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"Equipped, Trained, Prepared": Homeland Republicans Highlight Congressional Action for FIFA World Cup Security

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news: * * * "Equipped, Trained, Prepared": Homeland Republicans Highlight Congressional Action for FIFA World Cup Security This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans spotlighted congressional resources and oversight that helped prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as federal, state, and local law enforcement, along with private sector partners, work more

"We Need to Be Able to Defend At Computer Speed": Chairman Garbarino Joins Punchbowl's 'Fly Out Day' to Talk AI and Cybersecurity

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on June 28, 2026: * * * "We Need to Be Able to Defend At Computer Speed": Chairman Garbarino Joins Punchbowl's 'Fly Out Day' to Talk AI and Cybersecurity Last week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) joined Punchbowl News' "Fly Out Day" to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the cybersecurity landscape more

AALDEF Responds to SCOTUS Decision to Uphold Birthright Citizenship

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * AALDEF responds to SCOTUS decision to uphold birthright citizenship Today, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) released a statement in response to the upholding of birthright citizenship in the U.S. Supreme Court landmark ruling in Trump v. Barbara. Statement from Bethany Li, executive director of the Asian American Legal Defense and Educatio more

Academic 'boot camp' helps veterans build college confidence

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Academic 'boot camp' helps veterans build college confidence * As a teenager, Colby Morse skipped high school often and rarely studied or did homework. College felt like a foreign concept. That's all changed after three years of experience as an Army signals analyst and success in night classes at community college in Maryland. Invigorated by a new interest in computer science, he enrolled in an academic "boot more

Advocates for Children of New York: Response to the New York City FY 2027 Budget Agreement

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Response to the New York City FY 2027 Budget Agreement Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the announcement of the Fiscal Year 2027 city budget agreement. We are pleased that the budget agreement announced today includes a commitment to continue for the coming year several impactful education pr more

Advocating World without Nuclear Weapons, Youth Begin Historic Visit to Hiroshima, Nagasaki to Meet with Atomic Bomb Survivors, Outline Concrete Steps for Change

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Advocating World without Nuclear Weapons, Youth Begin Historic Visit to Hiroshima, Nagasaki to Meet with Atomic Bomb Survivors, Outline Concrete Steps for Change * NEW YORK, 29 June 2026 (Office for Disarmament Affairs) -From 29 June to 3 July 2026, 50 young leaders from 39 countries will embark on a study visit to Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan, as part of the Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapon more

AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania have won their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community more

AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging illegal conditions that the Trump administration (PDF) imposed upon billions of dollars in funding that community organizations acros more

AJC Statement on Birthright Citizenship Decision

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on Birthright Citizenship Decision * American Jewish Committee welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold more than a century of legal precedent that any child born on U.S. soil is a citizen regardless of their parents' immigration status. Birthright citizenship also ensures that children born in this country to parents who came here seeking religious freed more

Albany Law School Pioneers Mandatory Legal Tech Competency Course for First-Year Students

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law School Pioneers Mandatory Legal Tech Competency Course for First-Year Students Celebrating its 175th year, with its very creation an act of innovation, Albany Law School is poised to serve as a pioneer in legal education again, becoming one of the first law schools in the country to require first-year law students to take a course in legal technology competence. Starting this academic year, all incoming more

Americans for Tax Reform: Conservatives Blast Warren-Moreno Tax Hike

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Conservatives Blast Warren-Moreno Tax Hike Compilation of conservatives blasting the Elizabeth Warren-Bernie Moreno $3 trillion tax increase -- with a combined rate over 52% in every state -- following its unveiling in the New York Times this week: Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) - "The proposed tax hike would be a hammer blow to small businesses. No thank you." Chairman/Co-Founder, Committee to Unleash Pr more

Americans for Tax Reform: Moreno - Warren Tax Plan Imposes Over 53% Combined Tax Rate in All 50 States

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Evan Honore: * * * Moreno - Warren Tax Plan Imposes Over 53% Combined Tax Rate in All 50 States The proposed Bernie Moreno-Elizabeth Warren $3 trillion tax hike will impose a combined tax rate of over 53% in all 50 states. The combined tax rate will exceed 60% in nine states. List below: [View table in the link at bottom.] Below is the math: * 37 percent top federal income tax rate * 12.4 percent Social Se more

Analysis by Brady Finds That Weeks Around 4th of July Have Highest Rates of Unintentional Shootings Among Children

WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Unintentional Shootings Spike Over Summer, Especially Around July 4th. Here's What You Need to Know to Keep Your Home and Family Safe from Firearm-Related Injuries A new analysis by Brady finds that the weeks around Fourth of July have the highest rates of unintentional shootings among children - A new analysis (https://www.bradyunited.org/resources/research/unintentional-shoo more

April housing picks up speed, but trails historical baselines

IRVINE, California, June 30 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * April housing picks up speed, but trails historical baselines * The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, formerly known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices. IRVINE,Calif., June 30, 2026 -The U.S. housing market picked up speed in April, though it remains well below its historical p more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A bipartisan multistate investigation more

As Global Crises Intensify, UNDP and ASRA Launch Partnership on Crisis Risk Anticipation

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * As Global Crises Intensify, UNDP and ASRA Launch Partnership on Crisis Risk Anticipation * New York City, June 30th, 2026 - Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Crisis Bureau today announced a new strategic collaboration to strengthen how countries anticipate, assess and respond to increasingly interconnected global crises. The partne more

Assistant Secretary of Interior for Fish & Wildlife Nominee Lilly Testifies Before Senate Environment & Public Works Committee

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Kevin J. Lilly, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of the Interior for fish and wildlife and parks, from a June 24, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and Members of the Committee. I am both honored and humbled that President Trump has nominated me, and for Secretary Burgum's trust in me, to serve as Assistant Sec more

Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 13 attorneys general nationwide, submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to over 500 DOE regulations as well as many future DOE rules. This propo more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s proposal to dismantle its rules prohibiting housing more

Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania yesterday won their case challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizatio more

Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement Delivering More Than 900,000 Eggs to Vermont Foodbank Following Egg Price Manipulation Investigation

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 30 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement Delivering More Than 900,000 Eggs to Vermont Foodbank Following Egg Price Manipulation Investigation * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont will receive approximately 915,000 eggs and $56,000 as part of a settlement with the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A bipartis more

Attorney General James Condemns Trump Administration for Slashing New York's Resources to Fight Medicaid Fraud

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Condemns Trump Administration for Slashing New York's Resources to Fight Medicaid Fraud * New York Attorney General Letitia James today condemned the Trump administration's decision to cut funding for the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), which investigates and prosecutes Medicaid fraud and has recovered more than $627 m more

Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Lucien Colon

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Lucien Colon * June 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Lucien Colon, who died on April 2, 2026 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Departm more

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling * June 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship and rejected the president's attempt to deny citizenship to children born in the United States: "Birthright citizenship is a con more

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Transgender Sports Ruling

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Supreme Court Transgender Sports Ruling * June 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can prohibit transgender women and girls from participating on teams that align with their gender identity: "Across the nation, we have seen sta more

Attorney General James Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme to Manipulate Egg Prices * New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes to raise prices. A bipartisan multistate investigat more

Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * June 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organ more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other s more

Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with large egg producers after uncovering illegal scheme to jack up prices

DENVER, Colorado, June 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with large egg producers after uncovering illegal scheme to jack up prices * June 30, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million from some of the nation's largest egg producers for colluding behind the scenes for nearly three years to raise prices. A bipartisan more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM * Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-constru more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS * Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Illegal Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the more

Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness

SALEM, Oregon, June 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition have won their lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal conditions on $3 billion in federal housing funds. The funds, known as Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, help community organizations nationwide provide housing and serv more

Attorney General Tong Blocks Illegal Cartel to Drive Down Egg Prices

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Blocks Illegal Cartel to Drive Down Egg Prices * Investigation into Nation's Largest Egg Producers Revealed Illegal Scheme That Raised Costs for Consumers and Businesses Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition of 17 states today announced a $3.3 million settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers, resolving a joint stat more

Bank of America to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Investor Conference Call on July 14

