Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - New York Editors

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'The Predatory Sea' honored for maritime history
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'The Predatory Sea' honored for maritime history * Casey Schmitt, assistant professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the John R. Lyman Book Award in World Maritime History for 2025 from the North American Society for Oceanic History (NASOH) for " The Predatory Sea: Human Trafficking and Captivity in the Seventeenth-Century Caribbean," (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2025). Schmitt e  more
10 things to know about the property market: June 2026
IRVINE, California, June 25 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: June 2026 * Cotality, a leading property information, analytics, and data-driven solutions provider, has released its latest market update.  Underneath the national baseline, local real estate markets are telling conflicting stories. While the national price trend suggests a slow-moving market, strong gains are definin  more
AALDEF: Supreme Court's Ruling on Temporary Protected Status Endangers Thousands of TPS Holders Despite Overwhelming Evidence of Racist Motives
NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * AALDEF: Supreme Court's ruling on Temporary Protected Status endangers thousands of TPS holders despite overwhelming evidence of racist motives Today's Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria stripped federal courts of key authority to review the Trump administration's unjust terminations of TPS for thousands of immigrants. The  more
After AG-Led Action, Shopify Bans E-Cigarette Sales
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 25 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * After AG-Led Action, Shopify Bans E-Cigarette Sales * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today welcomed a decision by the e-commerce platform Shopify to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its platform. The decision is a direct response to a letter sent by AG Campbell and a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys  more
AG Brown blocks Trump administration's election power grab
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 25 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown blocks Trump administration's election power grab * A U.S. District Court judge today blocked President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that tried to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by 23 attorneys general and one governor and co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown that challenged the adminis  more
AG Campbell Secures Victory In Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Attempt To Restrict Voting Access
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Victory In Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Attempt To Restrict Voting Access * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced a major court victory for a coalition of 19 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's unconstitutional and antidemocratic attempt to disenfranchise voters by imposing sweeping e  more
AG Labrador Leads Multistate Coalition to Second Amendment Victory at U.S. Supreme Court
BOISE, Idaho, June 25 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Leads Multistate Coalition to Second Amendment Victory at U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Raul Labrador led a coalition of states to a major Second Amendment win today at the United States Supreme Court in Wolford v. Lopez. In a 6-3 decision, the Court struck down Hawaii's law, known colloquially as the "Vampire Rule," which barred concealed carry permit holders from en  more
AG Nessel Secures Two Major Victories as Courts Affirm Dismissal of DOJ Lawsuit Targeting Sensitive Voter Information, Strike Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Two Major Victories as Courts Affirm Dismissal of DOJ Lawsuit Targeting Sensitive Voter Information, Strike Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured two victories defending state elections and protecting the privacy of Michigan voters from the Trump administration. Today, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals af  more
Agudath Israel Brings Chullin to Life With Nationwide Tour Featuring Rav Amitai Ben-David's Live Shechitah Demonstrations
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, issued the following news: * * * Agudath Israel Brings Chullin to Life with Nationwide Tour Featuring Rav Amitai Ben-David's Live Shechitah Demonstrations Thousands of lomdei Torah across the United States were afforded a rare opportunity to experience the practical application of the sugyos of Maseches Chullin as Agudath Israel of America's Torah Projects Commission hosted an extensive nationwide spe  more
Alaska: Bill Becomes Law Providing Record Sealing Relief for Those With Past Marijuana Convictions
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Alaska: Bill Becomes Law Providing Record Sealing Relief for Those With Past Marijuana Convictions * Juneau, AK: Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has allowed legislation ( HB 239 ) to become law that includes provisions providing a pathway for those with low-level marijuana possession offenses to have their criminal records sealed from public view.   more
America's Health Care Workforce Shortage Threatens Patient Access
NEW YORK, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * America's Health Care Workforce Shortage Threatens Patient Access * With more than 700,000 job openings in health care monthly and only 306,000 unemployed workers available to fill them, workforce shortages are limiting access to care, increasing strain on providers, and threatening the long-term resilience of one of the nation's largest and most important industries. A new report from The Conferenc  more
American Enterprise Institute: 'Median First-Time Homebuyer Age at 33 Years in Quarter 1, 2026, Down 1 Year From Both Quarter 1, 2025 and Quarter 4, 2025'
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on June 2, 2026 by Edward J. Pinto, Joseph S. Tracy and Donghoon Lee entitled "Median First-Time Homebuyer Age at 33 Years in Quarter 1, 2026, Down 1 Year from Both Quarter 1, 2025 and Quarter 4, 2025." Here are excerpts: * * * The median and average age for first-time buyers obtaining mortgage loans in Quarter 1:26 (33 and 36.2 years) was down 1 year and 0.6 years respectively from Quarter 1:25 (34  more
American Express Releases 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test Results
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSxrep) -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Releases 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test Results American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today announced the release of the results of its company-run 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (DFAST). American Express will continue to be subject to its current Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement of 2.5 percent, the minimum SCB requirement under the applicable r  more
Amtrak Reimagines First Class Dining on Acela for a More Elevated Onboard Experience
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Reimagines First Class Dining on Acela for a More Elevated Onboard Experience * From chef-crafted small plates to refreshed entrees and rotating desserts, the new menu brings greater variety and a more modern approach to First Class dining. WASHINGTON - Amtrak has taken inspiration from its state-of-the-art NextGen Acela trains to innovate its Acela First Class menu and reimagine the di  more
Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Held Firm in 2025, Exceeding $29 Billion
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrep) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Sales Held Firm in 2025, Exceeding $29 Billion * Denver, CO: State-legal cannabis revenues and job growth held relatively steady in 2025, according to data compiled by Vangst Staffing and Whitney Economics. Sales of state-licensed cannabis products totaled $29.1 billion in 2025 - down slightly from $30.1   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 26 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured a victory blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows a multistate lawsuit joined by Mayes and a coalition of 2  more
As Inflation Hits 3-Year High, Voters Deeply Concerned about National Debt and Affordability
NEW YORK, June 25 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * As Inflation Hits 3-Year High, Voters Deeply Concerned about National Debt and Affordability * With inflation exceeding 4%, a new Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey shows Americans are deeply concerned that the growing national debt is driving up the cost of living. The U.S. Fiscal Confidence Index in June is 39 (100 is neutral), reflecting widespread agreement about the urgent need to address Ame  more
ATF Republishes 2026 Explosive Materials List Without Changes
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives published its 2026 Annual List of Explosive Materials, maintaining the same inventory that appeared in the 2025 edition. The notice, issued by the Department of Justice, fulfills a statutory requirement that the agency publish and revise at least annually a list of materials covered under federal explosives laws. The list became effective on June 22. ATF said the 2026 compilation s  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Back-to-Back Victories for Democracy, Court Blocks President Trump's Second Elections Executive Order
SACRAMENTO, California, June 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Back-to-Back Victories for Democracy, Court Blocks President Trump's Second Elections Executive Order * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalit  more
Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Man Who Stole Home of 92-Year-Old Woman Suffering from Dementia
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Man Who Stole Home of 92-Year-Old Woman Suffering from Dementia * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of Mark Salkey, 58, of Queens, for stealing the home of Althea Garrick, an elderly woman living in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, while she was receiving dementia care in her home. An investigation by   more
Attorney General James Announces Convictions and Sentencings of Members of New York City Gun and Drug Trafficking Ring
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Convictions and Sentencings of Members of New York City Gun and Drug Trafficking Ring * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the convictions and sentencings of Anthony Ortiz Vasquez, Hector Vasquez, and Kiara Rodriguez for their roles in a gun and drug trafficking network that sold assault weapons, ghost guns, and other firearms, in  more
Attorney General James Blocks Trump's Assault on Mail-In Voting
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Blocks Trump's Assault on Mail-In Voting * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a federal judge permanently blocked key portions of the president's executive order attempting to seize control of state voter registration lists and mail-in voting:  "This right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and today'  more
