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'A Forgotten Art:' UAlbany Writing Workshop Helps Teens Find Their Voice in the Age of AI

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * 'A Forgotten Art:' UAlbany Writing Workshop Helps Teens Find Their Voice in the Age of AI By Bethany Bump Amishi Verma fell in love with writing when she was around 10 after her mom gave her a bunch of blank notebooks. She began filling them with poems and stories both real and imagined. In one story, she imagined a world before smartphones and iPads. "I was in a bad place when I wrote it," she said. "I more

'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+

BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * * "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th * The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv more

2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced * #Winners to be Named Oct. 20 During Radio's Biggest Night Washington, D.C.-The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the finalists for the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards during a livestreamed presentation hosted by Toby Knapp and Chilli Amar, co-hosts of "Toby + Chilli in the Morning" on 97.1 WASH-FM more

A Forgotten Fashion Star Returns to the Spotlight

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * A Forgotten Fashion Star Returns to the Spotlight * Professor Emerita Eugenia Paulicelli (GC/Queens, Comparative Literature, Women's and Gender Studies, Film and Media Cultures) is helping restore to fashion history Ferdinando Sarmi, an Italian designer who dressed Hollywood stars and brought Italian elegance to New York's Fifth Avenue. Paulicelli co-curated Ferdinando Sarmi New York -A Jou more

A&O Shearman Advises Elliott on Successful AUD1.18 Billion Sale of Investment in Thiess to CIMIC Group

LONDON, England, July 29 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman advises Elliott on successful AUD1.18 billion sale of investment in Thiess to CIMIC Group A&O Shearman has advised Elliott Advisors on its sale of a 40% interest in Thiess to CIMIC Group, a Hochtief group company. Thiess is one of the world's largest mining services contractors, working with clients across Australia, Asia, and the Americas. The AUD1.18bn transaction marks the successful co more

AAJ Recognizes Trial Lawyers' Achievements at 2026 Annual Convention

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Association for Justice issued the following news release: * * * AAJ Recognizes Trial Lawyers' Achievements at 2026 Annual Convention CHICAGO, IL--Every year at the annual convention, the American Association for Justice(R) (AAJ(R)) honors dedicated AAJ members who've made outstanding contributions to American society and the legal community. "The passion and dedication of our members is remarkable," said AAJ Immediate Past President Bruce Plaxen. "We're h more

Action Against Hunger Warns that of Alarming Rates of Child Malnutrition in Quetta

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Action Against Hunger posted the following news release: * * * Action Against Hunger Warns that of Alarming Rates of Child Malnutrition in Quetta * Moderate and severe malnutrition rates in children under that age of five have exceeded emergency thresholds in Quetta, the capital of the Baluchistan Province in Pakistan, according to a recent SMART+ nutrition analysis conducted by Action Against Hunger in collaboration with the Department of Health more

Activities of Secretary-General in China, 16-20 July

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Activities of Secretary-General in China, 16-20 July * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Shanghai, China, late on Thursday morning, 16 July. In the afternoon, he did an interview with China Global Television Network, and in the evening, the Secretary-General attended an official dinner hosted by President Xi Jinping. Following the dinner, he attended the signing ceremony for the World more

Aesc Launches AI Audit & Optimization to Boost Executive Search Firm Efficiency

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release: * * * Aesc Launches AI Audit & Optimization to Boost Executive Search Firm Efficiency AI Audit & Optimization Helps Executive Search Firms Integrate AI to Reduce Costs and Search Speed - AESC Learning & Development, the professional development arm of the Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants, has today launched a new program for executive search firms th more

AFPI Congratulates Jay Clayton on Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * AFPI Congratulates Jay Clayton on Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) congratulates Jay Clayton on his confirmation yesterday as the Director of National Intelligence. His confirmation comes at a pivotal moment when decisive leadership, transparency, and accountability are more critical now than ever to America's national s more

AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants * A U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. The order in the case led by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 14 state attorne more

AG Nessel Secures Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Cuts to Federal Mental Health Grants

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Cuts to Federal Mental Health Grants * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) blocking the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved mental health grants. Attorney General Nessel and a multistate coalition filed a lawsuit against the more

Amtrak Awards Contracts and Prepares to Begin Major Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Awards Contracts and Prepares to Begin Major Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project Critical Northeast Corridor investment will benefit more than 200,000 daily rail passengers - NEWARK/HARRISON, N.J. - Amtrak will begin major work in the coming months to rehabilitate the nearly century-old Dock Bridge in New Jersey after awarding key construction and project management contracts. This proj more

Architecture, indigenous studies professors receive Mellon grant to plan public greenspace in Medina

BUFFALO, New York, July 28 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Architecture, indigenous studies professors receive Mellon grant to plan public greenspace in Medina * The public greenspace initiative in Medina will be located along the Erie Canal close to the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Nation. Photo: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo Landscape on New York land to focus on state's history, biodiversity and agriculture By Laur more

Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects

SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects * Coalition urges Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to withdraw proposed rule that would weaken environmental review and consumer protections OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing the Federal Energy Re more

Attorney General Bonta Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA

SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposed rule amending existing EPA regulations implem more

Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph more

Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls

ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls * July 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro more

Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls

SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * #Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie more

Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Attorney General William Tong announced today that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. The order in the case joined by Attorney General To more

Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from more

Bloomberg to Acquire Canoe Intelligence, Taking a Defining Step in Its Mission to Transform Private Markets Investing

