Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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"What happened to you, Todd Blanche?" - Sen. Schiff Presses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Recusals, Trump Tax Immunity Deal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * "What happened to you, Todd Blanche?" - Sen. Schiff Presses Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Recusals, Trump Tax Immunity Deal * Schiff: "What happened to the Todd Blanche of the Southern District of New York that could convert him into you? Someone willing to say the president has both the right and the duty to prosecute his political enemies." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam  more
225 years on, Burns Suppers continue to be reinvented around the world
GLASGOW, Scotland, July 16 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * 225 years on, Burns Suppers continue to be reinvented around the world * Dr Cleo O'Callaghan Yeoman, Chris Waddell and Professor Pauline Mackay (seated)at the Burns Cottage, Alloway. Credit Martin Shields What does a Burns Supper held in Ireland, Greece, Hong Kong and New York have in common with one held in Antarctica? According to new research from the University of Glasgow, quite a lot. Two hund  more
5 Bradley Partners Recognized in Legal 500's 2026 U.S. City Elite - Tennessee List
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 5 Bradley Partners Recognized in Legal 500's 2026 U.S. City Elite - Tennessee List * Bradley is pleased to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite list for Tennessee. The five Bradley partners recognized in the 2026 Tennessee Elite list are: * Stephen T. Braun - Corporate M&A * Jeffrey Buschman n - Corpora  more
A New Approach for Paleontologists When Identifying Vertebrae Fossils?
STONY BROOK, New York, July 16 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * A New Approach for Paleontologists When Identifying Vertebrae Fossils? * Stony Brook researcher suggests that investigating anatomical traits that don't change over an animal's lifetime is key; findings published in the journal Paleobiology STONY BROOK, NY, July 16, 2026 - Fossil finds are exciting moments that sometimes introduce the world to an ancient mammal or dino  more
ABA 2026 Annual Conference Will Explore Election Integrity, AI and America's 250th
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * ABA 2026 Annual Conference will explore election integrity, AI and America's 250th Legal professionals from across the nation will convene July 29-Aug. 4 in Chicago for the American Bar Association 2026 Annual Conference, where attorneys, judges and legal scholars will examine pressing issues shaping the legal profession, including artificial intelligence, election integrity, the curre  more
AECOM strengthens Aviation Architecture capability in the UK and Europe with senior industry appointment
LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM strengthens Aviation Architecture capability in the UK and Europe with senior industry appointment * Appointment supports AECOM's continued growth across major aviation programmes throughout the region LONDON (16 July, 2026) -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has appointed Dennis Austin as Aviation Architecture Director, strengthening i  more
AFT's Weingarten Delivers Major National Address Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT's Weingarten Delivers Major National Address Ahead of Midterms * WASHINGTON -Calling out the obscene explosion of billionaire wealth at the same time most American households live paycheck to paycheck, AFT President Randi Weingarten urged the union's 1.88 million members to get out the vote and hit the streets for the upcoming midterms, to reverse the growing powe  more
AG Campbell Issues Notices Of Intent To Sue Trump Administration For Cancelling Offshore Wind Leases
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Issues Notices Of Intent To Sue Trump Administration For Cancelling Offshore Wind Leases * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with a coalition of 6 other attorneys general, has filed two notices of intent to sue the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) over its unlawful settlements with Bluepoint Wind, LLC (Bluepoint) and In  more
ALL ABOARD: Trump Transportation Department's Preliminary Report Highlights How Upgrades Could Increase Capacity at New Penn Station
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * ALL ABOARD: Trump Transportation Department's Preliminary Report Highlights How Upgrades Could Increase Capacity at New Penn Station Increase up to 32 trains per hour rate means more riders could get where they need to go quicker - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today shared the findings from Phase One of its New York Penn  more
American Battle Monument Commission Acting Secretary Dalessandro Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Robert J. Dalessandro, acting secretary of the American Battle Monument Commission, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnerships at Veterans Cemeteries": * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member McGarvey, and other Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting the American Battl  more
AP Fund for Journalism, Microsoft Expand Election Resources for Washington Newsrooms
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * AP Fund for Journalism, Microsoft expand election resources for Washington newsrooms AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced funding from Microsoft to strengthen the local news ecosystem in Washington state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Through that support, APFJ will provide 10 local newsrooms across the state with elections coverage and resources from The Associated Press, helpi  more
ATM research partners forecast resilient future for tourism as industry looks beyond challenges in the Middle East
SURREY, England, July 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- RX posted the following news release: * * * ATM research partners forecast resilient future for tourism as industry looks beyond challenges in the Middle East * New research from Arabian Travel Market Official Research Partners STR and Euromonitor International points to sustained travel demand despite geopolitical disruption Travel spending across the Middle East and Africa forecast to grow by almost 48% by 2030, adding more than US$50 bil  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri  more
Attorney General James and Mayor Owens Sue Syracuse Apartment Owners for Rampant Safety and Tenant Rights Violations
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Mayor Owens Sue Syracuse Apartment Owners for Rampant Safety and Tenant Rights Violations * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens today sued the owners and managers of Nob Hill Apartments (Nob Hill) for years of persistent health and safety issues, tenants' rights violations, and illegal business   more
Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * **If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.** Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES * Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira  more
Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Iranian Students Amid Post-War Repression
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Iranian Students Amid Post-War Repression * More Than a Hundred Students Arrested, Expelled, or Jailed in Expanding Assault on Dissent at Universities July 16, 2026 -Iranian authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on university campuses, subjecting students to arbitrary arrests, imprisonment, expulsions, suspensions, and politi  more
Award-Winning, Student-Approved: Meet Adelphi University's New TikTok-Famous President
GARDEN CITY, New York, July 16 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Award-Winning, Student-Approved: Meet Adelphi's New TikTok-Famous President By Matthew Perrino, UCOMM Contributor Before becoming the 11th president of Adelphi University, board of trustees chair Michael A.L. Balboni '81, JD, sat down with Adelphi students in a TikTok series that won national recognition--and earned thousands of views. Ever since graduating cum laude from Adelphi University, Michael A.L. B  more
Back to School Season is Spring Break Trip Planning Season on Southwest
DALLAS, Texas, July 16 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Back to School Season is Spring Break Trip Planning Season on Southwest * With the first day of school around the corner, the time is approaching to start planning Spring Break 2027 trips and Southwest Airlines(r) is ready to take Customers to beaches, mountains, and everywhere in between. The carrier's flight schedule is now available for booking through early April 2027 with recor  more
Bankrate: Top 10 Markets for Mortgage Overpayment: See Where Homebuyers Overpaid the Most in 2025
NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * Top 10 Markets for Mortgage Overpayment: See Where Homebuyers Overpaid the Most in 2025 Bankrate finds every single metro area in the US is overpaying for mortgages. The homeowners paying the most were in Victoria and Tyler, Texas, followed by Los Angeles and Santa Fe, N.M. - Overpaying for your home mortgage is a national epidemic hitting consumers in the wallet. A new Bankrat  more
Barnard College: Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Receives Distinguished NSF Career Award
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Assistant Professor of Neuroscience receives distinguished NSF Career Award Alex White will use a nearly $800,000 grant to map how the brain reads and find new ways to maximize individual learning potential. - This summer, Alex White, assistant professor of Neuroscience, received a distinguished U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences award for nearly $800,000 in funding. His r  more
Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating * "The contrast is clear. Democrats stand for high taxes, open borders, and lawlessness. Republicans stand for freedom, liberty, and American greatness. America is worth defending. America is worth celebrating. America is worth fighting for. That's what Republicans are committed to do. And that's what the people of Wyoming did over July 4." WAS  more
Berger Montague and Locks Law Firm File Class Action for Residents Affected by Massive Gasoline Leak at Aston, Pa. Chelsea Tank Farm
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague and Locks Law Firm File Class Action for Residents Affected by Massive Gasoline Leak at Aston, Pa. Chelsea Tank Farm * The Complaint alleges that Monroe Energy, LLC and MIPC, LLC concealed a months-long leak that released approximately 378,000 gallons of gasoline into a Delaware County neighborhood, contaminating soil, groundwater, drinking water, and   more
Bloomberg Law | Aggressive antitrust enforcement on AI would be premature and slow progress
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg Law | Aggressive antitrust enforcement on AI would be premature and slow progress * White & Case partner and Global co-Head of Antitrust Jack Pace published an article in Bloomberg Law responding to recent calls for increased antitrust enforcement in AI innovation. Jack argues that aggressive intervention to steer AI's development risks harming fast-evolving technolo  more
BRANDEIS CENTER: KEITH SONDERLING IS THE RIGHT LEADER TO PROTECT JEWISH WORKERS
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following statement on July 16, 2026: * * * BRANDEIS CENTER: KEITH SONDERLING IS THE RIGHT LEADER TO PROTECT JEWISH WORKERS Grandson of Holocaust Survivors and Former EEOC Leader Has a Proven Record of Combatting Workplace Anti-Semitism, Jewish Civil Rights Group Says - The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law Chairman and CEO Kenneth L. Marcus issued the following statement after today  more
British Ambassador Foster Reaffirms Commitment to Colombian Peace Agreement at UN Security Council
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- British Ambassador Kate Foster, charge d'affaires to the United Nations, reaffirmed the full commitment of the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia during remarks at the UN Security Council in New York. Foster congratulated the Colombian people on their peaceful presidential elections and expressed anticipation for collaborating with Columbian President Abelardo de la Espriella to address ongoing security issues, including violence against agreement sig  more
CAIR Says Sen. Tuberville is Setting the Stage for Violence Against Muslims After He Calls Islam 'A Death Cult'
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * CAIR Says Sen. Tuberville is Setting the Stage for Violence Against Muslims After He Calls Islam 'a Death Cult' Senator's bigoted comments come as CAIR calls on public officials to repudiate anti-Muslim hate after Utah Muslim was stabbed multiple times due to his faith - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advoc  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: What Do DEM Radicals Want?