Attorney General James Leads Coalition Demanding Reversal of Dangerous New ICE Policy
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Coalition Demanding Reversal of Dangerous New ICE Policy * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that occur   more
Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Temporary Protected Status Ruling
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Temporary Protected Status Ruling * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with stripping Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants:  "TPS was created to pr  more
Attorney General Rayfield Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
SALEM, Oregon, June 25 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows a mul  more
Attorney General Tong Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order * As part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key provisions of Executi  more
Bacco to Launch Guest Chef Series "The Big Night" at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
TORONTO, Ontario, June 25 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Bacco to Launch Guest Chef Series "The Big Night" at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville * Bacco, the newly opened Tuscan-inspired steakhouse at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, announces The Big Night, a Sunday Supper dining experience. The immersive, one-night-a-month dinner will feature famed guest chefs and sommeliers from across the country. Launching on August 9, 2026, each  more
BAE Systems' Endura Processor Demonstrates Strategic Radiation-Hardened Capability for Space Missions
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems' Endura(TM) processor demonstrates strategic radiation-hardened capability for space missions Compact, high-performance processor delivers reliable operation in harsh radiation environments - BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated the ability of its Endura(TM) system-on-chip (Soc) space processor to operate resiliently in natural space and the most severe strategic radiation environments. "T  more
Baltimore Bridge Collapse - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 Who Owned and Operated the Bridge? ... 1 Who Owned the Ship? ... 2 What Caused the Ship to Strike the Bridge? ... 2 How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? .  more
Baltimore nurses announce one-day strike for patient and staff retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Baltimore nurses announce one-day strike for patient and staff retention * Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., gave notice today to their employer that they will hold a strike for one day on Monday, July 6, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient safety and staff retention, announced National Nurse  more
Bates College Board of Trustees Elects Three Trustees
LEWISTON, Maine, June 26 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Bates College Board of Trustees elects three new trustees By Mary Pols Bates College has announced the election of three new trustees, effective July 1, 2026. * Scott F. Higgins '91, P'27 is a business leader currently working as a senior executive in the commercial insurance industry. * Matthew B. Schecter '89, P'20 is a leader in the life sciences industry whose work has focused on advancing healthcare communicat  more
Binghamton University Creates an Open-source Healthcare Simulation Repository
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University creates an open-source healthcare simulation repository SUNY Share improves access to healthcare simulation and interprofessional education resources By Meghan Dold, MPA '17 Staff from Binghamton University's Information Technology Services and Decker College of Nursing and Health Services recently collaborated to create the SUNY Share Simulation and IPE Activity Repository (opens i  more
Black Leaders and Coalitions in Georgia Lead Successful Effort to End Special Session without Harmful Redistricting Legislation
NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Black Leaders and Coalitions in Georgia Lead Successful Effort to End Special Session without Harmful Redistricting Legislation On June 23, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned the special legislative session that began on June 17 without proposing a redistricting plan for a new congressional or legislative map. The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) applauds the strong grassroots   more
Blackstone Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Investor Call
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Announces Second-Quarter 2026 Investor Call * Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host its second-quarter 2026 investor conference call via public webcast on July 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.  To register, please use the following link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1767654&tp_key=310a533cbf For those unable to listen to the li  more
Blumenthal & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Push to End CFTC Assault on State Prediction Markets Oversight
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Push to End CFTC Assault on State Prediction Markets Oversight - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) this week led 15 of their Democratic colleagues in calling on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to prohibit the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from using federal funding t  more
Brennan Center Sues Justice Department for Withholding Documents About Collection of State Voter Files
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Brennan Center Sues Justice Department for Withholding Documents About Collection of State Voter Files Democracy Forward Foundation represents the Brennan Center in this suit. Campaign to amass state voter rolls poses risks to voters' confidential information and makes eligible voters vulnerable to wrongful removals. Looming midterms make transparency about voter roll   more
Bridge Builder: Hunter Honors the Legacy of Labor Leader Bill Herbert
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Bridge Builder: Hunter Honors the Legacy of Labor Leader Bill Herbert * "What Bill did was help Hunter become a foundation stone of the infrastructure one needs to create power." With those words, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten captured the sweeping scope of William A. "Bill" Herbert's legacy during a June 11 memorial at Hunter College'  more
Center for Constitutional Rights: Attorneys for Immigrants Challenging Trump's Termination of TPS for Yemen Respond to Supreme Court Ruling
NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on June 25, 2026: * * * Attorneys for Immigrants Challenging Trump's Termination of TPS for Yemen Respond to Supreme Court Ruling In response to today's Supreme Court ruling denying jurisdiction over certain claims challenging termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria, the Center for Constitutional Rights - which represents immigrants challenging the termination of TPS for Yemen - rele  more
CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON SCOTUS' SHAMEFUL RULING AGAINST TPS FOR HAITI AND SYRIA
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON SCOTUS' SHAMEFUL RULING AGAINST TPS FOR HAITI AND SYRIA * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "Again and again, this MAGA-corrupted Supreme Court has proven there are no lengths it will not go to disgrace itself in fealty and service of Donald Trump. Today's despicable ruling to allow the Trump Administration to ign  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Autism - Nature, Nurture, or Both?
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, June 26 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Autism: nature, nurture, or both? The root cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of biology's great mysteries. While many risk factors have been investigated, we still don't have a complete explanation as to why some people are born with the disorder, and others aren't. Thankfully, scientists like Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Associate Professor Lucas Cheadle continue t  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: June Research Roundup - Select Papers
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued its June research roundup: * * * June Research Roundup: Select Papers In this month's edition of our research roundup, we highlight a new study on African air pollution; deep Earth carbon recycling; and a Pacific cooling mystery. - Each month, researchers from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and across the Columbia Climate School publish work that sharpens our understanding of the planet. This month we wr  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE, SENATOR BRIAN SCHATZ INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT GUN TRAFFICKING AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE, SENATOR BRIAN SCHATZ INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT GUN TRAFFICKING AND REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE * (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Brian Schatz (D, HI) announced the introduction of the State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act, legislation designed to strengthen state oversight of firearms dealers, reduce gun theft and trafficki  more
Congresswoman Tenney Introduces No Goodwill for Harming Women Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces No Goodwill for Harming Women Act * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), today introduced the No Goodwill for Harming Women Act, legislation that would prohibit professional women's sports franchises that allow biological males to compete in women's sports from receiving a federal tax benefit tied to franchise acquisitions. Under current law, pur  more
Consolidation of the Operating Structure for the MUFG Ganesha Fund (Integrated Management by Mars Equity Dragon Funds)
TOKYO, Japan, June 26 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Consolidation of the Operating Structure for the MUFG Ganesha Fund (Integrated Management by Mars Equity Dragon Funds) Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (President & Group CEO: Junichi Hanzawa; hereinafter "MUFG") and its consolidated subsidiary, MUFG Bank, Ltd. (President & CEO: Masakazu Osawa; hereinafter "the Bank"), have decided to consolidate the operating functions of the MUFG Ganesha Fund (h  more
Court Hears Arguments on Releasing Trump Administration Memo Claiming to Justify Caribbean Boat Strikes
NEW YORK, June 24 [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: * * * Court Hears Arguments on Releasing Trump Administration Memo Claiming to Justify Caribbean Boat Strikes A United States District Court in the Southern District of New York heard arguments today in a lawsuit seeking the immediate release o  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Kids Kithmas Plaid Lounge Sets