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on July 29, 2026: * * * Bloomberg to Acquire Canoe Intelligence, Taking a Defining Step in Its Mission to Transform Private Markets Investing Transaction will accelerate end-to-end intelligence across public and private markets from pre-investment to portfolio oversight with AI-driven insights for investors - Bloomberg today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canoe Intelligence ("Canoe"), a leading AI-powe more

BLS Issues Report on Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment June 2026

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - July 29, 2026 (24 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in June than a year earlier in 184 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 178 areas, and unchanged in 25 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 15 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 7 areas had rates of at least 8.0 percent. No more

BNY Launches Global Digital Transfer Agency Capabilities, Extending Leadership in Fund Servicing to Digital Market

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Bank of New York Mellon issued the following news release: * * * BNY Launches Global Digital Transfer Agency Capabilities, Extending Leadership in Fund Servicing to Digital Market * BNY Investments Dreyfus, Baillie Gifford and BlackRock among first issuers New York, NY - July 29, 2026 - BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, today announced the launch of its new Digital Transfer Agency (TA) capabilities, meeting an ex more

Bold Flavors, Big Vision

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Bold Flavors, Big Vision * Posted on July 28, 2026 Leslie McCleskey '14 brings business sense and bold style to Vandals Street Kitchen in Mobile, Ala. Inside Vandals Street Kitchen in West Mobile, the scene is electric: walls splashed with murals, neon-soaked upholstery, colorful lights and a playlist that keeps the room alive. The food mirrors the vibe -bold, global and playful. Behind i more

BREAKING: Rosen Passes Resolution Opposing Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Ahead of Todd Blanche Judiciary Vote

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Rosen Passes Resolution Opposing Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Ahead of Todd Blanche Judiciary Vote * In February, Senator Rosen Introduced A Resolution That Would Oppose Any Presidential Clemency For Ghislaine Maxwell, A Convicted Child Trafficker Watch the Full Video HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of Todd Blanche's expected confirmation vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow, U.S more

Brookhaven National Laboratory: Successful, Sustainable Catalyst for Ethanol Dehydrogenation

UPTON, New York, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * A Successful, Sustainable Catalyst for Ethanol Dehydrogenation Brookhaven researchers and their U.S. and international collaborators crafted a novel, three-metal catalysis approach to convert ethanol to a critical chemical feedstock - Ethanol is an alcohol used in a huge number of industrial and household applications. When dehydrogenated -- in this case more

Canisius University Earns National Recognition for Transfer Student Success

BUFFALO, New York, July 27 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Canisius Earns National Recognition for Transfer Student Success Canisius University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa's (PTK) 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, marking the third consecutive year it has earned recognition. The honor was awarded to 275 colleges and universities nationwide that demonstrated exceptional success in creating pathways that help community college students complete their bachelor's degrees. Th more

Cleveland WNBA Names Cleveland Clinic as Third Founding Partner and Official Hospital and Sports Medicine Provider

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland WNBA Names Cleveland Clinic as Third Founding Partner and Official Hospital and Sports Medicine Provider * Cleveland WNBA today named Cleveland Clinic as its third Founding Partner. The multiyear partnership establishes Cleveland Clinic as the team's official and exclusive hospital and sports medicine provider, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing women's sports more

CNN'S Live New Coverage and Original Summer Programming Attract Strong Multiplatform Audiences in July

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN'S Live New Coverage and Original Summer Programming Attract Strong Multiplatform Audiences in July * July 29th, 2026 MOST YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH OF TOP 10 CABLE NETWORKS AMONG TOTAL VIEWERS TOP 5 CABLE NETWORK FOR 19 MONTHS RUNNING SUBSCRIBERS GROW ALONGSIDE GAINS IN LIVE VIDEO ENGAGEMENT NEW YORK, NY - (July 29, 2026) - In July, CNN outperformed typical summer audience trends with another month of more

COA Convenes Members and Guyana Officials in Georgetown

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * COA Convenes Members and Guyana Officials in Georgetown In the organization's first trip to the country, COA President and CEO Susan Segal and senior investors met with President Irfaan Ali and his ministers. - Georgetown, Guyana -- Council of the Americas leaders and representatives from member companies visited Guyana for the first time last week, meeting with the co more

Colgate University to Welcome President Barack Obama for a Special Conversation

HAMILTON, New York, July 29 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University to Welcome President Barack Obama for a Special Conversation * Colgate University will welcome President Barack Obama to campus on Friday, September 18, for a special conversation during Colgate's Family Weekend. President Obama's conversation is sponsored by the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate, which supports Colgate's commitment to preparing students for lives of leaders more

Columbia Journalism School: 2026 Maria Moors Cabot Prize Winners Announced

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * 2026 Maria Moors Cabot Prize Winners Announced Honoring Outstanding Reporting on the Americas. - Columbia Journalism School announced the 2026 winners of the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes for outstanding reporting on the Americas. The 2026 Cabot Prize Gold Medalists are Daniel Coronell, Journalist, Colombia and the United States; Leila Guerriero, Author and Journalist, Argentina; Kate Linthicum, more

Columbia University Zuckerman Institute: Human Brainpower May Get Boost From Immune Cells That Mature Slowly

NEW YORK, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Human Brainpower May Get Boost from Immune Cells That Mature Slowly The new findings could shed light on what made the human brain unique during evolution - The microglia depicted in the above image are the most common immune cells in the brain, where they defend against intruders and engulf damaged neurons. Now scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have for the first time discovere more

