Sunday - June 14, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday June 12, 2026 ( 205 items )  
"It Doesn't Solve the Pulte Problem:" Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * "It Doesn't Solve the Pulte Problem:" Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined ABC's News Live to react to the nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. Schiff emphasized his lack of experience within the intelligence c  more
'Alfred Magazine' Fall 2025 issue wins two national awards
ALFRED, New York, June 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * 'Alfred Magazine' Fall 2025 issue wins two national awards * Alfred University's Office of Marketing and Communications has been awarded two prestigious national prizes for the Fall 2025 issue of Alfred Magazine, produced by Office of Marketing and Communications. The magazine, "Learning by Doing," includes articles and photographs detailing Alfred University alumni's recollections of experiential learn  more
12 Berger Montague Attorneys Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * 12 Berger Montague Attorneys Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation * Firm Earns Record Representation in Lawdragon's Fourth Annual Guide Honoring the Future of the Legal Profession Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation,   more
65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6  more
A+E Factual Studios Workers Win NLRB Election to Unionize with the Writers Guild of America East
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * A+E Factual Studios Workers Win NLRB Election to Unionize with the Writers Guild of America East * NEW YORK (June 11, 2026) - Workers at A+E Factual Studios, the nonfiction television production arm of A&E Global Media, voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) at Wednesday's National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election. With the NLR  more
Acclaimed UB poet Myung Mi Kim elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences' class of 2026
BUFFALO, New York, June 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Acclaimed UB poet Myung Mi Kim elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences' class of 2026 * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - The American Academy of Arts & Sciences announced that Myung Mi Kim, professor of English in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences and James H. McNulty Chair Emeritus, is among its new members in 2026. Founded in 1870, t  more
ACLU Endorses Bipartisan JAWBONE Act To Protect Free Speech
NEW YORK, June 11 [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 Endorses Bipartisan JAWBONE Act To Protect Free Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The American Civil Liberties Union today endorsed a bipartisan bill that would protect freedom of speech online and on the airwaves. The JAWBONE Act, introdu  more
Adjunct Faculty Christi Hein Earns Heterodox Academy Award
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 11 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Adjunct Faculty Christi Hein Earns Heterodox Academy Award * Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Adjunct Faculty Member Christi Hein has been awarded the 2026 Teaching Award from Heterodox Academy for her work integrating free speech and civil discourse into the classroom and across campus. Her efforts include founding CMU's Free Speech and Civil Discourse Committee and training students, faculty, resid  more
Afghanistan: Taliban Use Excessive Force against Protesters
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Afghanistan: Taliban Use Excessive Force against Protesters Taliban security forces in Afghanistan used excessive force against protesters in the city of Herat on June 9, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. They beat protesters and shot toward the crowds, killing a child and injuring others, and detained an unknown number of people. The protest followed recent arrests of women in Herat accused  more
AJC & Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies Announce New Partnership to Advance Research in Religious Studies and Intercultural Dialogue
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC & Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies Announce New Partnership to Advance Research in Religious Studies and Intercultural Dialogue * On the sidelines of the third International Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance Conference 2026 (IDCT 2026), held June 3-5 in Abu Dhabi, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, and  more
Albany Medical College: NIH Funding Expands Research on Therapeutic Strategies for Nerve Disease
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: * * * NIH Funding Expands Research on Therapeutic Strategies for Nerve Disease By Cassie Nelson Two Albany Medical College scientists, Yannick Poitelon, PhD and Sophie Belin, PhD, have been awarded a five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to expand the framework of their research on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). CMT is a   more
American Museum of Natural History Plans Return of Hawaiian Burial Objects
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History, New York, plans to repatriate five unassociated funerary objects linked to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The determination was published in a National Park Service notice under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The items consist of one hammerstone, one whetstone or net sinker, and three stone discs or game stones. According to the notice, the objects were excavated from burials at Ahua Point on O  more
American Thoracic Society Challenges EPA Ozone Attainment Reconsideration for Northern Wasatch Front Utah
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Thoracic Society, an international organization headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns over the EPA's proposed decision to repeal its earlier finding that Utah's Northern Wasatch Front failed to attain the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards by the required deadline. The ATS letter criticizes the EPA's reconsideration and rejection of the failure-to-attai  more
Ancient DNA Study of Post-Roman Europeans Reveals the Emergence of a Complex New Society
STONY BROOK, New York, June 11 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Ancient DNA Study of Post-Roman Europeans Reveals the Emergence of a Complex New Society * Study published in Science challenges the myth of simple Barbarian domination in the Early Middle Ages STONY BROOK, NY, June 10, 2026 - The fall of the Roman Empire led to a tumultuous period of political, demographic and cultural change in Western Europe from the 4 th to 6 th ce  more
Anti-Defamation League: Israel Divestment Could Cost NYC Taxpayers $37 Billion, New ADL-JLens Analysis Finds
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Israel Divestment Could Cost NYC Taxpayers $37 Billion, New ADL-JLens Analysis Finds BDS movement targets major American companies like Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft; ADL-JLens report estimates risk to NYC Pension Funds - Israel divestment could put New Yor  more
As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill Peters Secured $200 Million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Measures to Address PFAS Contamination in Michigan Communities - The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee to strengthen U.S. natio  more
Assurant, CNH, and Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties Team up to Build a New Home for a Seventh Racine Family
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Assurant, CNH, and Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties Team up to Build a New Home for a Seventh Racine Family * ATLANTA - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection - safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world's most succ  more
At AI Hearing, Warren Probes Witnesses on National Security, Economic Risks of Unregulated Big Tech
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * At AI Hearing, Warren Probes Witnesses on National Security, Economic Risks of Unregulated Big Tech Warren, committee members call for markup on bipartisan legislation to prevent advanced AI chips from flowing to China - At today's hearing, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of  more
Atlantic Festival Returns to New York City September 17-19; Initial Tickets on Sale
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Festival Returns to New York City September 17-19; Initial Tickets on Sale * Today The Atlantic is opening the first set of tickets for its three-day flagship event, The Atlantic Festival, which will be back in New York City after moving to the city last year. The festival will take place from September 17 to 19: The first two days will be hosted  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more
Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of June Primary Elections
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of June Primary Elections * June 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the June 23, 2026 primary election and during the early voting period, which runs from Saturday, June 13 t  more
Attorney General James Announces Sentencing of Madison County Tax Preparer Who Stole More Than $50 Million in Decades-Long Ponzi Scheme
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Sentencing of Madison County Tax Preparer Who Stole More Than $50 Million in Decades-Long Ponzi Scheme * June 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that Miles Burton Marshall, 74, of Hamilton, Madison County was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison for operating a massive Ponzi scheme that fraudulently stole   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more
Authorities Strip Citizenship from Dozens of Bahrainis
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Authorities Strip Citizenship from Dozens of Bahrainis * (Beirut) - The Bahraini government on April 27, 2026, revoked the nationality of 69 citizens, including infants. All were Shia Muslims of Iranian heritage, the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) and Human Rights Watch said today. BIRD's research found that at least 46 people, more than half of them children, were rendered s  more
Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series
ORANGE, Connecticut, June 12 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series Latest installment in the EMPOWERED series showcases how Colorado solar project supports the local community and enables educational journeys EMPOWERED series shows how energy projects uplift rural communities and contribute to long-term economic growth across the United States - ALAMOSA, Colo. -- Avangr  more
Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in July and August 2026
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in July and August 2026 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of the following series of preferred stock: Series of Preferred Stock Dividend per Shar  more
Bank of America Grows Sports with Us Platform With Global Initiative for 10,000 Young People
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Grows Sports with Us Platform With Global Initiative for 10,000 Young People * Bank of America aims to create a lasting legacy from its FIFA World Cup 2026(tm) partnership through sport based youth development Key points * Bank of America is expanding its Sports with Us platform globally through a new sports and skills  more
Barbara Zecchi Wins Best Experimental Film Award at 2026 Montreal Women Film Festival
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Barbara Zecchi Wins Best Experimental Film Award at 2026 Montreal Women Film Festival * Barbara Zecchi, professor of film studies and Spanish and Portuguese studies, has won the 2026 Montreal Women Film Festival (link is external) award for Best Experimental Film for " The Rhythms of Rage (link is external)," a video essay she created that explores representations of women's anger in global sc  more
Baruch Alumna Earns Second Fulbright Award