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Investor Conference Call on July 14 As previously announced, Bank of America will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 14. The results will be released at approximately 6:45 a.m. eastern ET, followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a more

Binghamton University Research Study Advances Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University research study advances treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Researchers focus on early-intervention strategies By Ethan Knox '20 At Binghamton University, researchers were among the first to find ways to help patients of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), with the development of an effective drug. Now, they are continuing that work, looking to reduce its effects even e more

Bloomberg News | AI's energy crunch has investors searching for next IPO winners

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg News | AI's energy crunch has investors searching for next IPO winners * In an article for Bloomberg News, White & Case partner Nandan Nelivigi and co-leader of the Firm's Global Capital Markets Practice John Vetterli discuss the rise in power and clean energy companies going public to meet AI-driven data center demand. The article highlights growing investor appetit more

Brennan Center Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Brennan Center Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship The Supreme Court upheld the Fourteenth Amendment's long-standing guarantee of citizenship to everyone born in the United States. - Today in Trump v. Barbara the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to everyone born in the United States. Thom more

British Ambassador Kariuki Demands Israel Halt West Bank Violence at UN Security Council Meeting

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, demanded that Israel uphold international law and take urgent steps to halt coordinated settler violence in the West Bank. Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Palestine in New York, Kariuki highlighted a sharp rise in attacks against civilians and religious sites alongside ongoing settlement expansions, which the UK categorically opposes as violations of international law. He warned that the more

Bronx study shows post-pandemic decline in childhood flu vaccination

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Bronx study shows post-pandemic decline in childhood flu vaccination * Flu vaccination among children and adolescents in the Bronx rose before the pandemic, then dropped and never recovered, according to a study by researchers from the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) and CUNY SPH. For the study, researchers in more

Brookhaven Lab, Amazon Web Services Partner to Connect AI Data Centers

UPTON, New York, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Brookhaven Lab, Amazon Web Services Partner to Connect AI Data Centers Collaboration aims to accelerate electric grid interconnection of AI data centers in support of the Genesis Mission - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a partnership that will leverage AWS' advance more

Brookhaven National Laboratory: Abundant Catalyst Converts Methane Into Valuable Liquid Chemicals

UPTON, New York, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Abundant Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Liquid Chemicals Low-cost sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels - Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and their collaborators have demonstrated a promising new approach for converting m more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on June 30, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, July 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.30.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Tomiquia Moss, of Oakland, has been appointed Secretary at the California Housing and Homelessness Agency. Moss has been Secretary at the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency since 2024. She was Founder and Chief Executive Officer at All Home fr more

Can AI want something? URochester awarded Templeton Foundation grant to find out

ROCHESTER, New York, June 30 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Can AI want something? URochester awarded Templeton Foundation grant to find out * The $4.2 million in funding launches a new institute to investigate one of science's biggest mysteries: the difference between life and machines. What separates living things from machines? Bacteria swim toward food. A bird builds a nest. A person plans for the future. Machines, on the other hand, do whatever they' more

Center for Constitutional Rights: Our Response to Supreme Court's Assault on Trans and Intersex Rights

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Our Response to Supreme Court's Assault on Trans and Intersex Rights In response to the Supreme Court's ruling allowing states to ban trans youth and some intersex youth from participating in school sports, the Center for Constitutional Rights released the following statement: Today's decision confirms what trans and intersex advocates have known for some time: we are in the Plessy more

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe: * * * Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos Any idea that Tomahawk missiles can be deployed at scale across Europe are now dead. But there is an alternative. - Europeans need cruise missiles. Ukraine makes them. It's a deep-strike problem with an obvious solution. Despite the missile's immaturity, despite the political costs and despi more

CLARKE CELEBRATES THE PERMANENCE OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE CELEBRATES THE PERMANENCE OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: "As it has been since 1868, and as it will remain in permanent glory, birthright citizenship is the law of our land. Today, the Supreme Court affirmed an obvious truth in this nation: that a child of any refugee is as equally American as any descend more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPEAKS ON OMAR RAMOS-JIMENEZ FROM FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE SPEAKS ON OMAR RAMOS-JIMENEZ FROM FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES * (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives reflecting on his visit with Omar Ramos-Jimenez, a Rochester resident currently detained by ICE at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York. Congressman Morelle's rema more

Congresswoman Tenney Joins Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Agricultural Workforce Program, Strengthen America's Food Supply

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Joins Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Agricultural Workforce Program, Strengthen America's Food Supply * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act, legislation to modernize the H-2A agricultural gue more

Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Chicago, Jacksonville, and Los Angeles 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, and Los Angeles 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 the Chi more

Consumer Reports Statement on New Jersey Fair Price Protection Act to Ban Personalized Pricing in Grocery Sales

YONKERS, New York, July 1 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on New Jersey Fair Price Protection Act to ban personalized pricing in grocery sales Trenton, New Jersey - The New Jersey Legislature passed the Fair Price Protection Act today. If signed by Governor Sherrill, New Jersey will become the third state in the country to pass a law to curb personalized pricing. The Fair Price Protection Act would prohibit personalized more

Consumer Reports Unveils 'Consumer Finance AI Standard' a First-Of-Its-Kind Framework Defining What Consumers are Owed From AI-Powered Financial Products

YONKERS, New York, July 1 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports unveils 'Consumer Finance AI Standard' a first-of-its-kind framework defining what consumers are owed from AI-powered financial products Washington, DC - Consumer Reports today published the Consumer Finance AI Standard, a first-of-its-kind framework defining the rights, protections, and design practices consumers are owed by AI-powered financial products. AI increasingly m more

Cornell-led NIH grant will reveal how immune cells communicate in living tissues

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell-led NIH grant will reveal how immune cells communicate in living tissues * A $13.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support a Cornell-led effort to reveal the long-standing mystery of how immune cells communicate within living tissues across time and space, which could shape new approaches for treating inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders and infections. The five-year pr more

CRN Continues Supreme Court Fight Against New York Supplement Age-Restriction Law

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition posted the following news release: * * * CRN Continues Supreme Court Fight Against New York Supplement Age-Restriction Law * Press Releases Association says Supreme Court review is needed to protect First Amendment rights and prevent governments from restricting lawful products based on speech rather than evidence of product harm The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade associati more

Crowell & Moring Adds Antitrust and Competition Senior Counsel Ryan Marth in Minneapolis

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Adds Antitrust and Competition Senior Counsel Ryan Marth in Minneapolis * Minneapolis - June 30, 2026: Crowell & Moring has added experienced antitrust senior counsel Ryan Marth to the Antitrust and Competition Group in Minneapolis. Marth will advise clients on complex antitrust litigation, opt-out plaintiff recovery, and cross-border transactional and regulatory more

Dartmouth College: Arts and Sciences Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotions

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 1 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotions Fourteen faculty were promoted to full professor this year, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. - The Dartmouth Board of Trustees approved promotions for faculty across the Arts and Sciences on June 12. This year, 14 faculty members were promoted to full professor, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted ten more

Debevoise Advises on Deal of The Year

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises on Deal of The Year * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised on the winner of the "Deal of The Year - Private Equity" category at the annual IFLR Europe Awards. Debevoise advised CD&R in the financing and competition aspects of its acquisition of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, the French-headquartered consumer healthcare company. The acquisition was the big more

Debevoise Advises Schneider Electric in Its $3.1 Billion Acquisition of Cognite

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Schneider Electric in Its $3.1 Billion Acquisition of Cognite * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, in its definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite AS ("Cognite"), a leading provider of industrial data and AI software, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion more

Debevoise Names Six New Counsel

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Names Six New Counsel * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Michael Godbe, Molly Maass, Eric Olmesdahl, Justin Rassi, Adam Saunders and Amy Zimmerman have been named counsel, effective July 1. Michael Godbe is based in the New York office and a member of the Restructuring Group and the Liability Management & Special Situations team. His practice focuses on advisi more

Defense Primer - Military Service Academies Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: Military Service Academies Overview The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are one of three primary commissioning sources for officers, along with the Senior Reserve Office more

