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3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 4th Marine Brigade secure maritime terrain during KAMANDAG 10

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 7 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 4th Marine Brigade secure maritime terrain during KAMANDAG 10 * SUBIC BAY, Philippines -3rd Marine Littoral Regiment completed maritime key terrain security operations during Exercise Kaagapay Ng Mga Mandirigma Ng Dagat 10, also known as KAMANDAG 10, across multiple expeditionary sites in the Batanes Islands, Philippines, June 19-29. The training enhanced interoperabilit more

AAUP, Texas AAUP-AFT sue Texas Tech University System over restrictive course content policies

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * AAUP, Texas AAUP-AFT sue Texas Tech University System over restrictive course content policies * EL PASO, Texas - Today, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and its Texas affiliate, Texas AAUP-AFT, sued Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton and members of the Board of Regents over two system memoranda ("the Creighton Memoranda") issu more

Actors' Equity Association Endorses Kathy Hochul for Reelection as Governor of New York

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * Actors' Equity Association Endorses Kathy Hochul for Reelection as Governor of New York * New York - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Kathy Hochul for her reelection campaign for governor of New York, on behalf of the more than 20,000 members living in New York State. "Throughout her time in office, Governor Hochul has time and again justifie more

AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that she and a multistate coalition of 22 other states have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for once again attempting to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects more

AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness

LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to block the agency's implementation of unlawful changes to the use of funding meant to address homelessness. The coalition argues that HUD is attempt more

AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs

LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2026 more

AHCJ recognizes volunteer judges, sign-ups now open for 2026 contest

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 8 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * AHCJ recognizes volunteer judges, sign-ups now open for 2026 contest * The Association of Health Care Journalists extends its sincere thanks to the volunteers who served as judges for the 2025 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. For more than two decades, the contest has celebrated outstanding health care reporting, and the dedication of volunteer judges is more

AI research team could streamline clinical trial design

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI research team could streamline clinical trial design * An artificial intelligence system that operates like a collaborative team of medical experts could accelerate clinical trial design, one of the most difficult steps in drug development, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings, published July 7 in Nature Communications, evaluated the potential of the system, called Emu more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: President Trump Addresses FIFA Controversy From Oval Office

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 7, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * President Trump Addresses FIFA Controversy From Oval Office In a shocking move at the Oval Office, President Trump addressed the controversy surrounding the FIFA World Cup red card. Trump confirmed that he spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino about reviewing the red card suspension of U.S. soccer superstar Folarin Balogun. As reported b more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Sen. Fetterman Has Had Enough

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Sen. Fetterman Has Had Enough Senator John Fetterman (PA) is going on the offensive against the Left, most notably Senator Bernie Sanders (VT), for defending Graham Platner, the Democrat nominee for Maine's U.S. Senate seat - the one with the Nazi tattoo who has been accused of abusive behavior toward women, including a horrific assault. As Fetterman sees it more

Americans for Tax Reform: Rhode Island's Checkout Mandate Will Cost Consumers

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on July 7, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Rhode Island's Checkout Mandate Will Cost Consumers Thanks to Governor Dan McKee's recent union handout, the grocery store experience is about to get a lot worse for consumers and businesses. Just last week, Governor McKee signed legislation that requires grocery stores to maintain a ratio of one grocery store worker for every three self-checkout stands. At a time when more

ASAM Weekly for July 7, 2026

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for July 7, 2026 I have a big white coat to fill following the outgoing Dr. Athanasiou and our Emeritus editor, Dr. Haning. But I am not alone. I am incredibly grateful for our co-editors (Brandon, Jack, John, and Sarah), brilliant powerhouses of knowledge and writing, and our amazing staff (Cathy, Bryi, and Zach). There is also, of course, more

Attorney General Bonta Continues to Stand for Farmworkers' Rights

SACRAMENTO, California, July 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Stand for Farmworkers' Rights * Files amicus brief in United Farm Workers v. United States Department of Labor to prevent lower wages for domestic and H-2A Farmworkers OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 11 attorneys general in supporting the United Farm Workers' (UFW) motion for summary judgment seeking more

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness

SACRAMENTO, California, July 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness * OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding * The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes nationwide, Attorney General Charity Clark and a multistate coalition argued in a l more

Attorney General James Urges New Yorkers to Be Cautious in Charitable Giving for Venezuela Earthquake Relief

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges New Yorkers to Be Cautious in Charitable Giving for Venezuela Earthquake Relief * July 8, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided guidance to New Yorkers looking to support relief efforts in response to the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Attorney General James warns New Yorkers to be wary of sham charities that may ta more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Up to $165 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Failures

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Up to $165 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Failures * RALEIGH - Cash App told its users their money was safe and protected like it would be at a bank. It wasn't. When fraud happened, the company often didn't investigate, didn't refund, and for years didn't even have a phone number to call. Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson more

ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP * Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a bipartisan $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers to prevent scammers from deceiving more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AFTER RENEWED PUSH BY HUD TO UNLAWFULLY CAP FUNDS TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AFTER RENEWED PUSH BY HUD TO UNLAWFULLY CAP FUNDS TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to HUD's renewed attempt to unlawfully cap funding for permanent ho more

Attorney General Rayfield Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness

SALEM, Oregon, July 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in federal court today, arguing the agency is attempting to once again unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects. This move would push tens of thousands of people out more

Avangrid Begins Panel Installation at Oregon Trail Solar, Supports Local Jobs

ORANGE, Connecticut, July 9 -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Avangrid Begins Panel Installation at Oregon Trail Solar, Supports Local Jobs ARLINGTON, Ore. -- Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun panel installation at Oregon Trail Solar, a 57 MWdc (41 MWac) energy project located in Gilliam County, Oregon. The milestone marks an impo more

Back-To-School Confidence Starts at Kohl's With Trusted Brands, Fresh Styles, and Thousands of Products Under $25