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Alumna Earns Second Fulbright Award * Samantha Shokin will conduct research on Jewish and Yiddish cultural heritage preservation in Moldova. When Baruch College alumna Samantha Shokin (MA, Arts Administration '20) arrives in Moldova next spring as a Fulbright recipient, she will realize a goal years in the making. Shokin was first selected for a Fulbright Award in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted interna  more
Betterment Urges Labor Department to Include Managed Accounts in Fiduciary Safe Harbor Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Betterment LLC, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. Betterment expressed support for the Department's asset-neutral, principles-based safe harbor framework designed to clarify fiduciary duties when selecting investment options for retirement plans. The company recommended that the proposed rule be strengthened specifically by  more
Breakthrough T1D Urges FDA to Provide Clearer Guidance on Digital Health Technology Use in Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Breakthrough T1D, a leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding a docket which addresses advancing the use of digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The letter provides detailed feedback and recommendations related to incorporating digital health tools, particularly continuous glucose monito  more
Brennan Center Announces 2026-2027 Steven M. Polan Fellows in Constitutional Law and History
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Brennan Center Announces 2026-2027 Steven M. Polan Fellows in Constitutional Law and History The Brennan Center welcomes Kate Andrias, Olatunde Johnson, William Novak, Alice O'Brien, and Julie Suk as the new Polan Fellows. Drawn from the law and academia, the fellows will join the fight for the future of the U.S. Constitution. - The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU   more
CAIR Calls New Expansion of Illegal Israeli Settlements in Occupied West Bank 'De Facto Annexation'
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls New Expansion of Illegal Israeli Settlements in Occupied West Bank 'De Facto Annexation' The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the Israeli government's latest expansion of illegal settlements in the illegally-occupied West Bank is "de facto annexation." According to repo  more
Cancer-Associated Mutations in Brain Immune Cells May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Cancer-Associated Mutations in Brain Immune Cells May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, working with collaborators at Boston Children's Hospital, have identified cancer-associated genetic mutations in specialized brain immune cells that may contribute to the chronic inflammation and neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer's   more
Carlson Library to Host Lecture on Artist David Wojnarowicz
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Carlson Library to Host Lecture on Artist David Wojnarowicz * Dr. Mysoon Rizk, a professor of art history at UToledo, will deliver a special summer lecture titled "Parasites Found: 'Diseased Society' in the Work of David Wojnarowicz" at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. The presentation will take place in the Carlson Library Main Event Space (Room 1005) on Main Campus. Held in conjunction with the ongoing "AIDS, Post  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Attacks On Fatherhood Are Attacks On Nature
NEW YORK, June 12 -- 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 11, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * ATTACKS ON FATHERHOOD ARE ATTACKS ON NATURE Attacking men, especially white, Christian, heterosexual men, is a popular sport enjoyed by left-wing pundits and activists. This is driven home every Father's Day. Nor  more
CCIA Files Emergency Request for Supreme Court to Block a Texas App Store Law that Likely Violates First Amendment
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Files Emergency Request for Supreme Court to Block a Texas App Store Law that Likely Violates First Amendment * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association has asked the Supreme Court of the United States for an emergency ruling to block Texas from enforcing its age verification requirements on all app stores and app sto  more
Citi Launches Market-First Tokenized Depositary Receipts to Connect Private Companies and Investors
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Citi Launches Market-First Tokenized Depositary Receipts to Connect Private Companies and Investors New Digital Model Offers Issuers Flexible Capital While Providing Investors with Direct, Transparent Access to Company Equity HIGHLIGHTS * Citi introduced its market-first Digital Depositary Receipts on priva  more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From May 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11439) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Peter J. Benson: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from May 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts   more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE OFFERS AMENDMENT TO RESTRICT CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ICE, CBP FACILITIES
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE OFFERS AMENDMENT TO RESTRICT CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ICE, CBP FACILITIES * (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle offered an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill to require public transparency, community input, and approval from state and local leaders before constructing new ICE or CBP detention facilities in Rochest  more
Congressman Langworthy Hails House Passage of Anti-Fraud Legislative Package to Protect Taxpayers, Lower Costs, and Increase Accountability
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Hails House Passage of Anti-Fraud Legislative Package to Protect Taxpayers, Lower Costs, and Increase Accountability * Washington, D.C.-June 11, 2026...Congressman Nick Langworthy today applauded House passage of a package of anti-fraud and government accountability legislation aimed at reducing government fraud, protecting taxpayer dollars, and restoring trust in governme  more
Congresswoman Tenney Supports Legislation to Root Out Fraud, Protect Taxpayers, and Strengthen Accountability
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Supports Legislation to Root Out Fraud, Protect Taxpayers, and Strengthen Accountability * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), this week supported a series of House Republican measures aimed at combating fraud, preventing improper payments, and strengthening accountability across federal programs. The House advanced four pieces of legislation designed to s  more
Construction Workers Get Mental Health Support From NJIT Initiative
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Construction Workers Get Mental Health Support from NJIT Initiative Written by: Mindy Weisberger Construction is a physically demanding profession. But for many in the industry, a far greater challenge is managing mental and emotional well-being. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction in construction workers often go unreported and untreated. Long workdays, hazardous conditions,  more
Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability * Over the last 20 years as the climate has warmed, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency, carrying air pollution and smog across continents. Now, Cornell researchers are investigating whether wildfire smoke may also be carrying chronic wasting disease - the neurological illness, caused by misfolded proteins called prions, that afflicts mem  more
Cornell University: To fight child hunger, coordinate food, health and climate policy
ITHACA, New York, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * To fight child hunger, coordinate food, health and climate policy By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle Drought and conflict slash crop yields. Food prices rise. Families buy cheaper, less nutritious food. Child malnutrition rises. To Shibani Ghosh, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Human Ecology, the chain of events leading to poor nutrition couldn't be clearer. But   more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fans Hazard: The fan can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 11, 2026 Units: About 18,000 Consumer Contact: Merkury Innovations toll-free 888-232-3143 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@merkuryinnovations.com or online at https://merkuryinnovat  more
Cultivating future scientists through plants and partnerships
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cultivating future scientists through plants and partnerships * Students from Buffalo's McKinley High School -home to one of the few high-school horticulture programs in New York state -visited Cornell May 19 to tour greenhouses, participate in demonstrations and meet researchers from the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS). Exploring technologies that could allow crops to signal when th  more
CUNY Campuses Host 16 Election Polling Sites
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY Campuses Host 16 Election Polling Sites * Early Voting Period Runs June 13-21, Including at 10 CUNY Locations Seven CUNY Sites Open on Primary Day, June 23 New Yorkers vote at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The City University of New York will continue its trend of welcoming New York voters to its campuses for the upcoming primary election, providing polling sites across 16 CUNY locations.  more
Dan Stipano discusses debanking with Risk.net
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses debanking with Risk.net Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in Risk.net discussing the exclusion of reputational risk from decisions to debank customers. Noting that some of these cases will be cut and dried, Dan said, "In reality, it will be hard not to consider reputation risk to some degree. For example, what if a customer has known ties to   more
Debevoise Named IP Team of the Year at 2026 Luxury Law Awards
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Named IP Team of the Year at 2026 Luxury Law Awards * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP was named "IP Team of the Year" at the 2026 Luxury Law Awards, organized by The Luxury Law Alliance and Summit. The Luxury Law awards recognize excellence and innovation among lawyers, law firms and in-house legal teams serving the global luxury sector. The firm was selected for its work a  more
Dennis James Returns to MostArts for Season Ten, presenting his 'Mozart's Musical Curiosities'
ALFRED, New York, June 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Dennis James Returns to MostArts for Season Ten, presenting his 'Mozart's Musical Curiosities' * Alfred University's 2026 MostArts Festival will include a noon performance Friday, July 17, in Holmes Auditorium by musician Dennis James and Crystal City Music, performing his "Mozart's Musical Curiosities," which introduces the earliest works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed between the ages of three and  more
Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal Return to Cannes Lions 2026 with Flagship "JOURNAL HOUSE"
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal Return to Cannes Lions 2026 with Flagship "JOURNAL HOUSE" * The experiential space will convene business leaders, senior marketers and global partners to explore how brands can sustain impact in an AI-driven world where trust is the defining currency New York, NY [June 11, 2026] - Journal House, The Wall Street Journ  more
DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola Response
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola Response * The Congolese government and international partners should prioritize community engagement and limit the role of security forces in responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. * The government and its partners need to overcome years of conflict, abuse, and neglect that have strained healthcare systems and eroded trust an  more
Dr. Donna Philips Meets Esteemed Author and Illustrator
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 11 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Donna Philips Meets Esteemed Author and Illustrator * Dr. Donna Phillips had the opportunity to attend Hunan Book City's Children's Day in Changsha, China. Dr. Phillips, and retired professor Dr. Mike Smith, are currently in China teaching at Hunan First Normal University. At Children's Day, Dr. Philips was able to meet Cai Gao, China's first Hans Christian Andersen Award winner. The Hans Christian   more
