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6 Executed as Jordan Resumes Death Penalty

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * 6 Executed as Jordan Resumes Death Penalty * (Amman) - Jordanian authorities executed six men by hanging on June 21, 2026, its first mass execution since 2017, Human Rights Watch said today. All six cases, two involving terrorism-related charges and three involving drug trafficking, included acts of violence in which members of the police or security forces were killed. All six men were convi more

Accenture Significantly Increases Fiscal Year 2026 Share Repurchase Program by $2 Billion

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Accenture Significantly Increases Fiscal Year 2026 Share Repurchase Program by $2 Billion Brings total fiscal year 2026 planned repurchase to $7.5 billion, a 62% increase year-over-year Reflects leadership's view that Accenture's share price does not reflect the Company's financial strength or long-term growth opportunity All repurchases to be completed by Aug more

ACLU Launches Historic Election Safeguarding Effort Ahead of the Midterms

NEW YORK, June 23 [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 Launches Historic Election Safeguarding Effort Ahead of the Midterms * WASHINGTON -In 2026, the ACLU will be at the forefront of ensuring all eligible voters can cast their ballot-making its largest ever investment in election safeg more

ACLU Statement Responding to the Supreme Court Ruling in Case on Religious Freedom for Incarcerated People

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Statement Responding to the Supreme Court Ruling in Case on Religious Freedom for Incarcerated People * WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court issued a decision today ruling against Damon Landor, a Rastafari man whose dreadlocks were forcibl more

Advancing Agricultural Profitability Through Precision, Pasture Innovation

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Advancing Agricultural Profitability Through Precision, Pasture Innovation Relevance Farmers across New York face rising input costs, labor shortages, and increasing environmental regulations that affect profitability. Small, dispersed fields and limited access to custom services can slow adoption of cost-saving technologies. Dairy, livestock, and pasture-based farm more

AICPA Survey Cites Change Management for Technology and AI as Top Long-Term Issue Facing Accounting Firms

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Survey Cites Change Management for Technology and AI as Top Long-Term Issue Facing Accounting Firms Managing change due to technology in general and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in particular is the leading issue for CPA firms of all sizes in terms of anticipated impact over the next five years, a biennial survey by the American Institute of CPAs' firm practice management section fou more

Alfred University holds commencement ceremonies for AUNY graduates

ALFRED, New York, June 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University holds commencement ceremonies for AUNY graduates * Alfred University held commencement ceremonies Tuesday, June 16, to recognize graduates from the AUNY program's class of 2026. Graduates from the AU-NYC program earned master's degrees in Counseling, and School and Mental Health Counseling, or completed Advanced Certification programs in Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, and School C more

American Museum of Natural History Plans Return of Oneida Cultural Patrimony

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History, New York, intends to repatriate a cultural item identified as an object of cultural patrimony and affiliated with the Oneida Indian Nation, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The item is a wooden mask that museum records describe as having been used in maternity rites. The mask was accessioned by the museum in 1903 and is identified in museum records as Oneida in origin. According to the notice, t more

American Oversight Sues for Records on Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Ahead of Senate Hearing and Vote

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * American Oversight Sues for Records on Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Ahead of Senate Hearing and Vote * Tuesday, American Oversight filed suit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking expedited processing of Freedom of Information Act requests for records concerning Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche's involvement in two matters that have generated signifi more

Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Rust Foundation

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates regarding the Rust Foundation, Dover, Delaware. On March 27, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These statutory updates fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects participating members by limiting the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual more

Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Steven Eastwood

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Steven Eastwood * June 23, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Steven Eastwood, who died on May 10, 2026 following an encounter with members of the Southampton Town Police more

Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Brooklyn

ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Brooklyn * June 22, 2026 NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Lamin Simmons, who died on June 19, 2026 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brookly more

Attorney General James, Borough President Reynoso, and Council Member Hudson Release Statement on Gas Outages at Whitman Houses

ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James, Borough President Reynoso, and Council Member Hudson Release Statement on Gas Outages at Whitman Houses * June 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson today released the following statement regarding the months-long gas outage impacting residents more

Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Shredd and Ragan in the Morning' on 97 Rock

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Shredd and Ragan in the Morning' on 97 Rock * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on "Shredd and Ragan In the Morning" on 97 Rock to discuss the opening of the new Buffalo Bills stadium. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Ted S more

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul, Buffalo Bills and Erie County Announce Completion of New $2.1 Billion Highmark Stadium

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul, Buffalo Bills and Erie County Announce Completion of New $2.1 Billion Highmark Stadium * Governor Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County today celebrated the official completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The massive public-private partnership marks the largest construction project in West more

Baruch's Tina Coco Named Among Nation's Top Pre-Law Advisors

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch's Tina Coco Named Among Nation's Top Pre-Law Advisors * Since 2011, Tina Coco has helped Baruch students turn law school ambitions into highly competitive acceptances. For nearly 15 years, Tina Coco has helped thousands of Baruch students apply to law school, including top-ranked institutions such as Columbia, Harvard, University of Michigan, and New York University. Now, Tina's impact is earning national recogniti more

Binghamton University: Tyrants and Rogues - Book Explores the Grievances at the Heart of the American Revolution

BINGHAMTON, New York, June 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Tyrants and Rogues: New book explores the grievances at the heart of the American Revolution On its 250th anniversary, historian Robert Parkinson takes a deep look at the Declaration of Independence By Jennifer Micale Known for its high-minded ideals, it's easy to forget that the Declaration of Independence was written not with stoicism but rage, the kind that pulled down houses and pelted neighbors' do more

Blackstone Announces Intra-Quarter Realization Update Relating to the Second Quarter

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Announces Intra-Quarter Realization Update Relating to the Second Quarter * NEW YORK - June 23, 2026 - Blackstone today announced its estimate of revenue related to realization activity for the period from April 1, 2026 to June 23, 2026. This estimate does not include revenue from any realization activity that may occur subsequent to June 23, 2026. Based more

BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment May 2026

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - June 23, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in May in 6 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Sixteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 28 states and the District had little change. The nati more

BofA Study: More Americans Favor Buying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Study: More Americans Favor Buying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023 * New data also shows one in five prospective buyers and homeowners are using AI in the homebuying process CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For the first time since 2023, a majority of consumers say it's better to buy a home in the current market. According to the latest more

Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 in Asia, Marking a Key Milestone for Ultra-Long-Range Aviation in the Region

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 24 -- Bombardier, a manufacturer of aircraft and trains, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 in Asia, Marking a Key Milestone for Ultra-Long-Range Aviation in the Region * The first Bombardier Global 8000 delivered in Asia highlights the region's growing demand for ultra-long-range aircraft that connect major business hubs nonstop * With a top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles(1) and access more

Broadhaven Capital Partners to Combine with Fenchurch Advisory Partners

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Broadhaven Capital Partners to Combine with Fenchurch Advisory Partners * Broadhaven Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Fenchurch Advisory Partners. Broadhaven is a premier investment bank advising corporates and financial sponsors on M&A, capital raising, and strategic transactions, with distinctive capabilities at the intersection of financial servi more

California Sends Notice of Intent to File Suit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful Offshore Wind Deal

SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Sends Notice of Intent to File Suit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful Offshore Wind Deal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Energy Commission (CEC) Chair David Hochschild today sent a Notice of Intent to Sue targeting an unlawful agreement between the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and Golden State Wind LLC (GSW) that puts at r more