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, July 9 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Back-to-School Confidence Starts at Kohl's With Trusted Brands, Fresh Styles, and Thousands of Products Under $25 - Kohl's "We are so back (to school)." marketing campaign celebrates first-day excitement and self-expression - Kohl's AI Shopping Assistant offers new ways to discover, shop, and get inspired - Back-to-school grants to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America total more

Bank of America brings together Sir David Beckham and a new U2 song for Street of Dreams, a short film highlighting how support, belief and sport can change a young person's future.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America brings together Sir David Beckham and a new U2 song for Street of Dreams, a short film highlighting how support, belief and sport can change a young person's future. * LONDON - Powered by Bank of America, the official bank of the FIFA World Cup twenty twenty six 2026 (tm) and released during the tournament is a new short fil more

Bankrate Reimagines Its Brand for the Next Generation of Consumer Advocacy

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release on July 7, 2026: * * * Bankrate Reimagines Its Brand for the Next Generation of Consumer Advocacy New identity transforms the percentage sign into a symbol of the consumer and embraces handcrafted design in a category increasingly defined by automation CHARLOTTE, NC -- Bankrate, the consumer advocate platform that has helped people make better financial decisions for more than 40 years, today un more

Binghamton University: Detective Work - Professor, Students Help Endicott Police Develop Better Case-Management System

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Detective work: Professor, students help Endicott police develop better case-management system Project paired industrial and systems engineers with law enforcement through the Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence (SPIR) program By Chris Kocher When major crimes are committed, solving them can be complicated and exhausting for police investigators, especially when the clock is ticking. Murders, more

Binghamton University: Digital Wizard - Alumnus Has Created Visual Effects for Dozens of Films, TV Shows

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Digital wizard: Alumnus has created visual effects for dozens of films, TV shows For more than 30 years, Rocco Passionino '91 has blended the real and the unreal into seamless storytelling By Chris Kocher When you sit down to watch the latest films and television shows, you may not stop to think how essential visual effects are to what you see onscreen. Sure, it's obvious that the popular new science fic more

Binghamton University: Doctoral Student Explores the Early History of Ottoman Tax-collecting Practices

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral student explores the early history of Ottoman tax-collecting practices Furkan Taspinar researches the empire's fiscal foundations in the 15th and early 16th centuries By Jennifer Micale In the 15th-century Ottoman Empire, the taxman wasn't always employed by the central government. Instead, certain taxes and revenues were collected by a kind of entrepreneur, often referred to as tax farmers. The more

CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Investigation of Violent Threat Made Against Sunnyside Muslim Center

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 7, 2026: * * * BREAKING: CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Investigation of Violent Threat Made Against Sunnyside Muslim Center The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a hate crime investigation into a violent threat targeting the Sunnyside Muslim Center and ur more

Canisius, St. Bonaventure University Launch OT Master's Pathway

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 9 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Canisius, St. Bonaventure launch OT master's pathway A new articulation agreement between Canisius University and St. Bonaventure University creates a direct pathway for students to earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT). Under the agreement, qualified Canisius students are guaranteed admission to St. Bonaventure University's nationally accredited MSOT program after comple more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Mamdani's Obscene Racial Vision

NEW YORK, July 7 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on July 6, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * MAMDANI'S OBSCENE RACIAL VISION The average New Yorker has no time to read New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 375-page report, "New York City Preliminary Racial Equity." As a sociologist who has written extensive more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Religious Liberty Panel Report Is Ominous

NEW YORK, July 8 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on July 7, 2026, by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald: * * * RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PANEL REPORT IS OMINOUS Just prior to the festivities surrounding the 250 anniversary of the founding of America, President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission released a dra more

China's pollution declines came at a cost

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * China's pollution declines came at a cost * More than 20 years ago, the Chinese government instituted the Scientific Outlook on Development (SOD) program, tying local leaders' job performance evaluations to environmental quality improvements. More than 350 river monitoring stations measured their success. However, the stations only identified pollution from upstream agricultural sources, placing the burden of c more

Citi Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Citi Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Citigroup will issue its second quarter 2026 results via press release at approximately 8 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. At 11 a.m. (ET), results will be reviewed via live webcast and teleconference. The press release, webcast and presentation materials will be avai more

Climate change leaves northern tree swallows most vulnerable

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Climate change leaves northern tree swallows most vulnerable * Tree swallows in the northern U.S. and Canada face the greatest risk from climate change despite responding to temperature the same way as tree swallows in the southern U.S, according to a new study led by Cornell researchers that analyzed nearly 95,000 nests across five decades. The findings, published July 7 in Proceedings of the National Academy more

Common Cause Calls on Gov. Whitmer to Bring National Guard Home

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on July 7, 2026: * * * Common Cause Calls on Gov. Whitmer to Bring National Guard Home Common Cause joined a coalition of national and state organizations today in calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to withdraw the Michigan National Guard from Washington, D.C., where troops remain part of the Trump administration's expanded military deployment in the nation's capital. The coalition is urging Gov. Whitmer to exercise more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE MARKS DEPARTURE OF RMSC'S HILLARY OLSON FROM HOUSE FLOOR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE MARKS DEPARTURE OF RMSC'S HILLARY OLSON FROM HOUSE FLOOR * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of outgoing Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) President and CEO, Hillary Olson. Congressman Morelle's remarks, available below, will also appear in the Congressional Record more

Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest Practices on Cash App

SACRAMENTO, California, July 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest Practices on Cash App * Settlement also prevents the company from evading the payment of up to $120 million in consumer redress pursuant to a separate CFPB settlement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of 46 more

Cutting Red Tape: Governor Hochul Issues Executive Order Kicking Off "Regulatory Reset" to Save New Yorkers Time and Money

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Cutting Red Tape: Governor Hochul Issues Executive Order Kicking Off "Regulatory Reset" to Save New Yorkers Time and Money * Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order to commence New York's "Regulatory Reset," a comprehensive and methodical review of thousands of regulations and laws across all state agencies, to improve the functioning and efficiency of state government. Through t more

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Invests Nearly $1.4 Million to Support Physician-Scientists