Delaware North celebrates America's 250th anniversary across its portfolio

BUFFALO, New York, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Delaware North celebrates America's 250th anniversary across its portfolio * Guests visiting Delaware North locations in the U.S. can commemorate the milestone through authentic and exclusive experiences BUFFALO, N.Y. - Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with an array of events and limited-time activations acro more

DOT CFO Nominee Eppler Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following written testimony by Edward Eppler, President Trump's nominee to be CFO of the U.S. Department of Transportation, from a June 24, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as you consider my nomination for the position of Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Tra more

Earthquakes leave Venezuela in ruins as approximately 50,000 remain missing and survivors go without water

NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Earthquakes leave Venezuela in ruins as approximately 50,000 remain missing and survivors go without water * Almost 50,000 people, including children remain missing under rubble, with rescue workers racing against a closing survival window, IRC teams most concerned about elevated risks to children. * Authorities report 12,721 people have been displaced and 774 buildings more

East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought * The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping slightly lower costs and reduce reliance on the drought-prone West. Those were findings from a new supply chain model study that showed expanding production outside of California - the country's top broccoli producer - can help stabilize fresh produce supply chains that are vulnerable to wa more

EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers * Federal agency charges grocery store chain with bias in favor of Chinese workers LOS ANGELES -Tawa Supermarket, Inc. doing business as 99 Ranch Market, violated federal law when it fired and otherwise discriminated against non-Chinese workers based on their national origin, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunit more

Eggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food Banks

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Eggciting News! Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement, Delivers 8.9 Million Eggs to California Food Banks * Nationwide settlement with egg producers resolves allegations of an illegal conspiracy that raised the cost of eggs OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 17 attorneys general and alongside the U.S. Department of more

Eight Charged In International Cargo Theft Conspiracy

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Eight Charged In International Cargo Theft Conspiracy * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging eight defendants-VAGAN GULIAN, ZHIRAYR GUMR more

EisnerAmper Receives 2026 "Top New York City Workplace" Award From AM New York

NEW YORK, July 1 -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, issued the following news: * * * EisnerAmper Receives 2026 "Top New York City Workplace" Award from AM New York Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper is pleased to announce that AM New York, a New York City-based news organization, has named EisnerAmper a "Top New York City Workplace" for 2026. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey a more

Embraer's Praetor 500E Achieves Triple Certification From ANAC, FAA, and EASA

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 1 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * Embraer's Praetor 500E Achieves Triple Certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA * Certification confirms the Praetor 500E's readiness for global operations * Praetor family momentum continues following the Praetor 600E's certification earlier this year - Melbourne, Florida - Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) today announced more

Exchange Ideas, Challenge Assumptions to Help Harness Artificial Intelligence Sustainably, Ethically, Secretary-General Tells Young Scientists Conference

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Exchange Ideas, Challenge Assumptions to Help Harness Artificial Intelligence Sustainably, Ethically, Secretary-General Tells Young Scientists Conference * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message to the Global Young Academy General Meeting and International Conference of Young Scientists, held in Bremen, Germany, today: I am pleased to share my well wishes with the Global Young Academy and more

Exploring Brain Health: NYU Langone Experts Talk About the Mind, Brain, and Body

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Exploring Brain Health: NYU Langone Experts Talk About the Mind, Brain, and Body * B rain health was once viewed through a narrow lens-focused largely on the brain itself, treated in isolation from the rest of the body. Today, experts understand that protecting the brain means protecting the whole person: The gut, the body, more

FAA Orders Airbus H160-B Window Modifications After Emergency Exit Defect Found

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has ordered mandatory modifications to emergency jettison windows on all U.S.-registered Airbus Helicopters H160-B helicopters after maintenance inspections uncovered defective window cable components. The Federal Aviation Administration adopted a final rule requiring operators of all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters to modify affected passenger windows after maintenance personnel dis more

FAA Orders Cargo Hook Inspections for Airbus AS350 Helicopters After Defect Report

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of cargo hooks on Airbus AS350 helicopters after identifying a manufacturing defect that could loosen hooks. The Federal Aviation Administration adopted a final rule requiring inspections of cargo hooks installed on Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3 and AS350D helicopters after reports of a non-conforming cargo hook that could fail during more

FAA Proposes Expanded Tail Rotor Blade Inspections for Airbus EC135 Helicopters

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive that would expand inspection requirements for tail rotor blade assemblies on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635T2+ helicopters after identifying another blade configuration that could be vulnerable to cracking caused by intergranular corrosion. The notice of proposed rulemaking, published June 29, would apply to all Model EC135P1, EC135P2, more

FAA Updates Airbus AS332 Helicopter Door Safety Directive With Modified Compliance Requirements

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has updated safety requirements for Airbus AS332 helicopters by mandating door release system modifications to prevent emergency exits from jamming. The Federal Aviation Administration adopted a final rule superseding two existing airworthiness directives covering Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L and AS332L1 helicopters after the manufacturer developed revised modification proced more

FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr more

Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus more

Florence L. Denmark, Pioneering Hunter Feminist Social Psychologist, 95

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Florence L. Denmark, Pioneering Hunter Feminist Social Psychologist, 95 * Florence L. Denmark, a pioneering social psychologist whose scholarship helped establish the psychology of women as a recognized field of study and whose leadership transformed psychological research, education, and public policy, died May 25. She was 95. Over a career that spanned almost se more

Four Headlines That Tell You Why Republicans Are So Scared of Losing in NY-17

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Four Headlines That Tell You Why Republicans Are So Scared of Losing in NY-17 * Just one week into the general election in New York's 17th District, things are already looking awfully bleak for vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler. National Republicans spent $1.5 million in dark money trying to handpick Lawler's opponent for him, but NY-17 voters didn't take the bait. Now, the fake more

Four UC San Diego Music Faculty and Alumni Receive American Academy of Arts and Letters Awards

LA JOLLA, California, July 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Four UC San Diego Music Faculty and Alumni Receive American Academy of Arts and Letters Awards Two faculty members and two alumni from the University of California San Diego Department of Music have received fellowships and awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a prestigious honor society that recognizes exceptional achievement among contemporary composers, writers, v more

Fully Fund Palestine Refugee Agency Now, Secretary-General Urges, Pointing to Service Cuts Caused by Cash Shortage, over 1,000 Palestinians Killed Since October Ceasefire

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Fully Fund Palestine Refugee Agency Now, Secretary-General Urges, Pointing to Service Cuts Caused by Cash Shortage, over 1,000 Palestinians Killed Since October Ceasefire * Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the General Assembly Ad Hoc Committee Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in Ne more

Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Support Direct Care Workforce, Family Caregivers

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Support Direct Care Workforce, Family Caregivers * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, introduced legislation to support direct care workers and family caregivers, who provide essential daily care to seniors and people with disabilities. The Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act wou more

Gillibrand Statement On Federal Court Ruling Citing Freezing Of Gateway Funds As "Contrary To Law"

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Federal Court Ruling Citing Freezing Of Gateway Funds As "Contrary To Law" * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), made a statement following a decision by Judge Jeannette Vargas, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York, to vacate more

Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship: "Today, the Supreme Court did what the Constitution has demanded for more than 150 years: it affirmed that children born on American soil are American citizens. This is a victory for the rule of l more

Gillibrand, Colleagues Launch Push To Cap Medicare Costs For Seniors

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Launch Push To Cap Medicare Costs For Seniors * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, along with 14 of her Senate colleagues, introduced the Medicare Cost Cap Act to create a $5,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) beneficiaries. Currently, Traditional Medicare does not have a limit on more

Global Wealth Report 2026: Global wealth rose over 10% in 2025

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Global Wealth Report 2026: Global wealth rose over 10% in 2025 * Zurich, 30 June 2026 - In 2025, global personal wealth rose by 10.8% in USD terms, significantly outpacing growth seen in 2024 (4.6%) and 2023 (4.2%). Wealth growth was strongest in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), at 17.5%, followed by the Americas at 8.5%. Asia-Pacific (APAC) recorded g more

Governor Hochul Announces Designations to the Appellate Divisions in the First Department

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Designations to the Appellate Divisions in the First Department * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the designation of Justice Matthew Parker-Raso as an Additional Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Department and the elevation of current Justice Manuel Mendez to Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First De more

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $106 Million to Expand Childcare Capacity Across New York State