Cambodia: Coerced Confessions Silence Activists, Opposition

NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Cambodia: Coerced Confessions Silence Activists, Opposition * * Cambodia's government is systematically coercing and publicizing confessions from detained political opposition members and activists to undermine their political standing. * By compelling the activists to join the ruling party, the authorities seek to discredit them and further cement effective one-party rule. * The Cambodi more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: World Cup Pride Match

NEW YORK, June 24 -- 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 by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald: * * * World Cup Pride Match While the rest of the world is enjoying one of the largest sporting events that brings people together from all over the world, LGBT imperialists in Seattle are planning to turn a World C more

Chancellor King Celebrates Nation-Leading ASAP|ACE College Completion Initiatives During Student Success Summit

ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Nation-Leading ASAP|ACE College Completion Initiatives During Student Success Summit Summit Included More Than 100 Attendees from 44 Participating SUNY Campuses to Discuss Evidence-Based Practices that Enhance Student Retention and College Completion ASAP and ACE Help Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum so They Can Graduate on Time - SUNY to Reach 10,000 more

CHG Healthcare Senior Counsel Begay Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Autumn Begay, senior corporate counsel at CHG Healthcare, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers": * * * Dear Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, honorable members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Autumn Begay. I am Senior Corporate Counsel more

Coast Guard releases waterway guidance for Sail 250, International Naval Review 250, and Independence Day fireworks displays in New York Harbor

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard releases waterway guidance for Sail 250, International Naval Review 250, and Independence Day fireworks displays in New York Harbor * NEW YORK -U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York has issued five Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) covering waterway restrictions, safety zones, and operational guidance for mariners during Sail 250, the U.S. Navy's International more

Conference Board: LEI for India Increased in May

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for India Increased in May 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

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN OPENS APPLICATION WINDOW FOR U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN OPENS APPLICATION WINDOW FOR U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS * Congressman Pat Ryan Opens Application Window for U.S. Service Academy Nominations Ryan, the first West Point graduate to represent the USMA in Congress, will accept applications for nominations to U.S. Service Academies' class of 2031 until October 30, 2026 KINGSTON, NY - Today, Congressman Pat Ryan announced that more

Consumer Reports: Survey Finds Americans are Skeptical of Big Tech's Pledge to Pay for All AI Data Center Energy Costs

YONKERS, New York, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports: New Survey finds Americans are Skeptical of Big Tech's Pledge to Pay for All AI Data Center Energy Costs A Consumer Reports nationally representative survey of 2,082 US adults in May 2026 found that a large majority of Americans are skeptical of promises that large data center developers have made to pay the full cost associated with the energy needed to supply their facilities. more

Cornell: Schaffer elected dean of faculty

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Schaffer elected dean of faculty * Cornell's faculty members have elected Chris Schaffer, the Meinig Family Professor of Engineering in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering, dean of faculty. He will begin his three-year term on July 1. Schaffer will replace Eve De Rosa, the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology in Cornell Human Ecology, who has served as faculty dean since 2021. "It has been more

Damon Runyon Honors Matthew G. Vander Heiden, MD, PhD at 80th Anniversary Dinner

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon honors Matthew G. Vander Heiden, MD, PhD, at 80th Anniversary Dinner The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation held its 80th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The event raised nearly $1 million to support exceptional young scientists conducting high-risk, high-reward cancer research. The dinner honored Matthew G. Vander Heid more

Dan Stipano discusses FinCEN guidance on safe harbor with American Banker

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses FinCEN guidance on safe harbor with American Banker * Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in American Banker discussing an updated fact sheet issued by FinCEN, which allows banks to share information about suspected fraud with one another in real time. The article noted that the guidance represents FinCEN's reading of the law, which has not be more

Davis Polk co-authors comment letter supporting the DOL's Proposed 401(k) Safe Harbor

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk co-authors comment letter supporting the DOL's Proposed 401(k) Safe Harbor * Davis Polk and six other law firms co-authored a comment letter in support of the Department of Labor's proposed rule intended to broaden 401(k) plan participant access to alternative investments, including private funds. Our latest client update discusses how the DOL can modify the propos more

Debevoise Advises Navis Capital Partners In The formation of a Continuation Vehicle for Mainland Poultry

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Navis Capital Partners In The formation of a Continuation Vehicle for Mainland Poultry * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Navis Capital Partners ("Navis") in the formation of a continuation vehicle in partnership with PEP Gateway, an affiliate of Pacific Equity Partners, to acquire Mainland Poultry from Navis Asia Fund VII. Mainland Poultry is New Zealand more

DNC Congratulates Brad Lander on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for New York's 10th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Brad Lander on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for New York's 10th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Brad Lander on his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District. Democratic voters throughout the state turned out to back candidates who are focused on making life more affordable, expanding access to healthcare, fighting for work more

DNC Congratulates Cait Conley on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for New York's 17th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Cait Conley on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for New York's 17th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Cait Conley on her victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Cait Conley's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the follo more

DNC Congratulates Claire Valdez on Winning the Democratic Primary for New York's 7th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Claire Valdez on Winning the Democratic Primary for New York's 7th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Claire Valdez on winning the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District -- a seat currently held by retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez. Democratic voters throughout New York backed candidates who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, invest more

DNC Congratulates Micah Lasher on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for New York's 12th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Micah Lasher on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for New York's 12th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Micah Lasher on his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District -- a race that will help bolster Democrats' momentum as they retake the House in November. Democratic voters throughout New York City turned out to more

Doug Mishkin shares insights with Gambling Insider on pending sports betting legislation

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Doug Mishkin shares insights with Gambling Insider on pending sports betting legislation * Doug Mishkin, a partner in BCLP's Technology, Commercial and Data practice, recently spoke with Gambling Insider regarding pending New York legislation that would require mobile sportsbook operators to prohibit wagers placed from college campuses. In the article, Doug say more

Driving Credible Climate Action: HSF Kramer Supports SBTi's Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Driving credible climate action: HSF Kramer supports SBTi's Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0 Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has provided strategic legal support to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in connection with the development of its new Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 (CNZS V2.0). SBTi is a corporate climate action organisation that enables com more

Ed O'Callaghan Addresses "Concluding the Internal Investigation" at Practicing Law Institute (PLI)'s Internal Investigations 2026

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Ed O'Callaghan Addresses "Concluding the Internal Investigation" at Practicing Law Institute (PLI)'s Internal Investigations 2026 * Cahill partner Ed O'Callaghan addressed strategic decisions for in-house and outside counsel, with a focus on "Concluding the Internal Investigation" at Practicing Law Institute (PLI)'s Internal Investigations 2026, on June 23, 2026, at PLI's Ani more

EDF Statement: UN Methane Report Underscores Need to Move Quickly From Promise to Delivery

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement: * * * EDF Statement: UN methane report underscores need to move quickly from promise to delivery (London) Environmental Defense Fund Executive Vice President, Impact, Angela Churie Kallhauge issued the following statement today in response to the United Nations Secretary-General's call for accelerated global action to cut methane emissions during London Climate Action Week: "The Secretary-General is right: c more

