Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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"iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere With Madonna" Set New Viewing Record for the Biggest Ever Artist LIVE on July 2, With Over 2.16m Unique Viewers
LOS ANGLES, California, July 14 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * "iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere with Madonna" Set New Viewing Record for the Biggest Ever Artist LIVE on July 2, with over 2.16m Unique Viewers * Madonna's iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE received over 5.75m likes and 139,000 comments * Alongside the iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere interview with Madonna, TikTok's Confessions II campaign included im  more
131 Organizations Issue Joint Letter on Just and Equitable Critical Minerals Future
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 14 -- The Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO) issued the following joint letter with 130 organizations: * * * Joint letter: A just and equitable critical minerals future Towards a new era of fair, rights-respecting and accountable mineral governance - On 14 July, the UN Secretary-General will meet in New York with Member States, the private sector, civil society, and Indigenous Peoples to advance international cooperation on critical ene  more
15 UCLA Legal Scholars Criticize HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Access for Transgender Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 15 scholars from UCLA School of Law Williams Institute, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's proposed rule on equal access to housing for transgender and gender minority individuals. The institute, based in Los Angeles, California, expressed concerns about the Proposed Rule's potential impact on transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people accessing HUD-funded shelters and programs. The   more
ACLU Warns Proposed Government Employee Nondisclosure Agreement Violates First Amendment, Threatens Public Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, New York, along with its District of Columbia affiliate, submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Personnel Management's proposed nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. The ACLU argued that requiring government employees to sign the proposed nondisclosure agreement as a condition of employment would infringe upon First Amendment rights by imposing an unconstitutional prior restraint on speech, bein  more
AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 13 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today announced the next leg of the "AEM Manufacturing Express," which will hit the road on August 31 for the third consecutive year. During the Northeast leg of the award-winning national tour, the "AEM Manufacturing Express" will   more
AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger * Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distr  more
AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), arguing the deal would unlawf  more
AJC Welcomes UK Designation of Iran's IRGC as Security Threat
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Welcomes UK Designation of Iran's IRGC as Security Threat * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, welcomed today's decision by the United Kingdom to designate the Iranian regime's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security under the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026. AJC has tirelessly a  more
Alumna Restores a Modern Sculptor's Place in Art History
NEW YORK, July 13 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Alumna Restores a Modern Sculptor's Place in Art History * John B. Flannagan carved life from stone, but his own story has nearly slipped from view. Katherine Rangoon Doyle (Ph.D. '04, Art History ) brings that story back into focus in John B. Flannagan: A Salvation in Stone. Rangoon Doyle also wrote her dissertation on Flannagan and expands on years of research into an artist who helped s  more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Iranian Vigil for Graham Outside Embassy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Iranian Vigil for Graham Outside Embassy Iranians held a candlelight vigil in London outside the U.S. embassy to honor South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Saturday evening at 71 after serving four full terms in the U.S. Senate. The longtime Republican Congressman was a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and was kno  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major fi  more
Assured Guaranty Urges Recognition of Credit Protection Insurers in Federal Banking Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Assured Guaranty Inc., a financial guaranty insurer in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the Basel III Endgame Reproposal on regulatory capital rules. The letter addresses the proposal's framework for recognizing credit risk mitigation and advocates for the inclusion of prudentially regulated insurance companies engaged predominate  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger, the largest in Hol  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa  more
Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros. * July 13, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.), two of the nation's largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would ille  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger * July 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors   more
Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). "If this massive corporate merger is allowed to go through, Oregonians will pay  more
Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a cou  more
Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five   more
Babcock & Wilcox Announces Full Redemption of Notes
AKRON, Ohio, July 14 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Babcock & Wilcox Announces Full Redemption of Notes Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ("B&W" or the "Company") (NYSE: BW) announced today that we issued a notice of redemption (the "Redemption Notice") for all $61.4 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of our 6.50% Sen  more
Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S.
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Expands Regional Investment Banking Coverage, Adds Nine Key Senior Hires Across the U.S. * Hirings add to more than 200 bankers across 26 cities supporting the growth of middle market companies, which serve as a growth engine of the U.S. Key points * Bank of America is expanding its Regional Investment Banking business  more
British Business Bank Welcomes Chancellor of the Exchequer's Announcement of Package of New Measures to Support Smaller Businesses
SHEFFIELD, England, July 14 -- British Business Bank issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * British Business Bank welcomes Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement of package of new measures to support smaller businesses * pound sterling6.5bn uplift to the Growth Guarantee Scheme to unlock further lending to smaller businesses over the next four years * Up to pound sterling500m of ENABLE Guarantee capacity ringfenced over the next 12 months to support Intellectual Prope  more
BuzzFeed Inc. To Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results On Tuesday, August 4, 2026
NEW YORK, July 8 -- BuzzFeed, a digital media company, issued the following news: * * * BuzzFeed, Inc. To Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results On Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Chairman and CEO Byron Allen, President of AI Jonah Peretti, and CFO Matt Omer will host a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT - BuzzFeed, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) today announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after the market closes.   more
CAIR Calls on Congress to Condemn Israeli Detention of Rep. Ro Khanna in Illegally-Occupied West Bank
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Calls on Congress to Condemn Israeli Detention of Rep. Ro Khanna in Illegally-Occupied West Bank The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on members of Congress to publicly condemn the reported detention of U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) by armed Israeli settlers and soldiers during his vi  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Extends Business Incentive Program, Bolstering California's Nation-Leading Job Creation
SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom extends business incentive program, bolstering California's nation-leading job creation What you need to know: Governor Newsom today signed into law an extension of the California Competes Tax Credit, a statewide program that incentivizes businesses to invest, grow, and create jobs in California. Programs such as CalCompetes help support California's na  more
Campus Shares Year Two Strategic Plan Progress
ALBANY, New York, July 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Campus Shares Year Two Strategic Plan Progress * In January 2024, ACPHS rolled out an ambitious strategic plan roadmap at its annual State of the College Address including five strategic pillars that support our mission, vision and core values: * Academic Excellence * Quality Student Experience * People and Culture * Engaging with Communities * Financial Strengt  more
Cancer evolution study reveals biology of glioma progression
ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cancer evolution study reveals biology of glioma progression * A type of brain cancer, called glioma, tends to progress toward greater malignancy due to an increasing tendency of the glioma cells to transform into immature, stem-cell-like states, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, the New York Genome Center, Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham. The findings showcas  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Enemies of Energy - Michael Bloomberg
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: Michael Bloomberg Bloomberg has been living up to his pledge to send a billion bucks to the nonprofits seeking to shut down America's major sources of energy. Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. * * * Donor type: di  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Lindsey Graham - Champion of Traditional Moral Values
NEW YORK, July 14 -- 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 13, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * LINDSEY GRAHAM: CHAMPION OF TRADITIONAL MORAL VALUES Senator Lindsey Graham was an astute advocate of traditional moral values: his defense of the rights of the unborn, marriage (properly understood), and religio  more
Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures funds 2026 graduate student research projects
ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures funds 2026 graduate student research projects * The Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures at Cornell University has funded seven graduate student research projects from across a wide range of fields and disciplines. Each grantee will receive dedicated support and funding from the Center to pursue innovative and creative projects that deepen academic knowl  more
Christy Turlington Burns, Ruth Rogers and Ronny Turiaf Inspire Nonprofit Leaders at the American Express Leadership Academy
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Christy Turlington Burns, Ruth Rogers and Ronny Turiaf Inspire Nonprofit Leaders at the American Express Leadership Academy * Christy Turlington Burns with Shyla Raghav, Chief Impact Officer at TIME (left) and Ndinini Kimesera Sikar, Founder and Executive Director of the Maasai Women Development Organization (MWEDO) (right) Recently, the American Express Leadership Academy, in p  more
City Bar Urges Senate Judiciary Committee to Reject Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * City Bar Urges Senate Judiciary Committee to Reject Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General * In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, the New York City Bar Association urges the Committee to reject the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General of the United States. "Mr. Blanche has taken actions that we believe make  more
CNN Flashdoc "Royal Fever: Why America Can't Quit The Crown" Premieres Saturday, July 18 at 8pm ET/PT and Streams on CNN App the Same Day
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Flashdoc "Royal Fever: Why America Can't Quit The Crown" Premieres Saturday, July 18 at 8pm ET/PT and Streams on CNN App the Same Day * July 13th, 2026 NEW YORK, NY - (July 13, 2026) - CNN today announced the premiere of its latest CNN FlashDoc, Royal Fever: Why America Can't Quit the Crown, an exploration of America's enduring fascination with the British royal family. The documentary special will p  more
Common Cause: Court Slams Blanche's Illegal Deal, Proving He's Unfit for AG
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Court Slams Blanche's Illegal Deal, Proving He's Unfit for AG Common Cause praised a judge's scathing decision that the Trump v. IRS lawsuit was always about manipulating the judicial process and referred Todd Blanche for potential disciplinary investigation, calling the victory further proof that Blanche is unfit for Attorney General. Statement from Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon:   more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LAUNCHES HUDSON VALLEY WIDE PETITION TO STOP POTENTIAL ICE FACILITY IN NEWBURGH
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LAUNCHES HUDSON VALLEY WIDE PETITION TO STOP POTENTIAL ICE FACILITY IN NEWBURGH * Congressman Pat Ryan Launches Hudson Valley Wide Petition to Stop Potential ICE Facility In Newburgh Following Border Czar Tom Homan's promise of an ICE surge in New York, Congressman Pat Ryan immediately raised the alarm on reports of a new facility in Newburgh and is demanding answers on if the si  more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RALLIES WITH WEST PARK COMMUNITY, POSTAL WORKERS TO SAVE WEST PARK POST OFFICE
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RALLIES WITH WEST PARK COMMUNITY, POSTAL WORKERS TO SAVE WEST PARK POST OFFICE * Congressman Pat Ryan Rallies With West Park Community, Postal Workers to Save West Park Post Office When West Park residents abruptly received notice that their post office would be closing, with no information or timeline provided on when services will resume, Ryan immediately wrote to USPS demandin  more
Congresswoman Tenney Introduces No Hostile ONLOOKERS Act to Protect America's National Laboratories from Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces No Hostile ONLOOKERS Act to Protect America's National Laboratories from Foreign Adversaries * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the No Hostile Operatives in our National Labs Obtaining Our Knowledge which Establishes Risks to our Security (No Hostile ONLOOKERS) Act, legislation to strengthen safeguards at America's National Labo  more
Cornell University ILR Worker Institute Report: We Are Home - Workers With TPS Belong Here
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- WE ARE HOME: WORKERS WITH TPS BELONG HERE - A report from Cornell University ILR Worker Institute, Ithaca, New York - June 2026 (60 pages) - Authored by Natalia Navas and Patricia Campos-Medina Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ... 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... 5 INTRODUCTION ... 8 METHODOLOGY ... 11 BACKGROUND ... 14 The First TPS Designation: Salvadorans ... 15 TPS's Evolution as a Humanitarian Protection Status ... 17 DEMOGRAPHIC  more
Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of U.S. District Judges for Southern District of Texas
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of U.S. District Judges for Southern District of Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm President Trump's nominations of John George Edward Marck to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - McAllen Division and Arthur Roberts "Rob" Jones to be United States District Judge for the Southe  more
Course examines engineering challenges, opportunities in women's health
ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New course examines engineering challenges, opportunities in women's health * When Cornell students enroll in Biomedical Engineering for Women's Health this fall, they will explore a question that has too often been overlooked in medicine and engineering: What happens when technologies are designed without fully accounting for female biology? Developed by Kayla Wolf, assistant professor in the Meinig School of  more
Court Slams Blanche's Illegal Deal, Proving He's Unfit for AG
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Court Slams Blanche's Illegal Deal, Proving He's Unfit for AG * Washington, D.C - Common Cause praised a judge's scathing decision that the Trump v. IRS lawsuit was always about manipulating the judicial process and referred Todd Blanche for potential disciplinary investigation, calling the victory further proof that Blanche is unfit for Attorney General. Statement from Common Cause President  more