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces More Than $106 Million to Expand Childcare Capacity Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $106 million in awards through the Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program to support 37 projects that will create and expand access to quality childcare across New York State. The awards will support shovel-ready capital projects in ever more

Governor Hochul Announces MTA to Replace Three East End LIRR Bridges

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces MTA to Replace Three East End LIRR Bridges * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded a contract to complete the design and reconstruction of three aging bridges that carry vehicular traffic over Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) tracks on the Long Island East End: Sagg Road Bridge in Sagaponack, Cranberry Hole Road more

Groups Representing Plaintiffs Respond to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Groups Representing Plaintiffs Respond to Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling * PRESS CALL TODAY at 1:30 p.m. ET. RSVP to join here. CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org Troi Barnes, Legal Defense Fund, media@naacpldf.org Joshua Stickney, Asian Law Caucus, media@asianlawcaucus.org Teresa Mozur, DDF, teresa@democra more

Hachette Book Group Announces New Sales and Distribution Partnership With Paperblanks

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Hachette Book Group Announces New Sales and Distribution Partnership with Paperblanks Hachette Book Group (HBG) announced today that Paperblanks, the design-led journal, planner and stationery brand, will join HBG's sales and distribution slate on January 4, 2027. Under the new agreement, HBG will manage sales and distribution for Paperblanks' full product range across the United States and the more

Hachette Book Group Launches Partnerships With Batch for Books

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release: * * * Hachette Book Group Launches Partnerships with Batch for Books Hachette Book Group (HBG) is proud to announce its innovative industry partnership with Batch for Books, to provide booksellers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments. After beginning our collaboration with Batch in 2025, HBG will officially go-live with Batch on July 7, 2026. "At HBG US Distribution, one of our top priori more

HAWAII A.G. DEPT. SECURES 53 MILLION EGGS AND $3.3 MILLION IN NATIONWIDE EGG PRICE-FIXING SETTLEMENT

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 1 --The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SECURES 53 MILLION EGGS AND $3.3 MILLION IN NATIONWIDE EGG PRICE-FIXING SETTLEMENT Investigation Revealed Illegal Scheme by Nation's Largest Egg Producers to Manipulate Prices and Increase Costs for Consumers and Businesses - Attorney General Anne Lopez today secured 53 million eggs for consumers nationwide and $3.3 million fro more

Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept.: May 2026 Visitor Spending Increased

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * May 2026 Visitor Spending Increased More Visitors Came; Stays were Shorter - Total spending by visitors in May 2026 was $1.77 billion (measured in nominal dollars), up 5.3 percent from May 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). There were 800,554 total visitors in May 2 more

Hawley Launches Investigation into Failures at US Postal Service After Postmaster General Refused to Forego Bonuses

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Hawley Launches Investigation into Failures at US Postal Service After Postmaster General Refused to Forego Bonuses Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into the ongoing mail service failures plaguing Missouri, alongside potential criminal activity in abandoned mail and the alarming distribution of lavish bonuses to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) executives. T more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Ampol on Its $1.165 Billion Acquisition of EG Australia

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Ampol on its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised Ampol Limited on its $1.165 billion acquisition of EG Group Australia Pty Ltd and EG AsiaPac Holdings Pty Ltd (together, EG Australia). The transaction, which involved the acquisition of a complementary company-owned and company-operated (COCO) more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Xunlong Sci-Tech on Its Hong Kong IPO

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Xunlong Sci-tech on its Hong Kong IPO Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised on Hangzhou Qiandaohu Xunlong Sci-tech Co., Ltd. (06715.HK)'s listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. "Hong Kong's IPO market continues to show encouraging momentum, supported by investor appetite for quality issuers," said Hong Kon more

Hilton Hotels That Embody Americana Through Place

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Hotels that Embody Americana Through Place Hit the open road and discover stays that reflect the heart, soul and scenery of the nation's national parks and heartland cities * Discover destination-inspired Hilton stays near iconic landscapes like Yellowstone's geothermal wonders, Moab's red rocks, the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and Chicago's towering skyline. * Experience historic towns more

Hinkle Fieldhouse to Host Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Championship

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Hinkle Fieldhouse to host Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Championship The NBA today announced that the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Championship will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the iconic home of Butler University. The winner-take-all game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11 during the 2026-27 NBA season and will stream exclusively on Prime Video. The selection of Hinkle Fieldh more

Houlihan Lokey to Acquire Intrepid Financial Partners

LOS ANGELES, California, July 1 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release: * * * Houlihan Lokey to Acquire Intrepid Financial Partners Transaction Will Substantially Grow the Firm's Coverage Capabilities Across the Oil and Gas Industry - HOUSTON and NEW YORK -- Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, has agreed to acquire Intrepid Financial Partners, LLC (Intrepid), a premier independent investment bank specializing in providing advisory s more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on H. Con. Res. 108, the War Powers Resolution to bar U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Leba more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Floor Remarks During Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following floor remarks on June 29, 2026: * * * Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on H. Con. Res. 108, the War Powers Resolution to bar U.S. Armed Forces from hosti more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Following Administration Briefing on Iran MOU

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Following Administration Briefing on Iran MOU * Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following yesterday's briefing by Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff on the administration's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU more

How Three Alumnae at World Without Exploitation Brought Sex Trafficking Out of the Shadows

BROOKLYN, New York, June 30 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * How Three Alumnae at World Without Exploitation Brought Sex Trafficking Out of the Shadows * World Without Exploitation cofounders, President Rachel Foster '94 and CEO Lauren Hersh '02, who work alongside a third alumnae, Policy Director Rebecca Zipkin '11 gained national attention for their work with the Epstein survivors. The public service announcement video opening was striking and effective: A series of more

HPU Students Gain Insight Through Global Experience Travels

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, June 30 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Gain Insight Through Global Experience Travels * Students in High Point University's Global Business Experience course in Southeast Asia visited the Mekong Delta jungle and boarded canoes to navigate the creeks where soldiers fought during the Vietnam War. The trip focused on global supply chain management. HIGH POINT, N.C., June 30, 2026 - The entire world became a classroom more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to AI Frontiers: Three Models of Sino-American Competition for the Soul of AI

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by senior fellow Bill Drexel to AI Frontiers: * * * Three Models of Sino-American Competition for the Soul of AI American leaders agree that the AI race will shape the balance of power with China. But they can't agree on how to ensure the technology advances American values. - When officials in Washington more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed Secures U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Clears Path for District Court to Consider Application to Enforce Arbitration Award for Ukrainian Gas Companies

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Secures U.S. Supreme Court Victory, Clears Path for District Court to Consider Application to Enforce Arbitration Award for Ukrainian Gas Companies Russia's Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act arbitration exception argument declined. Highlights * U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Russia's petition for certiorari, clearing a path for the District Court to consider the merits of our appli more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Heat Wave Is a Test of Whom Governments Protect, And How

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by Bede Sheppard, deputy director in the Children's Rights Division, and Bridget Sleap, senior researcher on the rights of older people: * * * Heat Wave Is a Test of Whom Governments Protect, And How Children, Older People, Those with Disabilities at Greatest Risk - As Europe swelters through the second intense heat wave of 2026, governments are issuing warnings, closing schoo more

Illinois Institute of Technology: Global Impact - Architecture Faculty Present Their Research Around the World

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Global Impact: Architecture Faculty Present Their Research Around the World A host of Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture faculty have been presenting research papers at international conferences over the past year. First, Assistant Professor Il Hwan Kim presented his project, "Inflatable Formwork: Self-Erecting Pneumatic Formwork for Vertical Concrete Elements," more

INTA Publishes Groundbreaking Study on the Use of AI in Likelihood of Confusion Analysis

NEW YORK, June 30 (TNSxrep) -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release: * * * INTA Publishes Groundbreaking Study on the Use of AI in Likelihood of Confusion Analysis The International Trademark Association (INTA) has released its latest research study, Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Likelihood of Confusion Analysis. As intellectual property (IP) offices and professionals face increasing application volumes and growing complexity, this Re more

Johns Hopkins Historian Martha Jones Cited in SCOTUS Ruling Affirming Birthright Citizenship