Eight faculty, 1 librarian join SUNY Distinguished ranks

BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Eight faculty, 1 librarian join SUNY Distinguished ranks * By News Staff BUFFALO, N.Y. -Eight UB faculty members have been named State University of New Yor (SUNY) Distinguished Professors -the highest rank in the SUNY system -along with one member of the UB Libraries staff who was named a SUNY Distinguished Librarian. Joseph Balthasar, Suzanne Dickerson, Leonar more

Eighty Years After WWII Veteran's Honorable Discharge, Congressman Kennedy Presents Service Medals to Navy Radioman 3rd Class George Klein

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Eighty Years After WWII Veteran's Honorable Discharge, Congressman Kennedy Presents Service Medals to Navy Radioman 3rd Class George Klein * Eight decades after receiving his honorable discharge, Congressman Tim Kennedy presented long-overdue World War II military medals to Williamsville resident and Navy veteran George L. Klein. Mr. Klein entered active service in the U.S. Navy Reserve on Ma more

Employee Relations Law Journal | Coming to America: A crash course in US employment law for non-US employers

NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Employee Relations Law Journal | Coming to America: A crash course in US employment law for non-US employers * White & Case partner Samantha Rozell has published an article in the Employee Relations Law Journal that provides a general overview of the key concepts that non-US employers looking to enter the US market should keep in mind when seeking to engage or terminate workers more

Environmental Defense Fund: California Files Lawsuit to Protect Californians' Health and Wallets

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * California files lawsuit to protect Californians' health and wallets (Washington, D.C.) The State of California announced today that it is suing the Trump administration for its latest attack on California's efforts to protect its residents from harmful air pollution. The lawsuit, filed in federal district court, challenges EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's supposed reclassification of more

Environmental Defense Fund: California Sends Notice of Intent to Challenge Trump Administration's Offshore Wind Buyout

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * California sends notice of intent to challenge Trump administration's offshore wind buyout Statement from Michael Colvin, California Energy Program Director at Environmental Defense Fund - (SACRAMENTO) Today, California sent a Notice of Intent to sue to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding its illegal $120 million buyout of the Golden State Wind lease off the Central Califo more

Environmental Defense Fund: Costa Rica Becomes First Country to Access Climate Finance Through LEAF

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Costa Rica becomes the first country in the world to access climate finance through LEAF Milestone follows the issuance of high-integrity jurisdictional TREES credits by ART - Environmental Defense Fund is thrilled to see the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) issue Costa Rica's jurisdictional credits -- a milestone that demonstrates that the jurisdictional REDD+ model of forest conservation more

ESF's Syracuse Campus Levels Up with Striking New Look That Guides, Welcomes, and Stands Out

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF's Syracuse Campus Levels Up with Striking New Look That Guides, Welcomes, and Stands Out * $310,000 Investment in Campus Signage Provides Clarity, Identity, and Impact SYRACUSE, N.Y. - June 23, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has completed a major campus enhancement project with the installation of 34 new exterior signs more

Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Should Withdraw Abusive Law

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Should Withdraw Abusive Law * (Nairobi) - Regional authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region should withdraw a proclamation that purports to grant them sweeping powers to compel military service and punish dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Tigray's main political party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), issued the proclamation in early June 2026 aft more

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application Filed By Sent

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-35): * * * Sent, Inc., an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, has filed a Numbering Authorization Application (Application) pursuant to section 51.15(g)(3) of the Federal Communications Commission's rules, seeking authorization to obtain North American Numbering Plan telephone numbers directly from the Numbering Administrator./ more

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Head of Domestic & International Markets Chung Issues Remarks at 5th Conference on International Roles of the U.S. Dollar

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on June 22, 2026, by head of domestic and international markets Lisa Chung at the 5th Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar: * * * Evolving Market Structure and the Desk's Role As prepared for delivery Introduction Thank you. It's wonderful to be here today. I've had the opportunity to be in the audience at this conference since it began in 2022, and it has been fascinating to watch t more

FERC Jump-Starts Plan to Get Data Center Connections Right

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * FERC Jump-Starts Plan to Get Data Center Connections Right FERC orders regional grids to move quickly to handle the biggest issue facing the electricity grid today. - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered regional grid operators to accelerate efforts to better handle surging electricity demands from new data center construction and let customers know how much that new demand is co more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: New York Employers Need to Prepare for 3 New AI Laws That Could Soon Impact the Workplace

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 23, 2026: * * * New York Employers Need to Prepare for 3 New AI Laws That Could Soon Impact the Workplace New York lawmakers recently passed several bills that would impose new AI reporting and disclosure requirements on businesses, including proposed amendments to the RAISE Act that would continue to build out a comprehensive AI governance framework. If signed by Governor Hochul, these measures wou more

FRONTLINE Announces 2026-2027 Columbia Journalism Fellow

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * FRONTLINE Announces 2026-2027 Columbia Journalism Fellow FRONTLINE (PBS) welcomes Alonso Vidal, '26 M.S. Stabile, as its 2026-27 journalism fellow from Columbia Journalism School. - Vidal represents FRONTLINE's 12th round of journalism fellows from Columbia University. His year-long fellowship, generously supported by The Tow Foundation, aims to expose emerging investigative journalists to F more

George Mason University Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Palagashvili Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Liya Palagashvili, senior research fellow and a labor economist at the George Mason University Mercatus Center, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers": * * * Good morning, Chairman Mackenzie and members of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. It is an honor to testify before you more

Gilbane-Turner, Buffalo Bills, and Officials Mark Completion of New $2.1 Billion Highmark Stadium

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Gilbane-Turner, Buffalo Bills, and Officials Mark Completion of New $2.1 Billion Highmark Stadium * First Scrimmage Game Set for August 8 The Gilbane-Turner team, the Buffalo Bills, and elected officials today celebrated the official completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The massive public-private partnership marks the largest construction project in West more

Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue To Defend New Community Safety Laws

ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue To Defend New Community Safety Laws * June 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today sued the Trump administration to protect a new package of state laws establishing critical accountability measures concerning immigration and law enforcement operations in New York. One of the laws, set more

Governor Hochul Announces Continuation of Public Workforce Hiring Program to Fill Critical Roles to Serve New Yorkers

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Continuation of Public Workforce Hiring Program to Fill Critical Roles to Serve New Yorkers * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the extension of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS), a public service hiring program that has accelerated the ability of New York State and municipal government agencies to appoint and hire talented more

Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal * Governor Lamont Joins Coalition of Governors Warning That Proposed Legislation Will Limit States' Abilities To Protect Working Families (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of nine other governors from across the country are urging Congress to reject federal legislation th more

Groundwork, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Release Suite of Big Pharma Overhauls To Lower Prices of Life-Saving Medicine

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Groundwork, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Release Suite of Big Pharma Overhauls To Lower Prices of Life-Saving Medicine * New policy blueprints target monopoly power and corporate loopholes that are driving up drug prices across the pharmaceutical supply chain Today, Groundwork Collaborative and the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) more

Gulf States: Migrant Workers' Heat Protections Fall Short

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Gulf States: Migrant Workers' Heat Protections Fall Short * (Beirut) - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are exposing migrant workers to yet another deadly summer without adequate occupational health and safety protections as temperatures soar to dangerous levels, Human Rights Watch said today. Migrant workers, particularly outdoor workers, are left to fend for themselves as they balan more