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Kids Kithmas Plaid Lounge Sets Hazard: The recalled children's loungewear sets violate the mandatory flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 25, 2026 Units: About 130 (In addition, nine in Canada) Consumer Contact: Kith Retail by email to recalls@kithnyc.com or online at http://www.kith.com  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits Hazard: The roll-on warmers' power cord can overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire, burn and electrical shock hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 25, 2026 Units: About 14,700 (Southern Telecom previously recalled the waxing kits on June 13, 2024) Consumer Contact: Southern Telecom toll-free at 888-959  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving MedPride Baby Oil
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: MedPride Baby Oil Hazard: The baby oil contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The baby oil's packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Additionally, petroleum distillates can get into   more
Crapo Statement at Hearing on ITC Nominees
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement at Hearing on ITC Nominees * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider nominees for the International Trade Commission. As prepared for delivery: "Before us today are five bipartisan individuals nominated to serve as Commissioners at the U.S. International Trade Commission, or ITC. "They ar  more
Davis Polk welcomes prominent M&A partner Bill Curtin in Washington DC
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk welcomes prominent M&A partner Bill Curtin in Washington DC * Davis Polk today announced that prominent M&A practitioner Bill Curtin has joined the firm as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Washington DC. "Bill is a highly respected senior M&A practitioner with a strong track record of working on the most sophisticated and consequential transactio  more
Debevoise Partner Lindsay Cooper Hayman Wins Woman Leader In Tech Law (Intellectual Property) Award at the 2026 California Legal Awards
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Partner Lindsay Cooper Hayman Wins Woman Leader In Tech Law (Intellectual Property) Award at the 2026 California Legal Awards * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP intellectual property litigation partner Lindsay Cooper Hayman has received the Woman Leader In Tech Law (Intellectual Property) Award at the 2026 California Legal Awards. The award recognizes the go-to attorneys for l  more
Democratic Governors Association: Inside Elections Shifts Battleground Gov Races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' Favor
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Inside Elections Shifts Battleground Gov Races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' Favor Inside Elections shifted the gubernatorial races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' favor as "the cycle continues to deteriorate for Republicans." This is just the latest sign of momentum for Democratic gubernatorial candidates across the map, as they campaign on plans to make life more  more
Distinguished Professor Heads to Library of Congress
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Distinguished Professor Heads to Library of Congress * This fall, historian and Distinguished Professor Herman Bennett begins a prestigious, year-long fellowship at the Library of Congress, where he'll draw on the library's vast resources to study early histories and cultures of the Americas, and focus on early-modern sovereignty in the Iberian world. "It's an intellectual gift," said Benn  more
Duckworth, Schumer, Durbin Lead Senate Democrats in Introducing Resolution to Reaffirm Promise of Olmstead, Protect Disability Rights and Condemn Trump Administration's Latest Attack
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Schumer, Durbin Lead Senate Democrats in Introducing Resolution to Reaffirm Promise of Olmstead, Protect Disability Rights and Condemn Trump Administration's Latest Attack * June 25, 2026 Senate Democrats' resolution comes after Donald Trump's Department of Justice aims to upend landmark Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v L.C. that ensures Americans with Disabilities can live full,   more
ESF Announces Academic Honors Lists for Spring 2026 Semester
NEW YORK, June 25 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF Announces Academic Honors Lists for Spring 2026 Semester * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -June 25, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is proud to recognize the academic excellence of its undergraduate students by announcing those who have earned a place on the Dean's, President's, and President's 4.0 lists for the fall 2026 semester. "Th  more
FAA Extends LaGuardia Flight Limits Through October 2028 to Manage Congestion
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has extended its order limiting operations at New York LaGuardia Airport through Oct. 28, 2028, maintaining controls that have governed flight activity at the airport since 2007. The agency said the extension is needed because demand for access to LaGuardia continues to exceed the airport's runway capacity. Without the operating limits, the FAA said congestion-related delays would likely increas  more
FAA Extends Newark Flight Limits Through October 2027 Amid Controller Staffing Shortfalls
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will extend operating limits at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, through Oct. 30, 2027, as it works to address air traffic controller shortages and maintain safe traffic levels. The agency said staffing levels remain below targets for facilities handling Newark operations, and additional time is needed to train controllers before restrictions can be lifted. The action, effectiv  more
FAA Extends Slot Waiver at Reagan National, JFK, LaGuardia Through Summer 2027
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration extended the airline slot-use relief until Summer 2027. The action allows airlines serving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, and LaGuardia Airport, Queens, New York City, to reduce some scheduled operations without risking the loss of valuable takeoff and landing slots as the agency continues efforts to address air traffic controller staf  more
FAA Sets June 30 Deadline for Winter 2026-2027 Flight Schedule Submissions at Major Airports
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for airlines to submit Winter 2026-2027 flight schedules for Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and San Francisco International Airport. The notice applies to carriers operating at some of the nation's busiest and capacity-constrained   more
Federal Court Uses Callais Ruling to Uphold Discriminatory DeSoto County Redistricting Plan
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Uses Callais Ruling to Uphold Discriminatory DeSoto County Redistricting Plan * Yesterday, a federal district court issued a ruling denying a Voting Rights Act (VRA) challenge brought by Black voters and community organizations in DeSoto County, Mississippi. The case, Harris v. DeSoto County, used Section 2 of the VRA to challenge the county's discriminatory   more
Five Turning Points in 250 Years of American Public Health History
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Five Turning Points in 250 Years of American Public Health History * Since its founding, the United States of America has repeatedly confronted threats to life, health, and well-being, and over the last 250 years, Americans have often enthusiastically embraced policies to protect public health at scale. The most obvious fruit of those efforts is a doubling of life expectancy since the si  more
Foley Hoag Adds Litigator Jason Hipp as Partner in New York
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Foley Hoag Adds Litigator Jason Hipp as Partner in New York Foley Hoag announced today that Jason Hipp has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Department. Hipp, who is based in the firm's New York office, leads high-stakes litigation involving human rights, national security, cross-border legal issues, and commercial disputes. His arrival follows the recent additions of othe  more
Foley Hoag Files Suit on Behalf of International Criminal Court Judges Sanctioned Under Trump Administration Executive Order
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news on June 24, 2026: * * * Foley Hoag Files Suit on Behalf of International Criminal Court Judges Sanctioned Under Trump Administration Executive Order Today, Foley Hoag attorneys filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York challenging the sanctions imposed on Judge Kimberly Prost, Judge Solomy Balungi Bossa, and Judge Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of the International   more
Gardner-Webb University Names Matt Burns as Head Softball Coach
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, June 25 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb University Names Matt Burns as Head Softball Coach * Rising Leader with Track Record of Player Development Tapped to Guide Runnin' Bulldogs BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University Vice President and Director of Athletics Brendan Fahey has announced Matt Burns as the next head coach of the Gardner-Webb softball program. Burns arrives in Boiling Springs after spending the p  more
Getting warmer: Slower forest growth means less carbon storage
ITHACA, New York, June 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Getting warmer: Slower forest growth means less carbon storage * Forests and land play an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, but current models and forecasts don't incorporate a new and surprising ecological discovery: Despite more available carbon, climate change and warmer temperatures are slowing forest growth. A new study, published June 18 in Geological Research Letters, considers for th  more
Gillibrand Statement on Cruel and Inhumane Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump to Terminate Temporary Protected Status
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement on Cruel and Inhumane Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump to Terminate Temporary Protected Status * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians: "Today's Supreme Court decision is deeply wrong, cruel, and in  more
Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $77 Million Deckorators Inc. Manufacturing Plant in Lackawanna
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $77 Million Deckorators Inc. Manufacturing Plant in Lackawanna * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the grand opening of a new $77.2 million manufacturing and distribution facility by Deckorators Inc. in Lackawanna. Located at 300 Commerce Drive, the 253,310-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility represents the Michigan-based company's first operations   more
Governor Hochul Announces Over $43 Million Awarded to Local Governments to Enhance Safety on Roadways as Part of Its "Safe System" Approach Toward Zero Deaths on State Highways