NEW YORK, July 17 -- 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 16, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * WHAT DO DEM RADICALS WANT? It is one thing to disagree with those who hold to contrary political views, quite another to label them crazy. Doing so should not be done with abandon, lest it diminish the credibilit  more
Chairman Selig Announces CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee to Meet July 29 in Washington
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Selig Announces CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee to Meet July 29 in Washington * WASHINGTON -Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC), today announced that the AAC will host its first meeting of 2026 at 1:00 PM EST on July 29, 2026, at CFTC Headquarters, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The Agricultural Ad  more
Citi Private Bank's Former Global Head of Family Office Wealth Advisory, Adam Von Poblitz, Joins Akerman
MIAMI, Florida, July 17 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Citi Private Bank's Former Global Head of Family Office Wealth Advisory, Adam von Poblitz, Joins Akerman Nationally Recognized Wealth Planning Authority and Advisor to Major Art Collections to Chair the Firm's Family Office Practice - Akerman today announced that Adam von Poblitz has joined the firm as a partner and chair of its Family Office Practice. Based in Miami, Adam is a national  more
Citigroup Announces Full Redemption of Series T Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citigroup Announces Full Redemption of Series T Preferred Stock Citigroup Inc. is redeeming, in whole, all $1.5 billion aggregate liquidation preference of 1,500,000 Depositary Shares each representing a 1/25th interest in its 6.250% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series T (the "Preferred Stock"). T  more
Civilians Must Be Protected At All Times During War
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Civilians Must Be Protected At All Times During War * Deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law and would constitute war crimes The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) strongly condemns threats to target Iran's bridges, power plants, or any other essential civilian infrastructure. Deliberately at  more
CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO CREATE INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO CREATE INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Interagency Council on Affordable Housing Act, legislation that would create an interagency council to analyze and strengthen affordable housing in the United States. "In New York City and across the nation, the longstanding need to increase t  more
Columbia: Buddhist Practice as Creative Practice - Q&A With Professor Dominique Townsend
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Columbia University issued the following Q&A on July 14, 2026, involving Dominique Townsend, associate professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism: * * * A Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism Focuses on Buddhist Cultural Production Dominique Townsend recounts how, as a high school senior, a 12th-century wooden statue of a Buddha in a museum helped set her on her path. - During an event that she moderated at the Lenfest Center for the Arts a few months ago, Dominique Townsend, Jey  more
Common diet tips about water intake and spicy foods could be dead wrong
ITHACA, New York, July 15 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Common diet tips about water intake and spicy foods could be dead wrong * The common rationale for drinking water at meals is that it physically stretches the stomach, triggering fullness so you don't eat too much. But a new Cornell study found no support for that idea in practice. Instead, for every additional 100 grams of water participants drank, they ate about 39 more grams of food - roughly 49 more calo  more
Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news on July 15, 2026: * * * Con Edison Declares Common Stock Dividend Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) declared a quarterly dividend of 88.75 cents a share on its common stock, payable September 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 19, 2026. * * * Consolidated Edison, Inc. is a holding company that provides a wide range of energy-related products an  more
Conference Board: LEI for France Increased in May
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: ** * The LEI for France Increased 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) (LEI) for  more
Congressman Langworthy Announces $1 Million Federal Grant to Expand Mental Health Services for Chautauqua County Children
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces $1 Million Federal Grant to Expand Mental Health Services for Chautauqua County Children * Washington, D.C. - July 16, 2026... Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support comprehensive community mental health  more
Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates Appointment of Rich Andres to USTR Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates Appointment of Rich Andres to USTR Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today congratulated Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres on his appointment to the Office of the United States Trade Representative's Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC). IGPAC advises USTR on how trade policy impa  more
Cornell, City of Ithaca seek 'unified vision' for parks
ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell, City of Ithaca seek 'unified vision' for parks * In a new collaboration, Cornell faculty and students will help the City of Ithaca assess and improve the current holdings, maintenance plan and governance structure of its parks - in what Gregg Houck, director of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, hopes will transform both the parks and their care. "Most cities of our size manage their parks in a more strategic a  more
Cornell, City of Ithaca seek 'unified vision' for parks
ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Cornell, City of Ithaca seek 'unified vision' for parks By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle In a new collaboration, Cornell faculty and students will help the City of Ithaca assess and improve the current holdings, maintenance plan and governance structure of its parks - in what Gregg Houck, director of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, hopes will transform both the parks and  more
Cornell: Diet that could remake modern agriculture
ITHACA, New York, July 15 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * The diet that could remake modern agriculture By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle A full-scale shift toward healthier diets, combined with improved farm productivity and a halving of food waste, could reduce global agricultural land use roughly 6% by 2050 - an area the size of India - and lead to a 42% decline ($630 billion) in global livestock production value, accor  more
Cotality: Annual Single-Family Rent Growth Remains Below Trend While Spring Leasing Season Drives Stronger Gains
IRVINE, California, July 17 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Annual Single-Family Rent growth remains below trend while spring leasing season drives stronger gains The three-month change in rent growth was stronger than normal, but it is being held back by weak prices compared to 2025. * U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.3% year over year in May 2026. * Florida and parts of Texas continue to soften, while Midwest and Northeast mar  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Madewell Double V-Neck Pullover & V-Neck Cardigan Sweaters
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Madewell Double V-Neck Pullover and V-Neck Cardigan Sweaters Hazard: The recalled sweaters violate the mandatory standard for clothing textiles, posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: July 16, 2026 Units: About 5,900 Consumer Contact: Madewell toll-free at 866-544-1937 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, email at 24-7@mad  more
DEA Seeks Comments on Unither Manufacturing Controlled Substance Import Application
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is accepting comments on an application from Unither Manufacturing LLC, Rochester, New York, to register as an importer of a controlled substance. Comments or hearing requests are due by August 17, 2026. The company seeks authorization to import the following Schedule II controlled substance solely to update analytical testing procedures for exported finished dosage form products meeting European Uni  more
Deluzio Secures Water Infrastructure Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Secures Water Infrastructure Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, voted to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) out of committee. This biennial, bipartisan legislation successfully passed out of c  more
E*TRADE From Morgan Stanley Completes Rollout of Crypto Spot Trading
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley Completes Rollout of Crypto Spot Trading Morgan Stanley Wealth Management continues to invest in the E*TRADE platform with expanded offerings for investors at every stage, including long-term planning, active trading and more - E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today announced the rollout of spot trading in digital assets, givin  more
Education Next Posts Commentary: Why Microschools Are Multiplying
CAMBRIDGE, Massachussetts, July 16 [Category: Education] -- Education Next, an academic journal and magazine that says it focuses on K-12 education policy, reform, and research, posted the following commentary by Mickey Revenaugh, co-founder of Connections Academy: * * * Why Microschools Are Multiplying * While declining enrollment in America's traditional public schools is turning into a slow-moving crisis, participation in microschools is set to blast off. The 21st century answer to one-ro  more
Elevated supply moderates U.S. multifamily rent growth, Yardi Matrix reports
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 15 [Category: BizReal Estate] (TNSrep) -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Elevated supply moderates U.S. multifamily rent growth, Yardi Matrix reports Economic trends could boost sector's fundamentals; investors remain enthusiastic - The U.S. multifamily market closed out the first half of 2026 showing modest growth, as the average month-over-month  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States * Endorsements Across AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, TX, and VA Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of e  more
Expanded Meta Data Center Creates More Jobs and Opportunity in Richland Parish, Louisiana
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Expanded Meta Data Center Creates More Jobs and Opportunity in Richland Parish, Louisiana * Turner is continuing its work with Meta as the company expands its Richland Parish data center in Louisiana. Originally announced as a campus supporting more than 2 GW of IT capacity, the expanded campus will now deliver 5 GW of IT capacity across nearly 10 million square feet, making it Meta's la  more
Fed: Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar - Stablecoins, Digital Payments, and the International Role of the U.S. Dollar
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Fifth Conference on the International Roles of the U.S. Dollar: Stablecoins, Digital Payments, and the International Role of the U.S. Dollar By Ricardo Correa, Linda Goldberg, Ritt Keerati, Juan M. Londono, and Fabiola Ravazzolo/1 The U.S. dollar continues to occupy a central role in the global economy. It remains the most widely used currency in foreign exchange transactions and cross-border payments, t  more