Hawks Calling: Alums Give Advice for Graduates

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hawks Calling: Alums Give Advice for Graduates * Commencement marks both endings and beginnings: The graduating class departs for a new chapter in their lives, even as a new class stands at the threshold of possibility. Ahead is the work of learning, the uncertainty of change, and the promise of growth. Behind them are generations of Hunter alumni who have walked more

Heat Safety Coalition urges City Council to advance maximum indoor temperature standard for rental housing

TORONTO, Ontario, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment posted the following news release: * * * Heat Safety Coalition urges City Council to advance maximum indoor temperature standard for rental housing * Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat | June 23, 2026 - As extreme heat becomes more frequent, severe, and deadly, a coalition of doctors, tenants, sen more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises the Sole Sponsor on HJ Science's Hong Kong IPO

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises the sole sponsor on HJ Science's Hong Kong IPO Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised CITIC Securities (Hong Kong) Limited as the sole sponsor on HJ Science Co., Ltd. (06132.HK)'s listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. "Hong Kong continues to play an important role in connecting healthcare and other resear more

Historic Treasures Safeguarded by IU Help Indiana Teachers Create Civics Lessons

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 24 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Historic treasures safeguarded by IU help Indiana teachers create civics lessons IU's Center on Representative Government hosted workshop where Indiana educators explored lesson materials from nation's history - With all eyes on Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, an Indiana University Center on Representative Government workshop introduced Indiana teachers to national treasures found closer to home. T more

Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C.

MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. She joins Holland & Knight from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), where she served as vice president of government affairs. She more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Sets June 25 Hearing on State Medicaid Program Integrity

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following information for a hearing entitled "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies" at 10:15 a.m. on June 25, 2026, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses: * John Connolly, Temporary Commissioner and State Medicaid Director, Minnesota Department of Human Services * Tyler Sadwith, State Medicaid Director, California Department of H more

House Financial Services Committee Schedule for July 2026

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * House Financial Services Committee Schedule for July 2026 Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), announced the following Committee activity for July 2026: Full Committee Hearing Entitled: "The Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report" Time: 10:00 AM ET Date: Tuesday, Jul more

House Republicans Threaten ActBlue With Contempt, Reject Baseless Privilege Claims

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * House Republicans Threaten ActBlue with Contempt, Reject Baseless Privilege Claims House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI), and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones threatening to hold A more

How One Student Found His Path by Changing Direction: Meet Legende McGrath '26

SYRACUSE, New York, June 23 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * How One Student Found His Path by Changing Direction: Meet Legende McGrath '26 * You don't need a perfect plan to start college. If you're heading to college and thinking, "What if I pick the wrong major?", you're not alone. Some students arrive unsure. Others arrive with a plan. But here's the truth: both paths can (and may) change. Before coming to Le Moyne, Legende McGrath '26 told the Le Mo more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Robust Global Action Is Key to Curbing Sudan Atrocities

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Africa researcher Mohamed Osman: * * * Robust Global Action Is Key to Curbing Sudan Atrocities Translate Warnings into Action to Protect Civilians, Pressure Needed on UAE - The United Nations Security Council on June 20 warned of the "imminent risk of mass atrocities" in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan region in western Sudan, which for months now has been the epicenter of fierce fig more

Human Rights Watch: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired * (Washington, DC) - The United States Congress' failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions to lose healthcare coverage, increasing financial hardship and deepening inequality, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America said today. Six months after the subsidies expired on January 1, 2026, early data in more

ICYMI: Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue To Defend New Community Safety Laws

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue To Defend New Community Safety Laws * June 23, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today sued the Trump administration to protect a new package of state laws establishing critical accountability measures concerning immigration and law enforcement operations in New York. One of the la more

ICYMI: Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue to Defend New Community Safety Laws

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Sue to Defend New Community Safety Laws * New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James yesterday sued the Trump Administration to protect a new package of state laws establishing critical accountability measures concerning immigration and law enforcement operations in New York. One of the laws, set to take effect this Frid more

Jed Foundation Unites U.S. Regional Education Compacts To Chart A New Course For Postsecondary Student Well-Being

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * The Jed Foundation (JED) Unites U.S. Regional Education Compacts To Chart A New Course For Postsecondary Student Well-Being First-of-its-kind gathering of MHEC, NEBHE, SREB, and WICHE focused on postsecondary behavioral health marks a pivotal moment for national student well-being policy. - Postsecondary education represents a pivotal period of intellectual and personal growth, yet many students a more

Joe Foelsch Retires After a Decade Leading Public Safety at Hunter

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Joe Foelsch Retires After a Decade Leading Public Safety at Hunter * When Joseph D. "Joe" Foelsch, Jr. retired from the FBI at age 57, it marked the end of a high-profile federal career. But it became the beginning of a new chapter at Hunter College -one that would quietly reshape how the campus thinks about public safety. Now, after more than a decade as Hunter's more

Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Bytecode Alliance Foundation

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership changes within the Bytecode Alliance Foundation, Wilmington, Delaware. On March 27, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative actions were completed under provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which serve to limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to more

Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Canton Foundation

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Canton Foundation (previously known as the Global Synchronizer Foundation), New York. On April 7, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative updates fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the recovery of potential antitrust pl more

Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Information Warfare Research Project Consortium

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium, Summerville, South Carolina. On April 2, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative actions were completed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the financial recovery of antitrust more

Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging New York Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging New York Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, Governor of New York Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Assistant Attorney General in Charge, Buffalo Regional Office, challenging their unconstitutional attem more

Justin Winerman and Sophie Berte write in Reuters and Westlaw

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Justin Winerman and Sophie Berte write in Reuters and Westlaw * Partner Justin Winerman and Associate Sophie Berte, both in BCLP's Finance Transactions practice, discussed a recent Southern District of New York bankruptcy court opinion in an article published in Reuters and Westlaw. In the article, Justin and Sophie examine the opinion, which demonstrates the u more

Lawler & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks * Washington, D.C. - 6/23/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE"

WASHINGTON, June 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration's reckless and costly more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE"

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration's reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. LE more

Lee, Cotton Sound Alarm on Chinese Thieves in American Labs

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Cotton Sound Alarm on Chinese Thieves in American Labs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today sent a letter to alert Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright of Chinese nationals' access to American National Labs, where they are infiltrating sensitive research facilities to steal American intellectual property and technology to benefit Communist China. In J more

Lee, Cotton Sound Alarm on Chinese Thieves in American Labs

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Lee, Cotton Sound Alarm on Chinese Thieves in American Labs U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today sent a letter to alert Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright of Chinese nationals' access to American National Labs, where they are infiltrating sensitive research facilities to steal American intelle more

Levy Institute President Contributes to Landmark UN Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 24 -- The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College issued the following news: * * * Levy Institute President Contributes to Landmark UN Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Levy Institute President Pavlina R. Tcherneva is among over 350 distinguished signatories endorsing the new United Nations "Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth." This ambitious plan, spearheaded by UN Special Rapporteur Olivier De Schutter, offers a concrete policy toolkit for build more

Light-based sensors detect extremely low levels of traumatic brain injury biomarkers

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Light-based sensors detect extremely low levels of traumatic brain injury biomarkers Advance lays the groundwork for ultra-sensitive biosensors to guide treatment decisions after head injuries - Researchers have developed a chip-based metasurface biosensor that can detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) biomarkers at extremely low levels. With further development, the tec more

Littler Issues Commentary: Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 - Colombia vs. Mexico on the Changing Workforce

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 23 2026, by partner Ana Cristina Medina and associates Maria Paula Monroy and Erick Fernandez Mata: * * * Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Colombia v. Mexico on the Changing Workforce At a Glance What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 series aims to find out. Think of this less as a head-to-head more

Littler Issues Commentary: Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 - England, Norway, and New Jersey on Family and Parental Leave

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 22, 2026, by senior associate Mark Callaghan, partner Einar Engh, counsel Francis A. Kenny, shareholder Lauren J. Marcus and associates Kamilla Marthinsen and Rory Patterson: * * * Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: England, Norway, and New Jersey on Family and Parental Leave At a Glance What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labo more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Are We All Active Investors Now?