NEW YORK, July 8 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation invests nearly $1.4 million to support physician-scientists Three exceptional young clinicians with novel ideas about cancer treatment have been named the 2026 recipients of the Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award. This award provides physicians who have completed clinical specialty fellowship training with the opportunity to become leade more

Debevoise Advised American Greetings in Its $1.1 Billion Refinancing of Existing Credit Facilities, Including a $450 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised American Greetings in Its $1.1 Billion Refinancing of Existing Credit Facilities, Including a $450 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised American Greetings Corporation, a portfolio company of Elliott Capital Management, in connection with the approximately $1.1 billion refinancing of its existing credit facilities, which in more

Debevoise Advises Solidcore on $600 Million Financing For The Ertis POX Project

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Solidcore on $600 Million Financing For The Ertis POX Project * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Solidcore Resources plc ("Solidcore") in its $600 million financing for construction of the Ertis POX project. The financing includes a $300 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and $300 million from a syndicate of commercial banks more

Deloitte Private Global Report Reveals Succession Preparedness Gaps as Family Businesses Navigate Generational Transition

NEW YORK, July 9 (TNSrpt) -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, presented the following news: * * * Deloitte Private global report reveals succession preparedness gaps as family businesses navigate generational transition Key takeaways * Leadership succession is a widespread challenge, with 27% of families and 40% of family businesses either currently navigating or expected to face succession within the next decade more

Democratic Governors Association: Cleveland.com - Ramaswamy's Misleading COVID Attack Ads on Acton Omit His Own Pandemic Advocacy

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Cleveland.com: Ramaswamy's misleading COVID attack ads on Acton omit his own pandemic advocacy A new fact check from Cleveland.com reveals how Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies are lying about Dr. Amy Acton's leadership as Ohio's Health Director under Gov. Mike DeWine, while highlighting how Ramaswamy tried to profit off of the COVID-19 pandemic and pushed extreme ideas like a "national registry to segreg more

Denver Art Museum Completes NAGPRA Inventory of Funerary Objects Linked to Nine Tribal Nations

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The Denver Art Museum, Colorado, has completed a Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) inventory of five associated funerary objects, identifying cultural affiliation with nine Tribal nations and clearing the way for repatriation under federal law, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. According to the notice, the objects are pottery sherds removed in 1905 from the Garoga Site in Jeff more

Denver Art Museum Identifies Tribal Affiliation for Five Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The Denver Art Museum has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and identified cultural affiliation for five associated funerary objects, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The objects are five pottery sherds removed in 1906 from the Heath Farm site in Jefferson County, New York, during Harvard Peabody Museum excavations. The objects were transferre more

Denver Art Museum Identifies Tribal Affiliation for Three Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The Denver Art Museum has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and identified cultural affiliation for three associated funerary objects, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The objects are three pottery sherds removed in 1903 from the Silverheels Site on the Cattaraugus Reservation in Erie County, New York. They were recovered during Harvard Peabod more

Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Forcibly Recruiting Civilians

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news on July 6, 2026: * * * Ethiopia: Tigray Authorities Forcibly Recruiting Civilians * (Nairobi) - Regional authorities in Ethiopia 's northern Tigray region have been abducting and unlawfully recruiting civilians, including children as young as 15, for their forces since at least April 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. Communities in towns and cities across the region said that Tigrayan forces and o more

Fast Buses, Faster Commutes: Mayor Mamdani Completes Madison and Lexington Avenue Bus Lane Projects Serving More Than 150,000 Daily Riders

NEW YORK, July 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 7, 2026: * * * Fast Buses, Faster Commutes: Mayor Mamdani Completes Madison and Lexington Avenue Bus Lane Projects Serving More Than 150,000 Daily Riders * Double bus lanes on Madison Avenue will speed up commutes for 92,000 daily riders from all five boroughs * Upgraded offset bus lanes on Lexington Avenue will improve service for 71,000 daily riders - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City D more

Federal Appeals Court Revives Challenge to South Carolina's Curriculum Censorship Law

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Federal Appeals Court Revives Challenge to South Carolina's Curriculum Censorship Law * Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed a lower court's dismissal of a federal civil rights lawsuit, NAACP-SC v. Weaver, challenging South Carolina's discriminatory Budget Proviso and remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings. The laws more

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Head of Markets Group Nordstrom Issues Remarks at Deutsche Bundesbank Representative Office 40th Anniversary Reception

NEW YORK, July 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on July 7, 2026, by head of the markets group Anna Nordstrom at the Deutsche Bundesbank representative office 40th anniversary reception: * * * The Value of Central Bank Relationships As prepared for delivery Introduction Thank you for the kind invitation. I am delighted to be here with you all this evening to celebrate the Bundesbank New York Representative Office's 40th anniversary--an impressive milesto more

Ford Foundation Promotes Maira Junqueira to Regional Director for Brazil

NEW YORK, July 8 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on July 7, 2026: * * * Ford Foundation Promotes Maira Junqueira to Regional Director for Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO - The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Maira Junqueira as the next regional director of its Brazil office. She succeeds Atila Roque, who recently completed the foundation's leadership term for regional directors. Over his decade of distinguished leadership, Roque has been instrumental in deepening t more

Ford Foundation Promotes Rebecca Cokley to Program Director for U.S. Disability Rights

NEW YORK, July 9 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on July 8, 2026: * * * Ford Foundation Promotes Rebecca Cokley to Program Director for U.S. Disability Rights The Ford Foundation today announced the appointment of Rebecca Cokley as the inaugural program director of its U.S. Disability Rights (USDR) program. Cokley, who joined the foundation as the first-ever program officer for the USDR portfolio in 2021, has successfully steered the foundation's historic investments in disab more

Forensic Linguistics Feature Captures a CASE Award for Hofstra

HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Forensic Linguistics Feature Captures a CASE Award for Hofstra Ginny Greenberg A feature story in the fall 2025 issue of Hofstra Magazine has been honored with a Silver Circle of Excellence Award from CASE (the Council for Advancement and Support of Education) in the category of design and illustrations. The annual Circle of Excellence Awards recognize exceptional achievement in advancement services, alumni r more

Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Why Are Millionaires Leaving the UK?

