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10 things to know about the property market: June 2026

IRVINE, California, June 29 [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 defining the more

Actors' Equity and California Arts Advocates Thank Governor Gavin Newsom for Restoring Arts Funding in California

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity and California Arts Advocates Thank Governor Gavin Newsom for Restoring Arts Funding in California Los Angeles - Actors' Equity Association, the union representing more than 51,000 professional performers and stage managers working in live theatre across the country, released the following statement regarding the news that the budget agreement released late Frid more

AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements * The federal administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements will make it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors argue in a more

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 26 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The lawsuit challenges provisions of more

AI is changing expectations for MBA graduates

ITHACA, New York, June 30 (TNSrpt) -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI is changing expectations for MBA graduates * While MBA job prospects are expected to remain stable in the near future, new hires will be held to higher standards inside rapidly evolving workplaces, Cornell research finds. According to a new report from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, instead of performing research, data analysis and presentation design, new hires will need to oversee AI more

AICPA Urges Families to Learn the Basics of "Trump Accounts" Before Contributing

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Urges Families to Learn the Basics of "Trump Accounts" Before Contributing The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is encouraging families to educate themselves about new "Trump Accounts," officially known as Section 530A accounts, so they can make informed investment choices for their children's future. July 4 marks the official launch date, when the accounts become fully active investment accou more

Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences: Nine Students Honored with Student Research Awards

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Nine Students Honored with Student Research Awards * Before the spring semester wrapped up, ACPHS hosted the 16th Annual 2026 Research Symposium featuring in-depth, innovative student and faculty research. Over 53 students participated -almost 30% over last year's symposium reflecting the energy and enthusiasm for research that continues to flourish across the campus community. more

American Securities Association Issues Letter to House Speaker Johnson, Democratic Leader Jeffries

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- The American Securities Association issued the following letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 24, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2 more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Be more

As Federal Mandate to Remove Lead Lines Nears, Kennedy Announces Nearly $1 Million for Erie County Water Authority to Continue its Get The Lead Out Initiative

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Federal Mandate to Remove Lead Lines Nears, Kennedy Announces Nearly $1 Million for Erie County Water Authority to Continue its Get The Lead Out Initiative * CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. \- Joined by officials from the Erie County Water Authority and colleagues in government, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced a federal grant of nearly $960,000 for the Water Authority that will be used for its more

AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH JULY C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Hudson Valley Families Face Health Care Cuts and Rising Prices, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with July C.A.R.E.S. Van Events With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-one assistance navigating federal programs and accessing benefits including Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare directly to constituents in their own community Ryan's team more

At Four Seasons Napa Valley, New Chef Evan Neumann Earns Auro Its Fourth Consecutive Michelin Star

TORONTO, Ontario, June 29 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * At Four Seasons Napa Valley, New Chef Evan Neumann Earns Auro Its Fourth Consecutive Michelin Star * At the Michelin Guide California ceremony in San Diego on June 24, 2026, Auro at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley earned a Michelin star for a fourth consecutive year, its first under Executive Chef Evan Neumann. The kitchen has a sharper, more refined poin more

Attorney General Alan Wilson responds to U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson responds to U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots: " Today's decision in Watson v. RNC is deeply disappointing. By allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, the Court h more

Attorney General Bonta Files Supplemental Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's New Funding Restrictions for Permanent Housing Projects

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Supplemental Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's New Funding Restrictions for Permanent Housing Projects * OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a supplemental complaint challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 more

Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals * As part of a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big more

Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Medical Supply Company Owner for Stealing More Than $2.5 Million from Medicaid

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Medical Supply Company Owner for Stealing More Than $2.5 Million from Medicaid * June 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of Nduka Lewis Ekpenyong, 36, of Hewlett, New York arrest and indictment of Nduka Lewis Ekpenyong, 36, of Hewlett, New York for allegedly stealing more t more

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Ruling

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Ruling * June 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Republican National Committee's attempt to overrule state laws that allow for the counting of ballots for federal elections that were mailed on time but re more

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers * June 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule that threatens to take health care away from vulnerable Medicaid recipients. The more

Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Deliver Major Wins for the People of Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Deliver Major Wins for the People of Texas * Attorney General Ken Paxton has continued to keep Texas great by protecting Texans' values and way of life. The major victories secured in just the past year alone build upon a legacy of success during his tenure as Texas Attorney General, where he has always been on the frontlines of the battle to protect o more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals

DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals * June 29, 2026 (DENVER) - As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements inclu more

Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals

SALEM, Oregon, June 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals * AG Rayfield: "Eligible people will lose coverage despite doing nothing wrong." Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a lawsuit today over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements that would strip hea more

B-Roll & Photos: Governor Hochul Marches in Annual New York City Pride March

ALBANY, New York, June 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll & Photos: Governor Hochul Marches in Annual New York City Pride March * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul marched in New York City's annual Pride March. The Governor also announced several expanded initiatives designed to increase support for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, including additional investments to support LGBTQ+ youth and transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming communitie more

Bard College Announces Laureate Full-Tuition Scholarships to Support Outstanding Young Scholars in Pursuing a Liberal Arts Education

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 30 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Announces New Laureate Full-Tuition Scholarships to Support Outstanding Young Scholars in Pursuing a Liberal Arts Education Bard College announces today the creation of Bard's Laureate Full-Tuition Scholarships, its most prestigious academic scholarship award established to support talented young students whose educational opportunities may be limited by resources. Beginning in academi more

BIA Director Mercier Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Bryan Mercier, director of the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, from a June 3, 2026, hearing on the Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act (S. 630), Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (S. 1514), Albuquerque Indian School Act (S. 3219), Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (S. 2796), Pit River Land Transfer Act (S. 2871), and the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim (S. 3475): more

Blumenthal Demands Documents From DOJ & Participants in Potential Corrupt Clemency Scheme

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Documents From DOJ & Participants in Potential Corrupt Clemency Scheme Following a report by the New York Times that the Trump Administration's political appointees may have interfered in a Department of Justice investigation into a potentially corrupt clemency scheme, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations a more

BNY Expands Relationship with Circle and Adds to Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Enablement Services

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * BNY Expands Relationship with Circle and Adds to Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Enablement Services BNY to Provide Comprehensive Stablecoin Services Combining Custody with Mint and Burn Capabilities NEW YORK -- BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, today announced an expanded relationship with Circle Internet Gr more

BNY Expands Relationship With Circle and Adds to Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Enablement Services

PENNINGTON, New Jersey, June 30 -- Pershing, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * BNY Expands Relationship with Circle and Adds to Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Enablement Services BNY to Provide Comprehensive Stablecoin Services Combining Custody with Mint and Burn Capabilities - NEW YORK -- BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, today announced an expanded relationship with Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) as part of more

Brennan Center Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling in Watson vs. Republican National Committee

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Brennan Center Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee Court declines to disrupt the status quo of mail voting in 30 states - The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that states may accept mail ballots postmarked by Election Day, keeping grace periods that voters in 30 states and Washington, D.C. have relied on for years. more

CAIR, CAIR-NY Call for Barring Entry of Genocidal Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Scheduled to Visit U.N. Headquarters in New York

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * CAIR, CAIR-NY Call for Barring Entry of Genocidal Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Scheduled to Visit U.N. Headquarters in New York The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its New York chapter (CAIR-NY) today called on U.S. authorities to bar the entry of genocidal Israeli National Security more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Who Are The Most And Least Patriotic?