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Are We All Active Investors Now? Markets are always changing -- and sometimes the rules of finance do, too. I believe markets are efficient, which means my investment portfolio is pretty much all index funds. My enthusiasm for indexing is based on evidence from the Before Times, when the question of a corporation's index-worthiness was straig more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Loan Forgiveness Made Students Worse Off, Then and Now

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 22, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Loan Forgiveness Made Students Worse Off, Then and Now Student loans are a special kind of debt. They are an investment to increase someone's future earnings, though they must be paid back before most of those earnings are realized. Most of the loans are directly from the government, which not so long ago was telling borrowe more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to National Affairs: Against Government as Vanguard

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 23, 2026, by Research Director and senior fellow Judge Glock to National Affairs: * * * Against Government as Vanguard The American right has long warned of the dangers of a federal government that has grown too large and intrusive. The left has presented the opposite view, arguing that a government with more resources can better aid its citizens. Today, a new movement has identified a differen more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Mamdani's Building a Machine - and Every Democrat May Soon Have to Kiss His Ring

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 22, 2026, by legal policy fellow John Ketcham to the New York Post: * * * Mamdani's Building a Machine -- and Every Democrat May Soon Have to Kiss His Ring On Tuesday, New York City's Democratic voters will decide whether Zohran Mamdani controls the future of their party. With equal parts perfidy and chutzpah, Mamdani has broken with party leaders who supported his rapid rise in last year's may more

Martin Rogers named among 2026 "Top 30 Litigators" by Asian Legal Business

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Martin Rogers named among 2026 "Top 30 Litigators" by Asian Legal Business * Davis Polk partner and Asia practice chair Martin Rogers was named among Asian Legal Business ' 2026 "Top 30 Litigators." The award highlights practitioners who have kept pace with the shifting terrain of Asia's litigation landscape and shaped it by winning the landmark cases, setting the precedents an more

Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown * BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The more

Mayer Brown Adds Former Chief Counsel for CHIPS Program Office, Sven Hodges, Expanding Federal Financing and Infrastructure Capabilities in Washington DC

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * Mayer Brown adds former Chief Counsel for CHIPS Program Office, Sven Hodges, expanding federal financing and infrastructure capabilities in Washington DC WASHINGTON DC - Mayer Brown announced today that Sven Hodges has joined the firm as a partner in its Projects & Infrastructure group in Washington DC, where he will focus on federal financing programs and infrastr more

Meeks Statement on Senate Passage of His Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement on Senate Passage of His Iran War Powers Resolution Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the Senate's approval of his War Powers Resolution which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month. The Senate passed the Res more

Metropolitan Museum Identifies Chumash Affiliation for Human Remains Used in Flute

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined they are culturally affiliated with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The remains were incorporated into a flute that had previously been identified as being made from animal bone. Consultation between the tribe and the museum in Dec more

Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) pressed rideshare giants Uber and Lyft following reports that the companies employed artificial intelligence (AI) dr more

Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Co-Chairs Press Uber and Lyft Following Reports of AI-Driven Surveillance Pricing Today, Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus co-chairs Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) pressed rideshare giants Uber and Lyft following reports that the companies employed artificial intelligence (AI) driven surveillance prici more

Moreno, Warren NYT Op-ed: Lift The Social Security Cap

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Warren NYT Op-ed: Lift The Social Security Cap * WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote a new op-ed in the New York Times laying out their plan to lift the Social Security payroll tax cap to extend the solvency of the program for future generations of hardworking Americans. "One of us is a Republican from Ohio who built a business that generated more

Mount Sinai Researchers Identify RNA Biomarkers that Could Offer a Simple Blood Test for Earlier Alzheimer's Diagnosis

NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Researchers Identify RNA Biomarkers that Could Offer a Simple Blood Test for Earlier Alzheimer's Diagnosis * Mount Sinai researchers have discovered blood RNA biomarkers that offer a promising minimally invasive approach for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings published in Nature Communications on June 22. An estimated 55 million people wor more

N.H. Banking Department Legal Staff Members Attend Boston University School of Law Workshop

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 24 -- The New Hampshire Banking Department issued the following news release: * * * Banking Department Legal Staff members attend Boston University School of Law workshop Two members of the New Hampshire Banking Department's Legal Division attended the "Fundamentals of Banking Law" workshop and lecture program recently at the Boston University School of Law. Hearings Examiners Catherine Davidow and Josh Hipps attended the multi-day workshop, which offered intensi more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Eight Lucchese Crime Family Members and Associates and Three Companies Admit Roles in Racketeering, Gambling, Money Laundering Operation

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Announces Eight Lucchese Crime Family Members and Associates and Three Companies Admit Roles in Racketeering, Gambling, Money Laundering Operation Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced that eight people today admitted their roles in a racketeering, gambling, more

Nation's largest union of registered nurses joins U.S. representatives to call for end to blockade of Cuba

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nation's largest union of registered nurses joins U.S. representatives to call for end to blockade of Cuba * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez will hold a press conference in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 30 to demand an end to the Trump administration's blockade of oil supplies entering Cuba. Un more

National Urban League Issues Letter to NCAA

NEW YORK, June 24 (TNSletter) -- The National Urban League issued the following letter to the NCAA: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 15, 2026 Governor Charlie Baker President NCAA 700 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Dear Governor Baker: As President & CEO of the National Urban League, I write to express my profound concerns regarding the NCAA's (Association) documented comparison of college athletes to prison labor under the Thirteenth Amendment's "slavery exception. more

National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program Advances Wildlife Research, Conservation at Nine Colleges, Universities

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Grant Program Advances Wildlife Research, Conservation at Nine Colleges, Universities * RESTON, Va. - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, awarded grants to colleges and universities across the United States to advance conservation, research, and educat more

New Media Artspace Presents Two Student Capstone Exhibitions

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * New Media Artspace Presents Two Student Capstone Exhibitions * Viewing available at Baruch College Library until September 8 and online The New Media Artspace at Baruch College presents two exhibitions highlighting student capstone projects from the Spring 2026 semester: Ourchive and Sink or Swim. Both exhibitions will run until September 8 at the New Media Artspace located in the Newman Library at Baruch College and ar more

New method helps online ads reach overlooked groups

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New method helps online ads reach overlooked groups * Online advertisers and government agencies use algorithmic tools to tailor and target their campaigns to reach as many people as possible. Sometimes they miss their mark, and in the case of local, state and federal programs designed to help people, that can unintentionally amount to inequity in the distribution of information or resources. Cornell researc more