FOX NEWS DIGITAL LEADS ALL NEWS BRANDS WITH MULTIPLATFORM UNIQUE VISITORS, VIEWS AND MINUTES THROUGHOUT THE SECOND QUARTER
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS DIGITAL LEADS ALL NEWS BRANDS WITH MULTIPLATFORM UNIQUE VISITORS, VIEWS AND MINUTES THROUGHOUT THE SECOND QUARTER * FOX News Delivers 3.3 Billion YouTube Views During First Half of 2026 CNN Marks its Worst Quarter Since 2015 Across All Key Performance Indicators NEW YORK - July 16, 2026 - During the second quarter of 2026, FOX News Digital led all news brands a  more
FTA Statement on Proposed NYDFS Buy Now Pay Later Rule
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following statement on July 15, 2026: * * * FTA Statement on Proposed NYDFS Buy Now Pay Later Rule The Financial Technology Association (FTA) issued the following statement on the New York Department of Financial Services' proposed regulations on Buy Now Pay Later: "We appreciate the work the Department of Financial Services has put into crafting these proposed regulations and look forward to submitting our comments," sa  more
Full 2026 Schedule Revealed for Lion Volleyball
COMMERCE, Texas, July 16 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Full 2026 Schedule Revealed for Lion Volleyball * By Lion Athletics East Texas A&M University volleyball coach Joe Morales announced the full 2026 season for the Lions on Thursday. The Lions are slated to host 11 matches this fall on the Hunt Regional Healthcare Court in the Field House, which includes the four-team Lion Invitational to start   more
Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and i  more
Gallego, Blumenthal Call for Inspector General Investigation Into Reports Blanche Office Shut Down Investigation of Trump Pay-To-Play Clemency Scheme
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Gallego, Blumenthal Call for Inspector General Investigation into Reports Blanche Office Shut Down Investigation of Trump Pay-To-Play Clemency Scheme Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Acting Inspector General for the Department of Justice Sean O'Neill calling for an investigation into reports that Trump administration political appointees in the offic  more
Garbarino Bill to Strengthen Airport Security and Improve Travel Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Bill to Strengthen Airport Security and Improve Travel Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, the House of Representatives passed Chairman Andrew Garbarino's (R-NY) Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026 (RSSP Extension Act) as part of a slate of 10 bipartisan bills advanced by the House Committee on Homeland Security. The legislation expands TSA's Reimbur  more
GE Vernova Expands Advanced Research Center to Accelerate the Future of Energy Innovation
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 17 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * GE Vernova expands Advanced Research Center to accelerate the future of energy innovation * Expanded facility will help accelerate energy innovation and next-generation technology development * New research space is expected to support 75 additional jobs and strengthen the Capital Region's innovation ecosystem NISKAYUNA, NY - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today hoste  more
Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference Slamming Trump Administration's Dangerous Rollbacks Of Gun Safety Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference Slamming Trump Administration's Dangerous Rollbacks Of Gun Safety Regulations * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to slam the Trump administration's dangerous rollbacks of gun safety regulations. "Earlier this month, devastating mass shootings turned Fourth of July celebrations in nine states into a series  more
Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Voting To Allow AI To Deny Medical Care To Seniors
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Voting To Allow AI To Deny Medical Care To Seniors * Today, after Republicans voted to block her legislation to end the Trump administration's WISeR pilot program, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to deny seniors' medical claims, Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement: "Allowing AI to contin  more
Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Primetime Waste of Time
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Primetime Waste of Time * Watch Here. Today, ahead of President Trump's "speech," U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) - who will be spending all of Friday traveling across New York talking about grocery prices - released the following statement and video: "At a time when families are paying more for less under this administration, instead of focusing on   more
Giving Review: Ungodly Bright, Philanthropy, and Its Future
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 16, 2026, by William A. Schambra: * * * The ungodly bright, philanthropy, and its future In the wake of Warren Buffett ending his extraordinary philanthropic partnership with the Gates Foundation, revisiting questions raised after its initial announcement. The below article is an edited version of a chapter, "The Ungodly Br  more
GOLDMAN, NADLER INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE PREVIOUSLY DENIED COMPENSATION FOR 9/11 FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * GOLDMAN, NADLER INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE PREVIOUSLY DENIED COMPENSATION FOR 9/11 FAMILIES * Legislation Would Newly Make 150 9/11 Families Eligible For Compensation Families May Be Eligible to Receive An Average Of $295,000 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Jerry Nadler (NY-12) introduced the No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act, legislation that would ensu  more
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of GE Vernova's Frontier Campus at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna
ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of GE Vernova's Frontier Campus at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has completed its new Frontier Campus at the company's Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center's electrification and decarbonization eff  more
Governor Hochul Announces Over $1.7 Billion in Workers' Compensation Insurance Savings for Employers and Policyholders Statewide
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Over $1.7 Billion in Workers' Compensation Insurance Savings for Employers and Policyholders Statewide * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that insured employers statewide will see, on average, a 22 percent reduction in workers' compensation insurance premium rates, an estimated savings of more than $1 billion for businesses or an average of $1,779 per policyhold  more
Governor Hochul Unveils Winning Proposal to Transform Underutilized Hell's Kitchen Site Near Intrepid Museum into Vibrant Mixed-Use Development With More Than 1,100 New Homes
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Unveils Winning Proposal to Transform Underutilized Hell's Kitchen Site Near Intrepid Museum into Vibrant Mixed-Use Development With More Than 1,100 New Homes * Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled the selected proposal to redevelop 621 West 45th Street, a State-owned parcel in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan currently used as the surface parking lot for the Intre  more
Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers as Air Quality Advisory Expanded to Entire State
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers as Air Quality Advisory Expanded to Entire State * Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on the poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires and high temperatures creating unhealthy air for New Yorkers. The Governor urged New Yorkers, particularly sensitive groups, to continue to take precautions to protect their health. An Air Qualit  more
Greenpeace USA calls on Dove to Kick Plastic Out
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, posted the following news release: * * * Greenpeace USA calls on Dove to Kick Plastic Out Activists urge World Cup Official Personal Care Sponsor to drop plastic packaging as microplastic turns up in men's reproductive organs -  HOBOKEN, NJ (July 16, 2026) -Greenpeace USA activists today unfurled a 50-foot banner   more
Hartwick College's Yager Museum Hosts Afternoon at the Museum for Families, Aug. 1
ONEONTA, New York, July 15 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College's Yager Museum Hosts Afternoon at the Museum for Families, Aug. 1 * The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Free and open to the public, activities will also include an interactive spear-throwing demonstration courtesy of Birchwood Archaeological Services from Gilbertsville, N.Y. "We've had a wonderful year at the museum, with great exhibits, classes and events," sa  more
Hartwick Institute of Public Service Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Expand Youth Civic Engagement for America 250
ONEONTA, New York, July 15 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick Institute of Public Service Awarded Community Foundation Grant to Expand Youth Civic Engagement for America 250 * The grant will support the America 250 Youth Civic Engagement Initiative, a year-long, nonpartisan effort designed to educate, engage and empower young people across Otsego County to become active participants in American democracy. Through hands-on civic learning and leadership oppor  more
Harvard Medical School: Traffic Accidents Increase the Day After a Mass Shooting
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Traffic Accidents Increase the Day After a Mass Shooting Findings suggest distress, fatalities extend to roadways nationwide At a glance * Researchers looked at the 10 deadliest U.S. mass shootings between 2008 and 2023 and traffic fatalities the following day. * Using data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the team found traffic fatalities increased by 14.3 percent. * The   more
Harvard's EdRedesign Lab expands research-backed 'Success Planning Network' to six new communities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard's EdRedesign Lab expands research-backed 'Success Planning Network' to six new communities * The EdRedesign Lab's Institute for Success Planning at Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced that six new communities will join the fifth cohort of its Success Planning Community of Practice. Selected from a competitive national pool, the cohort will work across school systems, health and hum  more
Hawley Expands Postal Service Investigation, Questions Retention of New York Consultants
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Expands Postal Service Investigation, Questions Retention of New York Consultants * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) expanded his investigation into the United States Postal Service (USPS) after Postmaster General David Steiner refused to provide answers for the terrible postal service in Missouri. Senator Hawley questioned USPS' apparent retention of a New York consulting   more
HBO Original Documentary Series MONSTERS OF GOD Debuts August 6
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Documentary Series MONSTERS OF GOD Debuts August 6 * * The HBO Original five-part documentary series MONSTERS OF GOD, from Goode Films, A24, and Central Pictures, is directed by Emmy (r) Award-nominated filmmaker Eric Goode (HBO's "Chimp Crazy," "Tiger King"), and debuts THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available t  more