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins historian Martha Jones cited in SCOTUS ruling affirming birthright citizenship In a 6-3 decision, the court reaffirmed the long-held principle that children born in the U.S. are citizens - Insights from Johns Hopkins University legal and cultural historian Martha S. Jones are widely cited in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today to uphold birthright citizenship. In a 6-3 ruling, the cou more

Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation That Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation that Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country The Proposed Settlements Will Ensure Competitive Prices for Consumers by Stopping Coordination to Inflate Egg Prices - The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, together with 17 State Attorneys General, filed a civil lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (Cal-Ma more

Keep Working to Fully Abolish Cruel Practice, Ensure Justice Rooted in Human Dignity, Secretary-General Urges in Message for Ninth World Congress against Death Penalty

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Keep Working to Fully Abolish Cruel Practice, Ensure Justice Rooted in Human Dignity, Secretary-General Urges in Message for Ninth World Congress against Death Penalty * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message for the Ninth World Congress against the Death Penalty, in Paris today: I am pleased to greet the ninth World Congress Against the Death Penalty. The movement towa more

Kennedy Introduces VA Coaching Into Care Act to Support Families of At-Risk Veterans

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Introduces VA Coaching Into Care Act to Support Families of At-Risk Veterans * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the introduction of the VA Coaching Into Care Act, a bill to address a major gap in support for families and loved ones of at-risk veterans. This legislation would restart the VA's Coaching Into Care program, strengthening access to real-time mental health resources more

KnowledgeWorks: State of Personalized, Competency-based Education

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * The State of Personalized, Competency-based Education A snapshot of the field in 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Personalized, competency based education has shifted from isolated pilots to durable, statewide systems that align policy, practice and classroom implementation * States and districts are redefining success through flexible graduation pathways, Portraits of a Graduate and more meaningful approaches to assessme more

Lawler Applauds Court Victory Expanding Professional Degree Status for Nursing and Healthcare Students

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Applauds Court Victory Expanding Professional Degree Status for Nursing and Healthcare Students * Washington, D.C. - 6/30/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed the Department of Education's decision to comply with a federal court's order to expand its list of professional degree programs, a move that restores access to higher federal student loan limits for students pursuing g more

Lawler Slams Democrats for Dismissing Sheridan Gorman's Murder and Defending Sanctuary Policies That Kill Americans at Hearing

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Slams Democrats for Dismissing Sheridan Gorman's Murder and Defending Sanctuary Policies That Kill Americans at Hearing * Washington, D.C. - 6/30/26... Following today's House Judiciary Committee hearing, "Sanctuary Policies: Victims' Perspectives," Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) issued the following statement after introducing the mother of Sheridan Gorman, Jessica, as a witness: "Today, more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION SAFEGUARDING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

WASHINGTON, June 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION SAFEGUARDING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court finally affirmed, by applying the law and being guided by the Constitution, that all persons born in the United States are American citizens. There is, and shall be, no questi more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION SAFEGUARDING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION SAFEGUARDING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court finally affirmed, by applying the law and being guided by the Constitution, that all persons born in the United States are American citizens. There is, and shall be, no question. Donald Trump's disgrac 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 * Washington, D.C. - 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 publicati more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Innovation Nation - From the Airplane to the Lightbulb - Big, Bright Ideas Have Always Thrived in the Land of the Free

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 30, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the New York Post: * * * Innovation Nation: From the Airplane to the Lightbulb -- Big, Bright Ideas Have Always Thrived in the Land of the Free On July 31, 1790, President George Washington affixed his elegant signature to a single piece of parchment. The short document credited Samuel Hopkins of Philadelphia with having "discovered an Improvement, not more

Margaret Tahyar addresses Fed questions about SCOTUS decision with American Banker

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar addresses Fed questions about SCOTUS decision with American Banker * Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in American Banker discussing the questions remaining about the future of the Federal Reserve following the Supreme Court decision determining that Fed Governor Lisa Cook could remain on the board. The a more

Margaret Tahyar discusses SCOTUS decision on the Federal Reserve with Politico

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar discusses SCOTUS decision on the Federal Reserve with Politico * Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in Politico discussing the Supreme Court decision that ruled the president cannot remove a member of the Federal Reserve without cause, upholding the constitutionality of the Fed's structure. "The Supreme Co more

Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement * Matt Marx, the Bruce F. Failing, Sr. Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, has been named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement - a newly reimagined position intended to coordinate and bolster Cornell's efforts in these critical areas. Mar more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NS more

Md. A.G. Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, won their more

Meeks, Nunn Tout Unanimous Bipartisan Victory on Bill to Expand Access to Financial Advisement

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Meeks, Nunn Tout Unanimous Bipartisan Victory on Bill to Expand Access to Financial Advisement Today, U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05) and Zach Nunn (R-IA-03) secured unanimous passage of their bipartisan Clarity for Compensation Act during a House Financial Services Committee markup. The measure supports independent financial advisors by removing outdated regulatory barrier more

MFA urges ESMA to strengthen EU equity markets

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * MFA urges ESMA to strengthen EU equity markets Preserving execution choice and reducing market data costs will improve competition, transparency, and investor outcomes - Brussels, Belgium - MFA urged the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to preserve the diversity of ways investment managers can execute trades and address rising market d more

Miles Guo Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Leading Billion-Dollar Fraud

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Miles Guo Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Leading Billion-Dollar Fraud * Attorney for the United States, Sean S. Buckley, Acting under Authority Conferred by 28 U.S.C. SS 515, announced that MILES GUO, a/k/a "Ho Wan Kwok," a/k/a "Guo Wengui," a/k/a "Brother Seven," a/k/a "The Principal," a/k/a "Boss," was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Analisa To more

Mizzou helps alumna relish her Wienermobile experience

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 30 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou helps alumna relish her Wienermobile experience * By Eric Stann At this year's Wienie 500, Mizzou alumna Camila Fowler finished in first place, driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile named the "New York Dog." It's the second year in a row that a Mizzou alum has claimed the top spot. Spending a year driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gave one alumna a powerful sta more

Morelle Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Protect Mail-in Voting

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following statement on June 29, 2026: * * * Morelle Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Protect Mail-in Voting Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement following the Supreme Court of the United States' decision in Watson v. RNC - a case that now upholds our nation's safe and secure election administration method more

Mount Sinai's Veronica Rivera, MD, Named Clinician of the Year by the American Geriatrics Society

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai's Veronica Rivera, MD, Named Clinician of the Year by the American Geriatrics Society * Veronica Rivera, MD, Associate Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was named the 2026 Clinician of the Year by the American Geriatrics Society. The award is one of the nation's highest honors in geriatrics, recognizing excellence more

MTA Announces 57 St M Subway Station Fully Accessible With Opening of Two Elevators Paid for by Private Developer

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * MTA Announces 57 St M Subway Station Fully Accessible With Opening of Two Elevators Paid for by Private Developer Upgrades Include New Fare Control Area, Two Elevators, and Control Areas, Funded and Constructed by Sedesco First Station Made Fully Accessible through Zoning for Accessibility's (ZFA) Transit Improvement Bonus Program, Saving MTA $43M in Construc more

MTA Wins Six Safety Awards From American Public Transportation Association

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Wins Six Safety Awards from American Public Transportation Association APTA Gold Award Recognizes Innovative Transit Safety Measures; One of The Highest Honors in U.S. Public Transportation Industry - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the agency won six American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold Awards for safety and security ini more

N.Y. Motor Vehicles Dept. Honored for Communications Initiatives, Commitment to Organ Donation

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news release: * * * NYS DMV Honored for Communications Initiatives, Commitment to Organ Donation Employees Awarded by the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators Springfield Gardens District Office Earns Praise from Donate Life America for Boosting Organ Donation - Employees at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles earned honors for both their communications efforts and more

NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Announces 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients * June 29, 2026 Contact: communications@naacpnet.org NEW YORK, NY - NAACP is pleased to announce today the recipients of the third edition of the Inclusive Beauty Fund to small business owners and entrepreneurs spanning across businesses including salon owners, hair care and beauty service educators, beauty product founders, sui more

NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2026 Emerson Coleman Fellowship Class