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Over $43 Million Awarded to Local Governments to Enhance Safety on Roadways as Part of Its "Safe System" Approach Toward Zero Deaths on State Highways * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the awarding of a second round of funding, totaling $43.2 million, to help local governments improve and enhance roadway safety by reducing instances of vehicles inadvertently st  more
Governor Hochul, Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez Announce Criminal Charges in Brooklyn Gang Takedown
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul, Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez Announce Criminal Charges in Brooklyn Gang Takedown * Governor Kathy Hochul and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, today announced that 23 alleged members of a Brooklyn-based gang have been charged in a 176-count indictment with   more
Hispanic Federation Mourns Lives Lost in Catastrophic Earthquake in Venezuela and Urges the Immediate Redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Hispanic Federation Mourns Lives Lost in Catastrophic Earthquake in Venezuela and Urges the Immediate Redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Last night, twin earthquakes struck Venezuela less than a minute ap  more
Hofstra Students Partner With Chemistry Faculty on Publication
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Students Partner with Chemistry Faculty on Publication Ginny Greenberg Adjunct Professor Ronald P. D'Amelia and Assistant Professor Mary Rooney, both from the Department of Chemistry, along with their research assistants - health science major Michael Leone '28 and biology major Matthew Neryaev '28 - have published "Various Quantitative Analytical Techniques for Compositional Analysis of Shor  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on State Department Bypassing Congress on Arms Sale to Turkey
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on State Department Bypassing Congress on Arms Sale to Turkey * Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the State Department's decision to bypass Congressional review on an arms sale of more than $700 million worth of equipment t  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Issue Statement on RSF Siege of El Obeid
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Issue Statement on RSF Siege of El Obeid * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today released the following statement calling on the U.S. Department of State to secure an agreement halting the Rapid Support Forces'  more
House Republicans Request Information From Former Biden White House Counsel Who Warned ActBlue About Fraud and Lies to Congress
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * House Republicans Request Information from Former Biden White House Counsel Who Warned ActBlue about Fraud and Lies to Congress Today, 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 fo  more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Jeremy Paner Explains Limits on Iran's Access to Frozen Assets
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Explains Limits on Iran's Access to Frozen Assets Significant barriers remain for financial institutions navigating sanctions risk. Highlights * Paner shares that legal and banking complexities will determine whether Iran can access frozen funds. * He notes that unfreezing assets will require detailed, months-long coordination. * Paner predicts any release will be "piecemeal" and tightl  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: China Pressures U.N. to Slash Human Rights Funding in Haiti
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by United Nations Director Louis Charbonneau: * * * China Pressures UN to Slash Human Rights Funding in Haiti Beijing, Moscow Targeting Key UN Posts - China is pressing the United Nations budget committee to defund numerous human rights posts in negotiations on the 2026-2027 UN peacekeeping budget, including essential personnel for the newly established UN Support Office in Haiti. China is re  more
Human Rights Watch: Democracy at Risk - On 250th Anniversary, Grave Cause for Concern
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US: Democracy at Risk On 250th Anniversary, Grave Cause for Concern (Washington) - Trump administration policies threaten the exercise of human rights that are essential to democracy, Human Rights Watch said today as the country prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence. Human Rights Watch released a web feature that illustrates the breadth of new threats in  more
Human Rights Watch: Hungary - Rushed Constitutional Changes Undermine Rule of Law
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Hungary: Rushed Constitutional Changes Undermine Rule of Law (London) - The new Hungarian government 's plan to make sweeping changes to key institutions through a rushed 17th amendment to the constitution, risks halting advances to restore the rule of law, Human Rights Watch said today. The plans to remove the country's president and the head of its constitutional court lack due process safegua  more
Human Rights Watch: U.S. - Deaths in ICE Custody Surge Under Trump
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US: Deaths in ICE Custody Surge Under Trump * 52 people died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the first 500 days of President Trump's second term, reflecting a soaring mortality rate. * ICE so severely limits the information it provides to Congress, families, and the public that oversight is nearly impossible. * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Cong  more
Hunter Alumna Swara Patel '23 Wins $100,000 Samvid Scholars Fellowship
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter Alumna Swara Patel '23 Wins $100,000 Samvid Scholars Fellowship * A recent Hunter College graduate whose work spans cancer research and global health advocacy has been named to a highly selective national fellowship that provides up to $100,000 to support graduate study. Swara Patel '23, a Macaulay Honors Scholar and standout student at Hunter, was selected  more
Hunter To Host Renowned Artists Through CUNY Dance Initiative Residency
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter To Host Renowned Artists Through CUNY Dance Initiative Residency * The Hunter College Dance Department has been selected for a second year as a host site for the CUNY Dance Initiative, welcoming two acclaimed artists for residencies during the 2026-27 season. Hope Boykin and Kayla Farrish and their companies will work in Hunter's studios this summer and ret  more
Hunter's Charter 26 Petition Aims to Transform New York's Arts Landscape
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter's Charter 26 Petition Aims to Transform New York's Arts Landscape * On a frigid January afternoon, as the city dug out from a blizzard, more than 200 artists and arts workers made their way to St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery. Inside the Danspace Project, they took turns at the microphone -just 60 seconds each -to say what needed to change in their work lives.  more
Hype to High Street: Social Media Drives 1.7 Billion Annual Visits to UK High Streets
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Hype to High Street: Social Media Drives 1.7 Billion Annual Visits to UK High Streets * * New American Express research finds almost two-thirds of UK adults have visited a shop or hospitality venue after being influenced by content they saw on social media * Research suggests the rise of a new 'viral pilgrimage' economy with over one-third of Gen Z consumers having travelled to a  more
IBM Debuts World's First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology
ARMONK, New York, June 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] (TNSxrep) -- IBM issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * IBM Debuts World's First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today unveiled a major semiconductor breakthrough with the introduction of the world's first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an   more
ICYMI: Harshbarger Joins Freedom Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Senate Action on SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Harshbarger Joins Freedom Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Senate Action on SAVE America Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today joined members of the House Freedom Caucus at a press conference to demand the Senate pass the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Harshbarger urged Senate  more
ICYMI: JEC Holds Hearing on Protecting Patients and Taxpayers by Combating Healthcare Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * ICYMI: JEC Holds Hearing on Protecting Patients and Taxpayers by Combating Healthcare Fraud On Wednesday, June 24, the Joint Economic Committee held a hearing entitled Protecting Patients and Taxpayers: Combating Healthcare Fraud and Leakage to Strengthen Program Integrity. Led by Committee Chairman Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Ranking Member  more
Illuminating Company Marks Reliability Milestone With Two New Transformers in Lakewood
AKRON, Ohio, June 26 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * The Illuminating Company Marks Reliability Milestone with Two New Transformers in Lakewood Equipment supports ongoing reliability improvements to help reduce outages for customers - LAKEWOOD, Ohio - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric company The Illuminating Co. has reached a key milestone in its efforts to improve electric reliability in Lakewood and West Cleveland with the delivery of its first new transformer  more
Immigrants' Rights Advocates Applaud Permanent Closure of Everglades Detention Center, Cruelly Dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'
NEW YORK, June 25 [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: * * * Immigrants' Rights Advocates Applaud Permanent Closure of Everglades Detention Center, Cruelly Dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz' * MIAMI -Immigrants' rights advocates applaud the announced closure of the notorious Everglades detention center,   more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate" by Congress and legislative process specialists Elizabeth Rybicki and Michael Greene: * * * SUMMARY After the House impeaches a federal officer, the Senate may conduct a trial to determine if the individual should be removed from office. The Senate has a set of rules specific to the conduct of an impeachment trial, most of which originat  more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Consideration and Collection of Evidence The actions taken by the Senate to consider and collect evidence in each trial have varied considerably. The impeachment rules provide guidance only on a few particulars, necessitating that the Senate determine, each time it organizes for a trial, the manner o  more
In New Report, ACLU Warns Against Giving Private Companies Centralized Access to Police Data
NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- 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: * * * In New Report, ACLU Warns Against Giving Private Companies Centralized Access to Police Data The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) released a new report today about the increasingly central role that surveillance and tech com  more
Is it a skull deformity or just a tiny dog?