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * WHO ARE THE MOST AND LEAST PATRIOTIC? As we approach our nation's 250th anniversary, it is instructive to learn who are the most patriotic Americans and who are the least patriotic. The survey data are quite reve more

Celebrating Columbia Law's Newest Class of Postgraduate Fellows

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Columbia Law's Newest Class of Postgraduate Fellows * Thirty-eight Columbia Law School graduates received postgraduate fellowships that will support their public interest legal work this fall in areas including workers' rights, reproductive justice, environmental protection, civil rights, international human rights, criminal defense, immigrant justice, gender justice, and access to legal services. Their more

Center for Immigration Studies Senior Legal Fellow Fishman Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by George Fishman, senior legal fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting American Citizenship III: Denaturalization and its Constitutional Limits": * * * Chairman Schmitt and Ranking Member Welch, I am honored to have the opportunity to testify before you and the other Members of the Subcommittee today regarding denaturalization a more

Chancellor King Visits SUNY Nassau Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Nassau Community College as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields Visit Highlights SUNY Nassau Community College's Nursing and Health Programs - Garden City, NY - State University of New York Chancellor more

CLARKE INTRODUCES THE DIVERSITY VISA PROTECTION AND MODERNIZATION ACT

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE INTRODUCES THE DIVERSITY VISA PROTECTION AND MODERNIZATION ACT * WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act, legislation to preserve the integrity of the Diversity Visa Program, strengthen congressional oversight, and ensure that lawful immigration opportunities established by Congress cannot be suspended more

Clayton Metz Named Director of Marketing and Communications for Pamplin College of Business

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Clayton Metz named director of marketing and communications for Pamplin College of Business Clayton Metz has been named director of marketing and communications for Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, effective July 10. In this role, Metz will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications program for the college that aligns with and advances universitywide priorities more

Colgate Announces New Residential Commons Co-Directors

HAMILTON, New York, June 30 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Announces New Residential Commons Co-Directors Colgate University's Hancock and Dart Colgrove Commons welcome two new co-directors for the 2026-27 academic year. Rodney Agnant '14, MA'23, director for campus culture and inclusion, will join Hancock Commons as staff co-director; and Lauren Philbrook, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences, will serve as faculty co-director of Dart Colgro more

Columbia Journalism School Alumni Reporting Live on the 2026 World Cup Stage

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Alumni Reporting Live on the 2026 World Cup Stage As millions follow the action, alumni are covering the stories on and off the field. - The 2026 World Cup is bringing together millions of fans, athletes and stories from around the globe. Columbia Journalism School alumni are capturing some of the biggest moments for audiences during the tournament across the U.S. more

Columbia School of Public Health: One Alum's Journey to a Career in Gun Violence Prevention

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * One Alum's Journey to a Career in Gun Violence Prevention * Emma Cornell, MPH'22, was a college student home for break in a small town in Connecticut when the Sandy Hook school shooting happened in nearby Newtown. As a volunteer EMT, she knew several colleagues who responded to the shooting and saw the impact of vicarious trauma on first responders and the community more broadly. In sear more

Congresswoman Tenney Urges Governor Hochul to Pursue Federal Border Security Funding for New York

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Urges Governor Hochul to Pursue Federal Border Security Funding for New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging her administration to immediately apply for funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's State Border Security Reinforcement Fund (SBSRF), following reports that New York's more

Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles and Raleigh Offices

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Chicago, Jacksonville, Los Angeles and Raleigh Offices * Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of four new attorneys- Katrice Curls, Sara Herbek, Sandra Lepson, and Ryan Patterson -strengthening the firm's Employment Litigation, Immigration, Advice & Counsel, Wage and Hour, and Investigations practices in more

Cornell Yang Center for Wildlife Health awards seed funding to five conservation efforts around the globe

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Yang Center for Wildlife Health awards seed funding to five conservation efforts around the globe * Five new projects supported by the Catalyzing Conservation Fund (CCF), a Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health (CYCWH) competitive grants program, are tackling urgent challenges wild species and local communities face across four continents and an array of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, from more

Cornell: There may be 3 times as many insect species than previously thought

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * There may be 3 times as many insect species than previously thought * Get out your bug repellant! A new estimate of insect species globally finds that there may be 8 to 14 million more species than people thought, with few of them discovered. Most experts have currently accepted an estimate of about 6 million insect species, an appraisal that has stood for the last 40 years. But the new count, which used genet more

Dan Stipano discusses Riggs Bank with Fintech Takes

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dan Stipano discusses Riggs Bank with Fintech Takes * Davis Polk AML/CFT head Dan Stipano was quoted in Fintech Takes discussing Riggs Bank, a major Washington, D.C. commercial bank that was famous for having presidential ties before being acquired in 2005 following money laundering allegations. The article noted that the bank started an embassy business in the early 20th cen more

Debevoise Strengthens Private Capital Finance Platform with Addition of Andrea Hwang

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Strengthens Private Capital Finance Platform with Addition of Andrea Hwang * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Andrea Hwang has joined the firm as a partner in the Leveraged and Corporate Finance practice in New York. Her arrival further strengthens the firm's private capital finance platform, consistent with the firm's strategic priorities. Ms. Hwang brings ne more

Did Two Historical New York and New Jersey Hurricanes Trigger Tsunamis Stevens Scientists Unravel a Mystery and Future Threat of Flooding

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Did Two Historical New York and New Jersey Hurricanes Trigger Tsunamis Stevens Scientists Unravel a Mystery and Future Threat of Flooding As hurricane season starts, the findings bear important safety implications for millions of residents in the densely populated urban shorelines, because flooding can happen hours after storms subside - Drawing on historical storm and flooding records, more

Digital Realty Announces Purchase of Blackstone Interest in Three Northern Virginia Data Centers

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Digital Realty Announces Purchase of Blackstone Interest in Three Northern Virginia Data Centers Increases Ownership in New, High-Quality, Fully-Leased Hyperscale Assets in Top U.S. Market AUSTIN, Texas and New York -Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the world's largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform, and Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) today announced that more

Doctoral grad wins Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis competition

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Doctoral grad wins Ivy+ Three Minute Thesis competition * Cornell 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) winner Ellen van Wijngaarden, Ph.D. '26, has done it again, taking home first place in a 3MT competition with an engaging, succinct presentation on her mechanical engineering dissertation research. But this time, rather than being up against seven other Cornell competitors, she faced off against students representi more