Common Cause: Postponement Not Enough for Blanche Nomination

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Postponement Not Enough for Blanche Nomination In response to the postponement of the committee vote for Todd Blanche's nomination as permanent Attorney General, Common Cause is calling on Blanche to withdraw. Common Cause has actively opposed Blanche's nomination; one of the rare times the organization has actively opposed a presidential nominee. Common Cause has organized the delivery of thousands of sig more

Congressman Langworthy Announces Nearly $1.4 Million for Schuyler Head Start to Expand Early Childhood Education

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces Nearly $1.4 Million for Schuyler Head Start to Expand Early Childhood Education Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that Schuyler Head Start, Inc. has been awarded a $1,373,892 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support Head Start services for children and families in Schuyler County. The funding, awarded through the He more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES * Congressman Pat Ryan and Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Casualties When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress earlier this year, Rep. Ryan slammed his handling of a deadly Iranian drone strike that killed six US troops in Kuwait WASHINGTON, DC - Following disturbing report more

Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2026 Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan, outlining her legislative priorities to protect the sanctity of life, defend women's rights, safeguard children, combat anti-American ideologies, and uphold the principles that have long define more

Dean Mead Mourns the Passing of Founding Shareholder Albert D. Capouano

ORLANDO, Florida, July 29 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Mourns the Passing of Founding Shareholder Albert D. Capouano Dean Mead announces with profound sadness the passing of one of its founding shareholders, Albert Capouano. Albert's vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence helped establish the foundation upon which the firm has grown for more than forty-six years. Albert attended the University of Alabama, where he earned both his unde more

Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding

DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complyi more

Dinsmore Recruits Former Big Law Deal Adviser Chase Tweel to Strengthen Sophisticated Transactional Capabilities

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Dinsmore Recruits Former Big Law Deal Adviser Chase Tweel to Strengthen Sophisticated Transactional Capabilities * Former Am Law 50 counsel rejoins Dinsmore to deepen the Firm's corporate, private equity and ESOP capabilities and help drive the next phase of strategic growth. Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced today that Chase A. Tweel has returned to the Firm as a part more

Director of National Intelligence Nominee Clayton Testifies Before Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the following testimony by Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, from a July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cotton, Vice Chairman Warner, and distinguished members of the committee, I am honored to appear before you today as the nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence. First and foremost, I would like to thank President Trump for placing his co more

Dtcpay Adopts Bloomberg's B-PIPE to Support Treasury FX Trading

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on July 28, 2026: * * * dtcpay Adopts Bloomberg's B-PIPE to Support Treasury FX Trading Hong Kong - Bloomberg today announced that dtcpay, a Singapore headquartered payment company, has adopted Bloomberg's flagship real time market data feed, B-PIPE. B-PIPE provides dtcpay with access to high-quality foreign exchange (FX) data to support its treasury FX spot trading, enabling transparent pricing and enhanced cost management as the compa more

Eleventh Circuit Asked to Order Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Report

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Eleventh Circuit Asked to Order Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Report * ATLANTA-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University filed its reply brief yesterday in consolidated appeals seeking public access to Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on President Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office in J more

Empire Center: NYC Employee Pension Payments Rise To $6.2 Billion

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * NYC Employee Pension Payments Rise To $6.2 billion 62 Members Collect $200k+ - The pension plan covering most New York city government agencies, including the City's subway system, had 62 members with pension payments of at least $200,000 last year, according to new data posted today at SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center's transparency website. According to the da more

Entergy reports second quarter 2026 financial results

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 29 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrep) -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy reports second quarter 2026 financial results Company affirms guidance and outlooks - NEW ORLEANS - Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported second quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.03 on an as-reported and an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis. "At our investor day in June, we provided a comprehensive update on our differentiated growth story that starts with our customers more

EPA Announces $750,000 Grant for Recycling Initiatives at the Shinnecock Indian Nation

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $750,000 Grant for Recycling Initiatives at the Shinnecock Indian Nation * NEW YORK - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has selected the Shinnecock Indian Nation to receive $750,000 through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) to support the nation's extensive recycling efforts. The Shinnecock Indian Nation is slated to receive funding for t more

EPA Proposes Interim Cleanup Plan to Address Additional Arsenic Contamination at Vineland Chemical Superfund Site in Vineland, New Jersey

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Interim Cleanup Plan to Address Additional Arsenic Contamination at Vineland Chemical Superfund Site in Vineland, New Jersey * NEW YORK \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an interim cleanup plan to address arsenic contamination remaining beneath the surface at the Vineland Chemical Superfund site in Vineland, New Jersey. The proposed plan focuses on arsenic more

FAA Proposes Airbus Helicopter Inspection Update With Optional Screw Modification

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive that would update inspection requirements for Airbus Helicopters by allowing an optional hardware modification that would end repetitive inspections of main rotor pitch rod upper links. The proposed rule would supersede Airworthiness Directive 2022-01-01 and applies to Airbus Helicopters AS350, AS355, AS365, EC130 and SA365 model helicopters certificated i more

Feinstein Summer Concert Raises $3.5 Million to Advance Groundbreaking Medical Research

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 30 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Summer Concert raises $3.5 million to advance groundbreaking medical research The annual event celebrates breakthroughs at Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research fueled by donor support - The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the home of research at Northwell Health, raised $3.5 million at its 21st annual Feinstein Summer Concert to support groundbreaking sc more

Foley Hoag Attorneys Shortlisted for 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Attorneys Shortlisted for 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards * Foley Hoag Partner Barbara Fiacco and Associate Sarah Kelley have been shortlisted in this year's LMG Life Sciences Awards. Fiacco has been shortlisted in the General Patent Litigator of the Year - New England category and Kelley in the U.S. Rising Star - Financial & Corporate category. The annual awards rec more