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Is it a skull deformity or just a tiny dog? * The skull shapes of the tiniest dog breeds can look very different from their larger brethren, posing a challenge for veterinarians attempting to separate problems from normal variation. A new study from researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) helps deepen the understanding of skull shapes within different sized dogs and draws a link between cranial  more
James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in   more
Joe Foelsch Retires After a Decade Leading Public Safety at Hunter
NEW YORK, June 25 -- 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
JPMorganChase Names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh Co-Presidents of the Company
NEW YORK, June 26 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * JPMorganChase Names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh Co-Presidents of the Company Petno named CEO of the Commercial & Investment Bank Rohrbaugh named CEO of Consumer and Community Banking - JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorganChase" or the "Firm") announced today that Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh, Co-CEOs of the Commercial & Investment Bank ("CIB"), have been named Co-Presidents of th  more
LANDMARK GLOBAL STUDY PROVES AUDIO'S IMPACT IN THE MARKETING MIX - DRIVING PROFIT, TRUST AND BRAND OUTCOMES
NEW YORK, June 25 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau posted the following news release: * * * LANDMARK GLOBAL STUDY PROVES AUDIO'S IMPACT IN THE MARKETING MIX - DRIVING PROFIT, TRUST AND BRAND OUTCOMES * Mark Ritson on the global stage at Cannes Lions: reinforces audio's role as the campaign catalyst. * First time the audio industries of Australia, the UK, Ireland and the US have come together to demonstrate the power of audio. - The peak audio industry bodies of Australia, the United Kingdom  more
Lawler Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Lawler Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Temporary Protected Status for Haiti Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after the most recent Supreme Court decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for the Haitian community: "Conditions in Haiti remain extremely dangerous due to rampant gang violence,  more
LDF Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump Administration to Deport Haitian Families
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump Administration to Deport Haitian Families * Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the Trump administration to selectively end legal immigration status and begin deporting over 350,000 Haitian nationals living in the United States. Remarkably, the Court said of the Trump administration's hateful rhetoric towar  more
LDF Statement on Anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder Ruling
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Statement on Anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder Ruling * On June 25, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Shelby County v. Holder -which landed the first blow in a coordinated assault against the Voting Rights Act (VRA) -dismantled the federal preclearance framework within the VRA that helped stop discrimination in voting before it could occur. This decision open  more
Le Moyne College Completes Accelerated Reclassification to Full NCAA Division I Status
SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Le Moyne College Completes Accelerated Reclassification to Full NCAA Division I Status * The NCAA Division I cabinet has accepted the recommendation from the NCAA Membership Committee to approve Le Moyne College for full NCAA Division I membership. Le Moyne now has access to DI membership benefits and all 22 varsity teams are fully eligible for NCAA championships starting this fall. Initially on a four  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS WOULD RATHER MAKE IT HARDER TO VOTE THAN EASIER TO LIVE"
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS WOULD RATHER MAKE IT HARDER TO VOTE THAN EASIER TO LIVE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki where he highlighted how Democrats remain laser-focused on the issues of importance to the American people, like lowering costs, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption. JEN PSAK  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT CANCELING TPS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT CANCELING TPS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court has recklessly rubber-stamped the Trump administration's crusade to rip legal status from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian TPS holders, forcing them to return to a dangerous and dee  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT CANCELING TPS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT CANCELING TPS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court has recklessly rubber-stamped the Trump administration's crusade to rip legal status from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian TPS holders, forcing them to return to a dangerous and deeply unstable environment wh  more
LEI for China Ticked Down in May
NEW YORK, June 25 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for China Ticked Down 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   more
M&T Bank Announces Winners of Wilmington Small Business Accelerator Program
BUFFALO, New York, June 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Announces Winners of Wilmington Small Business Accelerator Program * Amira Radovic received the $5,000 grand prize to support her business Airfamco LLC Wilmington, DE; June 25, 2026 - Amira Radovic, owner of Airfamco LLC, won the $5,000 grand prize of the pitch competition held June 24 to culminate the Wilmington Small Business Accelerator   more
M&T Bank Unveils 'Meet Me Downtown' Initiative to Build Momentum in the Heart of Buffalo
BUFFALO, New York, June 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * M&T Bank Unveils 'Meet Me Downtown' Initiative to Build Momentum in the Heart of Buffalo Fueled by local collaboration, new series aims to draw more people, boost small businesses and add vibrancy to Downtown - M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) today introduced the Meet Me Downtown initiative, a collaborative effort bringing together public, priv  more
Maine A.G. Frey Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 26 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control over Elections Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control over Elections - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order t  more
Md. A.G. Brown Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The  more
MICHELLE BUTEAU, DAVID MUIR, NINA DOBREV, LAW ROACH, AND OLIVIA HOLT HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29-JULY 3 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, June 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MICHELLE BUTEAU, DAVID MUIR, NINA DOBREV, LAW ROACH, AND OLIVIA HOLT HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 29-JULY 3 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of June 29-July 3. Monday, June 29 - MICHELLE BUTEAU chats about "Survival of  more
Most Salt Lake County residents concerned about Great Salt Lake decline
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 25 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Most Salt Lake County residents concerned about Great Salt Lake decline * Residents of Salt Lake County, Utah are highly concerned about the shrinking Great Salt Lake, according to new University of Utah-led research examining local perceptions of the lake's health, economic and environmental impacts. The survey of 515 residents found that 69% reported concern about the lake's decline, with hab  more
Murphy Introduces Landmark Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to 25 Dollars Nationwide
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Murphy Introduces Landmark Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to 25 Dollars Nationwide U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Thursday announced he will introduce the Living Wage For All Act, bicameral legislation to increase the federal minimum wage to 25 dollars an hour. Under a two-track phase-in, large corporate employers would be required to implement a $25 wage floor by 2032,  more
N.Y. City Economic Development Corp.: NYC Ferry Announces Record-Breaking Daily and Weekly Ridership, Significant Boost From the New York Knicks Parade
NEW YORK, June 26 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * NYC Ferry Announces Record-Breaking Daily and Weekly Ridership, Significant Boost from the New York Knicks Parade NYC Ferry Records Highest Daily and Weekly Ridership Ever, Demonstrating Continued Demand Across the System Knicks Championship Parade Drove Nearly 50 Percent Increase Over a Typical Summer Weekday, Underscoring NYC Ferry's Role as a Key Transit Option Record-Breaking Week   more
N.Y. State Board of Regents Actions in 31 Professional Discipline Cases
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * Regents Actions in 31 Professional Discipline Cases The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 4 licenses and 1 certificate, and 26 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct outlined in that particular case. I. SURRENDERS Architecture Kurt Jacobs; Architect; Riverhead, NY 11901; Lic. No. 0  more
NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CONDEMNS SUPREME COURT RULING STRIPPING TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS
HARLEM, New York, June 26 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK CONDEMNS SUPREME COURT RULING STRIPPING TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS Today, the National Action Network (NAN) strongly condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Doe, which allows the administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350,000 Haitian nationals and rules that federal courts lack the a  more
National Urban League and National Baptist Convention USA Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand "Reclaim Your Vote" Campaign
NEW YORK, June 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * National Urban League and National Baptist Convention USA Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand "Reclaim Your Vote" Campaign ST. LOUIS, MO -- The National Urban League and the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. today announced a landmark partnership to strengthen civic engagement and expand voter mobilization efforts ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Through a newly executed Memora  more
