Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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$3.85 Million Settlement Of Case Against Labor Unions For Improper Receipt Of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") Loans
NEW YORK, July 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * $3.85 Million Settlement Of Case Against Labor Unions For Improper Receipt Of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") Loans * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades ("IUJAT"), United Service Workers Union, IUJAT National Union ("USWU"), Home Healthcare Worker  more
$7.3M in New Research Grants Mark 'RNA Day' at SUNY University at Albany
ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * $7.3M in New Research Grants Mark 'RNA Day' at UAlbany Researchers at UAlbany's RNA Institute are helping lead $7.3 million in new federally funded grants that will explore the toxic effects of woodsmoke on firefighters and how DNA damage that accumulates over time contributes to cancer and other aging-related diseases. Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professor of Biology Thomas Begley is the co-principal inves  more
ACLU of Indiana Files Two Lawsuits Over Medical Neglect and Mistreatment of ICE Detainee at Miami Correctional Facility
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 28 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * ACLU of Indiana Files Two Lawsuits Over Medical Neglect and Mistreatment of ICE Detainee at Miami Correctional Facility After staff failed to administer essential epilepsy medication, he suffered a severe seizure and was pepper-sprayed hours later while recovering from his injuries - The ACLU of Indiana today filed two lawsuits on behalf of Andranik Grigo  more
Activities of the Secretary-General in Geneva, 5-7 July 2026
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Activities of the Secretary-General in Geneva, 5-7 July 2026 * The Secretary-General arrived in Geneva on Sunday, 5 July. The following morning, he took part in the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI (artificial intelligence) Governance. In his remarks during the Dialogue's opening session, the Secretary-General said that for the first time, every country has a seat at the table to shape the AI transformation. An  more
American Express Commits up to $2 million to Australian Small Businesses through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Commits up to $2 million to Australian Small Businesses through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program * New Amex Shop Small Destination Index reveals South Melbourne as Australia's favourite shop small destination SYDNEY -As part of American Express' continued backing of small business, today the company announced up to $2 million in grants to help Australian small   more
AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH AUGUST C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES FACE HEALTH CARE CUTS AND RISING PRICES, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES DELIVERING DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF WITH AUGUST C.A.R.E.S. VAN EVENTS * As Hudson Valley Families Face Health Care Cuts and Rising Prices, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Delivering Direct Assistance and Relief with August C.A.R.E.S. Van Events With the C.A.R.E.S. Van, Ryan and his team deliver one-on-  more
B&T USA LLC: ATF Firearm Rule Proposal Highlights Significant Cost Savings and Operational Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. B&T USA, LLC 15897 S Axia Drive, Suite 400 Herriman, Utah 84065 July 26, 2026 Submitted via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99   more
B&T USA Urges ATF to Clarify Governmental Transfer Exemption and Coordinate Overlapping Firearms Transaction Rulemakings
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. B&T USA, LLC 15897 S Axia Drive, Suite 400 Herriman, Utah 84065 July 26, 2026 Submitted via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99   more
Baruch Professor Leads DOE-Funded AI Research Project Exploring the Origins of the Universe
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Professor Leads DOE-Funded AI Research Project Exploring the Origins of the Universe * Baruch College Professor Stefan Bathe, PhD, has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to serve as lead principal investigator on a multi-institutional research project that combines artificial intelligence and particle physics to explore conditions that existed immediately after the Big Bang. The nine-month  more
Binghamton University: School of Computing Professor Wins NSF CAREER Award for 'Smart Cities' Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * School of Computing professor wins NSF CAREER Award for 'smart cities' research Assistant Professor Yingxue Zhang's urban AI models look to improve commute times, traffic safety, and more By Katie Liu Spend just one day in New York City, and you might be transferring subway trains, hailing taxis, calling Ubers, sitting in traffic, or scrolling the streets on Google Maps for hours. Each one of these inter  more
CAIR Welcomes Wisconsin Library's Condemnation of Islamophobia Following Bigoted Backslash to Muslim Heritage Month Display
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes Wisconsin Library's Condemnation of Islamophobia Following Bigoted Backslash to Muslim Heritage Month Display The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a statement condemning Islamophobia by the Altoona Public Library in Wisconsin following bigoted backlash in response  more
CAIR-NY Offers Reward for Info on Suspect Who Threatened Women Perceived to Be Muslim
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 26, 2026: * * * CAIR-NY Offers Reward for Info on Suspect Who Threatened Women Perceived to Be Muslim The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect who allegedly threatened two young women perceived to be Muslim while brandishing a box cutter aboard a bus in Que  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: To Strengthen Economic Security, Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit to the 19 Million Children Who Receive Less Than the Full Credit Amount
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on July 27, 2026, by Federal Tax Policy Director Kris Cox, senior research analyst Stephanie Hingtgen and Kiran Rachamallu: * * * To Strengthen Economic Security, Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit to the 19 Million Children Who Receive Less Than the Full Credit Amount Child Tax Credit Helps Make Raising Children More Affordable, and Its Full Value Should Be Available to Families With Lo  more
Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patent Portfolio
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patent Portfolio * Acquisition establishes Circle as the leading U.S. blockchain patent holder and deepens its foundation for the next generation of onchain financial infrastructure NEW YORK - July 27, 2026 - Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), one of the world's leading financial platform co  more
Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Community-engaged research group hosts summer institute for faculty, students * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Social Science Research Institute's Community-Engaged Research, Action, and Partnership (CERAP) unit recently hosted their first Summer Institute to provide an inclusive space for community members and academic researchers to develop knowledge and skill  more
Cornell Researchers break light symmetry with simple materials
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers break light symmetry with simple materials * Light typically interacts with a material the same way whether it enters through the front or the back - like polarized sunglasses that work the same from either side. Cornell researchers have demonstrated a simple route to breaking that symmetry, opening new possibilities for photonics and quantum information processing. Optical reciprocity, the principl  more
Cornell: New Americans begin their journey as US citizens
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Welcome home': New Americans begin their journey as US citizens * Vardan Khachatryan and Lilit Abrahayan, his wife, did not plan to stay in the U.S. when they left Armenia in 2016 and moved to Virginia for his new position as a physics researcher. "It was not in our plan A or plan B," Khachatryan said. But that changed in 2018, when they moved to Ithaca. He had been hired as a research associate at the Cornel  more
Cornell: Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model * A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture and biogeochemistry and is 50 times more efficient than its predecessors, according to a study that offers a proof-of-principle for how AI might be used to shed light on obscure biological processes. In a paper published July 24 in th  more
Cornell: Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria * Doctors recommend dietary fiber for healthy digestion, but to benefit from it, people not only need specific species of gut bacteria but the right strains of those bacteria to process the starches, according to a new study that advances the promise of precision nutrition. Dietary fiber, which comes in a variety of forms prevents constipat  more
Council on Foreign Relations visits Cape Canaveral SFS to discuss plans for the future of launch
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 27 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Council on Foreign Relations visits Cape Canaveral SFS to discuss plans for the future of launch * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. -On June 26, 2026, the Council on Foreign Relations visited Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Members of the CFR met with Space Force Col. Brian Chatman, commander of Space Launch Delta 45, to discuss the scale of Space Coast operations, spaceport logistics and ways t  more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Come Hague or High Seas: China's Environmental Legacy in the South China Sea
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by Monica Sato, research associate with the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative: * * * Come Hague or High Seas: China's Environmental Legacy in the South China Sea Following the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea tribunal ruling, the United States and several other countries renewed their support for the Philippines and its landmark legal victory against China's e  more
CUNY Announces $6.8 Million Expansion of Career Success Program to Five CUNY Campuses, Bringing its Impact to 125,000 Students
NEW YORK, July 27 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY Announces $6.8 Million Expansion of Career Success Program to Five CUNY Campuses, Bringing its Impact to 125,000 Students * #Funded in the FY27 State Budget, Workforce Initiative Will Make New York the First State to Ensure Every Public College Student Graduates with a Degree and Meaningful Career Exposure by 2030 #CUNY Launched Program to Embed Career Prep into the College Experience Last Fall at Fou  more
Davis Polk receives 23 nominations at the 2026 ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Davis Polk receives 23 nominations at the 2026 ALB Hong Kong Law Awards * Davis Polk received 23 nominations for Asian Legal Business' 2026 Hong Kong Law Awards. The awards recognize the outstanding performance of private practitioners and in-house teams in the region. In addition to multiple nominations for firm awards, several deals on which Davis Polk advised were named "Dea  more
Debevoise Secures Important Win for The New York Times and Press Freedom
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Secures Important Win for The New York Times and Press Freedom * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP achieved a crucial victory for freedom of the press by successfully challenging Department of Justice grand jury subpoenas directed at five New York Times reporters. In expedited litigation in the Southern District of New York, Debevoise partners David O'Neil and Douglas Zolkind a  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
DOVER, Delaware, July 28 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging Trump Administration rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced she and a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase  more
DR Congo: Oil Company Operations Pose Grave Pollution Threat
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * DR Congo: Oil Company Operations Pose Grave Pollution Threat * * Pollution linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo's only oil producer poses serious health risks to communities near its operations. * Perenco, the oil company, has engaged in gas flaring and waste burning that have contributed to poor air quality and not prevented oil spills from wells and pipelines from leaking into the so  more