DTCC's NSCC Now Live With Clearing Hours Extended to 24x5 Model, Marking Major Milestone for U.S. Equities Market

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * DTCC's NSCC Now Live with Clearing Hours Extended to 24x5 Model, Marking Major Milestone for U.S. Equities Market New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global more

Empire Center: Fourteen NYC Educators Receive Over Half a Million Dollars in Pensions

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Fourteen NYC Educators Receive Over Half a Million Dollars in Pensions Fourteen retired New York City educators received more than $500,000 in pension benefits in 2025, according to data released by SeeThroughNY, the Empire Center's government transparency website. The data was obtained from the New York City Teachers' Retirement System (NYCTRS), which manages pensio more

ESF Students Present Research; Driscoll Earns National Radiation Award

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF Students Present Research; Driscoll Earns National Radiation Award * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -June 29, 2026 - Dr. Mark S. Driscoll of ESF's Department of Chemistry and six of Driscoll's advisees presented research at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards (CIRMS) this spring in Rockville, Maryland. At the meeting, C more

Europe Accelerates in AI Race But a Growing Divide Threatens Progress

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Europe Accelerates in AI Race But a Growing Divide Threatens Progress European companies improved AI readiness faster over the past six months, although North American firms remain ahead overall - MILAN - Europe's largest companies are showing early signs of narrowing the AI readiness gap with North America, but a growing divide between large and smaller firms risks holding th more

Feinstein Institutes Scientists Decode Ancient Reflex, Paving Way for Brain Injury Treatment

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, June 30 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Institutes scientists decode ancient reflex, paving way for brain injury treatment This first-ever molecular blueprint of the innate survival switch was revealed in Free Radical Biology and Medicine - Imagine your body had a built-in survival switch that protects the brain. Scientists at Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have decoded the molecular mechanism behi more

Ford Foundation Gallery Presents Never The Same River

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news: * * * Ford Foundation Gallery presents Never The Same River On View: August 12 - December 5, 2026 Opening Event: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 | 5-7pm Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm - The Ford Foundation Gallery is pleased to present Never The Same River, an exhibition exploring themes of bodily autonomy and human migration. Curated by Dexter Wimberly, Never The Same River features work by KV Du more

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Unveils Club 27, the Next Evolution of Wellness Memberships

TORONTO, Ontario, June 29 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Unveils Club 27, the Next Evolution of Wellness Memberships * Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is pleased to unveil Club 27, the Hotel's private wellness membership program, designed for discerning individuals seeking unparalleled access to one of Lower Manhattan's most coveted spa destinations. Set within the award-winning Spa more

From FDA to AI: Legal and Regulatory Experts Tackled the Issues That Will Define Dietary Supplements' Future

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release: * * * From FDA to AI: Legal and Regulatory Experts Tackled the Issues That Will Define Dietary Supplements' Future CRN leaders last week helped shape discussions on FDA modernization, regulatory uncertainty, and the evolving compliance landscape - As dietary supplement companies face an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment, a group of leading more

Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of $30 Million Tariff Relief Program for New York Agricultural Producers

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of $30 Million Tariff Relief Program for New York Agricultural Producers * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program for New York agricultural producers. The program, first announced in the Governor's 2026 State of the State address, will help offset rising costs and market loss tha more

Governor Hochul Joins With Sail4th 250 and New York City, Navy and Coast Guard Officials to Detail Plans to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

ALBANY, New York, June 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Joins With Sail4th 250 and New York City, Navy and Coast Guard Officials to Detail Plans to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday * Governor Kathy Hochul today helped announce major events in New York for the upcoming celebration of America's 250th birthday. Governor Hochul appeared at the South Street Seaport Museum with Sail4th 250, which organized the upcoming events, as well more

Governor Hochul Makes an America250 Announcement

ALBANY, New York, June 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks: * * * Governor Hochul Makes an America250 Announcement A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Finally arrived, and we are so excited to be here. So many months, years of anticipation, preparation, and I want to thank Chris for his leadership and making sure everything works perfectly. Right, Chris? Where'd you go? [...] Okay, there we go. So it's in good hands, but the President more

Graduate Center Professor Joins DOE Visiting Faculty Program at Los Alamos

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Professor Joins DOE Visiting Faculty Program at Los Alamos * Professor Eugene S. Mananga (GC/Bronx Community College, Chemistry, Physics ) was selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Visiting Faculty Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The competitive program, administered by the Department of Energy's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists, more

Hachette Book Group Sponsors Asian American Journalists Association's 2026 National Convention With Raising Readers Activation Featuring Workman Kids Author & Illustrator Vicky Fang

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Hachette Book Group Sponsors Asian American Journalists Association's 2026 National Convention with Raising Readers Activation Featuring Workman Kids Author & Illustrator Vicky Fang Hachette sponsored seven aspiring student storytellers in Minneapolis - Hachette Book Group (HBG) proudly returned as a sponsor of the Asian American Journalists Association's (AAJA) 2026 National Convention in more

Hawley Addresses Teamsters Convention: 'It's Time We Stood For What Is Right In America'

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Addresses Teamsters Convention: 'It's Time We Stood For What Is Right In America' * U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) addressed the Teamsters International Convention, emphasizing how America's corporations have forgotten right and wrong and placed profit over everyday American workers. Senator Hawley praised the Teamsters for the organization's role in building the great American economy and more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Lender Syndicate on Landmark AUD$400 Million Electric Heavy Vehicle Fleet Financing

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises lender syndicate on landmark AUD$400 million electric heavy vehicle fleet financing Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised a syndicate of lenders on a landmark AUD$400 million debt facility transaction for fleet electrification and battery storage company, Zenobe. The transaction will support the expansion of Ze more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Promotes 53 Senior Associates in Australia

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 53 senior associates in Australia Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has announced the promotion of 53 senior associates in Australia. The promotions are part of the firm's global senior associate promotions and come into effect 1 July 2026. The promotions are across HSF Kramer's corporate, M&A, disputes and class act more

HKTDC's Fashion Hong Kong Paris promotion concludes successfully

HONG KONG, June 29 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council issued the following news release: * * * HKTDC's Fashion Hong Kong Paris promotion concludes successfully * Cross-sector collaboration strengthens international exchange and supports Hong Kong brands in expanding globally 29 June 2026 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as strategic partner, the Fashion Hong Kong promotion in Paris concluded successful more

How Cornell is educating the next generation of citizens about democracy

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How Cornell is educating the next generation of citizens about democracy * Before Ava Murdock '29 took Introduction to Comparative Politics, she understood the benefits of the rights and freedoms that come from living in the U.S. But studying different political systems around the world taught her that those rights are easily lost and much harder to gain back. "We can't rely on what we have now and just let more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Central African Republic Latest 'Third Country' for US Deportees