DETROIT, Michigan, July 8 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mani Basharzad, Institute of Economic Affairs research associate: * * * Why Are Millionaires Leaving the UK? The government is taxing them out. - Samuel Johnson once wrote that "when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Today, however, there seems to be one group that is tired of London: millionaires. In the last week of June 2026, one of the world's most famous antique fairs, t more

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Named a Top Hotel in New York City in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026

TORONTO, Ontario, July 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Named a Top Hotel in New York City in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026 * Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has been named among the Best Hotels in New York City as part of the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026, earning one of the travel industry's top distinctions. The annual awards recognize the world's leading ho more

Fujifilm Adds Second Cinema Power Zoom to GF Lens Lineup: FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR

VALHALLA, New York, July 9 -- Fujifilm North America issued the following news: * * * Fujifilm Adds Second Cinema Power Zoom to GF Lens Lineup: FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR Widest angle of view available in GF format expands versatility for the GFX System - FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Electronic Imaging Division, today announced the release of FUJINON GF19-35mmT3.5 PZ OIS WR ("GF19-35mmT3.5"), the second FUJINON cinema power zoom lens for the GFX System. With a native G Mount, G more

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Selected in FDA PreCheck Pilot Program to Advance U.S. Drug Manufacturing

VALHALLA, New York, July 9 -- Fujifilm, a manufacturer of cell culture media, reagents and medical devices, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Selected in FDA PreCheck Pilot Program to Advance U.S. Drug Manufacturing As demand for U.S. manufacturing increases, Fujifilm to accelerate its expansion at the Holly Springs site by 6 months HOLLY SPRINGS, NC - FUJIFILM Biotechnologies (Fujifilm), a world-leading contract development and manufacturing more

Futbol fans practice more than 800,000 CPR training compressions at FIFA Fan Experiences

DALLAS, Texas, July 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Futbol fans practice more than 800,000 CPR training compressions at FIFA Fan Experiences * DALLAS, July 8, 2026 -At the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan events across four U.S. host cities, the American Heart Association is bringing Hands-Only CPR training directly to fans, who have already completed more than 800,000 training chest compressions -marking one of the largest public C more

Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Unveil Historic Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in New York City History

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Unveil Historic Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in New York City History * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani unveiled Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service, a sweeping bus action plan to build the next generation of bus service in New York City. The plan marks a historic partn more

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $30 Million Senior Affordable Housing Community in Broome County

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $30 Million Senior Affordable Housing Community in Broome County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Hooper Road Apartments, a $30 million, 80-unit senior affordable housing community in the hamlet of Endwell within the town of Union, Broome County. The project's accessibility features and on-site supportive services will help older more

Governor Hochul Announces Mid-Hudson Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Mid-Hudson Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Yonkers will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Village of Ellenville and the Hamlet of Livingston Manor in the Town of Rockland will each receive $ more

Governor Hochul Celebrates National Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Celebrates National Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza * Governor Hochul today celebrated National Disability Pride Month and the 36th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on the Empire State Plaza with an event presented by the New York State Office for People With Develo more

Governor Hochul Launches Strategic Planning Process to Drive Growth and Investment on Buffalo's Waterfront

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Launches Strategic Planning Process to Drive Growth and Investment on Buffalo's Waterfront * Governor Kathy Hochul today launched a strategic planning process to shape the next decade of growth, investment, and transformation at Canalside, KeyBank Center, the Cobblestone District and along the Buffalo River waterfront. This planning effort will unite local stakeholders around a more

Groups Challenge Department of Energy's Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension

NEW YORK, July 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Groups challenge Department of Energy's illegal Orlando area coal plant extension The costs of running the coal plant, over $6 million per month, will likely be passed onto Central Florida families and businesses. * The challenge: Environmental Defense Fund, Sierra Club and Earthjustice (on behalf of Florida Rising) are challenging the Department of Energy's emergency order that blocked the planned re more

Groups File Comments Vigorously Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Life-saving Protections Against Air Pollution From Cars

NEW YORK, July 8 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Groups file comments vigorously opposing EPA's proposal to weaken life-saving protections against air pollution from cars (Washington, D.C.) The Trump EPA's proposed weakening of standards to reduce air pollution from cars, passenger trucks, and SUVs "unlawfully abdicates [the agency's] statutory duty to protect public health and the environment from dangerous vehicle emissions," according to comments more

Gustavo Dudamel Celebrates His LA Phil Legacy Season With a One-Night-Only Fiesta at the Hollywood Bowl

LOS ANGELES, California, July 8 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release: * * * GUSTAVO DUDAMEL CELEBRATES HIS LA PHIL LEGACY SEASON WITH A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY FIESTA AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL The LA Phil will celebrate Gustavo Dudamel's legacy season as Music & Artistic Director with Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: Dudamel's Playlist, a one-of-a-kind, one-night-only Hollywood Bowl fiesta on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. Acting as host, Dudamel will bring some more

HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS Attorney General Anne Lopez and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Am more

Houlihan Lokey Announces Release Date for First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2027

LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Houlihan Lokey Announces Release Date for First Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2027 Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, today announced that it will release its first quarter results for the 2027 fiscal year on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Houlihan Lokey will host a conference call at 5 more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Ken Lefkowitz Discusses AI-Driven Dealmaking and M&A Market Strength With Law360

NEW YORK, July 7 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ken Lefkowitz Discusses AI-Driven Dealmaking and M&A Market Strength with Law360 Technology M&A remains active as AI drives investment and acquisition activity. Highlights * AI is expected to continue driving technology M&A as the market sorts durable businesses from weaker ones. * Leading AI companies are likely to strengthen their positions through acquisitions as the sector matures. * Lefkowitz sa more