Natural Resources Defense Council: Pennsylvania House Passes Key Bill to Manage Data Center Growth and Challenges
NEW YORK, June 25 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania House Passes Key Bill to Manage Data Center Growth and Challenges The legislation, implementing Governor Shapiro's GRID principles, now goes to the Senate - HARRISBURG, PA - Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed HB 2650, a bill that codifies the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) principles. The  more
New MetLife Study Reveals a 72% "Confidence Gap" in Ability to Recover from Life's Setbacks
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: BizInsurance] (TNSrep) -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * New MetLife Study Reveals a 72% "Confidence Gap" in Ability to Recover from Life's Setbacks * Multinational study finds preparedness, early life experiences, and community support play a critical role in building resilience and confidence, reinforcing MetLife's purpose. * Sports, education, and mentorship at a young age sh  more
Newmark Arranges $210 Million Financing for Skyline OC, a Luxury Condominium Development in Southern California
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $210 Million Financing for Skyline OC, a Luxury Condominium Development in Southern California Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $210 million financing secured by the remaining condominium inventory at Skyline OC South Coast Residences ("Skyline OC"), a 25-story luxury residential developmen  more
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP
BURBANK, California, June 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP * WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," hosted by Marcello Hernandez, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of "The 2026 ESPYS" nominees is available here and fans can ca  more
North American Transborder Freight increased 19.4% in April 2026 from April 2025
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 19.4% in April 2026 from April 2025 * BTS 26-55 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and co  more
Northwell's Phelps Hospital Performs Westchester's First Robotic Whipple Procedure
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 26 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell's Phelps Hospital performs Westchester's first robotic Whipple procedure Led by Julio Teixeira, MD, the robot-assisted surgery enabled rapid recovery for pancreatic cancer patient - Northwell's Phelps Hospital has performed the first robotic Whipple procedure in Westchester County. This highly complex operation, a crucial treatment for pancreatic, duodenal, and bile duct cancers, offers p  more
Northwestern University: Crash Victims 70% Less Likely to Be Transferred Between Hospitals in No-fault States
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 26 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Crash victims 70% less likely to be transferred between hospitals in no-fault states Car insurance laws associated with whether severely injured crash victims are re-triaged * Study analyzed hospital visits of patients with severe crash injuries in states with at-fault and no-fault car insurance policies * Transfer rates were 2.3% in no-fault states vs. 8.1% in at-fault states for Medica  more
NYCLU on SCOTUS Allowing Trump to Gut Temporary Protected Status Program
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU on SCOTUS Allowing Trump to Gut Temporary Protected Status Program * Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the President has unrestrained power to end the Temporary Protected Status Program (TPS), which for decades has allowed eligible immigrants to live and work legally in the U.S. if they cannot return safely to their origin countries due to natural disasters, armed co  more
Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year Hat Trick at 2026 Cannes Lions With Regional Wins for Asia, Latin America and North America
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year Hat Trick at 2026 Cannes Lions with Regional Wins for Asia, Latin America and North America CANNES, FRANCE - The Ogilvy network was honored on Thursday at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with Network of the Year awards for Asia, Latin America, and North America. Ogilvy's Global Chief Creative Officer  more
On Anniversary of Dobbs, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce Major Expansion of Abortion Access Hub
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Dobbs, Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce Major Expansion of Abortion Access Hub * Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in 'Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization', which sharply restricted access to abortion nationwide, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that the New York State Department of Health and the NYC D  more
On Fourth Anniversary of Bipartisan Gun Safety Law's Passage, Gillibrand Announces 1,000+ Defendants Charged and 6,000+ Guns Taken Off the Streets Thanks to Her Anti-gun Trafficking Measure
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * On Fourth Anniversary of Bipartisan Gun Safety Law's Passage, Gillibrand Announces 1,000+ Defendants Charged and 6,000+ Guns Taken Off the Streets Thanks to Her Anti-gun Trafficking Measure * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced major new developments in her fight to get gun traffickers and illegally trafficked firearms off the streets. As of March 31, 2026, the anti-gun trafficki  more
Padilla Slams Trump for Turning America's 250th Celebration into a Political Campaign
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Slams Trump for Turning America's 250th Celebration into a Political Campaign * WATCH : Padilla: "President Trump couldn't help but try making America's 250th birthday all about himself." WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, condemned President Trump for pol  more
Paul Hastings Advises Bondholders of New Fortress Energy on Restructuring Plan
LOS ANGELES, California, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Bondholders of New Fortress Energy on Restructuring Plan * Paul Hastings advised a group of New Fortress Energy's (NFE's) 2026 and 2029 legacy bondholders in connection with NFE's restructuring by way of two Part 26A restructuring plans (the RPs). NFE is a U.S.-listed global energy infrastructure group focused on LNG infrastructure and power project  more
Physicians for Human Rights: Deaths in ICE Custody Surge Under Trump
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Physicians for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * US: Deaths in ICE Custody Surge Under Trump (Washington, DC) - The rate of people dying in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has soared, with at least 52 deaths reported since the start of President Donald Trump's current administration, Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights said in a report released today. The 72-page report, "Dying in Det  more
Pillsbury Again Earns Spot on Austin Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work List
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Again Earns Spot on Austin Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work List Pillsbury's Austin office has once again been recognized as one of the Austin Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2026, earning the #12 ranking in the medium-sized company category, which honors organizations with 50 to 149 employees in the Austin area. The distinction is based on the results of an independent employ  more
Press Call on SCOTUS Decision Allowing Trump Administration to End TPS for Hundreds of Thousands of Haitians and Syrians
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release: * * * "IT IS THE SADDEST DAY OF MY LIFE:" PRESS CALL ON SCOTUS DECISION ALLOWING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO END TPS FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF HAITIANS AND SYRIANS (Washington, D.C.) - On a press call today, legal experts and affected community members responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn two federal court rulings delaying the termination of Temporar  more
Q&A: What can archaeology teach us about democracy and autocracy?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What can archaeology teach us about democracy and autocracy? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -When we think of the foundations of democracy, ancient Greece tends to get most of the credit. However, other contemporary and even older civilizations were practicing similar forms of inclusive governance based on the ruins they left behind, according to Jacob Holland-Lulewicz, assistant professor o  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Cooperation Without Oversight: The United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative'
NEW YORK, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 27) on June 16, 2026 by Steven Simon entitled "Cooperation without Oversight: The United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative." Here is the overview: * * * The "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative" in the House-drafted National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, or FY2027 NDAA, seeks to accelerate the US-Israel defense   more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Demilitarizing Counternarcotics: 25 Years of Evidence From Colombia'
NEW YORK, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 101) on June 15, 2026 by Lee Schlenker entitled "Demilitarizing Counternarcotics: 25 Years of Evidence from Colombia." Here is the executive summary: * * * For the past quarter-century, Colombia has been at the center of US counternarcotics policies in the Andean region and broader Western Hemisphere. With Colombia poised to select a new president next week, and the Trump administrat  more
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Workarounding While the International Order Fractures'
NEW YORK, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 100) on June 9, 2026 by Laura Mahrenbach, Gedaliah Afterman, Maximilian Mayer and Narayanappa Janardhan entitled "Workarounding While the International Order Fractures." Here is the executive summary: * * * In an increasingly multipolar world, middle powers are resisting their relegation to pawns in the US-China rivalry. Instead, they are forging a path independent of great power com  more
Rep. Gillen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Frozen Transit Funds Back to Long Islanders