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Lauren Seibert, senior researcher in the Refugee and Migrant Rights Division: * * * Central African Republic Latest 'Third Country' for US Deportees Don't Forcibly Repatriate People to Iran, Afghanistan, and Other High-Risk Countries - On June 12, the Central African Republic accepted 18 men and women of other nationalities deported from the United States, despite its own fragility as a coun more

Human Rights Watch: Australia - U.N. Human Rights Recommendations Ignored

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Australia: UN Human Rights Recommendations Ignored * (Sydney) - Australia has refused to commit to reforms for the incarceration of children, offshore detention of asylum seekers, and phasing out fossil fuels, despite repeated calls to do so from United Nations member countries, Human Rights Watch said today. In its written response to its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Huma more

Human Rights Watch: Hong Kong - Beijing Tightens Social Control

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Hong Kong: Beijing Tightens Social Control * (Tokyo) - Beijing has restructured Hong Kong's governance to answer to Party leadership rather than Hong Kong's people six years after imposing the draconian National Security Law, Human Rights Watch said today. "Hong Kong's highly repressive national security regime and bureaucracy have erased long-protected rights and cast a deeply troubling shado more

Human Rights Watch: War Crime Convictions in DR Congo for UN Experts' Murders

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * War Crime Convictions in DR Congo for UN Experts' Murders * The Democratic Republic of Congo 's High Military Court in Kinshasa, the capital, has convicted on appeal the Congolese army Colonel Jean de Dieu Mambweni of the war crime of murder for orchestrating the assassinations of Zaida Catalan and Michael J. Sharp. The United Nations experts were abducted and executed in March 2017 while inves more

Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti Named CUNY Distinguished Professor

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti Named CUNY Distinguished Professor * Hunter College announced that Jill Bargonetti, the Hesselbach Professor of Biological Sciences, has been named a CUNY distinguished professor, the highest academic honor conferred by the university. The designation recognizes Bargonetti's exceptional record of scholarly achievement and her natio more

Inaugural Global Human Performance Forum Highlights TCU's Leadership in Athlete Engineering Research

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 30 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Global Human Performance Forum Highlights TCU's Leadership in Athlete Engineering Research How did a former SEC fullback and a former New York Yankees pitcher end up at the epicenter of the conversation on human performance? It turns out it's a very TCU story; one that came into focus at the inaugural Global Human Performance Forum, held recently on the TCU campus. To understand, you have to g more

InnovateEDU CEO Mote Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family released the following written testimony by Erin Mote, CEO and co-founder of InnovateEDU, Brooklyn, New York, from a June 16, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence": * * * Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the HELP Committee, thank you for convening this critical hearing and more

Inspired at ESF, Leading Change Nationwide: Alumni Earn James Beard Foundation Impact Award

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * Inspired at ESF, Leading Change Nationwide: Alumni Earn James Beard Foundation Impact Award * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -June 29, 2026 -The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) proudly celebrates the achievements of alumni and ReFED co-founders, who were recently recognized with a prestigious James Beard Foundation (JBF) Impact Award for their groundbr more

Intelligent Transportation Society President Chace Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines and Safety released the following testimony by Laura Chace, president and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation": * * * Chairman Young, Ranking Member Peters, full committee Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and member more

IRC and partners launch PlayMatters 3.0 to expand Learning through Play across East Africa

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC and partners launch PlayMatters 3.0 to expand Learning through Play across East Africa The International Rescue Committee (IRC), together with consortium partners Plan International and War Child Alliance, and with support from the LEGO Foundation, is launching PlayMatters 3.0, the next phase of a flagship education initiative supporting teachers improve holistic lear more

ITC Seeks Public Input on Child Carrier Patent Complaint

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a patent complaint involving adjustable child carriers and is inviting public comments on whether requested import restrictions would affect public health, competition, domestic production or U.S. consumers. The complaint was filed on June 22, 2026, by The Ergobaby Carrier, Inc., Los Angeles, California, under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. It alleges patent violations involving the importation, sale for impo more

John Langford '14 to Join Yale Law School Faculty

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * John Langford '14 to Join Yale Law School Faculty Dean Cristina M. Rodriguez '00 has announced that John Langford '14 will join the Yale Law School faculty as clinical associate professor of law on July 1. Langford has been a visiting clinical associate professor of law at Yale Law School during the 2025-26 academic year and was counsel at Protect Democracy from 2019 to 2024. As a nationally esteemed lawyer more

Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. more

Justice Dept. Issues Letter to to Law Firm Arnall Golden Gregory

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following letter to Arnall Golden Gregory LLP: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 Brian Stimson Arnall Golden Gregory LLP 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 350S Washington, DC 20037 Re: United States' Title VI Inquiry Findings Dear Mr. Stimson: We write to notify you ofthe findings ofthe U.S. Department ofJustice (the "Department") after its investigation to determine whether the admissions more

Keuka College and Syracuse Create New Master's Pathways for STEM Students

KEUKA PARK, New York, June 28 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: * * * Keuka College and Syracuse Create New Master's Pathways for STEM Students Eligible KC graduates can gain direct admission to 12 high-demand graduate programs in SU's College of Engineering and Computer Science. - Keuka College announced a new direct admission agreement with Syracuse University that offers qualified KC graduates streamlined entry into master's degree programs in SU's College of Engineerin more

Knight First Amendment Institute: Supreme Court Recognizes Fourth Amendment Protection for Digital Location Data

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Recognizes Fourth Amendment Protection for Digital Location Data The U.S. Supreme Court today held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment search when they obtain digital location history through a geofence warrant, recognizing that people have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their location information. The Court remanded the case for more

LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Supreme Court Upholds Law that Allows Mail-in Ballots to be Counted If Mailed by Election Day

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Upholds Law that Allows Mail-in Ballots to be Counted If Mailed by Election Day The Supreme Court ruled today in a 6-3 decision that a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked by, and received within, five days of Election Day does not violate federal election-day statutes. This decision supports continued use of mail-in ball more

Lawler Introduces War Hazards Compensation Reform Act To Modernize The Reimbursement System

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces War Hazards Compensation Reform Act To Modernize The Reimbursement System * Washington, D.C. - 6/29/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the War Hazards Compensation Reform Act, legislation to modernize the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) by improving the reimbursement process for insurance carriers. The WHCA provided a process for the government to provide more

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Ballots Mailed by Election Day

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Ballots Mailed by Election Day The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right for states to decide whether to count ballots postmarked before or on Election Day but received after Election Day. Robert Weiner, the Voting Rights Project director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, which filed an amicus brief with more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "ONE YEAR AGO, REPUBLICANS ENACTED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY"

WASHINGTON, June 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "ONE YEAR AGO, REPUBLICANS ENACTED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to rooting out Republican corruption and making life better for the American people one year after the passage of the One Big Ugly Bill more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "ONE YEAR AGO, REPUBLICANS ENACTED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY"