CRE Finance Council, 10 Real Estate Organizations Urge Federal Regulators to Refine Capital Framework Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The CRE Finance Council, alongside a group of 10 real estate and housing organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses the proposed revisions to the risk-based capital framework and the standardized approach for credit risk affecting large banking institutions and other banking organizations. The coalit  more
CSIS Issues Commentary: War Costs Make Up a Third of the $87.6 Billion Supplemental Request
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by Mark F. Cancian, senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department, and Chris H. Park, research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy: * * * War Costs Make Up a Third of the $87.6 Billion Supplemental Request On June 24, the White House sent Congress an $87.6 billion supplemental request. About one-third of the request appears to be driven by  more
Debevoise Advises Seviora in Its Approximately $400 Million Collateralized Fund Obligation
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Seviora in Its Approximately $400 Million Collateralized Fund Obligation * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Seviora Holdings Pte. Ltd. ("Seviora"), Temasek's main asset management platform, in the closing of an approximately $400 million collateralized fund obligation ("CFO") with Churchill Asset Management LLC ("Churchill"), the U.S. asset management compa  more
Debevoise Strengthens Global Tax Capabilities with Addition of Allison Rekkali as Counsel
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Strengthens Global Tax Capabilities with Addition of Allison Rekkali as Counsel * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Allison Rekkali has joined the firm's New York office as counsel in its global tax practice. Ms. Rekkali brings to the firm extensive tax law experience, including developing practical guidance for lawyers and clients and helping leading tax pract  more
Digestive Disease Coalition Urges CMS to Protect Patients From Step Therapy Harms
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Digestive Disease National Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to institute robust federal protections against the adverse effects of step therapy protocols on patient access to care. The DDNC, a coalition of numerous national voluntary and professional societies devoted to digestive diseases, advocates for improved healthcare quality and access   more
Ebola outbreak intensifies across DRC as risk of spread to South Sudan grows
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ebola outbreak intensifies across DRC as risk of spread to South Sudan grows * * 1,926 and 702 deaths confirmed by Ministry of Health as of 11 July * 5 provinces are now affected by the outbreak: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Haut Uele * Operational constraints continue to limit response implementation, increasing the risk that undetected chains of tra  more
Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join * Today, 12 state attorneys general sued to block Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers-Discovery. In response, American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement applauding their decision and encouragi  more
El Nino threatens deadly floods and disease across East Africa and Asia
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * El Nino threatens deadly floods and disease across East Africa and Asia * New York, NY, July 13, 2026 - An intensifying El Nino weather pattern threatens to bring severe flooding, disease outbreaks, heatwaves and drought to communities across East Africa and Asia in the coming weeks, the International Rescue Committee warned today, with families in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia  more
Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers posted the following news release: * * * Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam * Contact: Alice Broderick, Associate Director, Communications, abroderick@americanrivers.org (EAST ISLIP, NY - July 13, 2026) - Six environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Suffolk County Legislature challenging the County's failure to fully evaluate the potential ecologica  more
Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 14 -- Save the Sound posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam Restoring Long Island's Nissequogue River natural wildlife habitat and supporting the natural floodplain at forefront of litigation - (EAST ISLIP, NY) -- Six environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Suffolk County Legislature challenging the County's failure to fully eval  more
ESF and The MOST Inspire the Next Generation of Environmental Changemakers at Summer Science Week
NEW YORK, July 13 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF and The MOST Inspire the Next Generation of Environmental Changemakers at Summer Science Week * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - July 13, 2026 - From conducting hydrology experiments and making paper at SUNY ESF to exploring the Onondaga Lake Visitor Center, students attending ESF Summer Science Week will experience environmental science in action July 20-24. Campers will   more
Feinstein Institutes Scientists Discover How Bioelectronic Medicine Activates Blood Clotting
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 14 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Institutes scientists discover how bioelectronic medicine activates blood clotting The research identifies potential new treatments for severe bleeding by activating the body's natural clotting mechanisms through non-invasive auricular neurostimulation - For centuries, stopping severe bleeding has relied on physical pressure or surgery. A pioneering study from Northwell Health's Feinstein  more
First Hawaiian Inc. to Acquire TriCo Bancshares
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * First Hawaiian, Inc. to Acquire TriCo Bancshares Fried Frank is advising Evercore as financial advisor to First Hawaiian, Inc. (First Hawaiian), parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, on its agreement to acquire TriCo Bancshares (TriCo), parent company of Tri Counties Bank, in an all-stock transaction. On a combined basis, the company will have approximately $34 billion   more
Food Research & Action Center Director Plata-Nino Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Gina Plata-Nino, director of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program policy and advocacy at the Food Research and Action Center, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on effor  more
Four Thompson Hine lawyers named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers" List
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Four Thompson Hine lawyers named to Lawdragon's 2026 "500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers" List * Thompson Hine announced that four partners have been selected for Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers 2026 list. This is the inaugural edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Investigations Lawyers -a guide celebrating white-collar wonders, enforcem  more
FPV Freedom Coalition Raises Concerns Over FAA Unmanned Aircraft Proximity Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The FPV Freedom Coalition, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility." As one of the four FAA-recognized community based organizations advocating for recreational multi-rotor small unmanned aircraft systems operators, the coalition expressed several  more
From NCCU to National Television
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * From NCCU to National Television * Before building a career in television, fashion and creative direction, Aaron R. Tucker '04 developed an appreciation for art and design during his childhood in the Washington, D.C., and Hampton, Virginia, areas. His grandmother introduced him to fashion through shopping trips and magazines, while time spent at home because of childhood health challenges   more
GAO Director MacLeod Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Heather MacLeod, director of homeland security and justice at the Government Accountability Office, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border": * * * Chairmen Guest and Pfluger, Ranking Members Correa and Maga  more
Geneva retains top spot in Arcadis 2026 global construction cost rankings as clients seek greater control over delivery certainty