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Frozen Transit Funds Back to Long Islanders * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) introduced the bipartisan bicameral COVID-19 Commuter Benefits Distribution Act alongside her fellow Long Island U.S. Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY-03), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), and Nick Lalota (R-NY-01) to allow Long Island workers to re  more
Rep. Gillen Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump Administration to Terminate TPS for Haitians
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump Administration to Terminate TPS for Haitians * WASHINGTON, DC \- Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian recipients. "The Supreme Court's cruel and harmful decision to end Temporary Protect  more
Rep. Ryan Raises Alarm on West Park Post Office Closure, Demands USPS Reverse Decision, Ensure No Lapse in Critical Services for Hudson Valley Community
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Congressman Pat Ryan Raises the Alarm on West Park Post Office Closure, Demands USPS Reverse Decision and Ensure No Lapse in Critical Services for Hudson Valley Community West Park residents abruptly received notice that their post office would be closing, with no information or timeline provided on when services will resume Ryan has had repeated success of pressuring USPS to save Hu  more
Saul Ewing Expands Its Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice in New York With Partner Scott Fleischer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Expands its Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice in New York With Partner Scott Fleischer New York - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group in its New York Office with the hiring of Partner Scott Fleischer, who has a national practice representing owners and developers of shopping centers and malls when their tenants file Chapter 11 cases or default on th  more
SBU, Ohio University Create Chemistry Ph.D. Pathway
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 26 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU, Ohio University create chemistry Ph.D. pathway Chemistry majors at St. Bonaventure University now have a fourth pathway into a doctoral chemistry program upon graduation from SBU. An articulation agreement between St. Bonaventure and Ohio University provides a direct application pathway for SBU students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry to Ohio University's  more
SCHUMER APPLAUDS WORLD'S FIRST SUB-1NM CHIP TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVED BY IBM AT ALBANY NANOTECH
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER APPLAUDS WORLD'S FIRST SUB-1NM CHIP TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVED BY IBM AT ALBANY NANOTECH * Schumer Has Delivered Billions From CHIPS & Science Law, Which Senator Wrote And Passed Into Law, To Boost Chip R&D And Manufacturing Across New York, Including At Albany NanoTech, GlobalFoundries, And Micron Schumer: World's Smallest Chip Achieved In Upstate NY... Again! A  more
SCOTUS Gives Trump Administration Carte Blanche to Strip More Than a Million People of their Legal Status With No Oversight
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * SCOTUS Gives Trump Administration Carte Blanche to Strip More Than a Million People of their Legal Status With No Oversight Court greenlights Trump administration's termination of TPS for Syria and Haiti and eliminated most judicial review of TPS decision-making (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned two federal court ruling  more
Secretary-General Expresses Readiness to Work with Incoming Administration in Colombia
NEW YORK, June 25 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Expresses Readiness to Work with Incoming Administration in Colombia * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General commends the people of Colombia for the peaceful conduct of the presidential elections that resulted in the election of Abelardo de la Espriella. The Secretary-General welcomes the strong voter partici  more
Secretary-General Extends Condolences after Deadly Venezuela Earthquake
NEW YORK, June 25 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Extends Condolences after Deadly Venezuela Earthquake * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday. He extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a   more
Senators Blunt Rochester, Lujan Introduce Bill to Restore USDA Food Security Supplemental Survey
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Lujan Introduce Bill to Restore USDA Food Security Supplemental Survey U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), introduced the Food Assurance and Security Act to reinstate the Food Security Supplemental Survey and resume publication of annual household food security reports. In 1995, the U.S. Department of Agriculture  more
SHOPIFY BANS ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * SHOPIFY BANS ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the city of New York, welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision i  more
Six Faculty Members Honored with New Titles
BROOKLYN, New York, June 25 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Six Faculty Members Honored with New Titles * Six Brooklyn Law School faculty members received new titles effective July 1, including (clockwise from top left): Professors Cynthia Godsoe, Richard Winchester, Anna Roberts, Ryan Williams, Christina Mulligan, and Yuvraj Joshi. President and Joseph Crea Dean David D. Meyer announced that-effective July 1-the achievements of six standout members of the Brooklyn   more
Skanska Breaks Ground on University of Oregon Behavioral Health Facility, One of the Nation's Largest All-Mass-Timber Healthcare Projects
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Skanska breaks ground on University of Oregon behavioral health facility, one of the nation's largest all-mass-timber healthcare projects Mass timber project will create a first-of-its-kind hub for child behavioral health education, research and workforce development - PORTLAND, OR - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, broke ground on the U  more
Skanska Celebrates Topping Out of Health Sciences Building at Durham Tech Community College
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Celebrates Topping Out of Health Sciences Building at Durham Tech Community College New facility will expand allied health education and workforce training in the Triangle Region - DURHAM, N.C. -- Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced the topping out of the Health Sciences Building at Durham Tech Community College in Durham, N.C. The m  more
Sports and Dramas Drive April Viewing Patterns in Nielsen's Latest Gauge Reports
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Sports and Dramas Drive April Viewing Patterns in Nielsen's Latest Gauge Reports * Cable Gains Share for Second Consecutive Month in Six-Month-High Finish, Boosted by NCAA Tournament Final Four and Championship Games YouTube Maintains No. 1 Spot in Nielsen's Media Distributor Gauge with 13.4% of TV in April CBS Owns Top 3 Broadcast Programs with Final Round  more
Stress-linked gut viruses may help tumors evade immune system
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Stress-linked gut viruses may help tumors evade immune system * Chronic psychological stress can help tumors evade immune attack through a chain of molecular events involving gut bacteria and viruses within those bacteria, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings unveil a new layer of cancer biology along with potential therapeutic opportunities. In the preclinical study,   more
Supplemental Funding Should Be Carefully Reviewed and Fully Offset
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget posted the following news release: * * * Supplemental Funding Should Be Carefully Reviewed and Fully Offset * The White House recently requested an $87.6 billion supplemental appropriations package. Their request includes over $70 billion for military and related expenses, including funding for the war in Iran and replenishing military stockpiles. The Administration is also requ  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21150) entitled "Flixbus SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines Inc. - Control - Greyhound Midwest Bus LLC": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Continuance in Control. SUMMARY: On May 26, 2026, Flix SE, a noncarrier, Flix North America Inc. (Flix North America), a noncarrier, and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound), an intersta  more
Teaching Generative Artificial Intelligence: Inside Hunter College's Camp AI
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Teaching Generative Artificial Intelligence: Inside Hunter College's Camp AI * As generative AI rapidly reshapes higher education, Hunter College has brought together faculty across disciplines to rethink how they teach, assess, and engage students using the new tools. At the center of the effort is Camp AI, a multi-day professional development initiative that qui  more
Tenn. Economic Dept.: Hygrade Components Expands in Maury County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Hygrade Components Expands in Maury County * Metal fabricator to create more than 30 new jobs, invest over $1.6M in Mount Pleasant * Announcement marks over 30 years of business in Tennessee - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Hygrade Components CEO Randa  more
This simple, low-cost activity reduces depression in young adults
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * This simple, low-cost activity reduces depression in young adults * Journaling about one's identities from childhood through early adulthood may offer an accessible, low-cost way to help young adults struggling with depression, according to new Cornell psychology research. In a study involving more than 100 people aged 18 to 29 experiencing moderate to severe depression, participants who reflected on their lif  more
TransUnion Report Maps How Mortgage Rate Changes Could Reshape Local Housing Markets
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrep) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Report Maps How Mortgage Rate Changes Could Reshape Local Housing Markets * Real estate professionals face an increasingly challenging environment, hindered by prolonged housing inventory stagnation and persistent economic uncertainty. As speculation grows around potential mortgage rate cuts or increases, a new report from Trans  more
Turkiye: Crackdown Ahead of NATO Summit
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Turkiye: Crackdown Ahead of NATO Summit * (Istanbul) - The arrest of at least 209 people in the Turkish capital, Ankara, ahead of the July 7-8, 2026 NATO summit there highlights Turkiye's ruthless intolerance of freedom of speech and assembly, Human Rights Watch said today.  In raids overnight between June 22 and 23, the police arrested people including political activists, lawyers, an academ  more