Former class president at Queens elected Elon University Youth Trustee

ELON, North Carolina, July 29 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Former class president at Queens elected Elon University Youth Trustee * By Eric Townsend, staff July 29, 2026 As he begins his career in artificial intelligence and data at Ernst & Young in New York City, Emmanuel Omari '26 will bring his leadership experiences, academic achievements and commitment to civic engagement at Queens to a term on the university's governing board. A recent graduate of Quee more

Franklin & Marshall: Diplomat's Return to Lead - Matt DesChamps '93, P'28 Begins Service as Board Chair

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * A Diplomat's Return to Lead: Matt DesChamps '93, P'28 Begins Service as Board Chair By Chris Karlesky '01 Some alumni graduate from Franklin & Marshall College with fond memories. Matt DesChamps '93, P'28 left with a lifelong commitment. Since walking across the commencement stage in 1993, DesChamps has spent more than three decades giving back to the College--as a volunteer, mentor, fundrais more

Fresenius Medical Care Announces BEACON-US, Generating Real-world Evidence Supporting High-volume Hemodiafiltration for U.S. Dialysis Patients

HOMBURG, Germany, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Fresenius Medical Care announces BEACON-US, generating real-world evidence supporting high-volume hemodiafiltration for U.S. dialysis patients * BEACON-US research initiative is evaluating the clinical outcomes and patient experiences of high-volume hemodiafiltration in routine U.S. clinical practice more

From Classroom to Community: 2025 Graduate Turns Environmental Passion into Public Service

WAYNE, New Jersey, July 28 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * From Classroom to Community: 2025 Graduate Turns Environmental Passion into Public Service * Just one year after earning his bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability from William Paterson University, Jason Peralta '25 has already devoted more than 1,700 hours to protecting New Jersey's waterways, educating residents, and collecting scientific data that helps monitor the state's environmental h more

From Coast to Coast, Top Students Choose SUNY-Upstate's SURF Program

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * From coast to coast, top students choose Upstate's SURF program Written by Jeanne Albanese Thirty-five students from all over the country--including Puerto Rico--are participating in Upstate Medical University's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program this summer. Now in its 32nd year, the SURF program is well-known and highly competitive, with h more

Get in the game: Delta, DraftKings bring sports fandom to new heights

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Get in the game: Delta, DraftKings bring sports fandom to new heights * For sports fans, passion doesn't pause when you board a plane. The trade deadline drama, the pennant race, the fantasy matchup -it all travels with you. Through Delta's onboard entertainment offerings, customers can already watch live sports, stream games and matchups, and read in-depth coverage from some of the most tru more

Ghanaian National Sentenced To 85 Months In Prison For Stealing More Than $10 Million Via Romance Scams

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Ghanaian National Sentenced To 85 Months In Prison For Stealing More Than $10 Million Via Romance Scams * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a "Van," was sentenced to 85 months in prison for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million fro more

Gibson Dunn Welcomes Six-Partner Litigation Team Led by Renowned Corporate Litigator William Savitt

LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Welcomes Six-Partner Litigation Team Led by Renowned Corporate Litigator William Savitt * Gibson Dunn announced today that William (Bill) Savitt, Sarah Eddy, Randall Jackson, Ryan McLeod, Anitha Reddy, and Bradley (Brad) Wilson-one of the most accomplished trial, corporate governance, and M&A litigation teams in the country-are joining Gibson Dunn's more

Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Plan To Shutter New York Export-Import Bank Office

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Plan To Shutter New York Export-Import Bank Office * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded answers from the Trump administration regarding its planned closure of the New York regional office of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The office helps businesses in 10 states - including New York - expand into overseas markets an more

GlobalFoundries Signs Letter of Intent With the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 Million Award to Accelerate U.S. Silicon Photonics Leadership

SANTA CLARA, California, July 30 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * GlobalFoundries signs letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 million award to accelerate U.S. silicon photonics leadership LOI for CHIPS R&D award advances the optical technologies powering AI and high-performance computing - MALTA, N.Y. -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) today announced it has entered into a letter of inten more

Governor Hochul Announces $13 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Workforce Development and Prepare More Than 450 New Yorkers for Clean Energy Careers

ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $13 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Workforce Development and Prepare More Than 450 New Yorkers for Clean Energy Careers * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) approved $13 million in funding to support clean energy workforce development across New York State. The funding, approved by the NYPA Board of Trustees, includes $ more

Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards That Will Drive More Than $2 Billion in Private Capital Investments, Support More Than 15,000 Jobs Statewide

ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards That Will Drive More Than $2 Billion in Private Capital Investments, Support More Than 15,000 Jobs Statewide * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) approved economic development awards that will drive more than $2 billion in private capital investments throughout the state and support more tha more

Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $112 Million Kingston Housing Authority Redevelopment

ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $112 Million Kingston Housing Authority Redevelopment * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking of Phase II of the Kingston Housing Authority Redevelopment. The 238-unit preservation will modernize existing public housing while expanding housing opportunities for seniors in the city of Kingston. The comprehensive redevelopmen more

Grady-White Ownership Transition Draws National Attention

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Grady-White Ownership Transition Draws National Attention * Grady-White Boats has announced that owner Eddie Smith is transferring control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust, an ownership model designed to preserve the company's long-standing commitment to employees, customers, dealers and the Greenville, N.C., community while directing future pro more