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Buffalo Bills bring community together with preseason scavenger hunt
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Buffalo Bills bring community together with preseason scavenger hunt * * "Heart of Buffalo Health Quest" invites Western New Yorkers to explore local destinations, complete challenges for a chance to attend Bills' season opener at the new Highmark Stadium Buffalo, N.Y. (July 15, 2026) - Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shiel  more
Hiren Modi Named a "Top 50 Accountant in Northern California" by CalCPA and the San Francisco Business Times
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * Hiren Modi Named a "Top 50 Accountant in Northern California" by CalCPA and the San Francisco Business Times * Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announces that partner Hiren Modi has been named to the 2026 list of "Top 50 Accountants in Northern California" by CalCPA and the San Francisco Business Times. This presti  more
Hofstra Online MBA Program Earns Top 20 National Ranking From The Princeton Review
HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 17 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Online MBA Program Earns Top 20 National Ranking from The Princeton Review Lindsey Angioletti The Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University has once again been recognized among the nation's leading online business schools, with its Online MBA program ranked No. 17 in the nation in The Princeton Review's Top 50 Online MBA Programs list. The annual rankings evaluated 194 business schools a  more
Holland & Knight Advises Inter-American Development Bank on $550 Million Credit Guarantee for the Republic of Argentina
MIAMI, Florida, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Inter-American Development Bank on $550 Million Credit Guarantee for the Republic of Argentina * NEW YORK (July 16, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) as guarantor in connection with a $550 million partial credit guarantee supporting a $1.2 billion senior unsecured credit facility provided by certain fin  more
Hughes Hubbard Again Recognized in Latinvex's 2026 Top International Law Firms
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Again Recognized in Latinvex's 2026 Top International Law Firms Recognition highlights the firm's leading Latin America practice. Highlights * Ranked among Latin America's top international law firms by Latinvex for 2026. * Advised on significant Latin American transactions, including financings, arbitrations and airline restructurings in the region. - Hughes Hubbard has again been r  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan Raise Civilian Casualty Concerns
NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Afghanistan researcher Fereshta Abbasi: * * * Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan Raise Civilian Casualty Concerns All Sides Must Take All Feasible Precautions to Protect Civilians - On June 29, Pakistani airstrikes in three provinces in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 28 civilians and wounded at least 49, including among them women and children, according to the United Nations Assistance M  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Trump Administration Scrutinizes Groups Representing Children
NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by senior researcher on immigrant rights Angelica Sedgwick Oun: * * * Trump Administration Scrutinizes Groups Representing Children Legal Aid Providers Cast Unannounced Visits as Intimidation Tactic - Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations and Health and Human Services made unannounced visits in June to several DC-area legal   more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: U.S. Communities Face Broken Promises on Air Pollution Monitoring
NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Skye Wheeler, senior researcher in the Women's Rights Division: * * * US Communities Face Broken Promises on Air Pollution Monitoring Trump Administration Undermines Important Right to Information Victories - On July 13, the Trump administration again clawed back a crucial rule that would have expanded monitoring of hazardous air pollutants in the United States, two days before it was set to  more
Human Rights Watch: Account of Abuse and Rape in Tunisia, the Story of a Cameroonian Migrant Woman
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Account of Abuse and Rape in Tunisia, the Story of a Cameroonian Migrant Woman * Before Christine attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Tunisia, she lived with her four children and her husband, a Cameroonian soldier who was based in the city of Bamenda, capital of the Anglophone North-West region. The area had been plagued with violence between armed separatist groups and government fo  more
Human Rights Watch: EU - Tunisia Migration Deal Worsening Human Rights Violations
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * EU: Tunisia Migration Deal Worsening Human Rights Violations * (Brussels) - The European Union (EU) and its member states should publicly denounce human rights violations in Tunisia and stop funding abusive migration control activities, 46 human rights and humanitarian organizations said in a joint statement released today. The statement comes three years after the EU and Tunisia signed a Memor  more
Human Rights Watch: Lebanon - Abolishing Death Penalty Within Reach
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Lebanon: Abolishing Death Penalty Within Reach * (Beirut) - Members of three parliamentary committees in Lebanon jointly approved a draft law abolishing the death penalty on July 9, 2026, putting Lebanon on the precipice of becoming the first country in the Middle East region to formally end capital punishment, Human Rights Watch said today. The draft law requires approval by the parliament's  more
Human Rights Watch: Uganda - Military Seizing Government Critics
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Uganda: Military Seizing Government Critics * (Nairobi) - Uganda 's military is arbitrarily seizing government critics, holding them incommunicado, then handing them over for bogus prosecutions, Human Rights Watch said today. These actions are an apparent effort to silence and curtail all opposition and the independent media. Since mid-June 2026, security forces have unlawfully seized at leas  more
Human Rights Watch: Ukraine - Russian-Run Schools Violate Children's Rights
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Ukraine: Russian-Run Schools Violate Children's Rights * Russian occupying authorities force Ukrainian children into schools that suppress Ukrainian identity, promote anti-Ukraine propaganda, pressure them into militarized youth programs, and illegally compel boys to register for the draft. * Russian internet restrictions and surveillance, including at schools, make accessing Ukrainian educati  more
ICYMI: AFP Blasts Hochul Data Center Ban as New York's Loss
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Blasts Hochul Data Center Ban as New York's Loss * Arlington, VA - In case you missed it, Ross Connolly, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Northeast Regional Director, appeared on WSYR Syracuse's Morning News with Dave Allen to discuss Governor Kathy Hochul's data center moratorium and its negative impact on New York's economy and competitiveness with neighboring  more
Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommFrank Reich, Offensive Coordinator - New York Jets
WACO, Texas, July 16 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommFrank Reich, Offensive Coordinator - New York Jets * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Frank Reich, Offensive Coordinator of the New York Jets. Coach Reich has experienced nearly every level of professional football, first as an NFL quarterback and later as an offensive coordinator  more
Iona University's Dr. Christine Hardigree Named to National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, July 17 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University's Dr. Christine Hardigree Named to National Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Dr. Christine Hardigree, chair of the Education Department at Iona University, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Hardigree joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to strengthening educator preparation and ensuring future tea  more
Jackson to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 4
LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Jackson to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 4 Jackson Financial Inc./1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson(R)) today announced that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Jackson's press release and supplemental financial materials will be available at investors.jackson.com. Jack  more
James Beard-winning chef Ken Oringer '87 on passion, risk, and building a culinary empire
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 15 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * James Beard-winning chef Ken Oringer '87 on passion, risk, and building a culinary empire * Before his name appeared on James Beard Award lists, and before he launched star-studded restaurants around the globe, Ken Oringer '87 was a Bryant student with a calling that he couldn't ignore (one that served him well when, after late-night college parties, he'd raid pantries and prepare on-the-fly dishes to imp  more
Jersey Central Power & Light Company Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for Its 4.600% Senior Notes Due 2030
AKRON, Ohio, July 17 -- Jersey Central Power & Light Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Jersey Central Power & Light Company Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for its 4.600% Senior Notes Due 2030 MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- Jersey Central Power & Light Company ("JCP&L" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., today announced an offer to exchange up to $350 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.600% Senior Notes d  more
Johns Hopkins: Sociologist Ruth Braunstein Named Next SNF Agora Institute Director
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Sociologist Ruth Braunstein named next SNF Agora Institute director Braunstein, who joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2025, is a nationally recognized scholar who studies democracy, pluralism, religion, and civic engagement - Ruth Braunstein, a nationally recognized sociologist whose scholarship focuses on how people participate in democratic society, navigate disagreement, and build community across  more
Josh Riley Leads Charge to Stop Big Tech from Sticking Upstate Families with the Bill for New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Josh Riley Leads Charge to Stop Big Tech from Sticking Upstate Families with the Bill for New Data Centers * Riley: "If tech companies want to build data centers in our communities, they should pay their own way - not stick Upstate families with the bill." As Upstate New Yorkers grapple with skyrocketing utility bills and rising prices of everyday goods, Congressman Josh Riley is  more
Kilpatrick Partner Amanda Brouillette Named to WIPR's Influential Women in IP 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Partner Amanda Brouillette Named to WIPR's Influential Women in IP 2026 Kilpatrick is proud to announce that partner Amanda Brouillette has been named to World IP Review's (WIPR) Influential Women in IP 2026 list. The annual recognition celebrates an outstanding group of women whose expertise, leadership and achievements are shaping the future  more