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2026 Emerson Coleman Fellowship Class * Washington, D.C. - The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF), in partnership with Hearst Television, proudly announces the participants in the 2026 Emerson Coleman Fellowship, an immersive program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in broadcast television programming and production. more

National MS Society: Following Exercise and Physical Activity Recommendations Increases Physical and Mental Quality of Life

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * New Study: Following Exercise and Physical Activity Recommendations Increases Physical and Mental Quality of Life Following the physical activity guidelines that have been established for people living with MS improves quality of life - both physically and mentally. These are the findings of a new study. A research team from Kansas City University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champa more

Natural Resources Defense Council: "Chemical Recycling" Facilities Pose Risks to Workers and Communities

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * "Chemical Recycling" Facilities Pose Risks to Workers and Communities "Chemical recycling" facilities have large amounts of carcinogens and other toxic chemicals on site, according to a new analysis from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), based on public records obtained from five of the largest facilities nationwide. "Chemical recycling won't solve our plastic crisis," said Re more

NBA Sets Salary Cap for 2026-27 Season at $164.961 Million

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * NBA sets Salary Cap for 2026-27 season at $164.961 million The National Basketball Association announced today that the Salary Cap for the 2026-27 season has been set at $164.961 million. The Tax Level for the 2026-27 season is $200.428 million. The Salary Cap and Tax Level go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1. Teams are permitted to begin negotiating with all fre more

New Echelon Insights Survey Commissioned by Rockefeller Foundation: Most Americans Back Foreign Aid a Year After USAID's End

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * New Echelon Insights Survey Commissioned by Rockefeller Foundation: Most Americans Back Foreign Aid a Year After USAID's End * A majority (54%) across the political spectrum remains favorable toward foreign aid a year after USAID's dismantlement, and 8 in 10 say the path forward is to reform and strengthen foreign aid -- not eliminate it. - Echelon Insights and The Rockefeller more

New report from The Nature Conservancy Finds NYC is Progressing Toward the Goal of 30% Tree Canopy Cover Citywide, But Gains Vary by Neighborhood

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * New report from The Nature Conservancy Finds NYC is Progressing Toward the Goal of 30% Tree Canopy Cover Citywide, But Gains Vary by Neighborhood * The Nature Conservancy today released Growing Greener: The State of Tree Canopy in New York City, 2017-2021, the most comprehensive look, to date, at how New York City's tree canopy is changing across public and more

New York and New Jersey Save Funding for the Gateway Project

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * New York and New Jersey Save Funding for the Gateway Project * June 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Mikie Sherill, and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today released the following statement after a federal judge issued a permanent order blocking the Trump administration from freezing federal grants for the more

New York Medical College: Inquiring Minds of Student Research

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * The Inquiring Minds of Student Research A thriving culture of student-driven science builds skills from coding to communication, analyzing the tiniest cellular changes--and broadest swaths of data--to improve health outcomes. - As an undergraduate logging time in the lab, Jason Jin's first taste of research was "rote and scripted, just going through the motions for each particular experiment," he recalls more

New York Medical College: Start of Era in Clinical Education

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * The Start of a New Era in Clinical Education The state-of-the-art renovations of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center expand the bridge from the classroom to the clinic with advanced technology, labs, and medical suites. - With the warm glow of the pediatric suite's light shining above, a desperate, teary-eyed mother cradles her limp infant with a striking blue tinge coloring his tongue. She looks u more

Newmark to Strengthen Washington, D.C. Office Leasing Business With Hiring of Industry Leader Kaitlyn Rausse

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark to Strengthen Washington, D.C. Office Leasing Business with Hiring of Industry Leader Kaitlyn Rausse Newmark announces the Company will hire Kaitlyn Rausse as Senior Managing Director in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Rausse is set to become the fourth new agency leasing hire for Newmark's Washington, D.C. more

NFTE Capital Region Advances Two Student Businesses to National Stage

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news on June 29, 2026: * * * NFTE Capital Region Advances Two Student Businesses to National Stage Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase competitors to represent region at National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase this fall in New York City - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the top student ventures from its Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, with two outstanding young more

Northwell MRI Therapy Gives LI Grandfather 'Instantaneous' Relief From Essential Tremor in Hands

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 1 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Northwell MRI therapy gives LI grandfather 'instantaneous' relief from essential tremor in hands High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) program at North Shore University Hospital targets the brain with sound waves to stop shaky extremities - James Broten was on a Mediterranean cruise in 2024 with his wife when he burned his hand trying to ladle soup into a bowl he was holding. The seas were calm b more

NYCLU on SCOTUS Thwarting Trump's Attempts to Gut Birthright Citizenship

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU on SCOTUS Thwarting Trump's Attempts to Gut Birthright Citizenship * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara that the Trump administration's attempts to limit birthright citizenship violate the Fourteenth Amendment. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement from Executive Director Donna Lieberman: "In more

NYCLU on Supreme Court Upholding Transgender Student Sports Bans in West Virginia and Idaho

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU on Supreme Court Upholding Transgender Student Sports Bans in West Virginia and Idaho New York Law Still Protects Trans Students - Today, the U.S. Supreme Court in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox ruled that state laws banning transgender girls from participating in all school sports do not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution or Title IX, more

NYMC Faculty Undertake Medical Missions to Improve Global Health

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * NYMC Faculty Undertake Medical Missions to Improve Global Health New York Medical College (NYMC) faculty provide care, free of charge, for the professional and personal satisfaction of giving back - Over mud-packed roads in Yantalo, Peru, on motor taxis and bicycles, parents ferry their children to and from pediatric surgical care. In Lusaka, Zambia, patients line the halls of the country's largest hospi more

Ocasio-Cortez Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of PROMESA

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of PROMESA * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released the following statement on the ten year anniversary of the passage of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act of 2016 (PROMESA). "Ten years ago today, Congress passed the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economi more

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Removal of U.S. Armed Forces From Hostilities in Iran

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a House concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 86) directing the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Iran. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, and five cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of H. Con. Res. 86, a resolution that would direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or aga more

One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force * The report provides an update on the ACLU's Seven States Safety Campaign and presents preliminary findings on police misconduct and transparency in jurisdictions abandoned by the Department of Justice MOUNT VERNON - One year after the Trump a more

Pope Leo XIV Holds Private Audience with President LeMura, Contingent of AJCU Presidents

SYRACUSE, New York, June 29 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Pope Leo XIV Holds Private Audience with President LeMura, Contingent of AJCU Presidents * Last week, 19 presidents of Jesuit colleges and universities in North America traveled to Rome for a series of meetings, including a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. The trip was arranged by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU). During the private audience, the Pontiff addressed the group more

Powering an automated pipeline for drug discovery

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Powering an automated pipeline for drug discovery * For his entire career, Sean Brady has been on the hunt for medically useful molecules hidden in the natural world. He knows that, beneath our feet, soil bacteria are manufacturing a vast, untapped arsenal of antibiotics. The problem: these molecules are incredibly difficult to access and study. Most soil bacteria can't be grown in the lab, and those that do rarely more

ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Four New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Four New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative * ProPublica has selected four new partner newsrooms and local journalists for its Local Reporting Network. This is the fifth group selected as part of the organization's 50 State Initiative, a commitment to selecting a partnership with one more

Provisions by Admirals Club Lounge to Land at JFK, Offering Travelers a Fresh Take on Lounge Convenience

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 1 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * Provisions by Admirals Club lounge to land at JFK, offering travelers a fresh take on lounge convenience * Purpose-built grab-and-go lounge concept -- A 3,700-square-foot Provisions by Admirals ClubSM space designed for speed, flow and flexibility, giving travelers premium food and beverage options without a traditional lounge stay. * First-of-its-kind barista bar -- American's first dedicated barista bar featuri more

Rakhee Patel Joins Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice in Dallas

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Rakhee Patel Joins Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice in Dallas * DALLAS - Rakhee Patel has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice as a partner in the Dallas office. Her arrival further strengthens the firm's national restructuring platform and expands its capabilities in Texas and across key capital-intensive indu more

Rakhee Patel Joins Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice in Dallas

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Rakhee Patel Joins Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice in Dallas DALLAS - Rakhee Patel has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice as a partner in the Dallas office. Her arrival further strengthens the firm's national restructuring platform and expands its capabilities in Texas and across key capital intensive industries. Patel joins Troutman Pepper more

Recent awards recognize faculty achievements

ROCHESTER, New York, June 30 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Recent awards recognize faculty achievements * URochester faculty have received national honors for accomplishments in research, healthcare, and mentorship. Share your updates Know of a faculty member receiving an award or honor? Contact us so we can help share the news. University of Rochester faculty regularly earn regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professiona more

Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and pub more

REPS LIEU AND LEGER FERNANDEZ RE-INTRODUCE 21st CENTURY FEDERAL WRITERS' PROJECT ACT

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REPS LIEU AND LEGER FERNANDEZ RE-INTRODUCE 21st CENTURY FEDERAL WRITERS' PROJECT ACT * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) introduced the 21st Century Federal Writers' Project Act, legislation to create a new grant program administered by the National Endowment for the Arts that will empower America's writers and journalists more

Reps. Morelle, Raskin, Garcia Issue Letter to to WinRed Inc.