Expert Vision: How a GE Vernova Engineer Uses AI to See the Invisible
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 28 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * Expert Vision: How a GE Vernova Engineer Uses AI to See the Invisible As the global energy transition accelerates, maintaining the long-term stamina of critical infrastructure like wind turbines requires being able to spot hidden risks before they can become failures. Proactively protecting these systems means uninterrupted energy for neighborhoods, smarter and safer environments for  more
Fifth Third Receives 'World's Top Disability Inclusive Business' Recognition
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Third Receives 'World's Top Disability Inclusive Business' Recognition * CINCINNATI-Fifth Third (NYSE: FITB) has been named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business by The Disability Index(r), recognizing the Bank's ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities through inclusive workplace practices, accessible banking solutions and  more
Finding Meaningful Work in the Life of the Mind: Meet Emily Powers '13
SYRACUSE, New York, July 27 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Finding Meaningful Work in the Life of the Mind: Meet Emily Powers '13 * As a student at Le Moyne, Emily Powers '13 spent hours in the cafeteria and in dorm rooms with her friends, arguing about the characters in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women and teasing out what William Wordsworth and Ralph Walso Emerson sought to convey in their poetry. It was a gift to spend such formative years that way, she says.  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Guns In Your Business - Practical Steps for Employers and Businesses Following SCOTUS' Ruling Barring Concealed Carry Limits
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 27, 2026: * * * Guns In Your Business: Practical Steps for Employers and Businesses Following SCOTUS' Ruling Barring Concealed Carry Limits The Supreme Court recently invalidated state laws that create a blanket ban on concealed carry holders bringing guns onto private property open to the public, and it may require employers and businesses across the country to revisit their policies on weapons in   more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits NYC - What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 27, 2026: * * * Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and claimed at least five lives this month, putting the spotlight on a workplace safety issue that many employers assu  more
Florida Poly degrees match nation's highest-paying majors
LAKELAND, Florida, July 27 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly degrees match nation's highest-paying majors * Engineering and technology fields dominate the nation's highest-paying college majors, according to a recent analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. At Florida Polytechnic University, students are preparing for careers at the forefront of those high-demand, high-wage fields. The analysis shows that many of the country's t  more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Renew Push To Establish A Nationwide Right To IVF And Lower IVF Costs For Families
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Renew Push To Establish A Nationwide Right To IVF And Lower IVF Costs For Families * Nearly two years after President Donald Trump promised free IVF for all Americans on the campaign trail, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues to reintroduce the Right to IVF Act, a sweeping legislative package that would make it easier to access   more
Giving Review: Conversation With NYU School of Law's Daniel J. Hemel (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 27, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann: * * * A conversation with NYU School of Law's Daniel J. Hemel (Part 1 of 2) The author of "Madisonian Nonprofit Law" talks to Michael E. Hartmann about James Madison, Alexis de Tocqueville, checks and balances in the context of the nonprofit sector in general, some of the different ways in w  more
Governor Hochul Announces Opportunity for Students Disenrolled From Howard University to Earn Their Degree at CUNY and SUNY
NEW YORK, July 27 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opportunity for Students Disenrolled From Howard University to Earn Their Degree at CUNY and SUNY * #Impacted New York Resident Students Eligible For Expedited Late Admissions Review for Fall 2026 at Participating CUNY and SUNY Campuses #CUNY and SUNY Campuses To Provide $800 Credit To Offset Non-Refundable Howard University Enrollment Deposits Read the original announcement from  more
Governor Hochul Announces Opportunity for Students Disenrolled From Howard University to Earn Their Degree at SUNY and CUNY
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opportunity for Students Disenrolled From Howard University to Earn Their Degree at SUNY and CUNY * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is prepared to help students impacted by Howard University's recent decision to disenroll more than 500 admitted students ahead of Fall 2026 classes beginning later this summer. Governor Hochul has directed the   more
Governor Lamont Announces Start of Major Infrastructure Project To Deliver Faster, More Frequent, and More Reliable Service on the New Haven Line
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 27 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Start of Major Infrastructure Project To Deliver Faster, More Frequent, and More Reliable Service on the New Haven Line * TIME-1 Is Expected To Deliver One of the Largest Rail Improvement Upgrades in Recent State History (STRATFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today held a groundbreaking ceremony in   more
Historic Magalloway Collaborative Conserves 78,000 Acres in Western Maine
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 26 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Historic Magalloway Collaborative Conserves 78,000 Acres in Western Maine * Four conservation organizations today announced the successful completion of a landmark project that has conserved more than 78,000 acres in the Magalloway River region of western Maine. Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, Forest Society of Maine, Northeast Wilderness Trust and The Nature Conservancy-together, t  more