Newmark Arranges $52 Million Cash-Out Refinance for 366-Unit Multifamily Community in Cypress, Texas

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $52 Million Cash-Out Refinance for 366-Unit Multifamily Community in Cypress, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $52 million cash-out refinance for Cantera at Towne Lake, a 366-unit, Class A garden-style multifamily community located in Cypress, Texas, a high-growth suburb northwest of more

Niagara University Nursing Dean Named to Business First's 'Power 200 Women' for Second Consecutive Year

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 23 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Nursing Dean Named to Business First's 'Power 200 Women' for Second Consecutive Year * Dr. Christine Verni, dean and professor of Niagara University's College of Nursing, was among the honorees included on Buffalo Business First's 2026 list of Power 200 Women. This marks the second straight year Dr. Verni has been named to the prestigious list, which recognizes a group of local leaders more

Nielsen's Q1 2026 Ad Supported Gauge

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Nielsen's Q1 2026 Ad Supported Gauge * Streaming sets record high of 46.6% of ad supported TV viewing, driven by Super Bowl and Winter Olympics; overall share of ad supported TV remains steady NEW YORK - June 23, 2026 - Today, Nielsen released the latest edition of the Ad Supported Gauge, which found that the total share of ad-supported TV is holding steady i more

NIH Honors Environmental Health Sciences Chair with Gordon Lecture

NEW YORK, June 23 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * NIH Honors Environmental Health Sciences Chair with Gordon Lecture * Ana Navas-Acien, Leon Hess Professor and Chair of Environmental Health Sciences, was recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which selected her to deliver the annual Robert S. Gordon Lecture, an honor given to a scientist who has made major contributions to research or training in the field of epidemiolog more

Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown

HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown * HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At more

Ocasio-Cortez and Sewell Selected to Co-Convene House Democrats' Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez and Sewell Selected to Co-Convene House Democrats' Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has selected her to serve as Co-Convener of House Democrats' Cost of Living Healthcare Working Group alongside Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07). "We more

Ogilvy: 'Copycats Welcome' for Clash Royale Wins Grand Prix at Cannes Lions

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news: * * * 'Copycats Welcome' for Clash Royale Wins Grand Prix at Cannes Lions CANNES -- On the second day of the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Clash Royale's "Copycats Welcome" by DAVID New York earned a Grand Prix in Entertainment Lions for Gaming - Social Behavior, leading the Ogilvy network's Day 2 haul, which also included 3 Gold, 1 Silver, and 9 Bronze Lions. Through two more

Perkins Coie Advises Long Table Growth Corp. on $172.5 Million IPO

SEATTLE, Washington, June 24 -- Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Perkins Coie Advises Long Table Growth Corp. on $172.5 Million IPO NEW YORK --Perkins Coie is pleased to have advised Long Table Growth Corp. in connection with its $172.5 million initial public offering of 17.25 million units at a public offering price of $10 per unit. The units trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol LTGRU. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-h more

Poynter's MediaWise to expand youth media literacy education with $750,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 23 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter's MediaWise to expand youth media literacy education with $750,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation * ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, (June 23, 2026) - Young people today are navigating a media environment unlike any generation before them. Non-stop news, disinformation and AI-generated content make it harder than ever to know what to trust. Educators face growing pr more

Professor Cynthia Godsoe Elected as New Member of American Law Institute

BROOKLYN, New York, June 23 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Cynthia Godsoe Elected as New Member of American Law Institute * Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Scholarship, Dean's Research Scholar, and Professor of Law Cynthia Godsoe has been elected as a new member of the American Law Institute (ALI), the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law. "Election to th more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Managing Drug Use on Public Transit - A Case for Smarter Enforcement and Practical Harm Reduction

LOS ANGELES, California, June 24 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by drug policy analyst Layal Bou Harfouch and transportation policy analyst Jay Derr: * * * Managing drug use on public transit: A case for smarter enforcement and practical harm reduction Pushing transit agencies to manage a public health crisis places unsustainable pressure on transit workers and exposes the need for a more practical model. - Public transit systems across the country have become fron more

Reconnect & Celebrate: SUNY Potsdam Gears Up for Reunion 2026

POTSDAM, New York, June 23 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * Reconnect & Celebrate: SUNY Potsdam Gears Up for Reunion 2026 * SUNY Potsdam will welcome back alumni and friends for Reunion 2026, from July 9 to 12. For a full schedule and to register, visit www.potsdam.edu/reunion. SUNY Potsdam is preparing to welcome back more than 500 alumni, emeriti and supporters for Reunion 2026, from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12. Reunion will fe more

Reps. Moolenaar, Stefanik Issue Letter to Department of War

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSletter) -- Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, and Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of War: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 15, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of War U.S. Department of War 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Dear Secretary Hegseth, We commend the Department more

Researchers find 'trap' hindering performance of hybrid perovskites

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers find 'trap' hindering performance of hybrid perovskites * A new study from Cornell researchers has revealed an unexpected obstacle to improving charge transport in hybrid perovskites, a promising class of semiconductor materials used in energy conversion and electronic devices. Published June 17 in Advanced Energy Materials, the research shows that certain conjugated organic molecules which have lo more

S.T.O.P. Condemns MSG Entertainment For Compiling Dossier On Facial Rec. Activists

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Condemns MSG Entertainment For Compiling Dossier On Facial Rec. Activists Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, condemns Madison Square Garden Entertainment for compiling a dossier on activists who have publicly criticized the company's use of facial recognition technology. According to more

Save The Fish for Dinner

BRONX, New York, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Save The Fish for Dinner * New York, NY - June 23, 2026 -Today, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) returns with Year 2 of its Petition Paper campaign, expanding its reach across select New York City restaurants to drive awareness and action around the protection of Hudson Canyon-a vital underwater ecosystem located just 100 miles offshore from here. The campaign aim more

School of Criticism and Theory marks 50 years of intellectual exchange

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * School of Criticism and Theory marks 50 years of intellectual exchange * Scholars from across the world gathered at Cornell June 16-17 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the School of Criticism and Theory (SCT), a six-week summer program that serves as a hub for interdisciplinary inquiry in the humanities and social sciences. Founded in 1976 by literary critics Murray Krieger, professor at the University of more

Senator Marshall: Republicans Are Making America Safer and More Prosperous

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Republicans Are Making America Safer and More Prosperous * Senator Marshall Hosts Local Virtual Press Conference Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), hosted a local virtual press conference to discuss President Trump's progress on peace talks in Iran, the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and how it cuts regulations to free up the housi more

Senator Marshall: The Economy in Kansas is Set & Primed

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Economy in Kansas is Set & Primed * Senator Marshall Joins Cats & Cosby on WABC New York City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined John Catsimatidis on WABC Radio's Cats & Cosby to discuss the cost of living, gas prices lowering and driving inflation down, the boom of Kansas manufacturing, immigration reform, why it is important to celebrate America 250, th more

Shining a light on Bleak House: 46th annual Dickens Universe embraces Charles Dickens's dark masterpiece

SANTA CRUZ, California, June 23 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Shining a light on Bleak House: 46th annual Dickens Universe embraces Charles Dickens's dark masterpiece * Bleak House, a 377,000-word page turner about family intrigue, wicked lawyers, and grinding legal bureaucracy, will be the focus of the 46th annual Dickens Universe this summer. Published as a 20-episode monthly serial in 1852-53 and in book form in 1853, Bleak House is C more