Kirkland Advises Wafra on Final Close of Constellation Generation V at $2 Billion
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Wafra on Final Close of Constellation Generation V at $2 Billion * Kirkland & Ellis advised Wafra Inc., a leading New York-based alternative investment firm, on the final close of Constellation Generation V (CG V) at $2.0 billion, surpassing its $1.5 billion fundraising target. Capital Constellation is Wafra's dedicated next-generation manager strat  more
Lancet Landmark Commission Reports on Global Female Health: Takes Lifespan Approach to Menstruation
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Lancet Landmark Commission Reports on Global Female Health: Takes Lifespan Approach to Menstruation * The Lancet Haematology today published its Commission on Global Female Health and Haematology, (thelancet.com/journals/lanhae/article/PIIS2352-3026(26)00079-7/abstract?__cf_chl_tk=a0TqRdjhX3tVgve7DPBLMxdtyXUDoYYoLxUSE1Qyl9o-1784252863-1.0.1.1-NLecaixCtDnrXVud8NoWieefCndpvSGmQGCOn7Uyt6g)   more
Lawler Strengthens Food Supply Oversight Of Imported Foods To Protect America's Supply
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Strengthens Food Supply Oversight Of Imported Foods To Protect America's Supply * Washington, D.C. - 7/16/26... Today, Congressman Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Protecting America's Food Supply Act, legislation to improve oversight of imported food products by ensuring the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) foreign food inspection program is effectively protecting public health. Specifica  more
LDF Prebunks Disproven Claims of Stolen 2020 Election Ahead of Trump's Speech on Elections and Voting
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Prebunks Disproven Claims of Stolen 2020 Election Ahead of Trump's Speech on Elections and Voting * Tonight, President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks on U.S. elections and voting machines that will likely include his repeatedly disproven conspiracy theory of substantial fraud within the 2020 presidential election. Ahead of the president's address, LDF P  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S DERANGED SPEECH
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S DERANGED SPEECH * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump has once again chosen to spew deliberate and dangerous lies because the economy is a disaster and he knows that the American people have had enough. He has cynically and corruptly decided to call into question our free and fair elections before a  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE THE GOP'S AMERICA LAST BUDGET RESOLUTION"
WASHINGTON, July 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE THE GOP'S AMERICA LAST BUDGET RESOLUTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are ignoring the needs of everyday Americans, House Democrats remain committed to driving down the high cost of living and making life better for the Am  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE THE GOP'S AMERICA LAST BUDGET RESOLUTION"
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE THE GOP'S AMERICA LAST BUDGET RESOLUTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are ignoring the needs of everyday Americans, House Democrats remain committed to driving down the high cost of living and making life better for the American people. LEADER JE  more
Leading Environmental Transactions Partner Jeff Salinger Joins Holland & Knight in New York
MIAMI, Florida, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Leading Environmental Transactions Partner Jeff Salinger Joins Holland & Knight in New York * NEW YORK (July 16, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its regulatory and corporate practices with the addition of Jeff Salinger as a partner in New York. For the past 25 years, Mr. Salinger has focused on environmental law in connection with corporate, finance an  more
Lujan, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Action on Hidden Delivery Fees That Drive Up Prices for Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- 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 Bloomberg Opinion: Houses Are No Longer the Best Place for Your Money
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 15, 2026, by senior fellow Allison Schrager to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Houses Are No Longer the Best Place for Your Money The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What's even more stunning is the stock market: If you i  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Goodbye Darkness, My Old Friend
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 16, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Goodbye Darkness, My Old Friend A startup wants to light up the night using giant space mirrors. Do the rest of us get a say in this wild scheme? - In Genesis, God said, "Let there be light," and then saw that "the light was good." Later this year, a satellite company called Reflect Orbital will attempt a similar mirac  more
Margaret Tahyar discusses financial services M&A on Bloomberg TV's "Deals"
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar discusses financial services M&A on Bloomberg TV's "Deals" * Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar appeared on Bloomberg TV 's "Deals" to discuss M&A trends within financial services. Margaret noted that certain sectors will continue to see more consolidation, using regional banks as a prime example. The industrial logi  more
Margaret Tahyar discusses proposed changes to the CAMELS rating system with Risk.net
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar discusses proposed changes to the CAMELS rating system with Risk.net * Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in Risk.net discussing proposed changes to the CAMELS rating system, which would reduce the emphasis on the management component - the "M" in CAMELS. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Coun  more
McDowell Leads Letter Calling on DOJ to Investigate Potential Logan Act Violations by New York City Mayor's Office
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * McDowell Leads Letter Calling on DOJ to Investigate Potential Logan Act Violations by New York City Mayor's Office * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Addison McDowell led a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling on the Department of Justice to investigate whether officials in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Administration violated the Logan Act by engaging in unau  more
Md. A.G. Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country  more
Meeks, Keating Lead Dems in Letter to Rubio on Politicization of Counter Terrorism
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Meeks, Keating Lead Dems in Letter to Rubio on Politicization of Counter Terrorism Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Bill Keating, Ranking Member of the Europe Subcommittee, led Democrats today in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising concerns that the St  more
MUFG Backs Domestically Developed AI With Strategic Investment in Noetra
TOKYO, Japan, July 17 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. on July 16, 2026: * * * MUFG to Invest in Noetra Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) and its consolidated subsidiary, MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG Bank), today announced that they have entered into an investment agreement with Noetra Corp. (Noetra), an AI research and development company. Noetra was established with Sony Group Corporation, SoftBank Corp., NEC Corporation, and Honda  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general participating in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of wind energy projects across the country. These projects, if   more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2027 Enacted State Budget and Financial Plan
ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * DiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2027 Enacted State Budget and Financial Plan The estimated $277 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 is an increase of 7% from SFY 2026 with the state Division of the Budget (DOB) projecting that disbursements will exceed receipts in each year of the Financial Plan, raising questions about long-term fi  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Business Tax Receipts Drive Higher Collections in First Quarter
ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli: Business Tax Receipts Drive Higher Collections in First Quarter State tax receipts totaled $37.2 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027, $2.4 billion higher than Division of the Budget (DOB) estimated in the SFY 2027 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. State tax collections were also $4 billion higher than the first quarter of 2025, acco  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC Hotel Industry Among Nation's Largest, Strongest
ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli: NYC Hotel Industry Among Nation's Largest, Strongest Demand for NYC Hotels Leads U.S., but International Visitors Still Lagging and Employment Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels - New York City's hotel industry is one of the nation's strongest, with high demand for rooms led by a surge in domestic visitors, but it remains vulnerable to changes in tourism and  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2027
ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2027 The 2027 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. "F  more
N.Y. PSC Hits Five Utilities With $50 Million in Penalties for Failing to Meet 2025 Customer Service Standards
ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * PSC Hits Five Utilities With $50 Million in Penalties for Failing to Meet 2025 Customer Service Standards NYSEG, RG&E, Central Hudson, National Grid, Liberty Utilities Failed to Meet Metrics Seven of 12 Audited Electric, Gas, and Water Utilities Reached Their Performance Standards - ALBANY - The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today annou  more
N.Y. PSC Initiates Proceeding to Examine Utilities' Estimated Billing Practices
ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * PSC Initiates Proceeding to Examine Utilities' Estimated Billing Practices Proceeding Will Also Review Impact of Smart Meters on the Frequency of Estimated Billing - The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today initiated a proceeding to review the practices and procedures associated with estimated billing among the state's utility corporation  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the following State Government Accountability audits have been released. Battery Park City Authority - Access Controls and Vulnerability Management Over Critical Systems (2025-S-8) (https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/09/acces  more
N.Y. State Office of Mental Health Announces Statewide Enhancements to Improve Assisted Outpatient Treatment
ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release: * * * NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE ENHANCEMENTS TO IMPROVE ASSISTED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT Critical Investments from the FY 2026 Budget Standardize 'Enhanced Voluntary Agreements' with Recipients; Improving State Oversight State Also Completes Massive Data Modernization Enhancing Local Coordination and Improving Outcome Monitoring - The New York State Office of Mental Health today  more
NBCU Local's 'Clear The Shelters Presented by Hill's Pet Nutrition' Returns for 12th Annual Pet Adop...