Grant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ for $5 Billion in transaction supported by New Mountain Capital

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ for $5 Billion in transaction supported by New Mountain Capital Largest transaction of its kind in more than 25 years; creates the fifth largest professional services, tax and advisory provider in the U.S. New Mountain Capital makes new equity investment to enable the transaction Enhances AI-e more

GTCR Closes $1.25 Billion Capital Solutions Fund

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * GTCR Closes $1.25 Billion Capital Solutions Fund Fund focused on structured minority investment opportunities - GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced the final close of its inaugural Capital Solutions Fund (the "Fund") and affiliated vehicles, with approximately $1.25 billion in aggregate commitments. Limited Partners commitments almost exclusively came from ex more

Haynes & Boone: DiCanio in Bloomberg Law - Insurance Professionals See Uptick in M&A Deal Breach Litigation

DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * DiCanio in Bloomberg Law: Insurance Professionals See Uptick in M&A Deal Breach Litigation Insurers and corporate policyholders are increasingly turning to litigation to resolve disputes over coverage for alleged misrepresentations in M&A deals. Haynes Boone Partner Carrie DiCanio shared insights with Bloomberg Law on the limited number of cases addressing the merits of reps and w more

Heinrich Statement Opposing Jay Clayton's Nomination for Director of National Intelligence

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement Opposing Jay Clayton's Nomination for Director of National Intelligence * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to the Senate's confirmation of Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the Director of National Intelligence (DN more

Himes Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jay Clayton

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jay Clayton * Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement: "Bill Pulte's tenure as an unqualified and illegally appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence has thankfully ended. His short time in the post coincided with publicly announced cuts to the ODNI workforce t more

How Hyundai Motor Has Reimagined the FIFA World Cup Experience Through Mobility, Technology and Innovation

SEOUL, South Korea, July 30 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * How Hyundai Motor Has Reimagined the FIFA World Cup(TM) Experience Through Mobility, Technology and Innovation From global fan engagement campaigns and record-breaking mobility fleets to breakthrough robotics demonstrations, Hyundai Motor's 27-year partnership with FIFA has evolved far beyond traditional sponsorship, transforming the FIFA World Cup(TM) experience more

HUD IG: Monitoring of EBLLs by Property Owners in HUD-Assisted Multifamily Properties Receiving Section 8 PBRA

WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2026-OE-0801) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Monitoring of EBLLs by Property Owners in HUD-Assisted Multifamily Properties Receiving Section 8 PBRA." Here are excerpts: * * * The purpose of this memorandum is to notify the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of potential EBLLs in HUD-assisted multifamily properties in New York State to ensure that more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed Wins Summary Judgment for ExeGi Pharma and Claudio De Simone

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hughes Hubbard Wins Summary Judgment for ExeGi Pharma and Claudio De Simone Court dismisses most false advertising claims asserted against ExeGi and De Simone and affirms ExeGi's use of DSM codes. Highlights * Secured summary judgment for ExeGi on a key declaratory judgment claim * Court ruled ExeGi may continue using DSM codes in the marketing of Visbiome * Most aspects of VSL's false advertising c more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Jeremy Paner Discusses the Risks of Investing in Iran With Arabian Gulf Business Insight

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses the Risks of Investing in Iran with Arabian Gulf Business Insight Paner shares thoughts on the legal risks of foreign investment in Iran. Highlights * Paner discussed the legal risks facing companies considering investment opportunities in Iran. * He explained why renewed trade activity between Iran and the UAE is unlikely to translate into significant Gulf investment in Iran. more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Marc Weinstein Discusses Landmark Trial Win Behind Elite Trial Lawyers Award

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Marc Weinstein Discusses Landmark Trial Win Behind Elite Trial Lawyers Award Weinstein reflects on the trial victories that drove the firm's recognition by The National Law Journal Highlights * National Law Journal Q&A highlights the trial victory that helped drive Hughes Hubbard's Elite Trial Lawyers award win. * Marc Weinstein discusses a landmark $500 million jury verdict for SKAT and examines tre more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Azerbaijan Jails Prominent TV Journalists, Media Workers

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Giorgi Gogi, deputy director of the Europe and Central Asia Division: * * * Azerbaijan Jails Prominent TV Journalists, Media Workers Court Sentences Nine in Toplum TV Case - An Azerbaijani court on July 27 sentenced nine journalists, media workers, and civil society activists to between 12 and 15 years in prison. It is the harshest verdict since the government began its ong more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Strikes Endangering Civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by Acting Deputy Washington Director Niku Jafarnia: * * * Strikes Endangering Civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Warring Parties Should Protect Civilians - Yemeni government forces in coalition with Saudi Arabia attacked Sanaa airport on July 13 with at least five airstrikes, three of which targeted the airport's runway, according to Human Rights Watch's analysis of satellite more

Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh - Fair Trial Concerns at Tribunal

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Bangladesh: Fair Trial Concerns at Tribunal * (London) - Bangladesh authorities are failing to uphold international legal standards at the country's International Crimes Tribunal, Human Rights Watch said today. The failures risk denying justice to victims, undermining the rule of law, falsely imprisoning political opponents, and repeating the rights violations of the past. On July 27, prosecut more

Human Rights Watch: Indonesia - Environmentalists, Indigenous Leaders Unjustly Prosecuted

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Indonesia: Environmentalists, Indigenous Leaders Unjustly Prosecuted * * Indonesian authorities are wrongfully prosecuting environmental defenders who protest deforestation and pollution as well as Indigenous leaders who defend their land rights. * The Prabowo administration has intensified the crackdown on free expression by expanding the military's role in state-owned mining, oil palm plan more