Earthjustice, Natural Resources Defense Council Criticize EPA's Use of New Approach Methods in Chemical Risk Assessments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Earthjustice, San Francisco, California, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing significant concerns over the agency's use of new approach methods in draft risk evaluations and hazard assessments for chemicals. In their letter, NRDC and Earthjustice, nonprofit environmental organizations active in environmental advocacy and policy, contend that EPA's reliance on transcri  more
Environmental Defense Fund, NRDC, Sierra Club Join Court Fight in Support of California Clean Truck Measures
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 11, 2026, with the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club: * * * EDF, NRDC, Sierra Club join court fight in support of California clean truck measures (Washington, D.C.) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Sierra Club are helping defend California's protective clean vehicle standards in court. Last year, truck manufacturers filed a court challe  more
Environmental Working Group: California Assembly Utilities Committee Advances Bill Cutting Red Tape for 'Balcony Solar'
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * California Assembly utilities committee advances bill cutting red tape for 'balcony solar' Affordable plug-in systems can generate savings on monthly electricity bills - SACRAMENTO - The Environmental Working Group today applauds the state Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee for advancing a bill that will help Californians tackle sky-high energy bills by installing small "bal  more
EPA Approves New York PM2.5 Maintenance Plan Through 2036
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a State Implementation Plan submitted by New York to satisfy Clean Air Act requirements for maintaining compliance with the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter standard in the Metropolitan Area. The final rule covers the second 10-year maintenance period for PM2.5 and applies to the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island maintenance area. The maintenance area includes Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange,   more
Espaillat Denounces House Republicans' Efforts to Allocate Additional $70B to ICE Without Oversight
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Espaillat Denounces House Republicans' Efforts to Allocate Additional $70B to ICE Without Oversight * Member Urges Congress to Lower the Cost of Living for Americans WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following scathing rebuke of House Republicans' increased budget allocation to fund ICE: "Donald Trump and Republicans simply do not care about the p  more
Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Mark 10 Years Since Pulse Nightclub Shooting
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Mark 10 Years Since Pulse Nightclub Shooting * ORLANDO, Fla. - Today, ahead of the 10-year mark of the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where 49 people were shot and killed and more than 50 others wounded, the Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun S  more
Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 12 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: A Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact What does it look like to learn from faculty who are actively shaping their fields? At Calvin, professors aren't just teaching--they're researching, publishing, presenting, and contributing to conversations happening across the globe. From local communities to international conferences, our faculty are bringing expertise, curio  more
FCC Moves to Revoke Texas Radio Station License Over Unpaid Fees
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued an order to pay or show cause (Docket No. DA 26-577) to Ernest R. Lopez, the licensee of radio station KXTM(FM) in Benavides, Texas. The federal agency initiated this legal proceeding to revoke the broadcast authorization for the station due to a failure to clear unpaid regulatory fees, accrued interest, penalties, and administrative expenses. Under section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934 and agency rules, the commissio  more
FGA Action Urges Treasury Department to Finalize FinCEN Whistleblower Program to Combat Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- FGA Action, a policy organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network advocating for the prompt finalization of a whistleblower program under the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act. The organization emphasized that such a program is crucial for addressing the rampant fraud draining federal funds, which it estimates could cost taxpayers up to $688 billio  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Nebraska's New Mini-WARN Law Expands Advance Notice Rules for Layoffs and Closures - Key Takeaways + Practical Steps for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 11, 2026: * * * Nebraska's New Mini-WARN Law Expands Advance Notice Rules for Layoffs and Closures: Key Takeaways + Practical Steps for Employers Employers operating in Nebraska must make sure they understand their obligations under the state's new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which will take effect in mid-July. The new "mini-WARN" law, which will require covered employe  more
Fix Paid Leave New York Coalition Slams Assembly Inaction on Medical Leave Reform Bill
NEW YORK, June 12 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, posted the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * New York Leaders Fail to Fix the State's Languishing Paid Medical Leave Program Yet Again The Fix Paid Leave New York coalition will continue fighting until every worker has access to the meaningful paid medical leave protections they need and deserve. - A.9571 - a bill that would make much-needed updates to New York's paid medical leave program - failed to be brought  more
Forced evacuation orders and airstrikes in southern Lebanon leave desperate families with nowhere to go
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Forced evacuation orders and airstrikes in southern Lebanon leave desperate families with nowhere to go * Beirut, Lebanon, June 11, 2026 - Recurring Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders for the entire city of Tyre have triggered widespread panic among residents, giving families little warning, few options to protect family members and no time to gather essential belo  more
Former WWE President George Aldo Barrios '87 Offers Career, Life Advice in New Book
STORRS, Connecticut, June 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Former WWE President George Aldo Barrios '87 Offers Career, Life Advice in New Book * In one of the most harrowing descriptions in his new book, two-time alum George Aldo Barrios '87 (CLAS) '89 MBA, a transformative business strategist and former co-President of WWE, recounted a trip to Saudia Arabia to close an important deal to bring wrestling entertainment to the kingdom. The company was in th  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Why 'Nostalgia Economics' Is the Most Dangerous Modern Ideology
DETROIT, Michigan, June 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by research associate Mani Basharzad: * * * Nostalgia The most dangerous economic ideology. - If someone asked me what the most dangerous economic ideology is, many would expect an Austrian to give a typical answer: Marxism, socialism, or Modern Monetary Theory. Yet I believe there is another way of thinking that is even more pervasive. It is not a coherent body of ideas like those ideologies  more
FOX WEATHER NAMES JAKE KASITZ AS FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX WEATHER NAMES JAKE KASITZ AS FIFTH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY * NEW YORK - June 11, 2026 - FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service, in partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU), has named Jake Kasitz as the fifth recipient of its annual scholarship program,  more
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson: Dana Incorporated to Combine With Eaton's Mobility Business
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dana Incorporated to Combine with Eaton's Mobility Business Fried Frank is advising Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as exclusive financial advisor to Dana Incorporated (Dana) on its agreement with Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton) to combine with Eaton's Mobility business in a transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion. The combination will integrate Dana's global powertrain, t  more
Gillibrand Highlights Wins In FY2027 Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Highlights Wins In FY2027 Defense Bill * Bill Includes Gillibrand's Provisions To Increase Oversight of The Military's Use Of AI, Ban Insider Trading And Prediction Market Manipulation By Defense Personnel, And Improve Military Justice Bill Also Authorizes $161 Million For New York Priorities Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Com  more
Governor Hochul Announces $366 Million Completion of Northern and Southern Interchanges as Part of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $366 Million Completion of Northern and Southern Interchanges as Part of the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the reconfigured Interstate 481/Interstate 81 northern and southern interchanges in the Town of Cicero and City of Syracuse in Onondaga County as part of contracts one and two of the transformative I-81 V  more
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $54 Million Supportive Housing Development on Manhattan's Lower East Side
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $54 Million Supportive Housing Development on Manhattan's Lower East Side * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the official opening of Freedom Village, a $54 million affordable housing development on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The new 13-story building provides 74 state-of-the-art apartments for survivors of domestic violence and older adults strug  more
Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone to Facilitate New Advanced Nuclear Development
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Major Milestone to Facilitate New Advanced Nuclear Development * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the kickoff of the Nuclear Reliability Backbone process by the Public Service Commission (Commission). This follows the Governor's directive in her 2026 State of the State for the Department of Public Service to build a pathway to 4 gigawatts of new nuclear power on  more
Governor Lamont, Connecticut Department of Public Health Urge Residents To Stay Informed, Not Alarmed Amid Disease Outbreaks and Increased International Travel Locally for Global Soccer Tournament
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 11 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Connecticut Department of Public Health Urge Residents To Stay Informed, Not Alarmed Amid Disease Outbreaks and Increased International Travel Locally for Global Soccer Tournament * DPH Monitoring Ebola, Mpox, Measles, H5N1 and Other Infectious Disease Threats; Connecticut Residents and Visitors Encouraged To Take Commonsense Precautions (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned  more
Greenberg Traurig's Anthony Bagnuola Named to 2026 Long Island Press Power List
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Anthony Bagnuola Named to 2026 Long Island Press Power List * GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - June 11, 2026 - Anthony Bagnuola, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Long Island Litigation Practice, has been named to the 2026 Long Island Press Power List. According to the publication, the Power List recognizes "the business leaders, civic   more
Gulf States: Repression of Migrant Workers During Conflict
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Gulf States: Repression of Migrant Workers During Conflict * (Beirut) - The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. These latest measures exacerbate existing restrictions on migrant wo  more