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, July 13 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- Arcadis, a design and consultancy firm, issued the following news release: * * * Geneva retains top spot in Arcadis 2026 global construction cost rankings as clients seek greater control over delivery certainty New global ranking shows that in complex buildings markets, the ability to assure cost, schedule and delivery confidence is becoming a source of competitive advantage - Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world's leadi  more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report On U.S. Bombing Of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report On U.S. Bombing Of Iranian Elementary School Investigation into School Strike Was Reportedly Submitted in April but Has Not Been Released To Congress or the Public - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led 24 of her colleagues in continuing to demand answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) over the U.S.' bombi  more
Governor Hochul Announces $6.3 Million Awarded to Establish Clubhouse Programs
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $6.3 Million Awarded to Establish Clubhouse Programs * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $6.3 million was awarded to establish seven Clubhouses, a voluntary member-driven program that provides crucial services and supports to New Yorkers living with mental health challenges. Administered by the State Office of Mental Health (OMH), the funding will expand thi  more
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $270 Million in Tax Credits and Subsidies Available to Create and Preserve Affordable Homes
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $270 Million in Tax Credits and Subsidies Available to Create and Preserve Affordable Homes * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced proposals are now being accepted for the State's annual 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit awards, which will make available up to $58 million in 9% Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), $10 million in New York State Low-I  more
Governor Hochul Announces New Chip-Based Benefit Cards for SNAP Recipients to Be Issued in Early 2027
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Chip-Based Benefit Cards for SNAP Recipients to Be Issued in Early 2027 * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients' benefits from theft and that new, more secure chip-based cards will be issued beginning early in 2027. The New York  more
Governor Hochul's Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security: End the Secrecy, Evasion and Contempt for Communities and the Rule of Law
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul's Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security: End the Secrecy, Evasion and Contempt for Communities and the Rule of Law * Governor Kathy Hochul issued a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS) Markwayne Mullin demanding answers in response to reports of three separate federal immigration detention projects planned in New York State. Despite the Departmen  more
Greenberg Traurig's Michael Murphy Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Who's Who in Insurance' List
MIAMI, Florida, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Michael Murphy Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Who's Who in Insurance' List * ALBANY, N.Y. - July 13, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Michael J. Murphy, a Government Law & Policy Practice shareholder in Albany, was named to City & State' s 2026 "Who's Who in Insurance" list. According to the publication, the annual list "highlig  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises BTG Pactual on Acquisition of HSBC Uruguay
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises BTG Pactual on acquisition of HSBC Uruguay Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Banco BTG Pactual (BTG), one of the largest investment banks in Latin America, on the successful completion of its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of, and of additional capital instruments issued by, HSBC Uruguay. The completion of the   more
HHS IG: New York Should Improve Its Oversight of Nursing Homes' Compliance With Background Check Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-02-24-01012) on July 1, 2026 entitled "New York Should Improve Its Oversight of Nursing Homes' Compliance With Background Check Requirements" filed under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Here are excerpts: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit Employee background checks are an important safety measure that can help protect long-term care residents. Approximately 1.2 milli  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Anniversary of State Department RIFs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on 1-Year Anniversary of State Department RIFs Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on the 1-year anniversary of the Trump administration's firing of 1,350 civil and foreign service employees without cause: "One year ago today, the Trump admini  more
How a Cornell startup scaled to $1.3 billion in battery tech
ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How a Cornell startup scaled to $1.3 billion in battery tech * A startup founded by Cornell alumni and a professor, inspired by a class in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and nurtured through Cornell's entrepreneurship ecosystem, began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market June 8 following a $1.3 billion valuation. Factorial Energy, a solid-state battery developer which aims to power the next generatio  more
Hughes Hubbard Ranks in Top 25 on American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Ranks in Top 25 on American Lawyer's 2026 Pro Bono Scorecard Recognition reflects the firm's longstanding commitment to public service. - Hughes Hubbard has been recognized among the nation's leading law firms for its commitment to pro bono service, ranking No. 21 on The American Lawyer's 2026 National Pro Bono Scorecard. The American Lawyer's 2026 National Pro Bono Scorecard evaluates  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: France's New Anti-Racism Plan Falls Short
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by senior researcher Almaz Teffera: * * * France's New Anti-Racism Plan Falls Short Tackling Systemic Racism Means Addressing Discrimination by the State - The French government announced a new national plan last week aimed at combating racism, antisemitism, and discrimination. Unfortunately, the plan fails to tackle the systemic and institutional nature of racism in France. Adopted on July 6  more
Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh - Landslides Deadly for Rohingya Refugees
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Bangladesh: Landslides Deadly for Rohingya Refugees * (Bangkok) - The deadly risks facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh were evident from landslides in July 2026 that killed at least 17 people and displaced more than 3,000, Human Rights Watch said today. Bangladesh has been hosting over a million Rohingya refugees for nearly a decade, with expanding families crammed into bamboo and tarp she  more
IFJ condemns subpoenas against NYT journalists by Trump administration
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 13 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * USA: IFJ condemns subpoenas against NYT journalists by Trump administration * The US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists who are members of The NewsGuild-CWA, which is affiliated with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). The journalists have been ordered to testify next week, about their reporting on se  more
It's up to state attorneys general to save the US news ecosystem from the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
PARIS, France, July 13 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * USA: It's up to state attorneys general to save the US news ecosystem from the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger * Time is running out to stop the proposed $111 billion merger between media conglomerates Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, which would place some of the most influential news brands in the US and worldwide under the control of a single owner. As company officials aim to close t  more
K-9s Dying in Hot Cars: PETA Calls on National Police Orgs to Protect Dogs From Deadly Summer Heat