Single-family rent growth steadies as Midwest leads and Sun Belt softens

IRVINE, California, June 22 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Single-family rent growth steadies as Midwest leads and Sun Belt softens * National rent growth slowed annually but remains consistent with seasonal patterns. * U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.4% year over year in April 2026. * Cities in the Midwest and Northeast saw the largest annual rent growth. * Rent growth is uneven across income tiers, as more

Skanska Completes Renovation at University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Completes Renovation at University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida The 77,600-square-foot renovation creates modern classrooms, teaching labs and collaborative spaces that will enhance academic experience for both students and faculty - Orlando, FL - Skanska, a leading development and construction firm, today announced the co more

Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests, coordinates drone fleets

ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests, coordinates drone fleets * Autonomous drones could deliver packages, inspect bridges and skyscrapers, monitor emergencies like wildfires and, eventually, ferry people. But the airspace still lacks the testing and coordination infrastructure needed to prove drones can operate safely around people, buildings, aircraft and each other. Mehrnaz Sabet, a doctoral stu more

State's Highest Court Rules Right to Record Acts Do Not Apply in Police Precinct Lobbies

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * State's Highest Court Rules Right to Record Acts Do Not Apply in Police Precinct Lobbies * June 23, 2026 Press Contact: media@latinojustice.org (link sends email) First Amendment Challenge to the Rule Returns to Federal Court New York, NY - The New York State Court of Appeals ruled that the New York City and State Right to Record Acts do not permit civilians to record police act more

Statement of Agudath Israel on Supreme Court Decision in Religious Liberty Case

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * Statement of Agudath Israel on Supreme Court Decision in Religious Liberty Case Agudath Israel of America expresses disappointment with the Supreme Court's decision today in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety. The case involves the scope of remedies available under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons A more

Study by William Paterson University Professor Identifies Factors That Affect African Americans' Willingness to Perform CPR

WAYNE, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSjou) -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * New Study by William Paterson University Professor Identifies Factors that Affect African Americans' Willingness to Perform CPR Research led by public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey offers insights into reducing racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival rates By William Paterson, University News A new study led by William Paterson University public health professor Naa-Solo Tettey found more

Study Finds Social Determinants of Health Can Match or Exceed Genetic Risk in Predicting Common Diseases

NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Study Finds Social Determinants of Health Can Match or Exceed Genetic Risk in Predicting Common Diseases * A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that social determinants of health-including environmental conditions, health behaviors, access to resources, and social well-being-can play an equally important or even greater role than genetics in predicting more

Study: Family-based behavioral treatment for children who are overweight or obese can prevent metabolic disease later in life

BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Family-based behavioral treatment for children who are overweight or obese can prevent metabolic disease later in life * Forty years of data from the University at Buffalo strongly suggest that this evidence-based program results in long-term improvements in health By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - Every parent wants to raise healthy kids who then grow up more

SUNY Celebrates Student Research Grant Recipients

ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Celebrates Student Research Grant Recipients SUNY's Pettigrew Fellowship Advances Research on the Significant Impact Women have had on New York State and the Region Winners Selected from Buffalo State University, SUNY Geneseo, and SUNY Oswego - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the winners of the annual Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women's History S more

SUNY ESF's Center for Sustainable Materials Management Receives $3.25 Million to Strengthen and Grow

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF's Center for Sustainable Materials Management Receives $3.25 Million to Strengthen and Grow * Sustainable Waste Management Efforts Across New York SYRACUSE, N.Y. -June 23, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) New York State Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) will receive $3.25 million in new funding th more

Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings

SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Engineer Looks to the Forest Floor to Improve Buildings Zhao Qin is harnessing the natural power of mycelium--the fiber network underlying mushrooms--to create sustainable insulation, stronger building materials and cleaner indoor air. John Boccacino The blueprint for a better building may be hiding beneath the forest floor. To design sustainable, weather-resistant structures, Zhao Qin is studying more

Syracuse University: Maxwell's National Security Management Course Prepares Military Leaders

SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell's National Security Management Course Prepares Military Leaders From international law to executive power, Maxwell's national security studies program tackles the defining security questions of the moment. Cort Ruddy The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs' National Security Management (NSM) course recently brought together 40 high-ranking officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian more

Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Examines the Role of the Federal Reserve System

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Examines the Role of the Federal Reserve System Last week, the House Financial Services Committee's Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, led by Task Force Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03), held a field hearing examining the s more

TechFreedom: FCC Should Grant ABC's Petition and Stop Chilling Political Speech

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- TechFreedom, a technology policy think tank, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * FCC Should Grant ABC's Petition and Stop Chilling Political Speech Yesterday, TechFreedom filed comments in response to the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) request for comment regarding the petition by Disney's ABC asking the Commission to declare that The View qualifies as a bona fide news interview program and thus is exempt from the requirement to provide " more

The Case Against Paul LePage

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Paul LePage * "Paul LePage spent years pushing an unpopular agenda of ripping away Mainers' health care, raising costs on working families, and selling out to corporate special interests before abandoning Maine for Florida the second he could. Now, he's asking Mainers for a promotion so he can do the same in Washington. Voters know Matt Dunlap has spent his career more

The Conference Board Issues Statement on Passing of Alan Greenspan

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The Conference Board Issues Statement on Passing of Alan Greenspan * The Conference Board mourns the passing of Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve and one of the most influential economic policymakers of the past century. Greenspan began his career when he joined The Conference Board, then known as the National Industrial Conference Board, as an economist in 1948. He went on to shape econ more

The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University announces 2026-27 season

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 23 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University announces 2026-27 season * The O'Shaughnessy's 2026-27 season brings a full lineup of thoughtful and entertaining events to St. Catherine University, including powerful explorations of sustainability and climate justice, engaging family-friendly programming, inspiring author events, and unforgettable music performances. "We are delighted to share this seas more

thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * thINK Ahead 2026 to Unite Canon Production Inkjet Leaders * thINK, an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, has announced the return of thINK Ahead 2026, taking place July 13-15, 2026, at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead has become one of the print industry's premier inkjet user events, bringing together Cano more

Thomas Lodise Appointed to GARDP Scientific Advisory Committee

ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * Thomas Lodise Appointed to GARDP Scientific Advisory Committee * Professor Thomas Lodise has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP). GARDP is an international nonprofit organization established by WHO and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative to address the global threat of antimicrobi more

Toy Association Represents Toy Industry at 2026 Consumer Product Health and Safety Workshop

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Toy Association Represents Toy Industry at 2026 Consumer Product Health and Safety Workshop * The Toy Association participated in the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) North America Product Safety Training Workshop held at the Lowe's headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina on June 18. The full-day workshop brought together global health and safety professi more

Trace art installation offers new model for participatory public health dissemination

NEW YORK, June 23 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Trace art installation offers new model for participatory public health dissemination * A new article drawing on the launch of Trace: A Memorial at CUNY SPH shows how art, community partnerships, and shared memory can deepen trust and make research feel more humane and participatory. Trace is a heat-sensitive artwork by artist Nyssa Chow honoring more

Tradeweb Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Tradeweb Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at approximately 7:00 AM EDT. In addition, Tradeweb will host a confere more