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCU Local's 'Clear The Shelters Presented by Hill's Pet Nutrition' Returns for 12th Annual Pet Adop... * NBC & Telemundo Stations Partnering with Shelters Across the Nation to Promote Pet Adoption Aug. 1 to 31; 'Clear The Shelters' Has Led to More Than 1.3 Million Adoptions and $5.6 Million in Donations Since 2015 July 15, 2026 Clear The Shelters Presented by Hill's Pet Nutr  more
New York City Cuts Power During July 4th Heat Wave
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * New York City Cuts Power During July 4th Heat Wave * Key Takeaways 1 Electricity prices in New York have increased by 36% since 2019, nearly three times as fast as in the rest of the country. 2 Despite this, during the recent July 4 heat wave, Con Edison shut off electricity to over 5,000 customers in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. 3 With prices 44% higher than the U.S.  more
New York Jets Partner With Xerox to Integrate Technology Across Daily Operations
NORWALK, Connecticut, July 17 -- Xerox issued the following news release on July 15, 2026, with New York Jets: * * * New York Jets Partner with Xerox to Integrate Technology Across Daily Operations Multi-year agreement brings cutting-edge solutions and real-world integration to the forefront of the Jets organization - The New York Jets have partnered with Xerox, one of the world's most recognized technology leaders, in a new multi-year agreement focused on integrating technology across the   more
New York Releases Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Publication
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * New York Releases Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Publication By Camille Norton, NASEO On June 12, 2026, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Department of Public Service (DPS) announced the joint release of an Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Paper, the first publication of New York's Master Plan for Responsible Advance  more
Newmark Arranges Sale of 1,736-Acre Master-Planned Community Near Niederwald, Texas
NEW YORK, July 17 -- 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 1,736-Acre Master-Planned Community Near Niederwald, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of The Ridge, a 1,736-acre master-planned development site near Niederwald, Texas. Newmark Director Steven Boice brokered the transaction between Walton Global and Wilson Capital. Pla  more
Newmark Completes Sale of Premier Class-A Office in Downtown Redwood City California
NEW YORK, July 17 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale of Premier Class-A Office in Downtown Redwood City California San Mateo, Calif. -- Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of 550 Allerton, a 76,649-square-foot, Class-A office property in the heart of Downtown Redwood City, California.Executive Vice Chairman and President, Western Re  more
NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires Total Benefits Advisors, Expanding Presence in Northeast Ohio
LONDON, England, July 15 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires Total Benefits Advisors, Expanding Presence in Northeast Ohio Cleveland-based firm strengthens NFP's employee benefit solutions and retirement services - NEW YORK - NFP, an Aon plc (NYSE: AON) company and leading property and casualty (P&C) broker and be  more
Nothing About Us Moves Without Us: Women Living With HIV and the Fight for Democracy
OAKLAND, California, July 16 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * Nothing About Us Moves Without Us: Women Living with HIV and the Fight for Democracy What is #PWNVotes? #PWNVotes is PWN-USA's approach to building long-term political power by engaging voters to advance racial, gender, and reproductive justice, transform systems, and shift narratives. We do this work alongside our members, allies, and communities in conversations about the issues that matter mos  more
NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair * Anne M. Kress, president of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), will be the next chair of the ACE Board of Directors. Anne M. Kress Kress was formally named today during ACE's business meeting, conducted via a webinar with ACE members, and her term will begin on Oct. 1, 2026. She succeeds Tom Stri  more
Nurses, constituents demand Sen. Durbin return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses, constituents demand Sen. Durbin return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor * Nurses and constituents held a press conference and protest on Wednesday, July 15 at the Chicago residence of Senator Dick Durbin to demand he donate his financial contributions from Palantir Technologies, the tech company powering ICE surveillance, to immigrant rights groups.   more
NYU Langone Health Expands South Florida Footprint With New Practice in Palm Beach Gardens
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Expands South Florida Footprint With New Practice in Palm Beach Gardens * N YU Langone Health is continuing to expand access to high-quality care across Palm Beach County with the opening of new physician practices in Palm Beach Gardens and Boynton Beach this summer. NYU Langone Medical Associates-Palm B  more
Operators of Transnational Elder Fraud Scheme Plead Guilty
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Operators of Transnational Elder Fraud Scheme Plead Guilty * BOSTON - Four Dominican nationals have pleaded guilty, and another has been sentenced, for their roles in connection with a transnational "call center" operation in the Dominican Republic that tricked hundreds of elderly victims in the United States into believing that their grandchildren or o  more
Padilla Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Presses Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche During Confirmation Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, Todd Blanche, during a Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing. Blanche was President Trump's personal attorney in several criminal cases, including Trump's New York hush money trial, in whic  more
Paramount+ | The Real Wolf of Wall Street
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Paramount+ | The Real Wolf of Wall Street * White & Case Global White Collar and Investigations Practice Chair Joel Cohen is featured in a new three-part Paramount+ documentary, The Real Wolf of Wall Street, which examines the story of Jordan Belfort, a former partner at Wall Street brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. The series provides an inside look at Belfort's personal life   more
President Trump Issues Statement on Birthday of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- President Trump issued the following statement on July 15, 2026, on the birthday of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini: * * * Today, we celebrate the birthday of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini--a woman of boundless faith and limitless charity, a towering Italian American hero, and the first American citizen ever proclaimed a saint by the Catholic Church. From a young age in Northern Italy, Francesca Cabrini already knew that God was calling her to a life of service as a mission  more
Professor Bass and Emma Gross '27 Present at the Asteroids, Comets and Meteors Conference in Poland
SYRACUSE, New York, July 15 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Professor Bass and Emma Gross '27 Present at the Asteroids, Comets and Meteors Conference in Poland * Emma Gross '27 and Christopher Bass, Ph.D., chair of Le Moyne's physics department, made presentations at the Asteroids, Comets, Meteors (ACM) Conference in Poznan, Poland in June 2026. The conference is an international scientific meeting that brings together researchers studying small bodies throughout  more
Purdue ranked No. 2 in America's Best Value Public Universities study
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 16 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue ranked No. 2 in America's Best Value Public Universities study * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University, a leading land-grant institution committed to affordability and accessibility, is ranked second nationally and tops in Indiana and across the Big Ten in SmartAsset's 2026 study of America's Best Value Public Universities for its cost of attendance, median alumni earnings and graduation r  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Intervene to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 17 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition intervene to protect onshore wind energy projects Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects acr  more
Reed Smith strengthens global energy and commodities finance capabilities with addition of partner Brian Rogers in New York
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith strengthens global energy and commodities finance capabilities with addition of partner Brian Rogers in New York * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the addition of Brian Rogers as a partner in its Energy & Natural Resources Group in its New York office. Rogers focuses on debt finance and structured commodities transactions across the e  more
Reed Smith strengthens insurance recovery capabilities with addition of Natasha Romagnoli and David Thomas
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith strengthens insurance recovery capabilities with addition of Natasha Romagnoli and David Thomas * NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES -Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Natasha Romagnoli and David Thomas have joined the firm's Insurance Recovery Group in the Litigation Department. Romagnoli will be based in the New York office, and Thomas will be based   more
Rep. Ritchie Torres Presses Bronx Postmaster on Mail Delays and Chronic Understaffing at USPS
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Rep. Ritchie Torres Presses Bronx Postmaster on Mail Delays and Chronic Understaffing at USPS BRONX, NY - Earlier this month, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) sent a letter to Adela Livingston, Bronx Executive Postmaster, raising serious concerns about delayed mail delivery, chronic understaffing, and operational practices within the New York District of the United States Postal Service  more
Report From Calif. Justice Dept.: A Strategic Plan to Sustain California's Record Progress Against Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- A Strategic Plan to Sustain California's Record Progress Against Gun Violence - A report from California Department of Justice - July 2026 (140 pages) * * * Introduction ... 4 Part 1 Recap ... 6 Strategic Plan Recommendations Summary ... 8 Recommendations: Background & Discussion ... 17 1. As a top overarching recommendation for this strategic plan: Invest much more in gun violence prevention specifically, and ensure scarce resources are directed first to t  more
Report From New York Life Insurance: 2025 Investment Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- 2025 Investment Report - A report from New York Life Insurance - July 2026 (18 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Our High-Quality, Well-Diversified Investment Portfolio Underpins The Long-Term Promises And Guarantees We Make To Our Policy Owners In an environment defined by shifting headlines and volatility, our focus has been on distinguishing noise from signals that matter for markets and the economy. One theme ultimately defined 2025: bending, not breaking.   more
Robotics Team Wins National Engineering Design Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Robotics Team Wins National Engineering Design Competition * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations After spending weeks refining a robot that didn't complete its first successful scoring run until three days before the competition, Cedarville University 's Robotics Team captured first place at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Two-Year College Division Model Design Com  more
Rockefeller Foundation: Zero Gap Fund's Catalytic Capital Keeps Multiplying - $30M Sustains $1.05B for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