Holland & Knight Advises Uplift Investors' Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with Bottaro Injury Lawyers
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Uplift Investors' Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with Bottaro Injury Lawyers * NEW YORK (July 27, 2026) - Holland & Knight's Legal Services Transactions Team represented Orion Legal MSO, a managed services organization (MSO) that supports plaintiff law firms, on its partnership with Bottaro Injury Lawyers, a personal injury firm that practices   more
Hughes Hubbard Earns Chambers High Net Worth Ranking for Art and Cultural Property Law Excellence
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Earns Chambers High Net Worth Ranking for Art and Cultural Property Law Excellence Art Law practice and practice chair Dan Weiner earn Chambers honors. Highlights * Ranked in Band 2 nationwide for Art and Cultural Property Law. * Recognized for the seventh consecutive year. * Practice Chair Dan Weiner earned a Band 1 individual ranking. - For the seventh consecutive year, Chambers H  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Iranians Face Double Peril of Gallows and Bombs
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by senior Iran researcher Bahar Saba: * * * Iranians Face Double Peril of Gallows and Bombs Amid Escalating Hostilities with the US, Iran's Authorities Continue Unlawful Executions as a Tool of Repression - Iran's authorities executed a young man, Mehdi Khanaki, on July 22. He was the 24th known person arbitrarily executed since March 18 in connection with recent protests. The number of execu  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Vietnam Should Release Ailing Political Prisoners
NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Senior Associate Asia Director Patricia Gossman: * * * Vietnam Should Release Ailing Political Prisoners Immediately Free Can Thi Theu and Other Wrongfully Imprisoned Activists - Can Thi Theu, 64, is serving an eight-year prison sentence at Prison No. 5 in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa province because she joined protests against land confiscation and environmental degradation in 2016 and publicly sup  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: When You Watch the Tour de France, Think Sudan War
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Jan Kooy, associate director of communications for Europe: * * * When You Watch the Tour de France, Think Sudan War UAE State Companies Sponsors Elite Cycling Team to Sportswash Rights Abuses - As the Tour de France wraps up this weekend, all eyes will be on the UAE. The leading team's principal sponsors are state-owned United Arab Emirates companies. But, while fans watch the race through  more
Human Rights Watch: U.S., Iran Threaten Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * U.S., Iran Threaten Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure (Washington, DC) - President Donald Trump announced on July 24, 2026, that the United States was considering "a massive attack" on Iran following a breakdown of the ceasefire and US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding. US and Iranian leaders have threatened to retaliate and attack targets that could be civilian infrastructure, in violation of t  more
Human Rights Watch: West Bank - Surge in Settler Violence Threatens Mass Atrocities
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * West Bank: Surge in Settler Violence Threatens Mass Atrocities * (Beirut) - Two Israeli settler attacks on Tal village near Nablus in the West Bank on July 24, 2026, resulted in the killing of four Palestinians and two Israelis, Human Rights Watch said today. The incident triggered a wave of settler reprisal attacks in nearby Palestinian villages, the Israeli government's announcement of a "m  more
Identifying high-needs patients helps predict future health spending
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Identifying high-needs patients helps predict future health spending * A new way to measure comorbidity - when a patient suffers from multiple diseases or health conditions - can be used to accurately predict a patient's risk of hospitalization and future healthcare costs across a population, Cornell researchers report. Developed by Dr. Mary Charlson, chief of the Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluativ  more
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Removed
NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * International Criminal Court Prosecutor Removed * (New York) - The Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court ( ICC ), during a special session on July 24, 2026, decided to remove the court's prosecutor, Karim Khan, from office for serious misconduct and serious breach of duty. The following quote can be attributed to Liz Evenson, international justice director at Human Ri  more
Kaine, Hirono, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Inaccurate Casualty Reporting, Lack Of Transparency About Human Cost of War in Iran
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Hirono, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Inaccurate Casualty Reporting, Lack Of Transparency About Human Cost of War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, joined a group of his Senate colleagues led by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in sending a letter to the Department of Defense (DOD) demanding a full and a  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accou  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY"
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES:  more
Leading GP Stakes and Asset Management M&A Lawyer Christopher Scavone Joins Gibson Dunn
LOS ANGELES, California, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Leading GP Stakes and Asset Management M&A Lawyer Christopher Scavone Joins Gibson Dunn * Gibson Dunn announced today that Christopher Scavone has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its market-leading Investment Funds Practice Group. His practice focuses on GP stakes and asset management M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships  more
Lingnan University joint research finds tropical species near thermal limits as global warming compresses safety margins, reducing feeding and raising mortality risks
