visits Alfred University, touts value of internships, student research * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted SUNY's commitment to paid internships during a visit to the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University on Tuesday, June 9. SUNY has set the goal that every undergraduate student will participate in a high-quality internship or other  more
Survey: CHRO Confidence Remains Near Record High
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Survey: CHRO Confidence Remains Near Record High * CHRO confidence remained near record high in Q2, despite edging down from the previous quarter. That's according to the latest survey of US chief human resource officers (CHROs) from The Conference Board. The survey also reveals that organizations continue to maintain positive hiring expectations, although workforce growth is becoming more selective and conc  more
Syracuse University: Kenna Cummings '27 Named Astronaut Scholar
SYRACUSE, New York, June 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Kenna Cummings '27 Named Astronaut Scholar The geology major is unlocking the planet's hidden heat to help power a cleaner future. Kelly Homan Rodoski While most rising seniors are thinking about what lies ahead, Kenna Cummings '27 is thinking about what lies beneath--the ice sheet in Greenland and a supervolcano in New Zealand, to be specific. Cummings, a geology major in the College of Arts and Sciences (A  more
The ASAM Weekly for June 9, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 9, 2026 It's been just under a year since the ASAM Weekly rounded out our co-editorial team of four, and it has been less than six months since we announced applications for the next editor in chief, wrapped in acknowledgment for the legacy that came before. And now that legacy continues: (drumroll, please) On behalf of the   more
The Business of Being a Swiftie
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 10 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * The Business of Being a Swiftie * Dr. Sara Baker Bailey, associate professor of communication at Southern Connecticut State University, was featured in a recent New York Times story examining the growing trend of fans placing bets on the future wedding of pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. The article, titled " Would You Bet on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding  more
The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global * Denis Leonti did not set out to become an influencer. After decades of working with clay and teaching ceramics at Roger Williams University, Leonti had begun seeing pottery videos circulate online that, to him, missed the mark. Some were beautiful. Some were popular. But too many, he thought, offered incomplete instruc  more
Two Criminal Aliens Convicted for Deadly Mass Pharmaceutical Scam
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Two Criminal Aliens Convicted for Deadly Mass Pharmaceutical Scam * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) operation led to the convictions of two criminal aliens for running a scheme to manufacture and distribute millions of deadly c  more
U-M's Wallace House Center for Journalists Announces 2026 Livingston Awards
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's Wallace House Center for Journalists announces 2026 Livingston Awards An investigation of abuse in New Hampshire's disability care system, the impact of DOGE's sweeping changes and first-person accounts from men detained by ICE and deported to a prison in El Salvador are among the stories produced by the new Livingston Awards winners for 2026. The Livingston Awards, based at the University of Mi  more
United New York Sandy Hook Pilots' Benevolent Association Call for Modernization of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The United New York Sandy Hook Pilots' Benevolent Association, Staten Island, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the potential modernization of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. In their letter, the Associations urged the agency to exempt pilot boats from mandatory speed restrictions and to exclude federally maintained Federal Navig  more
Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine produc  more
Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists Venable LLP is pleased to announce that it has been honored by the Washington Business Journal at the2026 Corporate Philanthropy Awards for charitable giving in the greater Washington area among large companies. The Washington Business Journal recognized 55 companies across large, mid-sized, and small categories for thei  more
Westchester Man Charged With Robbery Spree That Targeted Convenience Stores In Mount Vernon And New Rochelle
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Westchester Man Charged With Robbery Spree That Targeted Convenience Stores In Mount Vernon And New Rochelle * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of an Indictme  more
White & Case advises Nordtech on IPO and Nasdaq Stockholm listing
NEW YORK, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Nordtech on IPO and Nasdaq Stockholm listing * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Stockholm Nordtech Group (Nordtech) on its SEK 3billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. Trading in Nordtech's shares commenced on 10 June 2026 and the IPO price was fixed at SEK 60 per share. Nordtech is a technology and investment gr  more
With 42 Rankings in 2026 Legal 500 U.S. Guide, Pillsbury Demonstrates Diverse Practice Strengths, Client's Established Trust
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * With 42 Rankings in 2026 Legal 500 U.S. Guide, Pillsbury Demonstrates Diverse Practice Strengths, Client's Established Trust The Legal 500 U.S. has again recognized Pillsbury as one of the leading law firms in the United States, ranking 42 of the firm's practices among the best in the nation. In addition, 28 Pillsbury attorneys are recognized for exceptional work and leadership in their respective fields. No  more
Wyden, Warren Press Trump Treasury and U.S Mint Over Sourcing of 24-Karat Trump Gold Coins
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Warren Press Trump Treasury and U.S Mint Over Sourcing of 24-Karat Trump Gold Coins * Recent Investigations Revealed That Much Of The Gold Being Sourced By The Trump Treasury Is From Illegal and Illicit Sources Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said today he and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., have requested the Mint cease its production of 24-karat gold coins with Dona  more
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