Human Rights Watch: Saudi Arabia - New Executions of Ethiopian Migrants

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Saudi Arabia: New Executions of Ethiopian Migrants * (Beirut) - Saudi authorities executed five Ethiopian migrants for nonlethal drug-related offenses on July 27, 2026, without due process, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities have executed at least 17 Ethiopian nationals since the beginning of 2026 on drug-related charges. At least 79 more remain at imminent risk of execution on more

Human Rights Watch: South Sudan - Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * South Sudan: Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria * * South Sudan's army, opposition forces, and their respective allied militias abused residents and caused much of the population to flee during fighting in 2025 in Nagero County, Western Equatoria. * Civilians have returned to Nagero town and environs, but continue to live in fear, and the government has continued to limit aid access int more

I Started with a Lemonade Stand. Now I Build SaaS Companies.

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * I Started with a Lemonade Stand. Now I Build SaaS Companies. * As far back as I remember, I was always looking for a side hustle to earn money. Today it's called "passive income" and has become mainstream -but back then it wasn't even a term, much less a thought for most 8-year-olds. But my brain has always been wired this way, for puzzles, always trying to figure out the next move. When I was 5 years old more

IATI Standard selected by leading geospatial initiative to improve mapping of development cooperation

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The International Aid Transparency Initiative, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that works with donors, partner countries and civil society organizations to make information about aid spending easier to access and use, posted the following news: * * * IATI Standard selected by leading geospatial initiative to improve mapping of development cooperation * The Mapping for Monitoring and Evaluation (MAPME) initiative has chosen the IATI Stan more

In the Finger Lakes Region, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow

ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In the Finger Lakes Region, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow * Governor Kathy Hochul today held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from the Finger Lakes Region to highlight her Executive Order that creates the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest st more

Intellicheck To Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 13, 2026

MELVILLE, New York, July 30 -- Intellicheck Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Intellicheck To Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 13, 2026 Conference Call at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT - Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering proprietary on-demand digital and physical identity validation solutions, will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on August 13, 2026 after the close of the U.S. more

Jifree Cader and Mark Knight discuss UK restructuring plans with PitchBook

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Jifree Cader and Mark Knight discuss UK restructuring plans with PitchBook * Davis Polk partners and co-leads of our London restructuring practice Jifree Cader and Mark Knight discussed with PitchBook how the UK's Part 26A restructuring plan (RP) process has become a viable option for US-linked debtors seeking an alternative to chapter 11. "We are at an inflection point. UK R more

Johns Hopkins Issues Q&A on New York City's Latest Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 30 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following Q&A on July 29, 2026, involving Natalie Exum, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering: * * * What a Legionnaires' Outbreak Can Teach Us About Water Vigilance Legionella bacteria thrive in the warm summer months, increasing the threat of serious respiratory illness. - For the second summer in a row, New York City is battling an outbreak of Legi more

LDF Urges Education Department to Abandon Rule Eliminating Crucial Regulations for Equity Assistance Centers

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Urges Education Department to Abandon Rule Eliminating Crucial Regulations for Equity Assistance Centers * On July 24, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Education in strong opposition to a newly proposed rule to rescind the Equity Assistance Center (EAC) Program regulations. The promise of Brown v. Board of Education was more

Leeds Business Insights Podcast: Embracing AI and Student-Led Innovation with Dave Allen

BOULDER, Colorado, July 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Leeds Business Insights Podcast: Embracing AI and Student-Led Innovation with Dave Allen * CEO of Pure Fishing for Sycamore Partners, Leeds alumnus and Dean's Advisory Board member Dave Allen discusses how business and students can take advantage of AI. On this episode of the Leeds Business Insights podcast, host Claire Stewart talks with Dave Allen about his career pat more

Littler Issues Commentary: State and Local Governments Battle Over Who's the Boss of Legislating the Workplace

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by Knowledge Management counsel Sebastian Chilco and Maureen H. Lavery, director of Knowledge Management legislative and regulatory services: * * * State and Local Governments Battle Over Who's the Boss of Legislating the Workplace Local governments often lead on workplace issues like paid sick leave, discrimination, and pay equity. But, how and whether cities and counties can - or eve more

Maika Pollack Named New Director of Baruch College's Sidney Mishkin Gallery

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Maika Pollack Named New Director of Baruch College's Sidney Mishkin Gallery * Maika Pollack brings decades of experience in curation, art history, teaching, and leadership to Baruch College. Earlier this year, Dr. Maika Pollack was named the new director of Baruch College's Mishkin Gallery. She brings with her decades of experience in curation, art history, teaching, and gallery leadership. Prior to arriving at Baruch, Po more

Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Post: JFK on Israel in 1956 vs. Democrats Today

NEW YORK, July 29 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 27, 2026, by legal policy fellow Tal Fortgang and the Weekend Essay contributing editor Stuart Halpern to the Washington Post: * * * JFK on Israel in 1956 vs. Democrats Today "Israel's standing plummets among Democrats," an NBC News headline reported in March, announcing poll results showing that 57 percent of Democratic voters view Israel negatively. The decline of the party's support for the J more

Massey University: Award-winning Artist Tracey Moffatt to Discuss Creative Practice at Annual Lecture