HBO Releases Official Trailer For The Original Series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Releases Official Trailer For The Original Series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS * * HBO has released the official trailer for the original limited sketch comedy series LIFE, LARRY, AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS. The seven-episode series debuts FRIDAY, JUNE 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New e  more
Healthcare Association of New York State Highlights Concerns Over Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Skilled Nursing Facility Payment and Policy Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for federal fiscal year 2027. The letter focuses on several key issues including payment updates, wage data sources, case-mix creep adjustments, data submission deadlines, and quality reporting measures. HANYS expressed concern that  more
HealthCare Chaplaincy Network Advocates for Reimbursement of Chaplain-Led Advance Care Planning Services
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The HealthCare Chaplaincy Network, New York-based global nonprofit specializing in spiritual care and professional chaplaincy services, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter was in response to CMS's request for information on ways to enhance palliative care services outside of hospice care, specifically addressing the hospice wage index, payment rate updates, and hospice quality reporting program requirements for  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino Appointed ICC Vice-Chair
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino appointed ICC Vice-Chair Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino has been appointed Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Headquartered in Paris and representing more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries, ICC promotes international trade, responsible business conduct and a global a  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Lawyers Across the UK and Continental Europe Recognised as Green Ambassadors
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers across the UK and Continental Europe recognised as Green Ambassadors Six lawyers across Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's UK and Continental Europe offices have been recognised in Legal Business' Green Ambassadors 2026 series, which highlights leading practitioners supporting decarbonisation initiatives and the green transition. Global head of ESG/Sustai  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Still Leading in Global and Asia-Pacific Chambers NewLaw Guide
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer still leading in global and Asia-Pacific Chambers NewLaw Guide Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has again been ranked Band 1 across numerous categories in both the Global-wide and Asia-Pacific Chambers and Partners NewLaw Guide for 2026. The Chambers NewLaw Guide ranks providers of outsourced and alternative legal services, Le  more
History Majors Prepare New Exhibit
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, June 11 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * History Majors Prepare New Exhibit * This past semester, Seton Hall students made history! Those in the History Department 's new Public History Practicum worked with Thomas Rzeznik, Ph.D., to prepare a one-room exhibit on "Revolutionary Catholics" for the American Catholic Historical Society in Philadelphia. The exhibit, planned to coincide with this year's 250th anniversary of American independence,  more
HKTDC Leads Hong Kong Designers to Paris
HONG KONG, June 11 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release: * * * HKTDC Leads Hong Kong Designers to Paris * June showcase marks first collaboration with Hactl 11 June 2026 - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will stage the Fashion Hong Kong professional showroom in Paris this month with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as strategic partner. Held for the first time during Paris Men's Fashion Week, the initiative will bring Hon  more
Hogan Lovells Supports Riaan Research Initiative in Securing FDA Clearance of IND for Experimental Gene Therapy to Treat Cockayne Syndrome
LONDON, England, June 12 -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells supports Riaan Research Initiative in securing FDA clearance of IND for experimental gene therapy to treat Cockayne syndrome New York - Global law firm Hogan Lovells provided pro bono legal counsel to the Riaan Research Initiative (RRI), a rare disease patient advocacy organization based in New York City, in securing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for an Investigati  more
House Administration Ranking Member Morelle, Reps. Raskin, Garcia Seek Testimony and Documents From WinRed
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Morelle, Raskin and Garcia Seek Testimony and Documents from WinRed "WinRed's opaque practices and failure to take fraud seriously raise a host of questions about the platform's ability to deter fraud." - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, Rep. Jamie Raskin (  more
House Homeland Security Chairman Garbarino, Rep. Guest Applaud Final Passage of Funding for Border Patrol, ICE Despite Democrat Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * Chairmen Garbarino, Guest Applaud Final Passage of Funding for Border Patrol, ICE Despite Democrat Shutdowns Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) and Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) applauded final passage of the "Secure America Act" in the House of   more
How Migration Looks Different When You Change the Lens
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * How Migration Looks Different When You Change the Lens * Migration is often discussed in simple terms, but a new book shows just how much those stories miss. Professor Jean Beaman ( Sociology, Black, Race, and Ethnic Studies, International Migration Studies, Africana Studies ) is a co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Intersectional Approaches to Migration, Gender, and Sexuality, which bring  more
Howard College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Establish Endowed Fund to Support University Fellows
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 10 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Howard College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Establish Endowed Fund to Support University Fellows * Stephen and Danielle Bailey Two alumni of Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Danielle '11 and Stephen Bailey '11, have established the James C. Brown Excellence Fund for University Fellows. This newly endowed fund will expand opportunities for Samford students to pursue research,   more
HSBC Urges Incorporation of Innovation and Collaboration in Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- HSBC, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing proposed amendments to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program rules. The letter responds to the notices of proposed rulemaking under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and outlines recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness and modernity of AML  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary to PassBlue: Free Education Is Crucial to Combating Child Labor
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Jo Becker, advocacy director of the Children's Rights Division, to PassBlue: * * * Free Education Is Crucial to Combating Child Labor * Peter lives near Monrovia, Liberia's capital, with his mother and three younger sisters. He attended school through ninth grade, but after his father died his mother could no longer pay his public-school fees. So, at 15 he dropped out and began working in a c  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: EU Asylum Pact Threatens Rights of People with Disabilities
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Federica Nucita, associate in the Disability Rights Division: * * * EU Asylum Pact Threatens Rights of People with Disabilities National Implementation Should Address Shortcomings - The European Union's Pact on Migration and Asylum, a sweeping overhaul of the EU's migration rules that is entering into force on June 12, risks weakening protection for migrants and asylum seekers with disabilit  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Indonesian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Documentary
NEW YORK, June 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Meenakshi Ganguly, deputy director of the Asia Division: * * * Indonesian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Documentary Activist Feared Pressured Over Film on Indigenous Rights in Papua - On May 23, the well-known Papuan activist Yasinta Moiwend went missing from her home in Merauke, South Papua, according to her family. Mama Yasinta, as she is known, has long defended the rights of Papua's  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Israeli Displacement and Killings of Civilians in Lebanon Rage On
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Ramzi Kaiss, researcher in the Middle East and North Africa Division: * * * Israeli Displacement and Killings of Civilians in Lebanon Rage On To Save Civilians, Urgent Action is Needed - Israeli killings of civilians and displacement of hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians have continued unabated, despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah on April 17. On Ju  more
IBM and ServiceNow Expand Collaboration to Unlock Enterprise Data for AI at Scale
ARMONK, New York, June 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and ServiceNow Expand Collaboration to Unlock Enterprise Data for AI at Scale * ARMONK, N.Y., and SANTA CLARA, Calif. - June 11, 2026 \- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, today announced an expanded collaboration to address two of the biggest barriers blocking enterprise AI at scale: the AI-ready data problem and the legacy  more
Icahn School of Medicine Genetics Associate Professor Forst Opposes Proposed OMB Rules, Warning Against Political Review of Research Grants
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Christian Forst, an associate professor of genetics and genomic sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing proposed revisions to federal grant regulations that would expand political review of research funding decisions, arguing that the changes would undermine scientific peer review, introduce political considerations into grantmaking and weaken the independence of th  more
ICYMI: ActBlue CEO Refuses to Answer Lawmakers' Questions Under Oath
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: ActBlue CEO Refuses to Answer Lawmakers' Questions Under Oath Yesterday, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability." Witness: * Regina Wallace-Jones, ActBlue CEO In case you missed it, Ms. Wallace-Jones repeat  more
In Face of Extreme Delays, Pallone Demands Urgent Action from Amtrak as 2026 World Cup Arrives in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * In Face of Extreme Delays, Pallone Demands Urgent Action from Amtrak as 2026 World Cup Arrives in New Jersey * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today demanded urgent action from Amtrak leadership following weeks of service disruptions along the Northeast Corridor, warning that the rail system's recent failures raise serious concerns about its readiness to handle the m  more
Institute of International Bankers Seeks Clarity on Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Institute of International Bankers, New York, has submitted public comment letters to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The submissions address a joint notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at amending anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements for banks su  more
Institute of International Bankers Urges Clarity and Flexibility in FinCEN's Anti-Money Laundering Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Institute of International Bankers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. The proposed amendments aim to modernize and improve FinCEN's Bank Secrecy Act program framework pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020. Central to the IIB's comments is the   more