TUEN MUN, Hong Kong, July 27 -- Lingnan University issued the following news release: * * * Lingnan University joint research finds tropical species near thermal limits as global warming compresses safety margins, reducing feeding and raising mortality risks * With global warming and extreme weather intensifying, can animals raise their thermal tolerance to cope with a continuously warming environment? A joint research project run by the Division of Science at Lingnan University and an inter  more
London Tops BCG's First Intelligent Cities Index
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * London Tops BCG's First Intelligent Cities Index * * Dubai, New York City, Washington, DC, and Amsterdam Follow London in Overall Rankings * Residents in Cities in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East Are Among the World's Most Active and Enthusiastic Users of GenAI * Five Domains of Intelligent City Performance Each Led by Different  more
Manhattan Institute: 'An Education Agenda for New York City NYC Schools Need Significant Change, Not More Money'
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on July 16, 2026, by Jennifer Weber, Danyela Souza Egorov and Ray Domanico entitled "An Education Agenda for New York City NYC Schools Need Significant Change, Not More Money." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Running for office, Zohran Mamdani promised to end mayoral control of the city's public schools. He has since abandoned that pledge. In doing so, he has taken ownership of a system that spends   more
Manhattan Institute: 'New York City's Migrant Crisis A Case Study of Welfare Magnet Effects'
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on July 23, 2026, by Stephen Eide entitled "New York City's Migrant Crisis A Case Study of Welfare Magnet Effects." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction From 2021 to 2025, millions of migrants entered America via the southern border,[1] but the burden of accommodating them was not shared evenly by communities across the country. New York City, in particular, accepted a disproportionate number of migrants  more
Manhattan Institute: 'Public University Boards and Artificial Intelligence'
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on June 30, 2026, by Brian Boyd entitled "Public University Boards and Artificial Intelligence." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Many technologies help us do one specific thing: a hammer and a boat, for example, have an obvious function. Other technologies are general-purpose and can be put to many uses: electricity, oil, and the internet are important because of their versatility. A few technologie  more
Market Participant Firms Making Significant Progress Toward U.S. Treasury Cash Clearing Deadline, According to Latest DTCC Survey
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSxrep) [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Market Participant Firms Making Significant Progress Toward U.S. Treasury Cash Clearing Deadline, According to Latest DTCC Survey New FICC survey shows market converging on central clearing at scale, with most firms already operationally ready Over $1.2 trill  more
Math fans of all ages celebrate U of T prof's historic Fields Medal
TORONTO, Ontario, July 27 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * Math fans of all ages celebrate U of T prof's historic Fields Medal * For high school student Emir Kardos, watching the University of Toronto's Jacob Tsimerman win the 2026 Fields Medal just down the hall from the professor's office felt like "standing in the presence of greatness." The 17-year-old was among dozens of math enthusiasts who gathered at a watch party at U of T's Bahen Centre on Thursday to   more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins SCOTUS Brief Supporting Responsible and Informed Hazardous Waste Disposal
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins SCOTUS Brief Supporting Responsible and Informed Hazardous Waste Disposal Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed today before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the federal government must make informed decisions about how to store, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste. Th  more
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners to Acquire Epic Energy
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners to Acquire Epic Energy Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), its private infrastructure investment platform, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Epic Energy, an Australian gas pipeline operator. The transaction is expected to close in the   more
MTA Customer Satisfaction Remains Strong in Spring 2026 Survey Results
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSrep) -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * MTA Customer Satisfaction Remains Strong in Spring 2026 Survey Results The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today shared the results of the Spring 2026 Customers Count survey conducted from April 13 through May 2, 2026, which collected feedback from 93,998 customers. The results revealed positive momentum in bus service satisfaction and st  more
N.Y. Design & Construction Dept.: QPL, City Break Ground on $40 Million Project to Replace Douglaston-Little Neck Library
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, July 28 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release: * * * QPL, City Break Ground on $40 Million Project to Replace Douglaston-Little Neck Library New Building Will Double Public Space and Include 'Percent for Art' Installation by Sculptor and Designer Misha Kahn - (Douglaston-Little Neck, NY) -- Queens Public Library (QPL) President and CEO Dennis M. Walcott and New York City Department of Design and Construction  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Unveils 30% Discount - Including All Produce, All Meat and Key Pantry Staples - at New Municipal Grocery Stores
NEW YORK, July 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 27, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Unveils 30% Discount -- Including All Produce, All Meat and Key Pantry Staples -- at New Municipal Grocery Stores What you should know * Grocery costs have risen 33% nationwide since 2019 * Mayor also released RFP for Operators to Manage Five Municipal Grocery Stores Expected to Open by 2029 * Discount projected to save New Yorkers an average of $90 a month -- or $1,000 a  more
NBCUniversal and YouTube Announce Global Strategic Partnership, Expanding Reach of Peacock and NBCUn...