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, July 29 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Award-winning artist Tracey Moffatt to discuss creative practice at annual lecture Organized by Whiti o Rehua School of Art in partnership with Te Papa Tongarewa, this annual event is a highlight of the calendar for Aotearoa New Zealand's photography community, drawing large and enthusiastic audiences each year. This year's guest is Australian artist Tracey Moffatt, a powerful visual storytel more

McGraw-Hill Education: Screen Time Emerges as Top Obstacle to Student Success Worldwide

NEW YORK, July 30 (TNSrep) -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * Screen Time Emerges as Top Obstacle to Student Success Worldwide McGraw Hill's 2026 Global Education Insights Report: Human connection remains essential to learning amid growing educator concerns about the impact of technology on students Key Highlights: * Screen time is now the biggest obstacle to student success worldwide, and 42% of educators say students' ability to focus has declined compared t more

Michael J. Fox to Receive Prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 78th Emmy Awards

WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Television Academy posted the following news release: * * * Michael J. Fox to Receive Prestigious Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 78th Emmy Awards * The Television Academy today announced that celebrated actor, author and philanthropist Michael J. Fox has been named the recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson's disease research and advocacy. The distinguished hono more

MIT: Yu Deng '11 and Hong Wang PhD '19 awarded Fields Medal

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Yu Deng '11 and Hong Wang PhD '19 awarded Fields Medal MIT-trained mathematicians earn the honor, one of the most prestigious in the field, for their significant achievements. - MIT alumni Yu Deng '11 and Hong Wang PhD '19 were among the four young mathematicians awarded Fields Medals on July 23 at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM). The other two honorees we more

Morrison Foerster Welcomes Esteemed Former U.S. Treasury Senior Counsel for International Affairs Annie Wartanian Reisinger as National Security Partner

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morrison Foerster Welcomes Esteemed Former U.S. Treasury Senior Counsel for International Affairs Annie Wartanian Reisinger as National Security Partner Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Annie Wartanian Reisinger as a partner in the firm's National Security Group in Washington, D.C. She arrives with over two decades of experience in national securi more

Most Physicians and Dentists Believe Disclosing Past Substance Use in Medical and Dental School Applications Could Hurt Admissions Prospects

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Most Physicians and Dentists Believe Disclosing Past Substance Use in Medical and Dental School Applications Could Hurt Admissions Prospects * More than four in five physicians and dentists believe applicants who disclose a history of substance use on medical or dental school applications risk hurting their chances of admission, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia Univers more

MTA Announces Balanced 2026 Operating Budget After Delivering Nearly $600 Million in Annual Savings

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * MTA Announces Balanced 2026 Operating Budget After Delivering Nearly $600 Million in Annual Savings MTA Achieves Four Consecutive Balanced Budgets Promised in 2023 Financial Plan Projects Deficits Beginning in 2027 as Health Care, Energy, and Other Costs Continue to Outpace Revenues = The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released its 202 more

MTA Welcomes New and Returning Board Members Confirmed by State Senate

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Welcomes New and Returning Board Members Confirmed by State Senate The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today welcomed Melanie Hartzog, Janette Sadik-Khan, and Matthew Rand as new MTA Board members, and James O'Donnell and Blanca Lopez as returning members. "Over the last few years, the MTA Board has stepped up to make the tough decisions to upgrade service a more

N.C. Republican Party: 99 Days to End Career Politician Roy Cooper's Career as a Career Politician

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following statement on July 27, 2026, by Communications Director DJ Griffin: * * * 99 Days to End Career Politician Roy Cooper's Career as a Career Politician Hello, Election Day 2026 is just 99 days away, compared to Election Day 1986 that was 40 years ago. That's right, Career Politician Roy Cooper's career as a politician is so old his career lowlights are spread over over 5 decades. Whether Cooper was vot more

N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Administration Celebrates Formation of 100th City-Supported Tenant Union

NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 29, 2026: * * * Mamdani Administration Celebrates Formation of 100th City-Supported Tenant Union What you should know * 8609 Bay 16th St. is the 100th tenant association organized through HPD's Partners in Preservation program (PiP), which supports tenants fighting unsafe conditions and landlord harassment * Milestone comes as the administration advances legal recognition of tenant unions through the R more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Delivers More Than $100 Million for Delivery Workers Since January

NEW YORK, July 30 (TNSrpt) -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 29, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Delivers More Than $100 Million for Delivery Workers Since January What you should know * New report shows workers are on pace to earn $184 million more in tips annually following aggressive City enforcement against deceptive Big Tech app practices - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commission more

Nadler, Schumer, Gillibrand Call on USPS to Immediately Cancel Planned Closure of the Bryant Park Post Office, One of Midtown Manhattan's Busiest Retail Postal Facilities

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Schumer, Gillibrand Call on USPS to Immediately Cancel Planned Closure of the Bryant Park Post Office, One of Midtown Manhattan's Busiest Retail Postal Facilities * New York, N.Y. - Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner calling for the immediate cancellation of the more

NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts

PASADENA, California, July 30 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts JPL is leading three of the 18 visionary concepts awarded funding by an innovation incubator program at NASA. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has created 18 new awards to support visionary ideas to improve aerospace technologies in areas ranging from the exploration of the solar system to understanding the universe. Th more

New Series Bobby Flay's The Line Serves Culinary Battles That Reflect the High Pressure of Real-Life Restaurant Service

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * New Series Bobby Flay's The Line Serves Culinary Battles That Reflect the High Pressure of Real-Life Restaurant Service * NEW YORK - July 28, 2026 - In restaurant kitchens around the world, elite chefs must work as a team every night to perfectly execute their dishes under intense pressure and in the new competition series Bobby Flay's The Line, the cu more