U.S. Department of Defense Awards $61.9 Million Contract to SUNY Polytechnic Institute to Advance AI and Defense-Focused Innovation
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Defense Awards $61.9 Million Contract to SUNY Polytechnic Institute to Advance AI and Defense-Focused Innovation * SUNY Poly-led research will leverage generative AI, advanced modeling, and university collaboration to strengthen U.S. Army strategic operations and readiness across complex, multi-domain environments UTICA, NY- SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUN  more
U.S. Navy Announces USS Nimitz to Join International Naval Review 250 in New York City
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * U.S. Navy Announces USS Nimitz to Join International Naval Review 250 in New York City * NEW YORK CITY - The U.S. Navy announced today the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) will participate in the International Naval Review (INR) 250 in New York City, July 3-8, 2026.  Nimitz joins a robust, previously announced lineup of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessels, as well as participation from more than 50 allied and par  more
UAW Celebrates Union Member Leader Claire Valdez's Victory in NY-07's Democratic Primary for Congress
DETROIT, Michigan, June 24 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Celebrates Union Member Leader Claire Valdez's Victory in NY-07's Democratic Primary for Congress * Today, the UAW is celebrating the Democratic primary victory for one of the Union's own member leaders, Claire Valdez for Congress in NY-07. UAW Region 9A mobilized thousands of members across NY-07 to help deliver a victory for New York's working class. "We are so proud to be s  more
UB physician Willie Underwood sworn in as president of American Medical Association
BUFFALO, New York, June 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB physician Willie Underwood sworn in as president of American Medical Association * Willie Underwood speaks at a Jacobs School event. An urologist, Underwood is the second UB physician in the past 20 years to serve in this nationwide leadership role Courtesy of the American Medical Association BUFFALO, N.Y. - Willie Underwood III, MD, clinical associate prof  more
United to End AIDS: New political declaration launches final push to accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 24 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * United to End AIDS: New political declaration launches final push to accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 * At the 2026 United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS, a large majority of Member States adopted a timely Political Declaration reaffirming their collective commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 an  more
University of California Davis School of Law: Sen. Sanders Introduces Bill Based on Professor Polcz's Research
DAVIS, California, June 26 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Sen. Sanders Introduces Bill Based on Professor Polcz's Research On June 18, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced a bill based on Professor Sarah Polcz's research. The American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act would give the public 50% ownership in the largest artificial intelligence companies in the United States. The bill is based on Polcz's Columbia Journal of Tax Law article   more
University of Nebraska Joins NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 26 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska joins NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team UNL's Digital Farming Lab is key partner in collaboration - Nebraska is joining the NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team, a national program that works with producers to develop practical tools and solutions using satellite Earth observation, on-farm data and digital agriculture technology. Roric Paulman of Paulman Farms, near Sutherland,  more
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital Geneticist Named to State Rare Diseases Council
SYRACUSE, New York, June 26 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital geneticist named to state Rare Diseases Council Joan Pellegrino, MD, an expert on genetics and inborn errors of metabolism in children at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital and Upstate Medical University, has been named to the New York's Rare Diseases Advisory Council. The state Rare Disease Advisory Council is a 17-member p  more
USDA Secretary Rollins Testifies Before Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture. I am proud of the work we are doing, under the bold leadership of President Trump, to  more
VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025 * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan suppo  more
Va. A.G. Jones Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections Attorney General Jay Jones today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling   more
Venable Receives 2026 Maryland Pro Bono Service Award
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Venable Receives 2026 Maryland Pro Bono Service Award Baltimore, MD -- Venable LLP announced today that it has been selected by the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) as the recipient of the 2026 Maryland Pro Bono Service Award for Law Firms, recognizing the firm's innovative approaches to delivering free legal services and its exceptional commitment to engaging attorneys in pro bono  more
Venezuela: IRC launches emergency response in wake of devastating twin earthquakes
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Venezuela: IRC launches emergency response in wake of devastating twin earthquakes * Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026 - Two powerful earthquakes have killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000 across Venezuela, leaving thousands more in urgent need of emergency assistance. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is mobilizing an initial emergency response to r  more
Vera Institute of Justice: SCOTUS Opens Door for Trump to Dismantle TPS
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * Vera Institute of Justice: SCOTUS Opens Door for Trump to Dismantle TPS * Today, in a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court decided that the Trump administration can cut off Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of H  more
Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful * District court finds that key portions of President Trump's executive order attempting to seize control of elections from the states are legally void CONTACT: ACLU, media@aclu.org ACLU of Massachusetts, media@aclum.org  more
Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful * District court finds that key portions of President Trump's executive order attempting to seize control of elections from the states are legally void  BOSTON -A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of President Trump's  more
White & Case advises ad hoc group of noteholders on Raizen's US$19.2 billion restructuring
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises ad hoc group of noteholders on Raizen's US$19.2 billion restructuring * Global law firm White & Case LLP is advising the ad hoc group of noteholders (the Ad Hoc Group) in the US$19.2 billion extrajudicial reorganization (recuperacao extrajudicial) restructuring of Raizen S.A. and its affiliates (collectively, Raizen), one of the world's largest sugar and eth  more
White & Case advises Banorte on its issuance of US$1.35 billion in tier 1 capital notes
NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Banorte on its issuance of US$1.35 billion in tier 1 capital notes * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Banco Mercantil del Norte, S.A., Institucion de Banca Multiple, Grupo Financiero Banorte (Banorte), acting through its Cayman Islands Branch, on the issuance of (i) US$600 million of 8.000 percent perpetual 6.5-year callable subordinated non-pref  more
White & Case advises CSC on Stellantis Bank's EUR1 billion auto lease securitisation
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises CSC on Stellantis Bank's EUR1 billion auto lease securitisation * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised CSC Trustees GmbH as trustee and CSC Trustees Limited as expectancy rights trustee (together CSC) on a EUR1 billion asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction of auto lease receivables originated by Stellantis Bank S.A., German branch (Stellantis).   more
White & Case advises managers on IPO and listing on Nasdaq Helsinki of Savox Communications
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises managers on IPO and listing on Nasdaq Helsinki of Savox Communications * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Nordea Bank Abp as the sole global coordinator and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) Helsinki Branch as joint bookrunner on the initial public offering (IPO) and listing on Nasdaq Helsinki of Savox Communications Plc. Savox is a Finni  more
White & Case advises on ORPAR's EUR150 million bond issuance exchangeable into Remy Cointreau shares
NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises on ORPAR's EUR150 million bond issuance exchangeable into Remy Cointreau shares * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised ORPAR on the issue of bonds exchangeable into existing Remy Cointreau shares, in the amount of EUR150 million and maturing in 2033. The exchange price of the bonds represents a premium of 47.5% over the reference price of Remy Coint  more
Why Pittsburghers Are Already Stressed About the Parkway East Closure -- and What They Can Do About It
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Why Pittsburghers Are Already Stressed About the Parkway East Closure -- and What They Can Do About It * Before the upcoming closure of the Parkway East (opens in new window), many Pittsburgh commuters are already feeling the stress. Beginning July 10, the I-376 Parkway East will close in both directions between the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel for approximately 2  more
Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety * Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals in Wichita, Kan., will hold a one-day strike on July 6 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' well-documented concerns about patient safety and workplace violence protection as part of contract negotiations, announced Natio  more