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * K-9s Dying in Hot Cars: PETA Calls on National Police Orgs to Protect Dogs from Deadly Summer Heat Alexandria, Va. - With reports surging nationwide of K-9s dying from heat-related causes, many of whom, as the examples below show, were left unattended in patrol cars--which is among the top causes of death for dogs used by police departments--PETA sent letters today to three of th  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Less than one week after ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, they brutally killed another unarmed person, a 26-year-old Colombian man, in Maine in cold blood. This pattern of violent immigration enforcemen  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ANOTHER DEADLY SHOOTING BY ICE AGENTS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Less than one week after ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, they brutally killed another unarmed person, a 26-year-old Colombian man, in Maine in cold blood. This pattern of violent immigration enforcement actions shocks the consc  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats remain committed to pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on our communities and will continue working to lower costs, protect our healthcare and clean up c  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE"
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE" * LEADER JEFFRIES : Donald Trump promised the American people that Republicans would lower the high cost of living on day one, but costs haven't gone down during Donald Trump's presidency. Costs have gone up. Donald Trump promised that ICE enforcement in this country would target the worst of the w  more
Learning labs cultivate knowledge - and produce - for students
ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Learning labs cultivate knowledge - and produce - for students * When Denise Perez realized she could use what she was learning about food insecurity and hydroponics to help her classmates at the High School of Hospitality Management in Manhattan, she decided to do something about it. With help from the Cornell Hydroponics Learning Labs, she designed an independent project to grow produce specifically for her fe  more
LiveEO Supports Technology-Neutral Satellite Monitoring for Pipeline Safety Patrols
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- LiveEO Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration supporting the agency's proposed clarification that pipeline right-of-way patrol obligations can be fulfilled by technology-neutral methods, including satellite imagery. LiveEO's correspondence responds to PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the integration of innovative remote sensing technologies for pat  more
Local Law Enforcement Should Put Domestic Violence Victims Ahead of Immigration Agenda
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Local Law Enforcement Should Put Domestic Violence Victims Ahead of Immigration Agenda * Human Rights Watch, the Alliance of Immigrant Survivors, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and other partners, submitted a statement of record to Congress on July 10 as the Trump administration continues to use state and local police via the 287(g) agreements that allow these agencies to participate in feder  more
Long Term Care Community Coalition Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The coalition expressed concerns that the rule would weaken nondiscrimination protections for transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming individuals, and others, including older adults and people with disabilities. The proposed rule seeks  more
Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers * "At a time when the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone's minds, these delivery app fees are nothing more than a greedy assault on consumers' pocketbooks." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on the Federa  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Adams' $650M Plan for Homeless Mentally Ill Holds a Mirror to His Troubled Tenure
NEW YORK, July 14 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 12, 2026, by senior fellow Nicole Gelinas to the New York Post: * * * Adams' $650M Plan for Homeless Mentally Ill Holds a Mirror to His Troubled Tenure Last Thursday, Mayor Adams went up to Harlem to make his fourth State of the City address -- his last one before his June re-election primary. The mayor's speech was a snapshot of his re-election dilemma, and that of the voters: On broad policy   more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: DSA Commies Aim to Take Over the Democratic Party - Just as They Captured ... DSA Itself
NEW YORK, July 11 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Jake Altman, author of "Socialism Before Sanders: The 1930s Moment from Romance to Revisionism", to the New York Post: * * * DSA Commies Aim to Take Over the Democratic Party - Just as They Captured ... the DSA Itself How worried should Democrats be about the Democratic Socialists of America? As someone who knows the DSA inside out, I can say with authority: They should be very worried indeed. I wa  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to  more
Meeks and Meng Demand Con Edison Compensate Queens Families After Heatwave Power Outages
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks and Meng Demand Con Edison Compensate Queens Families After Heatwave Power Outages * QUEENS, NY - U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Grace Meng (NY-06) sent a letter to Con Edison asking to compensate Queens residents who lost power during this month's dangerous heatwave in New York City. In a letter to Con Edison CEO Timothy Cawley, the lawmakers urged the company to provide bill   more
Menstrual Health Still Overlooked Despite Affecting 2 Billion People
NEW YORK, July 13 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Menstrual Health Still Overlooked Despite Affecting 2 Billion People * Despite affecting an estimated 2 billion people, menstrual health continues to be overlooked by governments, businesses and the scientific community, prompting calls for it to be recognized as a fundamental public health issue. A new international commentary by Marni Sommer, DrPH, MSN, professor of Sociomedical Scienc  more
MFA statement on the implementation of the UK's new short selling regime
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release: * * * MFA statement on the implementation of the UK's new short selling regime * London, UK -MFA issued the following statement in response to the implementation of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new short selling regime: "The UK's improved short selling regime gives market participants better market data and allows for more investment in UK markets. Moving to ano  more
Morgan Lewis Bolsters White Collar Litigation and Healthcare Capabilities With Former US Attorney's Office Section Chief in Chicago
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Bolsters White Collar Litigation and Healthcare Capabilities with Former US Attorney's Office Section Chief in Chicago CHICAGO: Morgan Lewis continues to strengthen its global trial and investigations team with the addition of Heidi Manschreck, who joins the firm as a partner in Chicago. Heidi has spent nearly two decades in government service, most r  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Merger Would Result in Higher Prices, Reduced Content Choices for New Jerseyans - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Pa  more
N.Y. Immigration Coalition Opposes Expanded USCIS Address Change Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New York Immigration Coalition, New York, has submitted a public comment letter opposing revisions proposed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services to form AR-11 alien change of address. The NYIC challenges the agency's effort to transform the form from its original administrative function of updating addresses into a more extensive information-gathering and enforcement instrument. According to NYIC, the proposed changes dramatical  more
N.Y. Legal Services Coalition Opposes HUD's Proposed Equal Access Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New York Legal Services Coalition, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access Rule. The coalition argues the proposed changes would undermine existing protections and restrict shelter access for vulnerable populations, specifically LGBTQ individuals, including transgender and gender non-conforming persons. The coalition represents over 50 civil legal  more
National Gallery's Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Announces 2026-2027 Fellows
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * National Gallery's Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Announces 2026-2027 Fellows The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (the Center), the National Gallery's world-renowned research institute, announced today its fellows for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over 30 fellows will conduct research that spans continents, centuries, and disciplines. Their topics include visualizing the apoca  more
National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities   more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations Across 11 States, including Lancaster County, Neb.
WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260 Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279 MINNESOTA St. Louis Co  more
Natural Resources Defense Council Present Scientific Evidence Supporting Rice's Whale Species Status and Urge Strong Protection
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council, New York, along with 11 leading conservation organizations, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service concerning the status review of Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei). This rare baleen whale, endemic to the Gulf of Mexico and listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, faces numerous threats to its survival. Th  more
New England Fishermen's Group Calls for Expanded Economic Impact Analysis of Atlantic Coast Shipping Routes
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association, South Portland, Maine, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard urging it to revise its Supplemental Regulatory Analysis related to the proposed Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Fairways. The association highlighted concerns that the Coast Guard's analysis significantly underestimates the operational and economic impacts on commercial fishing vessels, businesses, seafood processors, and fishing-depende  more
New York-based automotive service provider agrees to pay $174K to settle safety violations, protect workers after federal investigation
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * New York-based automotive service provider agrees to pay $174K to settle safety violations, protect workers after federal investigation * NORWICH, NY - The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a settlement agreement with auto service provider Monro Inc. requiring it to pay $174,000 in penalties to resolve seven safety violations found at its Norwich facility in July 2025. The department's Occu  more
Northeast Gas Association Urges Flexible Implementation of Proposed Gas Pipeline Safety Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Northeast Gas Association, Westborough, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding proposed rules to enhance the safety of gas distribution pipelines. The comments focus on PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines," which addresses updates to distribution integrity management programs, emergency response plans, operat  more
NYU Grossman School of Medicine Welcomes the Class of 2029 at Annual White Coat Ceremony
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Grossman School of Medicine Welcomes the Class of 2029 at Annual White Coat Ceremony * O n the afternoon of Friday, July 10, inside a packed Murphy Auditorium, NYU Grossman School of Medicine's class of 2029 donned their white coats for the first time. The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage that welcomes newly m  more
NYU Langone Health Opens Ambulatory Care Center in Patchogue, Expanding Access to Top-Ranked Care
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Opens Ambulatory Care Center in Patchogue, Expanding Access to Top-Ranked Care * NYU Langone Health today opened NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Patchogue, a 54,000-square-foot center in the heart of downtown Patchogue, broadening access to exceptional specialty and surgical care for patients across Suffolk Co  more
Paul Hastings Adds Baltimore Ravens General Counsel to Leading Entertainment, Sports and Media Platform
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Adds Baltimore Ravens General Counsel to Leading Entertainment, Sports and Media Platform * Paul Hastings LLP today announced the addition of former Baltimore Ravens' senior vice president and general counsel and NFL assistant labor relations counsel Brandon Etheridge as a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Etheridge started his career with Coving  more
Paul Hastings Launches Global Sports Practice
LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Launches Global Sports Practice * Paul Hastings LLP today announced the launch of its global Sports practice, drawing on premier talent across its Chambers Band 1 Entertainment & Media practice, Band 1 Hospitality and Real Estate practices, premier M&A and finance practices and a broad range of other transactional, litigation and regulatory disciplines to adv  more
Peacock's 'Love Island USA' Caps Record-Breaking Season with Reunion Special
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Peacock's 'Love Island USA' Caps Record-Breaking Season with Reunion Special * Season eight has become a defining summer success for Peacock, ranking as the No. 1 streaming reality series for five consecutive weeks. July 13, 2026 Peacock's record-breaking eighth season of Love Island USA concluded with fan favorites Trinity Tatum and Bryce Detloff crowned the winners, taking   more
Pillsbury: Defence Tech's Venture Capital Moment - Opportunities, Risks and the New Funding Landscape
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Defence Tech's Venture Capital Moment: Opportunities, Risks and the New Funding Landscape In an article published in Defence Online, Pillsbury partner Sarah Melaney, special counsel Ya'ara Barnoon, and senior associate Alex Davidson highlight how defence technology has rapidly emerged as one of venture capital's fastest-growing investment priorities, attracting more than US$19 billion in venture capital fundi  more
Pillsbury: DOJ's First Declination Under New CEP Provides Further Transparency on How It Works
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * DOJ's First Declination Under New CEP Provides Further Transparency on How it Works In an article published in Law360, Pillsbury partners Mark Krotoski and Matthew Rabinowitz discuss several key reasons why the DOJ's National Security Division's first enforcement policy declination under its new Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP) by is significant for corporations. The authors state that the DOJ's decision t  more
Poor Governance Enables Violence Against Women in Cameroon
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Poor Governance Enables Violence Against Women in Cameroon * In Cameroon's Far North region, Adiza, a 57-year-old woman had spent nearly three decades confined to her home by her husband. She was not allowed to leave, receive visitors, or speak with non-family members. When she disobeyed, he beat her. Rosaline, a 44-year-old hairdresser in the southwestern region, went to work at her hair sal  more
PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP
BURBANK, California, July 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * PRESENTERS, ATTENDEES AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP * MEDIA KIT This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" to commemorate the past year  more
Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App * MEDIA KIT This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One to commemorate the past year in sports. H  more
Private equity recovery gains momentum as selectivity reshapes dealmaking
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Private equity recovery gains momentum as selectivity reshapes dealmaking * Global law firm Reed Smith announced the launch of its Private Equity Mid-Year Report 2026, which analyzes first-half market activity and provides an outlook for private equity investors, portfolio companies, and dealmakers throughout the remainder of 2026. The report finds that pr  more