NEW YORK, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Zero Gap Fund's Catalytic Capital Keeps Multiplying: $30M Sustains $1.05B for the UN Sustainable Development Goals The Rockefeller Foundation-led impact investing collaboration with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation releases its 7th annual report, showing impact investing remains a critical bridge for advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals amid cuts to off  more
Rockefeller's Clinical Scholars: 50 years of training in translational medicine
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Rockefeller's Clinical Scholars: 50 years of training in translational medicine * For half a century, the Clinical Scholars Program at Rockefeller has trained physician-scientists to bridge the worlds of laboratory discovery and patient care. This past semester, alumni of the program returned to campus for a celebratory symposium marking both the program's golden anniversary and the 125th year since the university's  more
Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity in Agreement to Sell StatLab Medical Products
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 17 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity in Agreement to Sell StatLab Medical Products Ropes & Gray represented Audax Private Equity in an agreement with Linden Capital Partners to sell StatLab Medical Products to Leica Biosystems, an operating company of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR). The transaction was announced on July 14. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, StatLab is a le  more
Roxanne Behr to Join New York Magazine As Creative Director, Photography
NEW YORK, July 16 -- New York Magazine issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Roxanne Behr to Join New York Magazine As Creative Director, Photography New York editor-in-chief David Haskell announced today that Roxanne Behr is joining the magazine as creative director, photography. In this role, Behr will lead the magazine's award-winning photography -- commissioning work from established and emerging photographers, evolving New York's photographic vision, and ensuring comp  more
Scanlon Opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, Promotes the Sunshine for Our Kids Act
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon Opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, Promotes the Sunshine for Our Kids Act * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) this week spoke on the House floor about the Sunshine Protection Act, the bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. Citing the risks of this decision, Scanlon discussed her bill, the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, which would make standard tim  more
Scholastic Report Highlights a Decline in Reading Stamina and How Educators Can Reverse the Trend
NEW YORK, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * New Scholastic Report Highlights a Decline in Reading Stamina and How Educators Can Reverse the Trend A recent Scholastic report highlights the impact of declining reading stamina and how districts can use sustained reading to put students on the path to long-term literacy success. When students read less, they miss out on critical skill-building such as c  more
Sean Tonolli to Speak at Ethicsverse Day 2026
NEW YORK, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Sean Tonolli to Speak at Ethicsverse Day 2026 * Cahill partner Sean Tonolli will speak on the keynote panel "DOJ Insider Perspectives on the Current Regulatory Landscape" at Ethico's Ethicsverse Day 2026. Sean will join fellow panelists Hui Chen (CDE Advisors) and Matthew Axelrod (Gibson Dunn) for a discussion on the enforcement landscape, including compliance program effec  more
Secretary-General Appoints Pedro Sanchez, Prime Minister of Spain, as Co-Chair of Sustainable Development Goals Advocates Group
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Pedro Sanchez, Prime Minister of Spain, as Co-Chair of Sustainable Development Goals Advocates Group * The Secretary-General announced today the appointment of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocates group, alongside Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados. The Secretary-General underscored the urgent need to accelerate prog  more
Sen. Gillibrand Issues Letter to Homeland Security Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 10, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20032 - The Honorable Joseph B. Edlow Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20588  more
Sen. Gillibrand, 24 Co-Signers Issue Letter to DOD, U.S. Central Command
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, with 24 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Central Command: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 13, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 - Admiral Brad Cooper Commander U.S. Central Command 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5101 - Dear Secretary Hegseth and  more
Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Todd Blanche Hearing, Condemns Continued Evasions from Trump Nominees on CNN and MS NOW
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Todd Blanche Hearing, Condemns Continued Evasions from Trump Nominees on CNN and MS NOW * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's OutFront with Erin Burnett and MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to recap his questioning of Todd Blanche during the Acting Attorney General's confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He condemned  more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Citigroup CEO Fraser
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 8, 2026 Jane Fraser Chief Executive Officer Citigroup 388 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10013 Dear Ms. Fraser: I write regarding reports that Citigroup (Citi), the third largest bank in the United States, may expand its $2.6 trillion finan  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets July 22 Executive Session
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10:30 a.m. on July 22, 2026, at 253 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Committee Members * Ted Cruz, Presiding Chairman, Republican Texas Legislation * S. 1759, Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act * S. 3258, Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 * S. 3885, Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act * S. 4429, Connected Vehicle Security  more
Senator Schmitt Praises Acting AG Blanche's Crackdown on Crime and Support for Rule of Law, Calls for Swift Confirmation
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Praises Acting AG Blanche's Crackdown on Crime and Support for Rule of Law, Calls for Swift Confirmation * U.S. SENATE -Today, at the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) praised the Acting Attorney General and the Trump Administration for working to crack down on violent crime, eliminate fraud  more
Sidley Represents Jefferies in EUR850 Million Bond Issuance
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Jefferies in EUR850 Million Bond Issuance * Sidley represented Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in connection with its inaugural SEC-registered global offering of EUR850 million aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2033. The notes were listed and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market (GEM) of Euronext Dublin. Jef  more
Skidmore College to Repatriate Four Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, intends to repatriate four unassociated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The college determined the cultural items have an affiliation with the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. The collection includes one gorget, one lot of ochre, one lot of bone and one coppe  more
Sports Betting & Consumer Finance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider. Here are excerpts: * * * Sports Betting and Consumer Finance Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Spo  more
St. John Fisher University: Brown to Be Inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
ROCHESTER, New York, July 16 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * Brown to be Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing Dr. Holly Brown, executive director of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University, has been selected to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. The newest Fellows, selected from a competitive pool of candidates, represent 39 states, the District of Columbia, and 17 cou  more
Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the advancing energy and digital connectivity for economic growth and sustainable development in Africa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 15 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * Statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the advancing energy and digital connectivity for economic growth and sustainable development in Africa * 2026 HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM (HLPF) Advancing Energy and Digital Connectivity for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa Statement By Mr. Claver Gatete United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secr  more
Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on Air Quality Crisis Caused by Unchecked Canadian Wildfires
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on Air Quality Crisis Caused by Unchecked Canadian Wildfires "Americans should not be forced to breathe hazardous air year after year because Canada refuses to properly manage its forests. This is no longer a one-time emergency-it's becoming an annual public health crisis. That is unacceptable. I am reaching out to Members of Parliament and the Canadian A  more
SUNY ESF Introduces Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * SUNY ESF Introduces Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Peoples and the Environment * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -July 16, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has launched a new Advanced Certificate in Indigenous Peoples and the Environment, a graduate program designed to prepare environmental professionals to work effectively and respectfull  more
SUNY Poly Announces $750,000 Endowed Nursing Scholarship Through the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Announces $750,000 Endowed Nursing Scholarship Through the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation * SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) and the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation, Inc. announced today the establishment of a $750,000 permanently endowed scholarship that will help generations of nursing students pursue their education while strengthe  more
SUNY Potsdam's Local Government Microcredential Programs Help Advance Municipal Careers
POTSDAM, New York, July 16 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam's Local Government Microcredential Programs Help Advance Municipal Careers * SUNY Potsdam Professor Dr. Robert Hinckley leads a lecture in one of his political science classes in Satterlee Hall. The College's microcredentials for local government are eligible for a new scholarship program through the New York Municipal Empowerment Foundation. As municipalities across   more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: How a 3D Printer is Transforming Psychiatric Care
SYRACUSE, New York, July 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * How a 3D printer is transforming psychiatric care Written by Jean Albanese The nursing staff on Upstate's Community Hospital in-patient psychiatric floor is using a 3D printer to enhance their patients' experience through creativity, engagement and therapeutic activities. For the past few months, items like toy boats and ducks, flowers, suncatchers and fidget sp  more
The 'Odyssey' Is the Epic of Our Time
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * The 'Odyssey' Is the Epic of Our Time * Why does the Odyssey have such wide appeal, especially now? Director Christopher Nolan's film version, which opens on Friday, has already generated buzz and ticket sales. Epic, a musical adaptation of Homer's homecoming saga, went viral on TikTok and has been optioned as an animated movie. Recent literary translations, including ones by Emily Wilson   more