Human Rights Watch: Germany - Government Curbing Freedom of Information Act

NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Germany: Government Curbing Freedom of Information Act * (Berlin, July 8, 2026) - The German government should abandon its plans to gut Germany's Freedom of Information Act, Human Rights Watch said today. The proposed amendments will threaten core human rights essential to transparency and public participation in a democracy based on the rule of law. On July 2, 2026, the coalition committee of more

IBM and Red Hat Expand Lightwell with New Offerings to Build the Trust Infrastructure for AI-Era Open Source

ARMONK, New York, July 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Red Hat Expand Lightwell with New Offerings to Build the Trust Infrastructure for AI-Era Open Source * RALEIGH, N.C. and ARMONK, N.Y. - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Red Hat today announced the commercial launch of Lightwell, delivering automated vulnerability remediation at scale through two offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier. Available now, Lightwell Netw more

IRS, Security Summit Launch Summer Series to Help Tax Pros Protect Clients From Identity Theft

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on July 7, 2026: * * * IRS, Security Summit launch summer series to help tax pros protect clients from identity theft Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself series runs for five weeks - The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today launched the summer "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" campaign, a five-week series highlighting practical steps tax professionals more

K&L Gates Advises The J. Molner Company on Acquisition of Pharmaceutical Portfolio From Nordic Pharma Inc.

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises The J. Molner Company on Acquisition of Pharmaceutical Portfolio From Nordic Pharma, Inc. Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised The J. Molner Company OU, a generic pharmaceutical company focused on sterile injectable and dermatological drugs, on its acquisition of a portfolio of US marketed generic and specialty pharmaceutical products from Nordic Pharma, Inc. The acquired p more

Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization

SAN DIEGO, California, July 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org A broad coalition of nationwide labor unions, non-profit organizations, and cities and counties from across the country moved for injunctive relief in their challenge to the massive Trump-Vance more

Lawler Urges Senate to Immediately Pass Bipartisan Bill Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Urges Senate to Immediately Pass Bipartisan Bill Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging the Senate to immediately take up and pass H.R. 1689, bipartisan legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians following the recent Supreme Court decision allowing the more

LEI for South Korea Increased Sharply in May

NEW YORK, July 9 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for South Korea Increased Sharply in May Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) ( more

Malliotakis, Morano Ask DOJ to Review Streaming Platforms & Diminishing Access for Sports Fans

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis, Morano Ask DOJ to Review Streaming Platforms & Diminishing Access for Sports Fans * (NEW YORK, NY) -Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and New York City Councilman Frank Morano are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to review the growing number of professional sports games being moved from free, over-the-air television to paid streaming platforms, forcing fans to pay more to watc more

MasTec to Acquire The Superior Group

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * MasTec to Acquire The Superior Group Fried Frank advised MasTec, Inc. on $700 million of term loans to support its announced acquisition of The Superior Group in a $1.65 billion cash-and-stock transaction. MasTec also increased its revolving credit facility by $350 million, bringing total commitments to $2.25 billion, and expects to use borrowings under that facility to fi more

Matson Museum director James Doyle awarded Fulbright for book project

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Matson Museum director James Doyle awarded Fulbright for book project * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - James Doyle, director of Penn State's Matson Museum of Anthropology and research professor of anthropology, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2026-27 academic year. Doyle will use the six-month grant to conduct research in Panama for his forthcoming book, "Gran Cocle: The Roya more

Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Unveil Historic Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in New York City History

NEW YORK, July 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Unveil Historic Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in New York City History * "Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service" identifies 50 priority corridors for speed improvements, including five next-generation rapid bus routes, saving riders as much as six minutes each ride * Plan will install shelters and seating at hundreds of bus stops, roll out thousands of new b more

Mayor Mamdani Launches "El Chisme Oficial De NYC" to Connect Directly With Spanish-Speaking New Yorkers

NEW YORK, July 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches "El Chisme Oficial de NYC" to Connect Directly with Spanish-Speaking New Yorkers * New WhatsApp channel and Instagram account deliver city news, resources, events and exclusive content directly to New Yorkers in Spanish - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced El Chisme Oficial de NYC, a new WhatsApp channel and relaunched Spanish-language Instagram account more

Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul Unveil Plan for Faster NYC Bus System

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Speaking in downtown Brooklyn, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani partnered with Gov. Kathy Hochul to launch a historic bus action plan, titled "Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service," designed to build the fastest and most reliable bus system in the city's history. Mayor Mamdani announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will collaborate with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to transform 50 priority bus routes citywide, aiming to increase average b more

Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul, Gotham FC, New York City FC Announce Gotham FC Will Make Etihad Park in Queens Its New Home Beginning in 2028

NEW YORK, July 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul, Gotham FC, New York City FC Announce Gotham FC Will Make Etihad Park in Queens its New Home Beginning in 2028 * Reigning NWSL champions will play at New York City's first soccer-specific stadium, bringing world-class women's soccer to Queens * Renderings for new stadium can be found here * Builds on Mamdani administration's efforts to make soccer, including more

Md. A.G. Brown Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement With Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payment app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the se more

Md. A.G. Brown Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Unlawful Robocalls

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Unlawful Robocalls Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can more

Meeks Issues Statement Following NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 8, 2026: * * * Meeks Issues Statement Following NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey: "I'm encouraged that, despite President Trump's best efforts to derail it, the NATO Summit produced some p more

MIT: Ana Miljacki named head of the Department of Architecture

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ana Miljacki named head of the Department of Architecture * Ana Miljacki looks back at her nearly 20 years teaching in the MIT Department of Architecture and says that one thing was perfectly clear to her on arrival: the caliber of her students. "I appreciated immediately that these were students comfortable being at the edge of the discipline, eager to push and transform it," say more

Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital Makes Growth Investment in Viken Detection

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital Makes Growth Investment in Viken Detection Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced today that funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital have made an investment in Viken Detection (Viken or the Company), a leading provider of advanced X-ray imaging and sensing technologies, to support continued growth and in more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Bipartisan Settlement With Tech Company Block Inc., for Allegedly Misleading Consumers and Failing to Protect Them From Fraud