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal and YouTube Announce Global Strategic Partnership, Expanding Reach of Peacock and NBCUn... * Multi-Year Agreement Brings Peacock to Millions of Existing and Future YouTube Premium Subscribers in the U.S.; Expands Reach of Universal+ and Hayu Internationally; Extends NBCUniversal's Multi-Year Distribution on YouTube TV; and Deepens Strategic Collaboration Across Distr  more
Newmark Arranges Sale of Cornerstone Plaza in Southlake, Texas
NEW YORK, July 28 -- 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 Cornerstone Plaza in Southlake, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Cornerstone Plaza, a 51,664-square-foot neighborhood retail center in Southlake, Texas. A Newmark Retail Capital Markets team of President, Head of Retail Capital Markets Conor Lalor, Senior Managing D  more
Newmark Facilitates Sale and Financing of 140-Unit Multifamily Community in Charlotte, North Carolina
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates Sale and Financing of 140-Unit Multifamily Community in Charlotte, North Carolina Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $27.8 million sale of and $15.9 million in acquisition financing for Reserve at Waterford Lakes, a 140-unit garden-style multifamily community located at 8725 Kody Marie C  more
Newmark Strengthens Property Management Experience Offering With Strategic Leadership Team
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Strengthens Property Management Experience Offering with Strategic Leadership Team Patrick Cheeseman joins alongside three senior hospitality and workplace experience leaders. - Newmark announces the expansion of its Investor Solutions offering with the appointment of Patrick Cheeseman as Senior Vice Presiden  more
Nielsen Launches Ad Intel AI: the Only Product of its Kind that Transforms Fragmented Ad Data into Actionable Intelligence
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Nielsen Launches Ad Intel AI: the Only Product of its Kind that Transforms Fragmented Ad Data into Actionable Intelligence * Ad Intel AI is Nielsen's first in a new generation of AI products built to turn data into action Nielsen's unique AI advantage is its decades of persons-verified data covering human behavior and time spent New York - July 27, 2026 - Nie  more
No Justice 20 Years Since Sri Lanka's Muttur Massacre
NEW YORK, July 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * No Justice 20 Years Since Sri Lanka's Muttur Massacre * I was in Sri Lanka on August 4, 2006, when 17 humanitarian aid workers were brutally murdered in the embattled town of Muttur, near the coastal city of Trincomalee. I've written about the incident ever since, but 20 years later, I still cannot report that those responsible have been held to account. During the height of the fighting betwe  more
Northern Trust to Provide Fund Services to Dawson Partners
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust to Provide Fund Services to Dawson Partners * CHICAGO and LUXEMBOURG - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced it has been selected to provide certain fund administration and other related services to Dawson Partners. Dawson Partners is a global alternative asset manager focused on delivering structured sol  more
One Year On: Germany's Family Reunification Suspension Leaves Families in Limbo
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * One Year On: Germany's Family Reunification Suspension Leaves Families in Limbo * MEDIA CONTACT Spencer Tilger | media@refugeerights.org (Berlin, Germany) -One year ago, the German government suspended family reunification for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection -people granted the right to stay in Germany because returning them would expose them to war, tortu  more
Remarks as Prepared: N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for NYC Sheriff Edwin Raymond
NEW YORK, July 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following remarks at the swearing-in ceremony for Sheriff Edwin Raymond: * * * Remarks as Prepared: Mayor Mamdani Delivers Remarks at the Swearing-in Ceremony for NYC Sheriff Edwin Raymond Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good morning. It is a privilege to be at Brooklyn College with so many partners in City government committed to keeping New Yorkers safe. I've waited a long time to say this and for it to actually make sense: Ther  more
Rockefeller Foundation: Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Improved Heart Failure Outcomes Study funded by the American Heart Association's Health Care by Food initiative, which received funding from The Rockefeller Foundation, finds that medically tailored meals reduced hospitalizations, proving that Food is Medicine interventions deliver real results for patients Research Highlights: * Among 206 adults livi  more
Ryan Keech Joins Venable's Litigation Division as Partner in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ryan Keech Joins Venable's Litigation Division as Partner in Los Angeles * Los Angeles, CA (July 27, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that Ryan Keech has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner in its Litigation Division. A trial lawyer focused on high-stakes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, Keech represents individual and business clients in copy  more
RYAN, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND SECURE CRITICAL USDA DISASTER RELIEF FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK FRUIT AND SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS HIT BY DEVASTATING SPRING FROST
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * RYAN, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND SECURE CRITICAL USDA DISASTER RELIEF FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK FRUIT AND SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS HIT BY DEVASTATING SPRING FROST * Ryan, Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Critical USDA Disaster Relief for Upstate New York Fruit and Specialty Crop Growers Hit by Devastating Spring Frost In April, Upstate New York Farms Suffered Crop Loss After Frost Damaged Early Growth Of Fruits And Veget  more
Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces Continued Progress in New York's Fight to Drive Down Gun Violence
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces Continued Progress in New York's Fight to Drive Down Gun Violence * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that gun violence in communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative decreased 19 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Shooting deaths also declined 48 percent (26  more
SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros.