The 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One honored Jalen Brunson, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Fernando Mendoza, Shohei Ohtani, A'ja Wilson, the New York Knicks & more
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * The 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One honored Jalen Brunson, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Fernando Mendoza, Shohei Ohtani, A'ja Wilson, the New York Knicks & more * July 15, 2026 Media Kit | Photos On Wednesday evening, an elite lineup of athletes and Hollywood stars gathered at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City to celebrate the year's bes  more
The ASAM Weekly for July 14, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for July 14, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -July 14 Injectable-Only Overlapping Buprenorphine Starting Protocol in a Low-Threshold Setting: Current State, Lessons Learned, and Future Direction By Steven Acton Pifer, MD, FASAM; Callan Fockele, MD, MS; Nathan Kittle, MD, MPH, FASAM Initiating buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) in out  more
The CW Network Picks Up Hit Drama Series "Sullivan's Crossing" for Season 5
IRVING, Texas, July 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Picks Up Hit Drama Series "Sullivan's Crossing" for Season 5 * 10-Episode Fifth Season Will Return in 2027 BURBANK, CA (July 16, 2026) - The CW Network announced today that hit drama series SULLIVAN'S CROSSING from creator Roma Roth and based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Robyn Carr will return for a 10-episode fif  more
Triple-I/Milliman: Economic and Underwriting Trends Point to an Improving P/C Industry Outlook
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I/Milliman: Economic and Underwriting Trends Point to an Improving P/C Industry Outlook * Media Contacts: Triple-I: Loretta Worters, lorettaw@iii.org Milliman: Jeremy Engdahl-Johnson, jeremy.engdahl-johnson@milliman.com MALVERN, Pa., July 16, 2026 - Underwriting conditions remain favorable across much of the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) insurance industry as   more
Tuberville Speaks at Confirmation Hearing for Department of Labor Secretary Nominee
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Speaks at Confirmation Hearing for Department of Labor Secretary Nominee * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Keith Sonderling, President Trump's nominee to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Sonderling discussed the efforts the Trump administration is taking to root out waste, fraud, and abuse of   more
UCLA Collective for Racial and Disability Justice Urges CMS to Withdraw Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Rule
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. UCLA School of Law Attn: Collective for Racial & Disability Justice 385 Charles E Young Dr. East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States 7/13/2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 RE: Medicaid Progra  more
Undergrads From Colleges Across the U.S. Come to Rochester Institute of Technology for Summer Research
ROCHESTER, New York, July 17 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Undergrads from colleges across the U.S. come to RIT for summer research RIT hosts four NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) sites for budding researchers - Emily Taylor, a computer science student at Florida State University, was looking for an opportunity to combine their interest in AI research with their passion for learning American Sign Language. Taylor landed in the  more
University of Dubuque Announces 14th Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 16 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque Announces 14th Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series * DUBUQUE, Iowa - Exuberant country music and dynamic performances are at the heart of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series at the University of Dubuque. The 2026-2027 season kicks off in August with Daily & Vincent: A Beautiful Life Tour and continues with an array of performances i  more
UPDATE JULY 16, 2026: Extreme Weather and Air Quality Alert
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * UPDATE JULY 16, 2026: Extreme Weather and Air Quality Alert * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for today, July 16, 2026. Air quality in New York City is predicted to be similar to the levels experienced yesterday. In response, Hunter College is asking supervisors to allow employees with health co  more
Upstate, CNYAHEC Team Up to Inspire Future Healthcare Professionals
SYRACUSE, New York, July 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate, CNYAHEC team up to inspire future healthcare professionals While summer often brings a quieter pace to campus, Upstate Medical University is once again welcoming high school students eager to explore careers in healthcare through a long-standing partnership with the Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC). "For more than two decades, Upst  more
Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Provides an Update on Air Quality From Canadian Wildfires
ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Provides an Update on Air Quality From Canadian Wildfires * 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 available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Yes, we're in a very serious health situatio  more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow
ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from across the state to highlight her Executive Order that creates the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing th  more
When Faith Leads the Way
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, July 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * When Faith Leads the Way * Sometimes the most important journeys begin without a clear destination. For Dianne Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., following God's call meant embracing uncertainty, trusting wise counsel and taking a leap of faith that ultimately shaped both her vocation and the lives of countless others. Traflet, a faculty member and assistant dean of graduate studies at Seton Hall University's I  more
White & Case advises a consortium of banks on TenneT's EUR3.5 billion EU Green Bonds issuance
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises a consortium of banks on TenneT's EUR3.5 billion EU Green Bonds issuance * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a consortium of banks on the issuance of four tranches of fixed rate EU Green Bonds with an aggregate principal amount of EUR3.5 billion issued by TenneT GmbH & Co. KG (TenneT) as first issued under its EUR35 billion Debt Issuance Programme  more
White & Case advises Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst on Helsing's US$1.8 billion Series E financing
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst on Helsing's US$1.8 billion Series E financing * Global law firm White & Case has advised Lightspeed Venture Partners, as co-lead investor, and General Catalyst on their participation in Helsing's US$1.8 billion Series E financing round. Helsing is a European defense technology company focused on AI and soft  more
White & Case advises Millennium Bank Hipoteczny on PLN 500 million mortgage covered bonds issuance
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Millennium Bank Hipoteczny on PLN 500 million mortgage covered bonds issuance * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Millennium Bank Hipoteczny S.A. on its issuance of PLN 500 million series 2 mortgage covered bonds due June 30, 2031, with a floating coupon of WIBOR 3M plus 0.78%. The transaction represents the bank's second issuance under its inte  more
White & Case advises on EUR350 million refinancing of Superstrada Pedemontana Veneta
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises on EUR350 million refinancing of Superstrada Pedemontana Veneta * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Ares Infrastructure Debt (Ares) and Vantage Infrastructure on the refinancing of the junior debt of Superstrada Pedemontana Veneta. The transaction involved a new junior financing facility of up to EUR350 million to refinance the concessionaire's   more
White & Case advises UIAG on voluntary public takeover offer by VINCI Energies for All for One Group
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises UIAG on voluntary public takeover offer by VINCI Energies for All for One Group * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Unternehmens Invest Aktiengesellschaft (UIAG), the majority shareholder of All for One Group SE, on entering into an irrevocable undertaking in connection with the voluntary public takeover offer by VINCI Energies Deutschland Enterpr  more
White & Case advises Vallourec on sale of minority stake in Huttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann to Salzgitter
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Vallourec on sale of minority stake in Huttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann to Salzgitter * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Vallourec S.A.(Vallourec), a global manufacturing company specializing in tubular solutions for the energy and industrial sectors listed on the Euronext Paris, on the sale of its 20 percent stake in Huttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann Gmb  more
Will Julia Felix survive? Classics prof is on the case in Pompeii TV series
ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Will Julia Felix survive? Classics prof is on the case in Pompeii TV series * It's 79 A.D. in the small but affluent Roman city of Pompeii. In the distance, Mount Vesuvius is starting to erupt, and in the streets, life turns upside down: meals left in restaurant kitchens, horses abandoned in harnesses, valuables snatched from homes. Amidst the chaos, does businesswoman Julia Felix make it out alive? It's one o  more
Work Together to Ensure International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Builds Brighter Future for All, Secretary-General Urges Global Conference
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Work Together to Ensure International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Builds Brighter Future for All, Secretary-General Urges Global Conference * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the Global Conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, in Paris today: I send warm greetings to this first Global Conference of the Int  more
Wyden: Clayton's Humiliating Hearing Proves Reform Is the Only Path Forward on FISA Section 702
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden: Clayton's Humiliating Hearing Proves Reform Is the Only Path Forward on FISA Section 702 * Washington, D.C. - Following the confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement on the state of FISA Section 702: "Jay Clayton's humiliating performance yesterday proved what I have said for months: the only path forwa  more
Wyo. Gov. Gordon Issues Commentary: 'Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way'
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 17 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following commentary on July 16, 2026: * * * "Lead, follow, or get out of the way," is a phrase coined by my great uncle, General George Patton. It was also a favorite of Lee Iacocca's, a champion of American industry and leadership. Both men did incredible things for our country, one leading the Third Army on their way to winning an impossible war against unspeakable evil and the other, helping to lead an industry out of ne  more
Yale: Meet 'Likweli' - Monkey Species Discovered in the Congo Basin
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Meet 'Likweli': A new monkey species discovered in the Congo Basin Yale researchers have helped to describe a new species of Colobus monkey living high in the forest canopies of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Mike Cummings An international team of scientists, including Yale researchers, has described a new Colobus monkey species inhabiting high forest canopies in the Democratic Republic of Co  more