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "ONE YEAR AGO, REPUBLICANS ENACTED THE LARGEST CUT TO MEDICAID IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to rooting out Republican corruption and making life better for the American people one year after the passage of the One Big Ugly Bill, which gutted Medicaid an more

Leonard Klingbaum and Jennifer Harris Join Dechert, Launching New Cross-Disciplinary Capital Solutions Team

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on June 29, 2026: * * * Leonard Klingbaum and Jennifer Harris Join Dechert, Launching New Cross-Disciplinary Capital Solutions Team Dechert LLP today announced that Leonard Klingbaum and Jennifer Harris, two leading practitioners in special situations finance, liability management and distressed capital markets, have joined the firm as partners. Mr. Klingbaum will head the firm's new cross-disciplinary capit more

Li He discusses the IPO market rebound in China with Reuters

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Li He discusses the IPO market rebound in China with Reuters * Davis Polk partner and co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) Li He discussed how tech companies are driving the IPO rebound in China with Reuters. The article notes that China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023. "The acceleration of technology IPOs has provided long-awaited ex more

Longtime Clemson horticulture lecturer Ellen Vincent looks forward to life after teaching

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Longtime Clemson horticulture lecturer Ellen Vincent looks forward to life after teaching As the clock ticks closer to Ellen Vincent's Aug. 5 retirement date, a lot of things have started to cross her mind. What will it feel like to no longer teach students? What will it be like not working for the first time in her life? How will she spend her time? But as she ponders what her career as a principal lect more

Los Angeles Director And Writer Sentenced To Prison For $11 Million Production Fraud

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Director And Writer Sentenced To Prison For $11 Million Production Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that CARL ERIK RINSCH, a Los Angeles-based director and writer, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff to 30 months in prison for fraudulently stealing $11 million from a sub more

Love of culture leads to international teaching

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 29 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Love of culture leads to international teaching * Calvin Older, a Central Michigan University graduate ('25) from Clare, Michigan, has a deep interest in learning about other cultures, as well as sharing his own. As an undergraduate, he completed an internship and language study abroad which strengthened his commitment to building an informed worldview. Older was teaching at a bilingual private more

Lujan, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Restore USDA Food Security Supplemental Survey

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Restore USDA Food Security Supplemental Survey U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the Food Assurance and Security Act to reinstate the Food Security Supplemental Survey and resume publication of annual household more

Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting * (Nairobi) - Islamist armed groups and Malian armed forces and their allies have committed serious abuses against civilians since fighting escalated in Mali in April 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. On April 25, the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM) carried out coordinated att more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: Are Defenders Bending the Transgender Numbers?

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 28, 2026, by fellow Colin Wright to the Daily Wire: * * * Are Defenders Bending the Transgender Numbers? A new Oregon study should raise concerns about the prevalence of transitioning minors. - For years, we were told not to worry about pediatric gender medicine because it was vanishingly rare. Puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, we were assured, were reserved for a tiny number of careful more

Manhattan Institute: 'A Bad Bet: Why Sports-Gambling Tax Revenue Disappoints'

NEW YORK, June 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on June 18, 2026 by Charles Fain Lehman entitled "A Bad Bet: Why Sports-Gambling Tax Revenue Disappoints." Here is the executive summary: * * * Many states are facing a backlash to the recent and rapid legalization of sports gambling. Some legislatures are considering regulations meant specifically to curb addiction and game-rigging. Opponents of regulation point to the promise of added tax revenue, a major rea more

Manhattan Institute: 'A for Average: Reversing University Grade Inflation'

NEW YORK, June 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on June 11, 2026 by Neetu Arnold entitled "A for Average: Reversing University Grade Inflation." Here is the introduction: * * * An A in a college class used to mean achievement. Today, an A means the average. Grade inflation--the phenomenon whereby universities increase students' average grades without a corresponding increase in achievement--has been a persistent issue in American education since at lea more

Manhattan Institute: 'Was the U.S. Prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? A Readiness Analysis'

NEW YORK, June 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on June 25, 2026 by Santiago Vidal Calvo entitled "Was the U.S. Prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? A Readiness Analysis." Here is the executive summary: * * * The 2026 World Cup spans 39 days, 48 teams, and 104 matches--the largest and longest in World Cup history.[1] It is hosted for the first time in 16 cities across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. While the event's responsibility is shared more

McGraw Hill Expands Its AI-Powered ALEKS Product Portfolio

NEW YORK, June 30 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * McGraw Hill Expands Its AI-Powered ALEKS Product Portfolio New releases include ALEKS Adventure for Grades 4-5 and ALEKS for Calculus II Key Highlights: * McGraw Hill is expanding its AI-powered ALEKS portfolio with ALEKS Adventure for Grades 4-5 and ALEKS for Calculus II. * ALEKS Adventure now offers a complete K-5 experience, while ALEKS for Calculus II extends personalized support as students progress th more

Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter by 16 attorneys general opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed a government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil serv more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in t more

Meat Distributor Required To Pay $120,500 Civil Penalty For Violating Food Safety Consent Decree

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Meat Distributor Required To Pay $120,500 Civil Penalty For Violating Food Safety Consent Decree * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA-FSIS")'s Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit, William Griffin, a more

Media Advisory: High schoolers to get crash course in computational science

BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: High schoolers to get crash course in computational science * The annual summer workshop began in 1999, and it has introduced hundreds of students to computational science. Standing on the right is E. Bruce Pitman, the workshop's director. Students will learn about wearable devices, other health care technologies at the Eric Pitman Annual Summer Wo more

Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: America at 250: Experts Available to Discuss the Nation's Milestone Anniversary * WASHINGTON (June 29, 2026 ) - Communities across the country are preparing to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will feature national events, educational initiatives, historical exhibitions, civic engagement programs, more

Michael Hong profiled in Financier Worldwide's "Power Players: Investment Funds"

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michael Hong profiled in Financier Worldwide's "Power Players: Investment Funds" * Davis Polk partner Michael Hong was profiled by Financier Worldwide as part of the publication's "Power Players: Investment Funds" issue. In the Q&A, he discusses how his career goals and aspirations have evolved over time, the qualities and values that are essential for building strong relations more

Middle East conflict fallout pushes countries toward US$1 trillion fossil fuel subsidy bill, warns UN Development Programme

NEW YORK, June 30 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Middle East conflict fallout pushes countries toward US$1 trillion fossil fuel subsidy bill, warns UN Development Programme * New York City/Hamburg - Developing countries' efforts to tackle the ongoing effects of conflict in the Middle East carry a high price that leaves little room for critical investments in education, health and other development priorities, according to a new report by more

Millions of New Yorkers consume cannabis; far fewer understand details, such as content and dosage

BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Millions of New Yorkers consume cannabis; far fewer understand details, such as content and dosage UB researchers publish study revealing low recognition of cannabis labels By Laurie Kaiser In 2023, about 2 million adults in New York state reported consuming some form of cannabis. However, only a small portion has a full understanding of cannabis products labe more

Murphy on Meet the Press: The Democratic Party Should Be a Big Tent Party Focused On Common Good Capitalism

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Meet the Press: The Democratic Party Should Be a Big Tent Party Focused On Common Good Capitalism * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined Meet the Press with Ryan Nobles to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Murphy argued voters want the party to be bolder in taking on concentrated corporate power and creating a "common good capitalism" that re more

N.J. A.G. Davenport, State Police, Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Announce Charges Against 63 Individuals in Sprawling Auto Theft Trafficking Enterprise

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General, State Police, Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Announce Charges Against 63 Individuals in Sprawling Auto Theft Trafficking Enterprise Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, and the New Jersey State Police today announced charges against 63 people for their roles in a sprawling auto theft t more

N.Y. Design & Construction Dept. Chooses Apparent Selected Proposer for Design-Build East Side Greenway Connector Project

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, June 30 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * DDC Chooses Apparent Selected Proposer for Design-Build East Side Greenway Connector Project Greenway will connect two parks along East River, 14th Street, addressing long-standing "pinch point" - NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Paul A. Ochoa today announced Skanska USA Building Inc./Claire Weisz Architects, LL more

National MS Society: Researchers Develop New Tool That May Help Predict Future Course of MS

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Researchers Develop New Tool That May Help Predict Future Course of MS A new study shows that information collected when MS symptoms first appear may help estimate risk of future disease activity and disability. Background: MS affects each person differently, making it difficult to predict who will have worsening symptoms, relapses, or disease progression. Improving these predictions could help guid more

Natural Resources Defense Council: Trump's War on Wind, Part Four

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * Trump's War on Wind, Part Four The Department of Interior announced a fourth taxpayer-funded payoff to a wind company so that it will not produce much-needed power. North Carolina project could power 300,000 homes. - The Trump administration announced it would be paying off another company not to produce offshore wind energy, the fourth time it has wasted taxpayer funds this way. Duke Ener more

New York and Oregon researchers to lead pioneering cardiac arrest studies

DALLAS, Texas, June 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New York and Oregon researchers to lead pioneering cardiac arrest studies * DALLAS, June 29, 2026 -More than 600,000 cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and survival rates are low both in and out of the hospital setting, according to the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all. To address this issue, the Association is pro more

New York Department of State and Town of Evans Announce Adoption of Parks and Marina Master Plan

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND TOWN OF EVANS ANNOUNCE ADOPTION OF PARKS AND MARINA MASTER PLAN The Evans Parks and Sturgeon Point Marina Master Plan Will Guide Revitalization of Town's Waterfront, Recreational Resources Plan was Created with Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Grant - New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley and the Town of Evans announce the Town's adoption of more

New York Medical College: Opening Doors to Medicine--Earlier and Wider

VALHALLA, New York, June 30 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * Opening Doors to Medicine--Earlier and Wider With expanded pipeline initiatives, NYMC deepens its commitment to educational opportunities and access - Kelsey Murray, School of Medicine (SOM) Class of 2027, always knew that she wanted to go to medical school. But rather than jump straight into the application process after graduating from Stony Brook University, she wanted to take some time off, while re more

Newmark Arranges Sale of Goldeneye Industrial Portfolio in Salt Lake City

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Goldeneye Industrial Portfolio in Salt Lake City Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of the Goldeneye Industrial Portfolio, a three-building, multi-tenant light industrial portfolio totaling 378,183 square feet in the West Valley submarket of Salt Lake City. The asset traded for more

NOAA Fisheries Trains for Whale Entanglement Response With New York and New Jersey Partners

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA Fisheries Trains for Whale Entanglement Response with New York and New Jersey Partners Regional collaborators gathered at the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, for a large whale entanglement response workshop. Entanglement in fishing gear and marine debris is a significant threat to recovering whale populations. - En more

Nomad Hilton Singapore to Open in Late 2026

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 30 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Nomad Hilton Singapore to Open in Late 2026 The hotel brand's debut in Asia Pacific will feature three bold dining and cocktail concepts, bringing a fresh offering to the famous culinary nation * The trio of venues includes a New York-style chophouse, a cabaret-inspired cocktail bar and playful dessert lounge. * Led by NoMad's award-winning Leo Robitschek, new culinary appointmen more

Ocasio-Cortez Submits 11 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Submits 11 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) sponsored 11 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that increase oversight over foreign military sales and uphold human rights commitments across the world. The amendments Representative Ocasio-Cortez introduced can more

Official newspaper of China has reduced foreign news coverage during President Xi Jinping's administration, study finds

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Official newspaper of China has reduced foreign news coverage during President Xi Jinping's administration, study finds * LAWRENCE -As the largest newspaper in China, the People's Daily remains one of the most influential tools for the Chinese Communist Party. "It's the newspaper of record in China, so you can imagine the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post rolled up into one audience more

Onika Williams Sworn in as President of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Onika Williams Sworn in as President of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals Steptoe of counsel Onika Williams was sworn in as President of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals (ATLP) at the organization's 97th annual meeting held in Baltimore, Maryland. Onika has previously served as Treasurer and Vice President. Founded in 1929, ATLP is an independent nonprofit organization th more

Paul Hastings Bolsters M&A Platform with Addition of Premier Executive Compensation Partner in New York

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Bolsters M&A Platform with Addition of Premier Executive Compensation Partner in New York * Further enhancing its Chambers -ranked global Executive Compensation, Benefits & ERISA practice and broader public company M&A and corporate platform, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that premier executive compensation and benefits lawyer Sasha Belinkie has joined as more

Preparing for a Transformative Experience: Columbia Law School's Weil, Gotshal & Manges Judicial Clerkship Training Institute

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Preparing for a Transformative Experience: Columbia Law School's Weil, Gotshal & Manges Judicial Clerkship Training Institute * Among the 18 speakers at Columbia Law School's Weil, Gotshal & Manges Judicial Clerkship Training Institute, the verdict was unanimous: A judicial clerkship is a privilege and an unparalleled opportunity for lawyers in the early years of their careers to play an indispensable role in ensur more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Unlawful Implementation of New Medicaid Work Requirements

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 30 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in more

Reed Smith Launches AI Leadership Program with Cornell University

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith Launches AI Leadership Program with Cornell University * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the launch of the Reed Smith AI Leadership Program at Cornell University, a customized curriculum developed in partnership with the school's Executive Education organization. The program, to be held at the Cornell Tech campus in New York City in S more

Rep. Comer Issues Letter to BATF

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 24, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, D.C. 20226 Dear Director Cekada: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing more