INTA Launches New Study Mapping Global Counterfeit Trade Routes
NEW YORK, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release: * * * INTA Launches New Study Mapping Global Counterfeit Trade Routes Coinciding with World Anticounterfeiting Day, the International Trademark Association (INTA) has launched its interactive study, Mapping Illicit Trade: Routes & Insights, developed with the support of its Anticounterfeiting Committee and through collaboration with brand protection software firm ApiraSol. The new study pr  more
Interior puts wilderness study areas under scrutiny as "war on wildlands" widens
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * Interior puts wilderness study areas under scrutiny as "war on wildlands" widens * WASHINGTON D.C. (June 11, 2026) -The Department of the Interior launched an effort to explore whether policies on wilderness study areas and lands with wilderness characteristics should be "updated, clarified or revised," a step that could hold troubling implications for wildlands nationwide. A 60-day  more
Investigation Into Lower Birth Rates Cites UC Research
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Pocket-sized population threat Investigation into lower birth rates cites UC research By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu The Financial Times recently took a deep dive into why populations around the world continue to be on the decline. As part of the investigation, the publication cited new University of Cincinnati research that looks at the fall of fertility in the digital era. The new research,  more
ISDA Launches ISDA-Actrix US Treasury Repo Market Clearing Indicators
NEW YORK, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following news release: * * * ISDA Launches ISDA-Actrix US Treasury Repo Market Clearing Indicators ISDA has launched the ISDA-Actrix US Treasury Repo Market Clearing Indicators in collaboration with Actrix. The indicators illustrate central clearing adoption in the US Treasury repo market. Sponsored cleared repo volumes are used as a proxy to monitor client participation in central clearing, a key o  more
ITC Reviews Patent Violation Ruling in Glass Display Substrate Investigation, Seeks Input on Remedies
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission will review portions of an administrative law judge's determination finding a Section 337 violation involving glass display substrates. The review focuses on patent claim interpretation and domestic industry findings in a case brought by Corning Incorporated concerning liquid crystal display products. According to an ITC notice, the commission will review findings related to the interpretation of a patent claim term and whether   more
JFK New Terminal One Releases ESG Report Highlighting Innovation, Energy Resilience and Sustainability Progress
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, June 12 -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release: * * * JFK New Terminal One Releases ESG Report Highlighting Innovation, Energy Resilience and Sustainability Progress Schneider Electric partnership supports one of the most innovative and energy-efficient airport terminal developments in the U.S. - The New Terminal One at JFK, the company delivering the new, world-class internation  more
Jon Oram discusses New York's white-hot sports market with Bloomberg Law
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Jon Oram discusses New York's white-hot sports market with Bloomberg Law * Davis Polk partner and Sports practice head Jon Oram discussed with Bloomberg Law how major sporting events, such as the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run, can create meaningful opportunities to strengthen client relationships. "The client interest in the Knicks is absolutely unprecedented - demand signi  more
K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised ATI Inc., a US-based manufacturer and engineering company, on an underwritten public offering of US$450 million aggregate principal amount of a new series of senior notes. A majority of the net proceeds of the offering are being used to redeem in full an existing series of ATI's senior no  more
Kentucky Infrastructure Partners Achieves Financial Close on UK Central Utility Plant Project
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Kentucky Infrastructure Partners Achieves Financial Close on UK Central Utility Plant Project * Kentucky Infrastructure Partners (KIP) today announced that it has reached Financial Close on the University of Kentucky Central Utility Plant (CUP) Project, a transformative infrastructure investment that will support the University's continued growth, including the expansion of its healthcar  more
KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more
KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more
KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more
KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more
Knight Institute Urges Eleventh Circuit to Reverse District Court Order Barring Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Report
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Media] (TNSrep) -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Urges Eleventh Circuit to Reverse District Court Order Barring Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Report FORT PIERCE, Fla.-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University filed a supplemental opening brief today urging the Eleventh Circuit to reverse Judge Aileen Cannon's order permanently enjoining the Departmen  more
Lawler & Gillen Introduce Bill to Target Unfair Tax Burden on Families in High Cost of Living Areas
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler & Gillen Introduce Bill to Target Unfair Tax Burden on Families in High Cost of Living Areas * Washington, D.C. - 6/11/26... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) 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 the country. Currently, families in high-cost area  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Beat, where he made clear that Democrats remain committed to pushing back against Donald Trump's war of choice, lowering costs, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption. ARI MELB  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS DO NOT LOVE THE INFLATION THAT DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE VISITED ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS DO NOT LOVE THE INFLATION THAT DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE VISITED ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans don't care about the economic well-being of the American people, Democrats are committed to lowering costs and using taxpayer doll  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS DO NOT LOVE THE INFLATION THAT DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE VISITED ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS DO NOT LOVE THE INFLATION THAT DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE VISITED ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans don't care about the economic well-being of the American people, Democrats are committed to lowering costs and using taxpayer dollars to make life better an  more
LEI for Spain Rose in April
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Rose in April * 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's release of the composite economic indexes incor  more
Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State University Libraries has announced the recipients of its 2026-27 research grants. These awards support scholars, students and independent researchers whose work draws on Special Collections' distinctive collections and advances   more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to The Dispatch: Why Don't We Lock Up Repeat Offenders?
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 10, 2026, by fellow Charles Fain Lehman to The Dispatch: * * * Why Don't We Lock Up Repeat Offenders? A stabbing at Penn Station shows the design failure at the core of our criminal justice system. - On Sunday, police charged Hector Deleon, an "emotionally disturbed" and homeless 51-year-old, with slashing six fellow New Yorkers in an unprovoked attack at New York's bustling Penn Station. Del  more
Manhattan Institute Legal Policy Director Copland Supports Labor Department's Proposed Fiduciary Duty Regulation to Reduce Litigation Risks
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- James R. Copland, a senior fellow and director of legal policy at the Manhattan Institute, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting the agency's proposed regulation on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives, arguing that a process-based safe harbor is needed to protect retirement-plan fiduciaries from litigation that discourages innovation and limits investment choices available to participants. The a  more
Manhattan Institute Posts Commentary to New York Post: Hochul Must Halt New York's 'Motherhood' Erasure - and Step Up for Families
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Manhattan Institute posted the following excerpts of a commentary on June 11, 2026, by Wai Wah Chin, founding president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, to the New York Post: * * * Hochul Must Halt New York's 'Motherhood' Erasure -- and Step Up for Families A last-minute vote in Albany this month took New York one step closer to achieving the left's long-cherished goal: vaporizing the nuclear family. Does Gov. Kathy Hochul have enough sp  more
Mastercard International Supports OCC Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, has submitted a public comment letter endorsing the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final order and interim final rule that preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and clarify national bank rights to charge interchange fees. Mastercard expressed support for the OCC's actions aimed at establishing regulatory certainty in the payments industry. Mastercard, a technology company in the global   more
Meeks, Jacobs Celebrate Passage of Their Sudan Bill in HFAC Markup
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Meeks, Jacobs Celebrate Passage of Their Sudan Bill in HFAC Markup 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 to address the ongoing crisis in Sudan:   more
MetLife Launches New Deferred Payment Option for Non-Physical Injury Claims
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Launches New Deferred Payment Option for Non-Physical Injury Claims * NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 -MetLife today announced the Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement (NQA-FA), a new deferred payment solution designed to help attorneys and brokers resolve non-physical injury claims with more flexible settlement structures. The N  more
Moody's Corp. Urges Clearer Anti-Money Laundering Regulatory Expectations for More Effective Compliance
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Moody's Corp., New York provided a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program Requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act. Moody's Analytics, a division of Moody's that offers financial risk management tools, expressed support for the agency's effort to shift towards effectiveness-based and  more
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Mission-Critical Defense Manufacturing Facility in Greater Boston
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Mission-Critical Defense Manufacturing Facility in Greater Boston Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the acquisition of a 300,000-square-foot mission-critical defense manufacturing facility located in Taunto  more
Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Endowments and Foundations Focused on Liquidity, Governance and Fundraising as Portfolio Complexity Increases
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSrpt) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Endowments and Foundations Focused on Liquidity, Governance and Fundraising as Portfolio Complexity Increases Morgan Stanley Institutional Consulting Solutions today released its 2026 Endowments and Foundations Survey, showing how nonprofit investment leaders are adjusting portfolio strategy, governance and fundrais  more
Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Brain "Entrapment" Patterns Associated With Depression
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Brain "Entrapment" Patterns Associated With Depression * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified distinctive patterns in how the brain transitions between activity states in people with depression, providing new insight into why depressive symptoms can feel persistent and difficult to overcome. Published online i  more
N.Y. PSC Receives Update on Utility Electric Reliability and Gas Safety Standards
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * PSC Receives Update on Utility Electric Reliability and Gas Safety Standards NYSEG, RG&E, and PSEG Long Island Miss Reliability Targets - The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today reviewed the state's major utilities in terms of their performance in several key areas for 2025, including electric reliability service, electric safety, and ga  more
N.Y. PSC's 5th Broadband Report and Interactive Map Shows 97.2% of NY Address Locations Are Served by High-Speed Providers
ALBANY, New York, June 12 (TNSxrep) -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * PSC's 5th Broadband Report and Interactive Map Shows 97.2% of NY Address Locations Are Served by High-Speed Providers State Made Significant Progress Since Last Year's Report In Advancing Broadband Affordability And Access More Than 16,700 Additional Addresses Identified as Served by High-Speed Broadband Over 4 Million Addresses Now Have Access to Mul  more
Native American Ancestor, Bone Awl Linked to 20 Tribes Through Museum Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and an associated funerary object and determined that they are culturally affiliated with 20 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The inventory covers the remains of one Native American individual and a bone awl removed in 1924 from a site in Pike County, Illinois, north of Chambersburg. Museum records described the location as  more
Near Liberty Bell, public art lets freedom ring for US at 250
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Near Liberty Bell, public art lets freedom ring for US at 250 * Freedom to love, to think and to live without fear. Those were among the first sentiments expressed by visitors to " Let Freedom Ring," an installation designed by Paul Ramirez Jonas, chair of the Department of Art in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, after its June 4 opening at Philadelphia's Cherry Street Pier. Part of the city's   more
New director, grants mark expansion of Engaged Engineering
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New director, grants mark expansion of Engaged Engineering * Opportunities for students to make a difference are on the rise in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering as its Engaged Engineering initiative announces new leadership and grant awards that will create enhanced pathways for community-engaged learning. Launched in collaboration with Cornell's David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement in 2  more
New global early warning system forecasts biodiversity exposure to extreme heat
BUFFALO, New York, June 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * New global early warning system forecasts biodiversity exposure to extreme heat Over 3,500 species could have been exposed to unprecedented temperatures between 2024 and 2025, according to study By Tom Dinki and Botanical Institute of Barcelona BUFFALO, N.Y. -An international group of scientists has developed the first global early warning system capable of forec  more
New York Community Trust Addresses Donor-Advised Fund Regulations With IRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Community Trust has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. The nonprofit organization took the opportunity to provide input on proposed regulations governing donor-advised funds, highlighting the role these funds play in community philanthropy and stressing considerations the IRS should take into account when finalizing its rules. The New York Community Trust has a long history dating back to 1924 as  more
New York State Bar Association Tax Section Proposes Stricter Rules on Donor-Advised Funds to IRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York State Bar Association Tax Section, Albany, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. The letter addresses regulatory guidance concerning donor-advised funds, urging consistency with rules governing private foundations and proposing additional safeguards to prevent abuse of the favorable tax treatment afforded to DAFs. Donor-advised funds are charitable giving vehicles maintained by a sponsoring organiza  more
New York's Revolutionary Past Comes Alive
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * New York's Revolutionary Past Comes Alive * New York City is often seen as a place of reinvention, always looking ahead. But during the American Revolution, it was one of the war's most important and most devastated sites. In this episode of The Thought Project, host Tanya Domi speaks with Peter-Christian Aigner, director of the Gotham Center for New York City History at the CUNY Graduate   more
North Carolina Man Charged With Scheme To Fraudently Obtain Hundreds Of Millions Of Shares Of Technology Company
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Man Charged With Scheme To Fraudently Obtain Hundreds Of Millions Of Shares Of Technology Company * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and the Inspector in Charge of the New York Field Office of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"), Ketty Larco-Ward, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment cha  more
NXXT Golf and IHeartMedia Announce Landmark Media Partnership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 12 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on June 11, 2026, with NXXT Golf: * * * NXXT Golf and iHeartMedia Announce Landmark Media Partnership A defining bet on golf's next generation. - NEW YORK - NXXT Golf and iHeartMedia today announced a landmark sponsorship naming iHeartMedia the Official Media Partner of NXXT Golf. The agreement is one of the most significant audio sponsorships ever committed to women's and junior competitive golf. iHeartMedia is t  more
NY Plates: Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Available for Food Banks and Emergency Food Assistance Organizations
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * NY Plates: Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Available for Food Banks and Emergency Food Assistance Organizations * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that funding is available from the new $10 million New York Providing Local Access to Essential Sustenance (NY PLATES) capital grant program. Governor Hochul secured this funding in the FY 2026-27 Enacted Budget to support food banks and  more
Ocasio-Cortez, Velazquez Oppose Status Bill That Would Enshrine Puerto Rico's Colonial Condition
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Velazquez Oppose Status Bill That Would Enshrine Puerto Rico's Colonial Condition * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) longtime leaders of congressional efforts to decolonize Puerto Rico, issued the following joint statement opposing the status legislation introduced today by Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose He  more
Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year at 2026 Clio Health Awards
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news: * * * Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year at 2026 Clio Health Awards Ogilvy has been named Network of the Year at the 2026 Clio Health Awards, one of the advertising industry's most prestigious recognitions for creative excellence in health and wellness marketing. The honor is accompanied by an outstanding overall performance across the global network, including two Grand Clios, 8 Gold,  more
Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Patrick Webb, renowned international scholar, to lead Ashley School * Patrick Webb, a globally influential scholar of nutrition, food and agriculture policy, and humanitarian assistance, will join Cornell July 1 as the inaugural executive director of the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Webb is c  more
Persistence, focus on tech makes U.S. 'serial acquirers' different
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Persistence, focus on tech makes U.S. 'serial acquirers' different * In the U.S., unlike elsewhere in the world, the vast majority of mergers and acquisitions are conducted by "serial acquirers" - large, publicly traded firms that regularly acquire smaller companies. Around four in five M&A deals are made by these major players, including tech titans IBM, Google and Microsoft. And even the least-successful U.S  more
Pfizer Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Retain COVID-19 Vaccination Measures for Skilled Nursing Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Pfizer, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. The biopharmaceutical company urged CMS to retain two COVID-19 vaccination measures within the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program. Pfizer emphasized that the COVID-19 Vaccine: Percent of Patients/Residents Who Are Up to Date measure is critical because onl  more
POLL: Russia's Actions Against U.S. Interests Generate Broad Bipartisan Concern
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Russia's Actions Against U.S. Interests Generate Broad Bipartisan Concern * A new foreign policy poll released today by Independent Women finds broad bipartisan concern about Russia's actions against U.S. interests and strong support for policies that project American strength and deter adversaries.  The Independent Women Russia Survey, conducted by Wick Insi  more
Pratt Shines at NYCxDESIGN 2026
BROOKLYN, New York, June 11 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Shines at NYCxDESIGN 2026 * Across NYCxDESIGN 2026, the annual celebration of global design that took place in venues around the city this spring, members of the Pratt community displayed creative work, participated in dialogues, and made connections with peers and industry professionals. Graduate and under  more
Prosperity Advances to Number 17 on Accounting Today's 2026 Wealth Magnets List
NEW YORK, June 12 -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, issued the following news: * * * Prosperity Advances to Number 17 on Accounting Today's 2026 Wealth Magnets List Prosperity, an EisnerAmper Company, was named by Accounting Today as a "Top Firm for Assets Under Management (AUM)." The firm rose ten positions from last year to number 17, driven by client growth, strategic geographic expansion, and investment in talent. Prosperity (with  more
Protect Our Care Slams Trump Administration Over Reported Medical Debt Loan Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Protect Our Care issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Republicans Hiked Premiums on Millions. Now, "Trump Officials Suggest Getting a Loan" if They Need to See a Doctor Today, the New York Times reported the Trump administration is proposing that people take on medical debt from insurance companies after Republicans made premiums skyrocket -- as if ripping away tax credits that 22 million Americans relied on to see a doctor to fund tax break  more
RAB Launches Four-Part Live Presentation Series The AI Advantage for Radio Sales
NEW YORK, June 8 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: * * * RAB Launches Four-Part Live Presentation Series The AI Advantage for Radio Sales Webinars to showcase practical applications, live demos and broadcaster success stories - RAB is launching a new four-part live presentation series designed to help local broadcasters harness artificial intelligence to support sales efforts, uncover opportunities and drive revenue growth. Beginning July 8, each session ov  more
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER June 12 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER June 12 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, JUNE 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests,  more
Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity * A Cornell researcher's bold new redesign of firefighter gear - which hasn't significantly changed in decades - is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves actually fighting structure fires. Heeju Terry Park, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design in the  more
Reed, Colleagues Sound Alarm That Trump is Diverting National Park Fees from Where They are Most Needed to DC Vanity Projects
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Colleagues Sound Alarm That Trump is Diverting National Park Fees from Where They are Most Needed to DC Vanity Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. National Parks around the country hosted over 323 million visitors last year. While many of the sites managed by the National Park Service (NPS) are free to visit, some require visitors to purchase entrance passes, with those fees helping to pay for   more
Rep. Gillen Joins Reps. Goldman and Lawler in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Efforts to Protect Jewish Americans
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Joins Reps. Goldman and Lawler in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Efforts to Protect Jewish Americans * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) joined Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) in introducing the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (H.R. 9211), to strengthen federal efforts to counter antisem  more
Reps. Gillen and Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Rail Crew Protection Bill to Safeguard Railworkers
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gillen and Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bicameral Rail Crew Protection Bill to Safeguard Railworkers * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act (link is external) alongside Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-02), to improve public safety and address violence against railway crews aboard passenger trains. The legi  more
Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - Teamsters are celebrating the passage of S2504A/H7364A, the Rhode Island Warehouse Worker Protection Act, out of the General Assembly. The legislation will prevent companies like Amazon f  more
RIT Researchers Get Design Inspiration From Rescuing Neglected Media
ROCHESTER, New York, June 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researchers get design inspiration from rescuing neglected media How 50-year-old instructional television has implications for interactive learning today - Like Indiana Jones, researchers at RIT's Interaction, Media, and Learning Lab hope to save pieces of history before they disappear so that people can learn from the designs. Recently, the researchers have been recovering late 20  more
Riverkeeper Opposes NMFS Proposal to Weaken North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Riverkeeper Inc., Ossining, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service opposing the proposed amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The agency's proposal seeks to alter existing measures designed to limit vessel speeds in designated areas along the U.S. East Coast to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). The current vessel speed rule, established in   more
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council, Leads Union Delegation at 30th Constitutional Convention
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Elected To AFL-CIO Executive Council, Leads Union Delegation At 30th Constitutional Convention SAG-AFTRA capped a landmark week at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the AFL-CIO with a series of significant achievements for the entertainment and media industry, its workers and the broader labor mo  more
SCHUMER REVEALS: AS TRUMP SAYS HE "LOVES THE INFLATION," NEW YORK FAMILIES FORCED TO SPEND $4,000+ MORE PER YEAR ON EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: AS TRUMP SAYS HE "LOVES THE INFLATION," NEW YORK FAMILIES FORCED TO SPEND $4,000+ MORE PER YEAR ON EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS * New Report Shows NY Families Have Had To Pay $4,000+ More On Necessities Like Housing, Groceries, Gas, Utilities, And Health Care Due To Trumpflation Schumer Says Trump Should Focus On Lowering Costs For Hardworking Families Inste  more
SEC Charges North Carolina Resident, Utah Attorney in Alleged Fraudulent Stock Scheme
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-4945; S.D.N.Y. filed June 11, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles J. Cole, Torben M. Welch, et al., No. 1:26-cv-4945 (S.D.N.Y. filed June 11, 2026) On June 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against North Carolina resident Charles J. Cole, his lawyer, Utah resident Torben M. Welch, and three entities controlled by Cole, Beacon He  more
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association Proposes Changes to FinCEN Whistleblower Program to Strengthen Compliance Incentives
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding its proposed whistleblower incentives and protections rule. The letter offers recommendations intended to enhance internal compliance programs while encouraging whistleblowers to report original information related to violations of covered statutes in areas such as anti-money laundering   more
Simon Wiesenthal Center Deepens Commitment to the Midwest with Three Major New Initiatives to Combat Antisemitism
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Simon Wiesenthal Center Deepens Commitment to the Midwest with Three Major New Initiatives to Combat Antisemitism * Organization brings its most advanced Mobile Museum of Tolerance to Illinois, launches inaugural Chicago NextGen Leaders cohort, and announces first-ever Chicago Convening on Antisemitism CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2026) - The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC),   more
Smith Thanks Trump Administration for Commitment to Protecting Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Combating Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Smith thanks Trump Administration for commitment to protecting unaccompanied migrant children and combating human trafficking DOJ, DHS, and HHS have located 146,000 unaccompanied minors - Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the author of five major anti-human trafficking laws, praised Trump Administration officials--including Acting U.S. Attorney General (AG) Todd Blanche and U.S. Secretary  more
STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND RANKING MEMBERS HIMES AND RASKIN ON FISA SECTION 702
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND RANKING MEMBERS HIMES AND RASKIN ON FISA SECTION 702 * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following statement on the House GOP's vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms: "Se  more
STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND RANKING MEMBERS HIMES AND RASKIN ON FISA SECTION 702
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND RANKING MEMBERS HIMES AND RASKIN ON FISA SECTION 702 * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following statement on the House GOP's vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms: "Section 702 is a critical for  more
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on President Trump's Nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on President Trump's Nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's nomination of Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI): "Trump's choice of Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence does not resolve the Pre  more
Steptoe Appoints Amy Lentz to Lead International Disputes Practice
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Appoints Amy Lentz to Lead International Disputes Practice Steptoe LLP has named Amy Lentz leader of the firm's International Disputes practice. A widely respected practitioner in international law, Amy brings decades of experience representing sovereign governments and private sector clients in some of the world's most complex and high profile trade disputes. Amy represents sovereign and private sec  more
Steptoe Appoints Rachel M. Cannon as Managing Partner of Chicago Office
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Appoints Rachel M. Cannon as Managing Partner of Chicago Office Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that Rachel M. Cannon, a nationally recognized trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, and white collar defense practitioner, has been named the Managing Partner of the firm's Chicago office. The Steptoe Chicago office has added five lawyers and professionals already in 2026 and continues to grow. Rach  more
Steptoe Names John Abramic as Leader of Intellectual Property Group
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Names John Abramic as Leader of Intellectual Property Group Steptoe LLP has named John Abramic leader of the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A nationally recognized IP litigator, John brings extensive experience across high stakes patent and trade secret disputes, post grant proceedings, and appeals. John has served as lead counsel in complex IP matters nationwide, including in fede  more
Strengthening key health measures in national climate plans
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- 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
Students Confront Criminal Case at 2026 Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court Finals
NEW YORK, June 10 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Students Confront Criminal Case at 2026 Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court Finals * For just over an hour, the four student finalists in this year's Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court Competition - Margaret Broihier '27, Jason Harward '26, Coley Hungate '26, and Benjamin Tutt '27-presented arguments to a panel of judges, testing not only their legal knowledge but also their preparation, flexibility, and presence under pressu  more
Subcontracting Concepts Urges Clarification on Joint Employer Rule Impacting Delivery Industry
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Subcontracting Concepts LLC, Glens Falls, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The comments address concerns about the proposed rule's application to multi-tier contractor networks, occupational accident insurance, technology platfor  more
SUNY Celebrates Historic $10.7 Million State Investment in the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Celebrates Historic $10.7 Million State Investment in the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program The Nearly 60-Year-Old Program Showcases SUNY's Affordable Excellence by Providing Comprehensive Support to Help Academically Under-Prepared Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Succeed in College Chancellor King Met with EOP Students at Alfred State to Discuss the Program - State   more
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association Supports DOL's Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Retirement Investments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The letter outlines TIAA's endorsement of the proposed rule's process-based, asset-neutral approach and underscores its appreciation for the agency's focus on lifetime income solutions for retirement plans. TIAA a  more
Three new Hawaiian Airlines liveries set sail this summer for Disney's live-action "Moana"
SEATTLE, June 12 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Three new Hawaiian Airlines liveries set sail this summer for Disney's live-action "Moana" Summary * Hawaiian Airlines today unveiled the first of its three aircraft designs for Disney's live-action "Moana" on an Airbus A321neo, ahead of the film's July 10 debut. * In July, the remaining two designs will make a splash on an A330 -Hawaiian  more
TMX Group Limited Announces Agreement to Acquire RAFI Indices From Research Affiliates
TORONTO, Ontario, June 12 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * TMX Group Limited Announces Agreement to Acquire RAFI Indices from Research Affiliates Acquisition more than triples TMX VettaFi's Assets Under Indexing - TMX Group Limited (TMX Group) today announced an agreement to acquire RAFI Indices, LLC (RAFI Indices) from Research Affiliates Global Holdings, LLC (Research Affiliates), a global index provider and investment advisor for US$490 million ($683  more