Tradeweb Launches Spread Trading for European Credit Portfolios

NEW YORK, June 24 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Tradeweb Launches Spread Trading for European Credit Portfolios Enables portfolio-level execution on a spread within a single, integrated workflow - LONDON - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today announced the launch of electronic spread trading for clients more

Treasury Further Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Treasury Further Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took coordinated action to further disrupt the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization (Prince Group TCO). The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned nine individuals and 26 entities linked to Prince Group TCO, inc more

Treasury Secretary Bessent Issues Remarks at Economic Club of New York's America 250 Gala Dinner

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on June 23, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent at the Economic Club of New York's America 250 Gala Dinner: * * * American Economic Statecraft in the 21st Century As prepared for delivery. Thank you for the invitation to be here on this wonderful occasion. As a long-time member of the Economic Club of New York, I know that it occupies a place of great significance in our nation's discourse. For generations, more

U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors * The U.S. installed 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 3.3 gigawatts (GW)/8.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% with ut more

Ursula Burns, Founder of Integrum, Chairwoman of Teneo, and Former CEO of Xerox Corporation, Elected as New Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * Ursula Burns, Founder of Integrum, Chairwoman of Teneo, and Former CEO of Xerox Corporation, Elected as New Chair of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees The Ford Foundation announced today the election of Ursula Burns as the new chair of its Board of Trustees. Burns will become the 13th board chair of the foundation, succeeding Dr. Francisco Cigarroa. She is the first African American woman to serve a more

US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired * Congress Should Act to Ensure Equal Access to Health Care (Washington, June 23, 2026) - The United States Congress' failure to extend public subsidies for private health insurance has caused millions to lose healthcare coverage, increasing financial hardship and deepening inequality, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam Americ more

Utilizing Toy Chest, Part III: How Ravensburger Connects Business Strategies with Philanthropy

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Foundation, an arm of the Toy Association, issued the following news: * * * Utilizing Toy Chest, Part III: How Ravensburger Connects Business Strategies with Philanthropy The Toy Foundation's (TTF) Toy Chest program is an industry-wide service that helps companies reach their business and philanthropic goals through product donations. In this third and final article of a three-part series (read Part I here and Part II here), learn how Ravensbu more

Velazquez-Backed Cooperative Housing and Public Housing Oversight Provisions Headed to President's Desk in Landmark Housing Bill

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez-Backed Cooperative Housing and Public Housing Oversight Provisions Headed to President's Desk in Landmark Housing Bill Today, the House of Representatives voted on final passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending the most significant federal housing legislation in a generation to the President's desk. The final bill includes provisions authored by Congresswoman Nydia M. more

Venable Honors Attorneys With the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Honors Attorneys with the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award Venable LLP has announced this year's Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Awards. The award was presented to three individuals who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to pro bono service last year. Additionally, a cross-practice team of four attorneys was highlighted for their unwavering dedication to a more

Verint Advances Agentic Outcome Orchestration With Enhanced Intelligence Across Conversations, Processes and Desktop Activity

MELVILLE, New York, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Advances Agentic Outcome Orchestration With Enhanced Intelligence Across Conversations, Processes and Desktop Activity * ENGAGE 2026, LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2026 - Today at Engage 2026, Verint (r) unveiled three expanded capabilities bringing agentic more

Verint Expands Platform With Agent Factory to Orchestrate Human and AI Agent Workforces

MELVILLE, New York, June 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Expands Platform With Agent Factory to Orchestrate Human and AI Agent Workforces * ENGAGE 2026, LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2026 - Verint (r) announced enhanced capabilities at Engage 2026 helping organizations scale CX Automation: Verint Agent Factory. Th more

VHB Selected for MTA Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Expansion

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Selected for MTA Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Expansion * VHB has been selected to support the next phase of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Second Avenue Subway expansion project, a transformative initiative that will extend service north i more

Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV Advertising

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 24 -- Walmart issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co to Expand Access to Connected TV Advertising Acquisition brings Vibe.co's self-serve, connected TV advertising platform into Walmart Connect's commerce media platform, making TV advertising more accessible and measurable for small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) and mid-market advertisers. - BENTONVILLE, Ark. and NEW YORK -- Walmart and Vibe.co today announced they have ente more

Warren, Moreno Pen NYT Op-ed: Our Bipartisan Plan to Save Social Security

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Moreno Pen NYT Op-ed: Our Bipartisan Plan to Save Social Security * Warren and Moreno: "[T]he two of us are working together on legislation to remove the cap on Social Security taxes and extend the solvency of our retirement system." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) published a joint op-ed in the New York Times calling on Cong more

Wearable Devices May Help Detect Cytokine Release Syndrome Earlier in Patients Receiving CAR-T Therapy

NEW YORK, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Wearable Devices May Help Detect Cytokine Release Syndrome Earlier in Patients Receiving CAR-T Therapy * Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that wearable devices may help clinicians detect cytokine release syndrome (CRS)-a common and potentially serious side effect of CAR-T cell therapy-hours earlier than standard hospital monitoring in patients w more

White & Case advises bank syndicate on EUR500 million refinancing of revolving credit line for Vetter

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises bank syndicate on EUR500 million refinancing of revolving credit line for Vetter * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a syndicate of banks consisting of Commerzbank, DZ Bank, Helaba, LBBW and SEB on the successful refinancing of the syndicated revolving credit line for Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG (Vetter), an international pharmaceutical more

White & Case advises banks on Electrolux Group's SEK 9.1 billion rights issue

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises banks on Electrolux Group's SEK 9.1 billion rights issue * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Morgan Stanley and SEB as joint global coordinators and joint underwriters and Deutsche Bank as joint underwriter on the SEK 9.1 billion fully underwritten rights issue of Electrolux Group. The rights issue, supported by AB Electrolux's largest sharehold more

White & Case advises Cedra Denmark on its acquisition of part of Deloitte's Danish audit business

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Cedra Denmark on its acquisition of part of Deloitte's Danish audit business * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Cedra Denmark on its acquisition of parts of Deloitte Denmark's audit and assurance business, along with certain associated tax advisory activities. Cedra Denmark provides audit, advisory and legal services to Danish companies and the more

White & Case advises PayClip on strategic transaction with Ant Group

NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises PayClip on strategic transaction with Ant Group * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised PayClip, one of Mexico's leading digital payments and point-of-sale technology companies, on a strategic transaction with Ant Group, one of the world's largest digital financial services providers. The transaction brings together two complementary leaders in digi more

WilmerHale Adds Prominent Corporate Advisor and Dealmaker Ben Fackler to Transactional Department in San Francisco

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * WilmerHale Adds Prominent Corporate Advisor and Dealmaker Ben Fackler to Transactional Department in San Francisco * WilmerHale is pleased to announce that prominent transactional lawyer Ben Fackler has joined the firm as a partner in its Transactional Department, based in San Francisco. Widely recognized for advising on an impressive breadth of corporate and M&A matters, Ben counsels pub more

With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband

BUFFALO, New York, June 23 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * With $1 million donation, Sung honors the memory of late husband * The late John J. Sung with his wife Janet H. Sung, MD. By Dirk Hoffman BUFFALO, N.Y. - A new $1 million gift from philanthropist Janet H. Sung, MD, to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo is honoring the memory of her late husband, John J. Sung, and c more

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