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 9 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Announces Bipartisan Settlement With Tech Company Block Inc., for Allegedly Misleading Consumers and Failing to Protect Them From Fraud Multistate Settlement Secures $45 Million From Block for Allegedly Exposing Vulnerable Consumers to Fraud on Cash App, Block's Digital Payment Service - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of C more

National MS Society: New Diagnostic Criteria Are Picking Up "Atypical" MS, Says New Study

NEW YORK, July 9 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * New Diagnostic Criteria Are Picking Up "Atypical" MS, Says New Study Researchers report that almost one-fifth of 191 people who had signals of possible MS - but would not have been diagnosed with the disease under previous versions of the diagnostic criteria - would in fact be diagnosed under the 2024 revised criteria. This work was partly funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Background more

National Retail Federation: Import Cargo Expected to Set New Record Ahead of Potential August Tariffs

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSxrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Import Cargo Expected to Set New Record Ahead of Potential August Tariffs Import volume at the nation's major container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "This year's more

National Union of Journalists Welcomes Release of Klaus Thymann After Arrest in Uganda

LONDON, England, July 8 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * NUJ welcomes release of Klaus Thymann after arrest in Uganda The NUJ has welcomed the freeing of photographer Klaus Thymann after a five-day detention in Uganda. Thymann, an NUJ member, was working in the Rwenzori mountains where he has undertaken many previous assignments. Thymann is a Danish national but has been based in London for 25 years. His work has appeared in the Guardian, New York Times more

Newline by Fifth Third Recognized as a 2026 Global Finance Top Financial Innovator

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Newline by Fifth Third Recognized as a 2026 Global Finance Top Financial Innovator * Fifth Third Bank (NYSE: FITB) was recognized as a Top Financial Innovator by Global Finance for Newline (tm) by Fifth Third, the Bank's embedded finance platform that enables fintechs, software providers and enterprise clients to launch payment, card and deposit products. Newline was named more

Newmark Arranges Sale of 230,000-Square-Foot Office Tower in Richardson, Texas

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of 230,000-Square-Foot Office Tower in Richardson, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Tower 2600, a 229,307-square-foot, Class A office building in Richardson, Texas. The asset traded for an undisclosed amount. Newmark Vice Chairmen Gary Carr, Robert Hill and Chris Murphy more

Nixon Peabody Strengthens Securities Capabilities With Partner Stephen E. Fox

ALBANY, New York, July 9 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody strengthens securities capabilities with partner Stephen E. Fox Long Island, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP has expanded its Corporate practice with the addition of Stephen E. Fox, an experienced securities and capital markets attorney. Stephen, who joins as partner in Nixon Peabody's Long Island office and as a member of the firm's Securities & Capital Markets team, advises domestic public c more

NRCC Releases "MAGA Majority" Video Highlighting Peter Oberacker

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Releases "MAGA Majority" Video Highlighting Peter Oberacker The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a "MAGA Majority" video on Trump-endorsed Peter Oberacker's story and plan for Washington. Unlike lyin' Josh Riley, Oberacker has what it takes to show up and deliver for Upstate New York. "President Trump-backed Peter Oberacker is a successful business owner, far more

NRCC: Joanna Mendoza's No-Good, Horrible, Very "Toxic" Week

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Joanna Mendoza's No-Good, Horrible, Very "Toxic" Week It couldn't have come at a worse time for Democrat lobbyist Joanna Mendoza. Mendoza's out of touch comments calling Arizona parents "toxic" for wanting to protect their girls' sports came to light this week. Then, Mendoza refused to comment as the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision upholding Arizona's state law protecting women's s more

NYC Mayor Mamdani Takes Aggressive Action to Address Upper East Side Legionnaires' Disease Community Cluster

NEW YORK, July 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Takes Aggressive Action to Address Upper East Side Legionnaires' Disease Community Cluster * The Mamdani Administration will publicly release addresses of buildings with positive initial Legionella tests, require immediate cleaning and disinfection of cooling towers - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Health Department today announced additional emergency meas more

Paul Hastings Continues to Bolster Global Funds and Sports Practices with Premier Boston Partner

LOS ANGELES, California, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Continues to Bolster Global Funds and Sports Practices with Premier Boston Partner * Paul Hastings LLP today announced that premier funds and sports partner Chidi Oteh has joined in Boston, continuing the strategic expansion of its leading Investment Funds practice. Joining from Band 1-ranked funds practice at Ropes & Gray, Oteh brings extensive experience r more

Pillsbury Advises TJM Labs on $75 Million Series B Financing

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises TJM Labs on $75 Million Series B Financing Pillsbury advised TJM Labs, the leading pharmacy AI platform automating operational work for pharmacies, on its $75 million Series B funding round. The transaction follows the company's $10 million Series A and $15 million Series A-1 financings, bringing TJM Labs' total capital raised to $100 million across three funding rounds in approximately six m more

Pillsbury Continues to Forge Human-Led AI Path With Appointment of Oz Benamram as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Continues to Forge Human-Led AI Path with Appointment of Oz Benamram as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer New Leadership Role Underscores Firm's Commitment to Responsible AI Innovation - Pillsbury has announced that Oz Benamram, one of the legal industry's leading voices on AI transformation, has joined the firm as its Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Benamram brings more than two decades more

Princeton Professors Andrea Bernstein, Ethan Kapstein and Sean Wilentz Receive Berlin Prize Fellowships

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 9 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton professors Andrea Bernstein, Ethan Kapstein and Sean Wilentz receive Berlin Prize fellowships By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Princeton professors Andrea Bernstein, Ethan Kapstein and Sean Wilentz are among 24 recipients of this year's Berlin Prize fellowship. The prestigious fellowship is awarded by the American Academy in Berlin to U.S. scholars, writers, composers and artists. Awarde more

Protect Our Care: Report - The Many Ways Trump & RFK Jr. Sold Out Public Health to Big Tobacco For Trump's Personal Benefit