LOS ANGELES, California, July 25 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA Announces Support for Lawsuits Challenging Merger of Paramount, Warner Bros. The SAG-AFTRA National Board adopted a resolution today publicly opposing the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, asserting its support of the attorneys general from a dozen states who have filed suit to block this action.   more
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN SECURE CRITICAL USDA DISASTER RELIEF FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK FRUIT AND SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS HIT BY DEVASTATING SPRING FROST
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN SECURE CRITICAL USDA DISASTER RELIEF FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK FRUIT AND SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS HIT BY DEVASTATING SPRING FROST * In April, Upstate New York Farms Suffered Crop Loss After Frost Damaged Early Growth Of Fruits And Vegetables - With Farmers Losing Anywhere From 15 To 100 Percent Of Their Crops Following Sustained Advocacy, Schumer,   more
Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Coming off an electrifying opening night, Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with live c  more
Simpson Thacher Grows Capital Structure Solutions Team
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Simpson Thacher Grows Capital Structure Solutions Team Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Stephanie Marshak has joined the Firm as a Partner in New York, where she will focus on in- and out-of-court restructuring, liability management and other debt-related matters. Stephanie's arrival further strengthens the Firm's Capital Structure Solutions Practice and   more
Skanska U.S. Building Operations Selects Brian Urban as Executive Vice President-General Manager for California
NEW YORK, July 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Skanska US building operations selects Brian Urban as Executive Vice President-General Manager for California Urban joins an experienced local leadership team as Skanska deepens its commitment to strategic growth in the California market SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced the appointment of Brian Urban as  more
Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model
ITHACA, New York, July 27 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Soil carbon effectively measured by new, efficient AI model By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle A new computer model is one of the first artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific discovery in agriculture and biogeochemistry and is 50 times more efficient than its predecessors, according to a study that offers a proof-of-principle for how AI mig  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Akwesasne Art Market Brings Artists, Culture, and Community Together
AKWESASNE, New York, July 28 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: * * * Akwesasne Art Market Brings Artists, Culture, and Community Together On Saturday, July 18, Akwesasne's Generations Park was the place to be as community members, visitors, and art enthusiasts gathered for the 2026 Art Market. The annual event brought together Akwesasne's most talented artisans and community members to bask in the resilience of Mohawk cultu  more
Stockton Names New Deans for Health Sciences and Business
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 27 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Stockton Names New Deans for Health Sciences and Business * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University has appointed two experienced academic leaders to guide its schools of Health Sciences and Business as both enter periods of growth focused on expanding academic opportunities, strengthening industry partnerships and preparing students for high-demand careers. Shannon "Nikki" Clifford now leads the School of Hea  more
Susquehanna University: Partnership Creates Streamlined Pathway to Chiropractic Degree
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * New partnership creates streamlined pathway to chiropractic degree Susquehanna University and Northeast College of Health Sciences have announced a new educational partnership designed to create seamless pathways for students pursuing careers in chiropractic medicine. Through the agreement, Susquehanna University students can streamline their journey to New York's Northeast College through new 4+3 a  more
Syracuse University: Maxwell's Merril Silverstein Receives ASA Outstanding Mentoring Award
SYRACUSE, New York, July 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell's Merril Silverstein Receives ASA Outstanding Mentoring Award The sociology chair will be honored by the national association for his guidance of students and junior scholars in aging research. Jessica Youngman Merril Silverstein, Marjorie Cantor Endowed Professor in Aging and chair of sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received the 2026 Outstanding Mentoring Award  more
The New York dairy revolution by the numbers
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * The New York dairy revolution by the numbers * Why New York and why now? * Cornell Cooperative Extension * PRO-DAIRY * Animal Science * Dairy The addition of billions of dollars of processing plant capacity in New York is creating a lot of excitement in the dairy industry. It has also sparked billions more in on-farm investment, creating significant opportunity f  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Named Finalist for LMG Life Sciences Mid-Market Transactions Firm of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Named Finalist for LMG Life Sciences Mid-Market Transactions Firm of the Year * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been shortlisted for Mid-Market Transactions Firm of the Year by LMG Life Sciences, reflecting the firm's depth of experience advising pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, and other life sciences companies on complex   more
U.S. Representative for U.N. Management & Reform Bartos Addresses U.N. General Assembly
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations posted the following remarks by Jeffrey Bartos, U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform, at a U.N. General Assembly meeting on the appointment of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights: * * * A vote for Volker Turk's reappointment proves the UN's fiercest critics right, and we urge all of you to join the United States in voting NO on the proposal to reappoint Volker Turk as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for  more
UN Fact-Finding Mission Urgently Calls on Iran to Immediately Halt Executions
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * UN Fact-Finding Mission Urgently Calls on Iran to Immediately Halt Executions * On July 23, 2026, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran urgently called on Iranian authorities to immediately halt all executions, including those in connection with the protests, and establish a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. The Mission urged authoriti  more
UNICEF: Thousands of Children Continue to Face Multiple Risks One Month After Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela