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to WinRed Inc.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 Ryan Lyk Chief Executive Officer WinRed, Inc. 4250 Fairfax Drive, Suite 600 Arlington, Virginia more

Rockland Community College Celebrates Expansion of SUNY's ASAP Program

ROCKLAND, New York, June 30 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: * * * Rockland Community College Celebrates Expansion of SUNY's ASAP Program 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 wi more

Ropes and Gray: Firm Celebrates Pro Bono Contributions at Annual Ceremony

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Firm Celebrates Pro Bono Contributions at Annual Ceremony Ropes & Gray celebrated the extraordinary pro bono contributions of attorneys and support team members at our annual pro bono event this June. The ceremony honored several individuals and teams, capping off a year in which the firm dedicated more than 130,000 hours to pro bono service. Honorees included: * An Asia-led team for its work with more

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $63 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON, June 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $63 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AIRPORTS * Announcement Includes Fed $$ From FAA's Airport Improvement Program And Airport Infrastructure Grant Program Which Senators Boosted In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law And FAA Reauthorization Law Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Helping Upstate NY Reach New Heights! Today, U more

Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols

LA JOLLA, California, June 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols * Research by atmospheric scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues pinpointed an individual coal-fired power plant in Houston, Texas, as the main source of particles most likely to encourage formation of clouds around the metropolitan area. A large portion o more

SDSU wrestling to face North Carolina at Sanford Pentagon

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * SDSU wrestling to face North Carolina at Sanford Pentagon * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota State University will square off on the mat with the University of North Carolina in a wrestling dual on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Sanford Pentagon. Ticket sales and broadcast information will be determined at a later date. "These are two tremendous wrestling programs that will provide more

Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Seven-figure gift endows directorship of real estate innovation institute * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Four years after launching the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation, Peter J. and Sharon L. Cocoziello have made a new seven-figure commitment to endow the directorship at the institute they founded. The gift will provide the institute's leader, a position now named the Advance Real more

Sherwood Partners Combines With EisnerAmper

NEW YORK, July 1 -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, issued the following news: * * * Sherwood Partners Combines with EisnerAmper Sherwood Known as the Gold Standard for Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors - The partners and staff of Sherwood Partners, Inc., are joining global business advisor EisnerAmper in a combination expected to close in July 2026. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Santa Clara, CA--in the heart of Silico more

Somerset Community College Welcomes Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall

SOMERSET, Kentucky, June 30 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news: * * * Somerset Community College welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall In March, Somerset Community College (SCC) welcomed its newest Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall. Originally from Ashland in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Hall deeply understands how education can empower Appalachian families and break generational cycles. "What I love about this area is that it feels like more

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota: #StaffSpotlight - Meet Leah, Supporting TRIO SSS Student Success in College, Graduation and Beyond

BRADENTON, Florida, June 30 -- State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota Campus issued the following news: * * * #StaffSpotlight: Meet Leah, Supporting TRIO SSS Student Success in College, Graduation and Beyond Leah Nusman grew up in Bradenton. As a first-generation college student with limited financial resources, she started her higher education journey at Manatee Community College (now State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota) in 2001. She took classes and worked as a student employee in more

Statement by CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez on the Ruling to End TPS for Haitians and Syrians

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * Statement by CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez on the Ruling to End TPS for Haitians and Syrians * "The U.S. Supreme Court's decision clearing the way for the federal government to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Haiti and Syria will have immediate and far-reaching consequences for members of the CUNY community. For CUNY students from these countries, losing TPS will mean losing more

Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act * Congressman Nick Langworthy released the following statement: "Last night, the House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) with strong bipartisan support. As a father of two, I know parents-not Big Tech-should be in the driver's seat when it comes to protecting our kids more

Statement From Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, on New Public Opinion Research on Foreign Aid Programs

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following statement by President Rajiv J. Shah on the public opinion research on foreign aid programs: * * * Statement From Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, on New Public Opinion Research on Foreign Aid Programs As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, new polling shows that the American people want an active, engaged relationship with the world. They recognize that helping vulnerable people and more

Statement From Governors Kathy Hochul and Mikie Sherrill and Attorneys General Letitia James and Jennifer Davenport

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governors Kathy Hochul and Mikie Sherrill and Attorneys General Letitia James and Jennifer Davenport * "We are grateful that a federal court has once again agreed that the Trump Administration's decision to freeze billions of dollars in grants for the Gateway Tunnel Project is flagrantly unlawful. This is the most important infrastructure project in the nation, and thanks to ou more

Summer Orientation Helps New Hawks Prepare for Fall

ONEONTA, New York, June 30 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Summer Orientation Helps New Hawks Prepare for Fall * Students attending orientation came from 14 states, traveling from as far away as Arizona and Idaho. The incoming class also reflects 34 academic interests and includes 127 student-athletes and 109 students from HartLand Promise regions. Jacqueline Gregory, vice president for enrollment management, said the program provides an important opportunity f more

SUNY Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Celebrate Empire State Summer Service Corps During NYC Convening

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Celebrate Empire State Summer Service Corps during NYC Convening Empire State Summer Service Corps Students, Senior Leaders, and Program Staff to Discuss Civic Engagement and Service Governor Hochul's Empire State Service Corps Program Connects Students with Paid Community Service and Career Development Opportunities - New York, NY -- State U more

SUNY ESF Hosts Student Affairs Leaders from Across New York for Systemwide Summer Meeting

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Hosts Student Affairs Leaders from Across New York for Systemwide Summer Meeting * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - June 30, 2026 -The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) welcomed members of the SUNY Council of Senior Student Affairs Officers (CSSAO) for their annual summer meeting June 29. The gathering brought together senior student affairs l more

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Joins New York's Cannabis Center of Excellence to Advance Clinician Education

SYRACUSE, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate joins New York's Cannabis Center of Excellence to advance clinician education Upstate Medical University has joined a statewide partnership to help educate healthcare professionals on the safe, evidence-based use of cannabis as New York launches the nation's first Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity. Announced by the New York State Off more

Surface Transportation Board Member Nominee Hedlund Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Karen J. Hedlund, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the Surface Transportation Board, from a June 24, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as the President's nominee for a second term on the Surface Transportation Board. I also want to thank my s more

Syracuse University: Free NSF I-Corps Course to Be Offered This Fall

SYRACUSE, New York, July 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Free NSF I-Corps Course to Be Offered This Fall The entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course will study groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials. Cristina Hatem University researchers with groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials are invited to apply for an entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course offered by the National Science Foundatio more

Taft Adds 3 Attorneys to its Denver Office, Growing Litigation, Government Affairs, and Private Client Practices

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Adds 3 Attorneys to its Denver Office, Growing Litigation, Government Affairs, and Private Client Practices * As Taft continues to grow its footprint in Colorado, the firm welcomed partner Michael Freimann, of counsel Joe Heaton, and associate Natalie Whitacre to its Denver office. Freimann is a highly-regarded employment law and commercial litigation attorney, Heaton focuses h more