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSrpt) -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Report: The Many Ways Trump & RFK Jr. Sold Out Public Health to Big Tobacco For Trump's Personal Benefit What a Coincidence: Successful CDC Anti-Smoking Campaign Shuttered Amid Heavy Trump Investment In a Tobacco Giant - Donald Trump and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claim that fighting chronic disease tops their "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, but their actions have done nothing but incentivize t more

Q&A on the University at Albany Roots of the National Lightning Detection Network

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following Q&A on July 6, 2026, involving Kristen Corbosiero, chair and professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences: * * * The Science Behind Lightning Detection: 5Qs with Kristen Corbosiero By Mike Nolan Lightning doesn't just light up the sky, it releases electromagnetic waves that can be detected hundreds of miles away. Using a network of specialized sensors, scientists can monitor those signals and more

Rep. Gillen Presents Recovered National Defense Service Medal to Nassau County Veteran's Family

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Presents Recovered National Defense Service Medal to Nassau County Veteran's Family * GARDEN CITY, NY - Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) presented Robert Schildkraut with the National Defense Service Medal that his late father, Marvin Schildkraut, earned in recognition of his honorable service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following Marvin's passing, the medal was more

Responsible AI in marketing: how can the industry preserve trust?

PARIS, France, July 8 [Category: Business] -- The International Chamber of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Responsible AI in marketing: how can the industry preserve trust? * As AI rapidly reshapes marketing and advertising, Enrique Ramirez from Grupo Bimbo and Alexander Montgomery from Microsoft explore what responsible AI in marketing and advertising looks like in practice. From the risks of misleading content and the pressures of scaling faster than governance to the growing imp more

Roswell Park Experts Discover Metabolic Pathway in Cell Nucleus That Helps Cancer Progress

BUFFALO, New York, July 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Experts Discover Metabolic Pathway in Cell Nucleus That Helps Cancer Progress * BUFFALO, N.Y. -A team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a novel metabolic pathway that plays a key role in enabling cancer to progress through gene activation. In a new study in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers show that more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Nebraska Among States To Receive Settlement With Block Inc. for Deceptive Cash App Practices

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 9 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces S.D. To Receive $410,964.38 In Settlement with Block Inc. for Deceptive Cash App Practices South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $410,946.38 as the state's share in a $45 million 46-state settlement with Block, Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that Block, Inc. misled consum more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Says Nebraska Among States Joining Push to Get FCC To Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 9 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Communications Commission To Further Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 48 other Attorneys General have called upon the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. "Without that access, scammer more

Scalise: Voters Face a Clear Choice as the Democrat Party Moves Further Left

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Voters Face a Clear Choice as the Democrat Party Moves Further Left * Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News's Hannity to discuss how the Democrat Party is increasingly nominating far-left candidates with out-of-touch policies. Leader Scalise also highlighted how Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts are expanding opportunity for hardwork more

Scalise: Voters Face a Clear Choice as the Democrat Party Moves Further Left

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Voters Face a Clear Choice as the Democrat Party Moves Further Left * NEW ORLEANS, La.- Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News's Hannity to discuss how the Democrat Party is increasingly nominating far-left candidates with out-of-touch policies. Leader Scalise also highlighted how Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts are expanding opportunity for hardwor more

Schrier, Alsobrooks Demand Action on Infant Mortality Due to Rising Rate of Vitamin K Refusal

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Schrier, Alsobrooks Demand Action on Infant Mortality Due to Rising Rate of Vitamin K Refusal * As reported today in The New York Times, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) demanded immediate action to address a growing and preventable public health crisis: the rising rate of vitamin K refusal at birth and resulting vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) among more

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Sets July 15 Nomination Hearing for Attorney for New York Southern District

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 9:30 a.m. on July 15, 2026, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Witnesses * Walter "Jay" Clayton III, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Department of Justice * * * Original text here: https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/2026/06/10/closed-briefing-intelligence-matters-74/ more

Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets July 15 Hearing on Foreign Ownership, Control in America's Drug Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Behind the Label: Foreign Ownership and Control in America's Drug Supply Chain" at 3:30 p.m. on July 15, 2026, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * The Honorable Nazak Nikakhtar, Partner & Chair of the National Security Practice, Wiley Rein LLP, Washington, more

Senator Andy Kim Visits Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, issued the following news: * * * Senator Andy Kim Visits Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office Last week, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), visited Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office to learn more about Agudah's community service initiatives, with a particular focus on Zahav, which provides support and resources for seniors, and Yahalom, which serves families raising children with special nee more

Shopify Bans All E-Cigarette Sales as Utah A.G. Brown, 24 Colleagues Force Accountability

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 9 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 8, 2026: * * * Shopify bans all e-cigarette sales as AG Brown, 24 colleagues force accountability Attorney General Brown welcomed Shopify's decision to ban all vaping products from its e-commerce platform, a direct result of the November 2025 multistate demand for stronger safeguards. E-cigarettes are highly addictive and pose significant health risks, particularly to youth, and are therefore more

Simpson Thacher Adds Prominent Trial Lawyer in New York

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Simpson Thacher Adds Prominent Trial Lawyer in New York Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Timothy Cameron has joined as a Partner in the Litigation Practice, based in New York. "Tim has an impressive reputation as a versatile litigator and a talented trial attorney," said Alden Millard, Chair of the Firm's Executive Committee. "His substantial courtroom rec more

Sixth Annual Clean Trucks New York Conference This July

PASADENA, California, July 8 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on July 7, 2026 with the Trucking Association of New York: * * * Sixth Annual Clean Trucks NY Conference This July; NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris to Keynote at Event This year, TANY and CALSTART's event brings attendees a loaded agenda and an electrifying vehicle showcase. - OSSINING, NY -- CALSTART and th more

Skanska Completes Emergency Room Renovation and Expansion Project at Jackson Health System in Miami

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska completes Emergency Room Renovation and Expansion project at Jackson Health System in Miami MIAMI, FL - Skanska USA, a leading construction and development firm, has successfully completed phase one of the $400 million multi-phase renovation and expansion of the emergency room at Jackson Memorial Hospital of Jackson Health System, one of the nation's largest and most respected more

Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James * NEW YORK -Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after Kalshi lost its lawsuit against the New York Gaming Commission: "New York's gambling laws are designed to protect consumers. Kalshi tried to ignore them. Yesterday, they lost in court. "We will con more

Submission to the London Bullion Market Association About Responsible Gold Guidance Version 10

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Submission to the London Bullion Market Association Re. Responsible Gold Guidance Version 10 * Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to participate in the public consultation of the Responsible Gold Guidance Version 10 ("the Guidance"), the certification standard by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). Human Rights Watch is providing comments in this submission and through the o more

SUNY University at Albany Summer: Studying Empires, Greenhouses and the Control of Nature

ALBANY, New York, July 9 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Summer: Studying Empires, Greenhouses and the Control of Nature By Michael Parker For Aidan McLaren, the study of early colonial history is, in part, a study of control. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Europeans were flooded with new riches from the Americas and other colonial holdings. But it was not just gold and silver that captured their attention. It was new flowers, new animals and new f more

Supreme Court Rules Federal Gun Ban Unconstitutional as Applied to Marijuana User

WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11450) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * Supreme Court Rules Federal Gun Ban Unconstitutional as Applied to Marijuana User Federal law prohibits nine categories of individuals from possessing firearms or ammunition. One such prohibition, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(3), forbids any person "who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance" from such po more

Sweden: Deportation Decisions Ignore Women's Rights Risks

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Sweden: Deportation Decisions Ignore Women's Rights Risks * (Stockholm) - Sweden is deporting young women to countries where they could face severe gender-based rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today. Media reported that in 2025, at least 92 young adults were set to be deported alone, many of them women who grew up in Sweden and have immediate family there. Sweden has been deporting more

Syracuse University Launches Uniquely Comprehensive AI Academic Portfolio

SYRACUSE, New York, July 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news on July 8, 2026: * * * Syracuse University Launches Uniquely Comprehensive AI Academic Portfolio Degree programs, student bootcamp, research place Syracuse among a small group of universities offering a full, interdisciplinary path into artificial intelligence. Wendy S. Loughlin Syracuse University today announced the launch of a sweeping artificial intelligence academic portfolio for Fall 2026, giving students an u more

Syracuse University: Alumni Association, GOLC Welcome Members

SYRACUSE, New York, July 9 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Association, GOLC Welcome New Members They will work in partnership with the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement to foster connections within the Orange community. Chris Velardi Syracuse University's Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement (ACE) announces the newest members of the Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors and the Generation Orange Leadership Council ( more

The hard-earned right: 250 years of the American veteran

ERLANGER, Kentucky, July 8 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * The hard-earned right: 250 years of the American veteran * The 250th anniversary of the United States is often framed through the lens of grand ideals: liberty, representation and the pursuit of happiness. But for those who fought to secure those ideals, the reality was often precarious. As the nation prepares to celebrate, it has an obligation to renew the sacred contract b more

UNDP and UNHCR chiefs urge sustained investment as Afghanistan faces unprecedented refugee returnee influx

NEW YORK, July 8 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP and UNHCR chiefs urge sustained investment as Afghanistan faces unprecedented refugee returnee influx * Kabul -UN Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Barham Salih today called on the international community to provide urgent, sustained investment in Afghanistan as one of the world's largest return movements places immense pr more

University of Colorado: Kraemer Family Library and College of Business Interim Deans Announced

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Kraemer Family Library and College of Business Interim Deans announced Tabby Farney has been selected as the Interim Dean for the Kraemer Family Library and Brianna Newland has been selected as the Interim Dean for the College of Business. Farney's role began on Monday, July 6, and Newland will begin in her role on Monday, July 13. Farney previously served as the Associate Dean of the more

Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights Attorney General Jones joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter opposing the United States Postal Service's attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a propo more

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at a Healthcare Event

ALBANY, New York, July 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at a Healthcare Event * Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the 1199 SEIU signing agreement with the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO : The Governor's remarks are avai more

WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness * The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in nearly 3,000 Washingtonians losing their homes, Attorney General Nick Brown argued in a lawsuit on behalf of a multistate more

What social media creators can't say about their job

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * What social media creators can't say about their job * While researching her forthcoming book on the promises and perils of visibility in the content creator economy, Brooke Erin Duffy noticed a surprising pattern. "I wanted to understand the nuances of social media content creation from a sociological perspective," said Duffy, professor of communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. "But int more

White & Case advises DevCo Partners on acquisition of Dieseko

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises DevCo Partners on acquisition of Dieseko * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised DevCo Partners (DevCo) on its acquisition of Dieseko Group. The acquisition of Dieseko forms part of DevCo's intended formation of a leading global piling and foundation equipment platform, bringing together Dieseko, Movax and Watson & Hillhouse, and combining complementa more

White & Case advises XTX Ventures and Balderton on EUR411 million Proxima Fusion financing round

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises XTX Ventures and Balderton on EUR411 million Proxima Fusion financing round * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised XTX Ventures and Balderton on Proxima Fusion's EUR411 million (US$468 million) financing round, bringing the company's valuation to EUR2.4 billion (US$2.7 billion). The round was led by XTX Ventures and East X Ventures, with participatio more

Wildlife Society: Fur Ban Conversation Grows as Etsy Pulls Fur Products

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 8 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Fur ban conversation grows as Etsy pulls fur products Debates over wildlife products increases nationwide - Fur is once again a flashpoint, exposing debate around the sustainable use of wildlife. Despite wildlife biologists' stance that regulated trapping occurs sustainably and in concert with conservation, efforts to restrict the fur trade are moving beyond company pol more

Zimbabwe Constitution Amended to Extend President's Term

NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Zimbabwe Constitution Amended to Extend President's Term * Zimbabwe 's President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a law on July 7 amending the constitution to extend presidential terms from five to seven years. The amendment, approved by parliament last month, also abolishes the election of the president by popular vote and establishes a parliamentary method for selecting the president. Zimbabwe's 20 more

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