NEW YORK, July 24 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Thousands of children continue to face multiple risks one month after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela Displacement, damaged services and aftershocks affect the most vulnerable as communities recover from deadly disaster - CARACAS/PANAMA CITY/NEW YORK - One month after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's north-central coast, children and families continu  more
United Nations Secretary-General Guterres Press Conference at Conclusion of Visit to Syria
NEW YORK, July 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement: * * * Secretary-General's press conference at conclusion of visit to Syria Good afternoon. I want first of all to express my deep condolences to the families of the victims of the horrible bus crash that happened yesterday, and also my condolences to the people and the government of Syria. I also want to express my deep gratitude for the wonderful and generous hospitality I enjoyed during   more
United Nations World Food Programme: Food Security and Child Nutrition Crises Persist in Gaza Despite Fragile Gains Due to Increased Humanitarian Assistance and Commercial Traffic
ROME, Italy, July 23 (TNSrep) -- The United Nations World Food Programme posted the following news release: * * * Food security and child nutrition crises persist in Gaza despite fragile gains due to increased humanitarian assistance and commercial traffic Rome/New York - New analysis released today shows improvements in food security and child nutrition across the Gaza Strip. However, the United Nations cautioned that the progress, driven largely by expanded access to humanitarian food, nut  more
University of Cincinnati: Ultra-SLP Conference Unites Experts to Advance Ultrasound for Speech and Swallowing
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Building community Ultra-SLP Conference unites experts to advance ultrasound for speech and swallowing - For nearly three decades, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have been advancing the understanding and application of ultrasound technology in clinical speech-language pathology. In July, the university increased its commitment to furthering the field by co-hosting, in partnership with Ci  more
University of Michigan: Drill-free Cavity Care - One Minute, One Tiny Brush, One Pivotal Trial
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Drill-free cavity care: One minute. One tiny brush. One pivotal trial. University of Michigan-led trial could pave way for FDA approval of simple treatment before cavities lead to pain, infections, emergency visits, surgery - Every year, untreated tooth decay sends thousands of young U.S. children to emergency departments for dental problems doctors can't treat. Many eventually undergo surge  more
VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America's 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America's 250th anniversary * WASHINGTON -The Department of Veterans Affairs this weekend will honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries or VA-administered soldiers lots in private cemeteries, as part of the yearlong effort to commemorate America's   more
Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specif  more
Velazquez and Johnson Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing World Hepatitis Day as Administration Rolls Back Vaccine Protections
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez and Johnson Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing World Hepatitis Day as Administration Rolls Back Vaccine Protections * WASHINGTON -Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), co-chairs of the Congressional Hepatitis Caucus, reintroduced a resolution recognizing July 28, 2026 as World Hepatitis Day, raising awareness about the issues surrounding hepatitis B and C and   more
Washington University School of Medicine: Proven childhood obesity treatment also works at pediatrician's office
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 27 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Proven childhood obesity treatment also works at pediatrician's office * Childhood obesity affects one in five children in the U.S., yet most families have limited access to specialized weight-management programs for children. Now, a large clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the University of Rochester Medical Center, th  more
Weill Cornell Medicine Resolves Criminal Investigation With Agreement To Maintain And Enhance Remedial Measures And Procedures To Prevent Sexual Abuse Of Patients
NEW YORK, July 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Weill Cornell Medicine Resolves Criminal Investigation With Agreement To Maintain And Enhance Remedial Measures And Procedures To Prevent Sexual Abuse Of Patients * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Criminal Division Chief, Amanda Houle, announced today a voluntary compliance agreement (the "Agreement") under Title II  more
Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank * WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the   more
White & Case advises Al Rajhi Capital on SAR 1.8 billion and SAR 1.3 billion true sale securitisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Al Rajhi Capital on SAR 1.8 billion and SAR 1.3 billion true sale securitisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Al Rajhi Capital as fund manager on the asset-backed securitisation transactions for a licensed non-bank financial institution regulated by the Saudi Central Bank. "We have advised Al Rajhi Capital o  more
White & Case advises Bridgepoint-backed Achilles on acquisition of Cm3
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Bridgepoint-backed Achilles on acquisition of Cm3 * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bridgepoint and its portfolio company Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, on its agreement to acquire Cm3, a leading provider of software services for contractor management in the Australian market and part of the Blackwoods  more
White & Case advises SPACEBEL on satellite contract with Democratic Republic of the Congo
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises SPACEBEL on satellite contract with Democratic Republic of the Congo * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised SPACEBEL, the Belgian space systems and software engineering company, on its agreement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the development, delivery, commissioning and maintenance of the country's first earth observation satelli  more
Whitehouse, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Close Tax Loophole Abused by Private Jet Owners
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Close Tax Loophole Abused by Private Jet Owners Trump's One, Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill extended a major tax break for ultrarich private jet owners Newly released JCT reports unveil a boom in private jet sales and widespread abuse of tax loophole - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Ho  more
Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle Doctors recommend dietary fiber for healthy digestion, but to benefit from it, people not only need specific species of gut bacteria but the right strains of those bacteria to process the starches, according to a new study that advances the promise of preci  more
WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill. For a on  more