Rep. Lofgren, 24 Co-Signers Issue Letter to National Science Foundation

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, with 24 co-signers issued the following letter to the National Science Foundation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 15, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the Director National Science Foundation 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Mr. Stone, We write to you regarding the report that the National Science Fou more

Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces 'Next Mission Act' to Help Military Personnel and Their Families Transition to Civilian Life

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces 'Next Mission Act' to Help Military Personnel and Their Families Transition to Civilian Life * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today introduced the bipartisan Next Mission Act, legislation to help service members and military spouses successfully transition from military service to civilian careers. The bill is co-led by Rep more

Reps. Pallone, DeGette, Clarke Issue Letter to NIH

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, and Yvette Clarke, D-New York, ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following letter to the National Institutes of Health: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 22, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Director National Institutes of Heal more

Rice President DesRoches elected to National Academy of Construction

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice President DesRoches elected to National Academy of Construction * The National Academy of Construction has elected Rice University President Reginald DesRoches as one of 45 new members in its Class of 2026. DesRoches is one of only 18 members to hold the triple honor being a member of the National Academy of Construction, National Academy of Engineering and a distinguished member of the American Society more

Rockland Community College: Additional Investment and Expanded Access Will Help Students Stay on Track to Graduate on Time

ROCKLAND, New York, June 29 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: * * * Additional Investment and Expanded Access Will Help Students Stay on Track to Graduate on Time Suffern, NY -Rockland Community College (RCC) today announced the expansion of Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP), SUNY's nationally recognized student retention and completion program. Through this expansion, RCC will double the number of students receiving critical academic and financial more

S.T.O.P. Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Restricting Geofence Warrants

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Applauds SCOTUS Ruling Restricting Geofence Warrants Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, applauds a landmark ruling from the United States Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States restricting the use of geofence warrants, ruling that geofence warrants constitute a fourth amendment se more

Schneider Electric Selected by Southern California Edison to Deploy SF6-free Substation Technology

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, June 30 -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release: * * * Schneider Electric Selected by Southern California Edison to Deploy SF6-free Substation Technology * New substation technology supports faster grid expansion and reliable, affordable service as electricity demand grows * Bringing SF6-free, gas-insulated substation technology into U.S. utility operations at scale - Costa Mesa more

SCOTUS 2A RULINGS CONSISTENTLY SMACK DOWN ANTI-GUNNERS: CCRKBA

BELLEVUE, Washington, June 29 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * SCOTUS 2A RULINGS CONSISTENTLY SMACK DOWN ANTI-GUNNERS: CCRKBA The U.S. Supreme Court's newest Second Amendment ruling once again shows that proponents of restrictive gun control policies are on the wrong side of history as well as the Constitution, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said. "For the fifth time sinc more

SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Four Entities and Two Individuals in Alleged Relationship Investment Scam

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:24-cv-06517-SJB-ST; E.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 17, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. NanoBit Limited, et al., No 2:24-cv-06517-SJB-ST (E.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 17, 2024) On June 16, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered a final judgment by default against four entities and two individuals in connection with previously filed charges, which ste more

Sen. Warren, Rep. Krishnamoorthi Issue Letter to Goldman Sachs

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following letter to Goldman Sachs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 David Solomon Chief Executive Officer Goldman Sachs 200 West Street New York, NY 10282 Dear Mr. Solomon: I am writing to request information regarding shocking new reports that you have asked Goldman S more

Senate Environment Committee Ranking Member Whitehouse Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget for Federal Highway Administration

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening remarks from a June 3, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration: * * * Thank you, Chair Capito, for calling this hearing. Administrator McMaster, thank you for being here today. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided a bipartisan blueprint for fede more

ServiceNow and Accenture Launch AI-Powered Services to Accelerate the Shift From Legacy Risk Platforms to Agentic AI

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * ServiceNow and Accenture Launch AI-powered Services to Accelerate the Shift from Legacy Risk Platforms to Agentic AI Companies aim to remove two of the biggest barriers blocking enterprise risk modernization: cost and complexity of migrating off legacy cybersecurity platforms - NEW YORK and SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) more

Skanska USA Building Appoints Bryan Northrop as General Manager of Its Advanced Technology Operating Unit

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Skanska USA Building Appoints Bryan Northrop as General Manager of its Advanced Technology Operating Unit Extensive Experience Managing Complex Builds Brings Valuable Expertise to Drive Continued Growth - Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced the appointment of Bryan Northrop to executive vice president and general manager of more

Steptoe's $170M Jury Verdict Leads to Major PTAB Victory for Express Mobile in First-Of-Its-Kind Decision

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Steptoe's $170M Jury Verdict Leads to Major PTAB Victory for Express Mobile in First-of-Its-Kind Decision Steptoe LLP today announced that a $170M jury verdict secured by Steptoe on behalf of its client, Express Mobile, Inc., led to yet another significant win in a high stakes patent dispute before the US Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In November 2025, an more

Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best for Geriatric Care by Money

STONY BROOK, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best for Geriatric Care by Money * STONY BROOK, NY, June 29, 2026 - Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Geriatric Care in 2026 by Money, earning the No. 2 spot in New York State and ranking No. 16 nationwide. The recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate excelle more

Streams Critical to Des Moines' Drinking Water No Longer Protected by the Clean Water Act - New Research

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 29 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Streams Critical to Des Moines' Drinking Water No Longer Protected by the Clean Water Act - New Research * DES MOINES, Ia. - More than a third - 36% - of the water in the Raccoon River comes from smaller streams that are no longer protected by the Clean Water Act. In the Des Moines River, these newly-unprotected streams provide 26% of the total flow, according to more

Study Reveals How Leukemia Cells Enter and Damage Lungs

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] (TNSxrep) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Study Reveals How Leukemia Cells Enter and Damage Lungs * L ed by NYU Langone Health researchers, a new study shows how blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems. Published online June 29 in Nature Immunology, the new work addresses acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, a canc more

Sudan: An imminent RSF offensive is pushing North Kordofan toward humanitarian catastrophe, warns IRC

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sudan: An imminent RSF offensive is pushing North Kordofan toward humanitarian catastrophe, warns IRC * Khartoum, Sudan- Escalating RSF drone strikes on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, are killing civilians, cutting off access to food, water, and fuel, and paving the way for a ground offensive that would put hundreds of thousands of people at grave risk, t more

SUNY Poly's SPARK Workshops Bring Together Researchers, Industry Leaders, and Community Partners

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly's SPARK Workshops Bring Together Researchers, Industry Leaders, and Community Partners * Last week, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) welcomed researchers, healthcare leaders, industry partners, government representatives, and community organizations for Synergy in Partnerships, Advanced Research, and Knowledge (SPARK) Workshops, an annual weeklong workshop seri more

Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook to Continue Serving on Federal Reserve Board