TCM Bank Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * TCM Bank Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors * TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Payments, today announced the election of Mark Harrell, president and CEO of CNB Bank Inc., in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and David Saber, president and chairman of Park State Bank in Minneapolis, Minn., to the TCM Bank Board of Directors. TCM Bank, N.A. more

Television Academy: Ed Bradley, Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Ted Sarandos and Jean Smart to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame at Televerse 26

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Television Academy issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Ed Bradley, Ted Danson, Sheila Nevins, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Ted Sarandos and Jean Smart to be Inducted into Hall of Fame at Televerse 26 The Television Academy today announced the induction of seven television legends into the 28th Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Thursday evening, Aug. 13, kicking off Televerse 26, the industry's flagship festival. The Hall of Fa more

The Ad Council Launches Campaign Highlighting Community-Led Approaches to Preventing Violence and Building Safer Communities

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * The Ad Council Launches Campaign Highlighting Community-Led Approaches to Preventing Violence and Building Safer Communities * NEW YORK, NY (June 30, 2026) - The Ad Council is launching a new phase of the award-winning " Agree to Agree " youth firearm injury prevention initiative, including new PSAs from Translation that spotlight the lifesaving work of community violence intervention (CVI). As g more

The New York Times | Exonerated New Yorkers say compensation process is traumatic

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The New York Times | Exonerated New Yorkers say compensation process is traumatic * White & Case partner Samuel Hershey spoke with The New York Times about the hurdles that wrongfully convicted New Yorkers often face when seeking compensation from the state. Samuel explained that although nearly half of the claims against New York since 2016 are settled before a full trial, th more

Tonko Cheers $1.5 Million for Montgomery County to Cleanup Brownfield Sites

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Cheers $1.5 Million for Montgomery County to Cleanup Brownfield Sites * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) announced that Montgomery County is being awarded $1.5 million for a Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Assessment Coalition Grant. The funding, awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be used to conduct environmental site more

Travel Bridges Cultures, Promotes Peace, Secretary-General Says in Video Message, as Spain Hosts UN Tourism

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Travel Bridges Cultures, Promotes Peace, Secretary-General Says in Video Message, as Spain Hosts UN Tourism * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the Inauguration of the United Nations Tourism Headquarters, in Madrid today: I am pleased to send my warmest wishes as you inaugurate the new headquarters of UN Tourism. Today is a celebration of the power of travel: to d more

Turner Selected to Lead Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Selected to Lead Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan * Turner was selected by the Greenville Arena District as the construction manager for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena Master Plan, a multi-phase project that will modernize the existing arena, add a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater, and expand the surrounding entertainment district in the heart of downtown Greenville. As more

U.S. Attorney Announces Recovery Of $19.5 Million For Victims Of China-Based Pump-And-Dump Schemes

NEW YORK, June 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Announces Recovery Of $19.5 Million For Victims Of China-Based Pump-And-Dump Schemes * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Special Agent in Charge of the Nashville Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), Terence G. Reilly, announced today the filing of two civil forfeiture Complaints f more

UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials

BUFFALO, New York, June 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials * Mark Swihart and students in his lab stand in his lab looking at the camera. Mark Swihart, far right, focuses on developing aerosol-based manufacturing techniques for high-performing materials. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. One-step process generates h more

UK announces further support for Palestine refugees at UN pledging conference

LONDON, England, June 30 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * UK announces further support for Palestine refugees at UN pledging conference * * UK set to announce PS23 million of support for UN agency responsible for supporting Palestine refugees at pledging conference in New York. * Announcement forms part of the UK's commitment to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza and support for Palestine refugees across the region. * Fundi more

UNDP Estimates 1.2 Million Tonnes of Debris in La Guaira area, After Earthquakes in Venezuela

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP Estimates 1.2 Million Tonnes of Debris in La Guaira area, After Earthquakes in Venezuela * Caracas / New York, 29 June 2026 \- As affected communities cope with the loss and devastation caused by the earthquakes, clearing debris is a critical first step toward recovery. An estimated 1.2 million tonnes of debris resulted from the June 24 earthquakes across the hardest-hit areas of La Guaira sta more

University of Cincinnati: Is the U.S. Having a Baby Bust?

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Is the U.S. having a baby bust? UC experts talk about falling rates of child birth in United States By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Two experts at the University of Cincinnati told WVXU's Cincinnati Edition that more people are putting of having children in the United States for a variety of reasons. The show turned to UC's experts to put the declining birth rate in the United more

University of Manchester Library Launches Imagine2035

MANCHESTER, England, June 30 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * The University of Manchester Library launches Imagine2035 A decade-long vision to redefine what a 21st-century research library can be - The University of Manchester Library today publishes Imagine2035, its ten-year vision for the period 2026 to 2035. Developed over a year of engagement with almost 200 colleagues, Imagine2035 has been shaped by listening to students, resea more

University of Melbourne: Telepathic Device Set to Remove Communication Barrier for People With Impaired Speech

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 30 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news: * * * Telepathic device set to remove communication barrier for people with impaired speech A University of Melbourne startup is developing a brain computer interface, designed to help people with impaired speech communicate simply by using their thoughts. Many Australians living with neurological disorders, such as motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis, experience speech difficulties and may lose more

Unplug and Play: Governor Hochul Announces 20 Projects Awarded $10 Million in Funding From Round 2 of the Municipal Parks and Recreation Statewide Grant Program

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Unplug and Play: Governor Hochul Announces 20 Projects Awarded $10 Million in Funding From Round 2 of the Municipal Parks and Recreation Statewide Grant Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $10 million in funding was awarded to 20 projects as part of Round 2 of the Municipal Parks and Recreation (MPR) Grant Program to fund the development and improvement of municipal more

Utah A.G. Brown Secures More Than 50 Million Eggs and $3.3 Million After Uncovering Illegal Scheme

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown secures more than 50 million eggs and $3.3 million after uncovering illegal scheme Three major egg producers who illegally coordinated to drive up egg prices will be held accountable under a settlement announced today. Utah joins a bipartisan coalition of states and the U.S. Department of Justice in filing a complaint and proposed final judgment against Ca more

Vera Institute of Justice Applauds Initial Investment in "Jails to Jobs" in FY 2026-27 California State Budget

NEW YORK, June 30 [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 Initial Investment in "Jails to Jobs" in FY 2026-27 California State Budget * Contact: media@vera.org (June 30, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA - Last night, lawmakers passed the three-party final more

WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 30 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. In November 2025, more

White & Case advises Doncasters on upsized US$1.1 billion IPO

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Doncasters on upsized US$1.1 billion IPO * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised DPC Holdings PLC (Doncasters) on its blockbuster initial public offering in the United States. The IPO was upsized and provided gross proceeds to the company of approximately US$1.1 billion after the underwriters exercised their option to purchase additional shares. The o more

White & Case advises Flannery Plant Hire on sale to DWS

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Flannery Plant Hire on sale to DWS * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Flannery Plant Hire, the UK's largest operated heavy plant-hire company, on its sale of an interest in it to DWS Group (DWS), a leading European asset manager. The Flannery family has retained a significant interest alongside DWS, and Patrick and Martin Flannery will continue more

White & Case advises Ionic Digital on US$400 million investment in AI-focused data center platform

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Ionic Digital on US$400 million investment in AI-focused data center platform * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Ionic Digital Inc., a digital infrastructure company supporting the expanding needs of AI and high-performance computing (HPC), on its US$400 million investment round to fund the continued development of the company's digital infrastru more

White & Case advises lenders to CVC Capital Partners on acquisition of Clevertech Group

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises lenders to CVC Capital Partners on acquisition of Clevertech Group * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the lenders to CVC Capital Partners on its acquisition of Clevertech Group, an Italian-headquartered global leader in industrial automation solutions. Gareth Eagles, White & Case partner and Co-Head of the Firm's Global Private Capital Industry more

White & Case advises on Play's PLN 1.25 billion bond issuance

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises on Play's PLN 1.25 billion bond issuance * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised P4 sp. z o.o. (P4), a company belonging to the French Iliad Group and the operator of Play, a leading telecommunications network in Poland, on two bond issuances with a total nominal value of PLN 1.25 billion. The transaction comprised two series of bonds offered to qua more

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