Publishers and Authors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Google for Willful Copyright Infringement to Develop Gemini AI Models
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Publishers and Authors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Google for Willful Copyright Infringement to Develop Gemini AI Models Today, three major publishing houses, Hachette Book Group, Inc., Cengage Learning, Inc., and Elsevier Inc., and best-selling author Scott Turow filed a putative class action lawsuit against Google for willful infringement of millions of textual works to develop Google's   more
R.I. Gov. McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act On Monday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by bill sponsors Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston) and Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich); Matt Taibi, the Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 251; Patrick Leonard of Teamsters 251; Bri  more
Rep. Lawler Issues Letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune
WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Leader Thune, Last week, the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Following this decision, I write today to urge you to quickly take u  more
Rep. Torres Celebrates Completion of Community Solar Portfolio Spanning 70 Bronx Buildings
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Torres Celebrates Completion of Community Solar Portfolio Spanning 70 Bronx Buildings BRONX, NY -- Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) joined Fieldston Power and Chestnut Holdings atop 2676 Grand Concourse in the Bronx to celebrate the completion and "powering on" of Fieldston Power's first community distributed solar portfolio, spanning more than 70 multifamily properties across New York City. The po  more
Rep. Torres on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following statement on July 13, 2026: * * * Rep. Torres on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law Five Torres-authored provisions on housing construction, tenant safety, and public housing oversight are now law - Over the weekend, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing legislation in three decades, became law. In response to the news, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), who authored an  more
Rep. Torres, 1199SEIU Denounce Supreme Court TPS Ruling, Demand Congressional Action
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Torres, 1199SEIU Denounce Supreme Court TPS Ruling, Demand Congressional Action BRONX, NY -- Today, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) joined 1199SEIU, faith leaders, and community members at St. Luke's Episcopal Church for a rally and press conference denouncing the Supreme Court's ruling on Temporary Protected Status and calling on Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing lasting protections for TPS holde  more
Robert Koontz Joins CBRE to Lead Multifamily Debt Capital Markets
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Robert Koontz Joins CBRE to Lead Multifamily Debt Capital Markets 17-Year Freddie Mac Veteran Hired to Drive CBRE's Multifamily Debt Platform Strategy - CBRE today announced that Robert Koontz has joined the firm as Senior Managing Director, Head of Multifamily Debt Capital Markets within its Debt & Structured Finance team. The appointment is   more
SCHNEIDER CALLS FOR ICE ACCOUNTABILITY FOLLOWING FATAL SHOOTINGS
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER CALLS FOR ICE ACCOUNTABILITY FOLLOWING FATAL SHOOTINGS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released a statement following ICE-involved shootings in Texas and Maine: "For the second time in less than a week, ICE personnel have shot and killed a person during an immigration enforcement operation. Since January of 2025, more than 20 people have been shot by f  more
Simpson Thacher Expands Market-Leading Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Platform
NEW YORK, July 14 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Simpson Thacher Expands Market-Leading Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Platform Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced a significant expansion of its Insurance Transactional and Regulatory team with the addition of Dennis Manfredi, Joseph Cosentino and Benjamin Kralstein, who will join the Firm as Partners in the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice. The team br  more
SoA Alum Included in Metropolis Future 100 Cohort
BROOKLYN, New York, July 13 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * SoA Alum Included in Metropolis Future 100 Cohort * Graduate Architecture alum, Adrian Ramon's (M.Arch'26) time at Pratt can be broken down into two main buckets: talking with his fellow students and professors about ideas on design, and tinkering in the woodshop to execute on these ideas. There was a little bit mo  more
Stony Brook University Professors Awarded National Science Foundation Early CAREER Awards
STONY BROOK, New York, July 13 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Professors Awarded National Science Foundation Early CAREER Awards * STONY BROOK, NY - July 13, 2026 - Four State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) professors recently earned an Early CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This award is bestowed upon early-career faculty who show promise as both rese  more
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Sally Farrell Partner '78 with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award
POTSDAM, New York, July 13 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Sally Farrell Partner '78 with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award * Sally Farrell Partner '78 of Rochester, N.Y., seen at right, is the recipient of the 2026 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam's Alumni Association. SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (left) presented the award at Reunion 2026. The SUNY Potsda  more
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2026 Minerva Award to Karen Butler Easter '75
POTSDAM, New York, July 13 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2026 Minerva Award to Karen Butler Easter '75 * Karen Butler Easter '75 of Potsdam, N.Y., is the recipient of the 2026 Minerva Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. She is seen here accepting the honor from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith at Reunion 2026. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the Minerva Award, its  more
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2026 Minerva Award to Stephan Savoia
POTSDAM, New York, July 13 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2026 Minerva Award to Stephan Savoia * Stephan Savoia '75 of Pembroke, Mass., is the recipient of the 2026 Minerva Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. He is seen here accepting the honor from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith at Reunion 2026. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the Minerva Award, its highest hono  more
SUNY Potsdam Names John and Mia Wicke Honorary Alumni
POTSDAM, New York, July 13 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Names John and Mia Wicke Honorary Alumni * The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association has named John and Mia Wicke of Massena, N.Y., honorary alumni. The couple is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith (right) at Reunion 2026. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored John and Mia Wicke of Massena, N.Y., with Honorary Li  more