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Supreme Court Allows Lisa Cook to Continue Serving on Federal Reserve Board * The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, may retain her position on the board as she challenges President Trump's unlawful attempt to fire her without just cause. In the decision, the Court ruled that the President was likely more

Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Mail-In Ballots Postmarked by Election Day

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Mail-In Ballots Postmarked by Election Day * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge in Watson v. Republican National Committee that would have risked disenfranchising voters in Mississippi and other states who vote by mail. Specifically, the Court ruled that election officials may count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by El more

Taft Adds Project Finance Partner Gregory K. Smith in Washington, D.C.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Adds Project Finance Partner Gregory K. Smith in Washington, D.C. * Taft, one of the fastest growing law firms in the country, announced today that Gregory K. Smith has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C. He arrives from Morrison Foerster. Smith brings deep experience advising lenders, sponsors, and host governments on the development and financing of major projec more

Two doctoral students selected as FFAR Fellows

ITHACA, New York, June 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Two doctoral students selected as FFAR Fellows * Divyanth Loganathan Girija, a doctoral student in biological and environmental engineering, and Sumit Sharma, a doctoral student in animal science, were selected for the 2026-2029 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows Program. Created by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University and the Foundation for F more

Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Two Months Out: Continuing Developments After Challenges to Rescheduling Order are Ongoing * Since the Monday, May 4, 2026, filing of the Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Inc. v. Department of Justice petition challenging the legality of the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") order rescheduling medical marijuana to Schedule III (the "Rescheduling Order"), two more petitions have similarl more

UC-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols

LA JOLLA, California, June 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols Power plant particles are also the size frequently associated with respiratory illnesses Author: Robert Monroe Research by atmospheric scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues pinpointed an individual coal-fired power pl more

UCLA Law School: Why Second Amendment expert Adam Winkler thinks the Supreme Court has 'made a mess' of gun laws

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Why Second Amendment expert Adam Winkler thinks the Supreme Court has 'made a mess' of gun laws * The U.S. Supreme Court added two opinions to its growing Second Amendment jurisprudence in June, when it ruled in the cases U.S. v. Hemani, holding that people cannot be denied guns because they unlawfully use controlled substances, and Wolford v. Lopez, expanding the ri more

Ulta Drops Badger-Hair Brushes After PETA Exposes Stabbing, Beating

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Ulta Drops Badger-Hair Brushes After PETA Exposes Stabbing, Beating Bolingbrook, Ill. - As revealed today in the New York Post, leading retailer Ulta Beauty has dropped badger-hair brushes following deeply disturbing new undercover footage taken over several months ending in May and just obtained by PETA Asia, showing a badger being beaten and stabbed while still more

UM hosts 18th Annual SoFiE Conference

MACAU, China, June 29 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM hosts 18th Annual SoFiE Conference * The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at the University of Macau (UM) and the Society for Financial Econometrics (SoFiE) jointly organised the 18th Annual SoFiE Conference to promote research and foster academic exchange in financial econometrics. The three-day event brought together over 150 scholars from around the world, including a Nobel laureate and those from more

Venable Adds Employee Benefits Counsel Stacey Bradford in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Venable Adds Employee Benefits Counsel Stacey Bradford in Washington, DC Venable LLP announced today that Stacey A. Bradford has joined the firm's Washington, DC office as counsel in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. Bradford brings extensive experience advising employers, private equity firms, and tax-exempt organizations on a wide range of employee benefits matters more

Vera Institute of Justice Applauds Closure of NIC on Rikers Island

NEW YORK, June 29 [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 Applauds Closure of NIC on Rikers Island Today, Mayor Mamdani announced the transfer of Rikers' North Infirmary Command (NIC), which held people with acute medical needs, from the Department of Corr more

Vietnamese National Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Commit Identity Theft In Connection With $67 Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Vietnamese National Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Commit Identity Theft In Connection With $67 Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that LE VAN HUNG, a/k/a "Hung Van Le," a/k/a "Van Hung Le," pled guilty to participating in a conspiracy to commit identity theft based on his more

Virginia Tech: Veterinary College's Student Services Director Knows What It Means to Feel Lost on Campus

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Veterinary college's new student services director knows what it means to feel lost on campus By Andrew Mann Edward Raimundi was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Arlington, Texas. When he left for college at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), no one in his family had done it before him. He did not know the people, did not have the connections, and did not have anyone to tell him how any of it wor more

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens for Reservations

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 30 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens for Reservations * Waldorf Astoria to debut in Malaysia with a refined, all-suite urban sanctuary in late 2026. * Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur will feature 268 elegantly appointed suites designed for elevated, residential-style living. * Exclusive opening offers now available for early reservations. - KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Marking Waldorf Astoria's highly more

Welch Leads Bill to Combat Consolidation in the Dairy Industry, Ensure Fair Prices for Family Dairy Farms

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads Bill to Combat Consolidation in the Dairy Industry, Ensure Fair Prices for Family Dairy Farms * The Milk from Family Dairies Act establishes a new Dairy Market Stabilization Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) this week led the int more

White & Case advises A.P. Moller on acquisition of solar, wind and battery energy projects in South Africa

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises A.P. Moller on acquisition of solar, wind and battery energy projects in South Africa * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised A.P. Moller Capital (APMC), a fund management company focused on value-add infrastructure investments, on the acquisition of a platform of solar, wind and battery energy projects in South Africa from Mainstream Renewable Power more

White & Case advises banks on Pestera II onshore wind project financing in Romania

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises banks on Pestera II onshore wind project financing in Romania * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Banca Comerciala Romana, BRD - Groupe Societe Generale, Deutsche Bank, Erste Group Bank, Societe Generale, Eurobank and Piraeus Bank on the EUR510 million financing of the development, construction and operation of the "Pestera II" onshore wind power more

White & Case advises Casa dos Ventos on US$1.1 billion private notes placement

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Casa dos Ventos on US$1.1 billion private notes placement Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Casa dos Ventos, a Brazilian renewable energy generation company, on the issuance of US$1.1 billion in senior guaranteed notes issued by certain subsidiaries of Casa dos Ventos, marking the largest US private placement ever executed by a Brazilian company. more

White & Case advises MAHLE on tap issuance of EUR200 million senior notes due 2032 and concurrent tender offer

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises MAHLE on tap issuance of EUR200 million senior notes due 2032 and concurrent tender offer * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised MAHLE GmbH on the successful tap issuance of an aggregate principal amount of EUR200 million in addition to its existing EUR300 million 7.125% senior notes due 2032, and a further concurrent tender offer for a partial cash more

White & Case advises Republic of Zambia on landmark debt-for-energy conversion

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Republic of Zambia on landmark debt-for-energy conversion * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Republic of Zambia on a landmark debt-for-energy conversion involving the repurchase of approximately US$1.3 billion of outstanding bonds, funded in part by a US$600 million loan from the African Development Bank ("AfDB"). "This transaction represent more

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