To Kick Off the FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee Highlight Activations Across the State for New Yorkers to Enjoy Once-in-a-lifetime Event
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * To Kick Off the FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee Highlight Activations Across the State for New Yorkers to Enjoy Once-in-a-lifetime Event * To kick off the start of FIFA World Cup 2026(tm), Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYNJ Host Committee today highlighted activations across New York State to ensure New Yorkers in every community get to enjoy the World Cup. From st  more
Turfgrass Research Making Headlines Around the World
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Turfgrass Research Making Headlines Around the World * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's world-renowned turfgrass program, led by Distinguished Professor John Sorochan, is earning national and international headlines ahead of FIFA World Cup 26, as journalists and fans turn their attention to the science and research behind safe, high-performance playing surfaces. The mission to achieve this  more
Turner Reports Measurable Progress Across ESG Priorities
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizConstruction] (TNSrep) -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Reports Measurable Progress Across ESG Priorities * Turner Construction Company today released its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which details how Turner is reducing environmental impacts, strengthening workforce well-being, supporting communities, and transforming project delivery through responsible business practices. The report highlights   more
Two Miller School Trailblazers Retire After Nearly 100 Years of Combined Service
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Two Miller School Trailblazers Retire After Nearly 100 Years of Combined Service * Dr. Patricia Byers and Dr. David Roth retired from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, concluding nearly a century of combined service marked by groundbreaking advances in trauma care, surgical nutrition and transplant nephrology. Nearly five decades ago, Patricia Byers, M.D., and David  more
UB spinout POP Biotechnologies receives up to $9.7 million for rapid-response vaccine platform
BUFFALO, New York, June 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB spinout POP Biotechnologies receives up to $9.7 million for rapid-response vaccine platform * Jonathan Lovell, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and co-founder and CEO of POP Biotechnologies. Credit: Douglas Levere, University at Buffalo. Funding will help Buffalo-based company advance a bird flu vaccine candidate and  more
UC-San Francisco: Abortion Hotline Use Soared Even Before Supreme Court Decision
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Abortion Hotline Use Soared Even Before Supreme Court Decision A new study of more than 16,000 people who sought help from a nationwide abortion and miscarriage hotline found demand for confidential clinical support surged both before and after the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned federal abortion protections. Researchers found that the use of t  more
UC-San Francisco: Understanding How Brain Aneurysms Form May Help Predict Ruptures
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Understanding How Brain Aneurysms Form May Help Predict Ruptures Once blood vessels lose the ability to expand and contract with each heartbeat, artery walls are more prone to rupture. - A new study from UC San Francisco shows how certain cells in the brain may cause aneurysms to weaken and rupture. It helps explain why some aneurysms burst while others d  more
UN Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 11 -- The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations issued the following statement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) in New York on June 9, 2026: * * * UN Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) IFPMA statement at the UN Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPPR) in New York on 9 June. We share the same objective: a world bette  more
UN report confirms historic levels of forced displacement as 118 million forced to flee -- IRC says
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * New UN report confirms historic levels of forced displacement as 118 million forced to flee -- IRC says * Figures reflect some 60 active conflicts worldwide. * The slight decline in numbers reflects returns - some, as in Syria, reflecting the end of a war -but in many places, returns forced to countries still mired in conflict and crisis. * The solutions are collapsing   more
University at Albany Foundation Announces 2026 Citizen Laureates
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * University at Albany Foundation Announces 2026 Citizen Laureates By Amy Geduldig The University at Albany Foundation will celebrate four Capital Region leaders whose work has helped shape the region's civic, cultural, academic and community life at its 2026 Citizen Laureate Awards this October. Donna and Yono Purnomo and Tom Putnam were named Community Laureates for their contributions to the community.  more
US Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights * The US government wants big investments in critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while asserting that US companies will contribute to the region's "peace, prosperity, and dignity." But any meaningful contribution to economic development will need the US and Congolese governments to address persistent patterns of cor  more
Velazquez, Ocasio-Cortez Oppose Status Bill That Would Enshrine Puerto Rico's Colonial Condition
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez, Ocasio-Cortez Oppose Status Bill That Would Enshrine Puerto Rico's Colonial Condition * WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), longtime leaders of congressional efforts to decolonize Puerto Rico, issued the following joint statement opposing the status legislation introduced today by Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose Hernandez Riv  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Start of the World Cup at the Opening of NYNJ World Cup 2026 Queens Group Stage HQ
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Celebrates the Start of the World Cup at the Opening of NYNJ World Cup 2026 Queens Group Stage HQ * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the start of the FIFA World Cup at the opening of the NYNJ World Cup 2026 Queens Group Stage HQ. Governor Hochul was joined at this event by State and local leaders, FIFA World Cup NYNJ Host Committee  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds Roundtable to Respond to Federal ICE Threats
ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Holds Roundtable to Respond to Federal ICE Threats * Earlier today, Governor Hochul held a roundtable discussion with community leaders and elected officials in New York City to respond to federal immigration enforcement threats ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube and TV quality video is  more
Warner and Himes Gush Over Trump's Epstein Hatchet Man Jay Clayton
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Himes Gush Over Trump's Epstein Hatchet Man Jay Clayton * Like Bill Pulte, Jay Clayton Carried Out Trump's Directive to Investigate His Political Enemies Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, President Donald Trump nominated U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence. Last year, former Attorney General Pam B  more
Watchdog Group to Block Blanche's Nomination to Attorney General Post
NEW YORK, June 8 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Group to Block Blanche's Nomination to Attorney General Post Today, Common Cause, the nation's top watchdog group, reiterated their one million members' overwhelming opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination to the position of Attorney General. The announcement follows the organization's mobile billboard that roved Washington, D.C. on Friday with the words "Blanche Protected Trump on Epstein. No AG"   more
Waterkeeper Alliance Urges EPA to Enact Enforceable Drinking Water Protections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Waterkeeper Alliance, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6. The organization stressed the need for the agency to move beyond acknowledging contaminants and implement enforceable regulations to protect public health. Waterkeeper Alliance highlighted EPA's recognition of microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on CCL 6 as confirmation of wi  more
WCS Honors Rob Walton, Former Chairman of Walmart and a Longtime Conservation Philanthropist
BRONX, New York, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Honors Rob Walton, Former Chairman of Walmart and a Longtime Conservation Philanthropist * (From left to right) Alejandro Santo Domingo, Chair of the WCS Board of Trustees; Rob Walton, former chairman of Walmart and a longtime conservation philanthropist; Adam Falk, WCS President and CEO. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) hosted its annual gala at the Centr  more
Welch, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the Historic and Cultural Significance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the Historic and Cultural Significance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup * Bipartisan resolution welcomes the international community to the first FIFA tournament to be jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today led their colleagues   more
White House Signs Another Obscene Immigration Spending Bill that Further Erodes Due Process
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * White House Signs Another Obscene Immigration Spending Bill that Further Erodes Due Process * CONTACT : media@vera.org WASHINGTON, DC - President Trump signed a budget bill to provide an additional $70 billion for federa  more
Wingate University: With Harvard Fellowship, Booker Will Promote the Role of School Superintendents
WINGATE, North Carolina, June 12 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * With Harvard fellowship, Booker will promote the role of school superintendents By Chuck Gordon Dr. Russell Booker '91 believes deeply in the power, and necessity, of public education. "Two hundred and fifty years we're going to celebrate this year," he says, of the nation's semiquincentennial. "I think people forget that we created public education, common schools, because we knew we had to have an educ  more
Wofford College: Bentley Featured Nationally for Snake Research, Spider Discovery in Amazon
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, June 12 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Where the wild things are Bentley featured nationally for snake research, spider discovery in Amazon - In the fall of 2015, Alex Bentley '17 was finishing an ecology and conservation study abroad program in Ecuador when he walked into a small shack owned by Manuel Genaro Penafiel, a 90-year-old farmer. Inside was a collection of snakes preserved in cane liquor that stretched back 70 years and included s  more
World Cup: FIFA Sponsors Should Back an ICE Truce
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * World Cup: FIFA Sponsors Should Back an ICE Truce * (New York) - The FIFA Men's World Cup corporate partners and sponsors should join calls for an "ICE Truce," a public commitment from United States federal officials to refrain from immigration enforcement operations at all World Cup events and venues, Human Rights Watch and the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. The 2026 World Cup, which be  more
Zupan makes case for higher education at Rochester Rotary Club meeting
ALFRED, New York, June 10 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Zupan makes case for higher education at Rochester Rotary Club meeting * A thriving culture of higher education is key to a thriving economy, Alfred University President Mark Zupan told members of the Rochester Rotary Club this week. Zupan was guest of honor for the club's weekly meeting at Locust Hill Country Club. Following his introduction, he addressed Rotarians for about 30 minutes, describing Alfr  more
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