SUNY Potsdam Names Tim Dempsey Honorary Alumnus
POTSDAM, New York, July 13 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Names Tim Dempsey Honorary Alumnus * The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association has named Tim Dempsey of Portsmouth, N.H., an honorary alumnus. He is seen here after accepting the award from SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith at Reunion 2026. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Tim Dempsey of Portsmouth, N.H., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during   more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollar  more
The richer get richer - not just materially, but socially
ITHACA, New York, July 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The richer get richer - not just materially, but socially * Two students have identical GPAs, but one lands an internship through a parent's friend, an opportunity the other never knew about. This familiar example of elite network influence proves the adage that it's not what you know but who you know that matters. And such disparities in social connection are far more pervasive throughout daily life than gene  more
This week: Congress returns, CFPB, Fed leaders to testify
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * This week: Congress returns, CFPB, Fed leaders to testify * Congress returns to Washington, D.C. today with both chambers' versions of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act on the agenda, although it is unclear if each will have the votes to tackle the bills this week. In addition, the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) could affect planned work. The House did not   more
TikTok and IHeartPodcasts Welcome Hit Show "Raiders of the Lost Podcast" to the TikTok Podcast Network
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 14 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * TikTok and iHeartPodcasts Welcome Hit Show "Raiders of the Lost Podcast" to the TikTok Podcast Network Hosted by filmmaker brothers James and Anthony Deveney, the top-ranked Film and TV podcast continues with three new episodes each week Listen to "Raiders of the Lost Podcast" now, HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-raiders-of-the-lost-podcas-115869083) - NEW YORK - iHeartPodcasts, th  more
Trio of new Governors appointed to ARU Board
CAMBRIDGE, England, July 13 -- Anglia Ruskin University posted the following news: * * * Trio of new Governors appointed to ARU Board * Three experienced industry leaders have been newly appointed to the Board of Governors of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). Dr Simon Lennard, Michelle Lamprecht and Arvinder Mudhar have joined the Board following an advertised recruitment process. The Board of Governors provide independent governance oversight and strategic direction for ARU and act as cri  more
Triple-I: Louisiana Insurance Reforms Begin to Deliver Rate Relief, but Challenges Remain Due to Impacts of Legal System Abuse, Fraud
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Louisiana Insurance Reforms Begin to Deliver Rate Relief, but Challenges Remain Due to Impacts of Legal System Abuse, Fraud MALVERN, Pa. - Louisiana's property/casualty (P/C) insurance market posted its first broad rate relief this decade in 2025, but headwinds caused by legal system abuse persist, according to a new Issues Brief published today by the Insurance In  more
U.S. Border Patrol Acting Deputy Chief, Customs & Border Protection Executive Director Holtzer, Testify Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following joint testimony by Jason Schneider, acting deputy chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Christopher Holtzer, executive director of operations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at   more
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General Deploys Joint Strike Team to New York, Crushing Rampant Unemployment Insurance Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General Deploys Joint Strike Team to New York, Crushing Rampant Unemployment Insurance Fraud The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and its Office of Inspector General (OIG) today announced the deployment of a joint federal Strike Team to the State of New York, intensifying coordinated efforts to confront serious un  more
UANI Mourns the Death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
NEW YORK, July 14 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release: * * * UANI Mourns the Death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and UANI CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement on the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): "UANI is saddened by the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator Graham was a friend of UANI and a national leader on Iran policy. When Senator Joe Liebe  more
USDA IG Walk Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by John Walk, inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * Chairman Burchett, Ranking Member Stansbury, and Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommitte  more
Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in  more
White & Case advises MLP on EUR100 million Senior Green Notes issuance
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises MLP on EUR100 million Senior Green Notes issuance * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised MLP Group S.A., a Poland-based real estate company, on its supplementary issuance of EUR100 million Senior Green Notes maturing in 2029. The proceeds will be used to finance and refinance eligible green assets in line with MLP Group's Green Financing Framework,  more
Widespread Misuse of Crowd-Control Weapons by Law Enforcement at Immigration Enforcement Protests, New Report Finds
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: Political] (TNSrep) -- Physicians for Human Rights posted the following news release: * * * Widespread Misuse of Crowd-Control Weapons by Law Enforcement at Immigration Enforcement Protests, New Report Finds * Berkeley, California -Law enforcement agents misused crowd-control weapons during protests against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations in 412 verified incidents across 16 U.S. cities from when immigration enforcement protests escal  more
Williams Announces $5.34 Billion Investment in Power Innovation Joint Venture from Blackstone
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Williams Announces $5.34 Billion Investment in Power Innovation Joint Venture from Blackstone * Transaction led by Blackstone, in partnership with Apollo and KKR TULSA, Okla. - Williams (NYSE: WMB) announced today that it has signed an agreement led by funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance ("Blackstone"), in partnership with Apollo and insurance vehicles  more
Yet Another Death in ICE Custody
NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Yet Another Death in ICE Custody * Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal-an Afghan asylum seeker who had worked alongside the US military in Afghanistan-died on March 14, 2026, from an alleged allergic reaction less than 24 hours after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas. His death certificate was released, 103 days later, on June 25, 2026. In announcing his death, ICE  more