New York's Final SAFE for Kids Rules Cement an Unconstitutional Censorship Regime

WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * New York's Final SAFE for Kids Rules Cement an Unconstitutional Censorship Regime * NEW YORK, N.Y. - Yesterday, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul released final rules implementing the SAFE for Kids Act, the state's 2024 law restricting algorithmic feeds and nig more

Newmark Arranges $89 Million Sale of Emblem Health Hub Medical Office Building in Brooklyn, NY

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $89 Million Sale of Emblem Health Hub Medical Office Building in Brooklyn, NY Purpose-built 140,000-square-foot medical office asset acquired by Vital Infrastructure Property Trust - Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $89 million sale of Emblem Health Hub Medical Office Building ("MOB"), more

Newmark Arranges Whole Foods Market Lease at 1524 Second Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Whole Foods Market Lease at 1524 Second Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side Newmark Retail announces it has arranged a 8,121-square-foot lease with Whole Foods Market at the base of Continental Towers, a luxury residential building located at 1524 Second Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Vice C more

Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress Selected Teachers Represent 21 States - Ninety educators from across the United States participated in the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The educators were chosen from a pool of nearly 200 applicants. Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportuni more

NJCAA Region 3 Honors SUNY Broome With Community Service Award

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 28 -- Broome Community College issued the following news: * * * NJCAA Region 3 Honors SUNY Broome With Community Service Award * The SUNY Broome Athletic Department was one of three member departments to be awarded the Community Service Award by NJCAA Region 3 as part of the end-of-year awards. The Athletic Departments from Hudson Valley CC and North Country CC also received the award. The 2025-26 year is the second consecutive year in which SUNY Broome Athletics more

North American TransBorder Freight Data FAQs

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American TransBorder Freight Data FAQs * Q.1 Is there one consolidated source for information about U.S. international trade and transportation? Q.2 What types of international trade and transportation data are collected for the United States and what are their sources? Q.3 Specifically, where can I find U.S. international trade and transportation statisti more

North Suffolk Cardiology Expands Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program with New Medford Location

STONY BROOK, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * North Suffolk Cardiology Expands Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program with New Medford Location * Medford, NY, July 29, 2026 - North Suffolk Cardiology, a practice of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, has expanded its Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program with the opening of a new location in Medford. Originally the first- more

NYU Abu Dhabi Study Uncovers New Path Toward Fighting Malaria

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 23 (TNSjou) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: * * * NYU Abu Dhabi Study Uncovers New Path Toward Fighting Malaria Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that the malaria parasite relies on a specific type of fat to survive and multiply within the human host, uncovering a previously unknown vulnerability that could help guide future treatments. Published in Genome Biology, the study analyzed blood samples f more

On-Set Visual Effects Workers on Star Wars Productions Join IATSE

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * On-Set Visual Effects Workers on Star Wars Productions Join IATSE * BURBANK, Calif. -A group of U.S. visual effects workers engaged directly by Star Wars franchise productions has joined the IATSE for collective bargaining purposes. The new bargaining unit includes U.S. workers who contribute to titles including, but not limited to: The Mandalorian more

One Year Later: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins Congressman Tim Kennedy at Evergreen Health to Condemn the GOP's Healthcare Cuts

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * One Year Later: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins Congressman Tim Kennedy at Evergreen Health to Condemn the GOP's Healthcare Cuts * BUFFALO, N.Y. \- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) joined Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) at Evergreen Health on Tuesday to mark one year since Republicans in Congress passed the Big, Ugly Bill, enacting the largest healthcare cuts in America more

Optimum to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Q2 2026 Results

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Optimum Communications (formerly Altice USA) issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Optimum to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Q2 2026 Results Optimum Communications (NYSE: OPTU) will host a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The conference call will be led by Dennis Mathew, Chairman and CEO, and Marc Sirota, CFO. Presentation materials, in more

Oren Cass Calls for Trillions in New Tax Increases

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Mike Palicz: * * * Oren Cass Calls for Trillions in New Tax Increases Oren Cass, Founder and "Chief Economist" of American Compass, called for a laundry list of tax increases during an appearance on the "Conservative Crossroads" podcast released on Tuesday. While debating ATR President Grover Norquist, the progressive Cass called for the reversal of key provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts. Cass more

Paul Hastings Advises BTG Pactual and Syndicate of Banks in ISA Energia's Follow-On Offering

LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises BTG Pactual and Syndicate of Banks in ISA Energia's Follow-On Offering * Paul Hastings LLP advised BTG Pactual, as lead global coordinator, and BofA Securities, Bradesco BBI and Itau BBA, as joint bookrunners and placement agents, in ISA Energia Brasil S.A.'s R$1.2 billion (US$233.81 million) follow-on offering of 44,444,444 preferred shares. The offe more

Penn State places first overall in Eastern Region Collegiate Wind Competition

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State places first overall in Eastern Region Collegiate Wind Competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Wind Energy Club placed first overall in the 2026 Eastern Region Collegiate Wind Competition, which took place from May 14-16 in the Engineering Collaborative Research and Education (ECoRE) Building on the University Park campus. The team also earned first place in the Turbin more

President Trump Issues Statement on Birthday of French Magistrate De Tocqueville

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- President Trump issued the following statement on July 29, 2026, on the birthday of French magistrate Alexis de Tocqueville: * * * Today, our Nation honors the life, legacy, and enduring wisdom of Alexis de Tocqueville--a great witness to the promise of our young Republic and one of the most brilliant political minds in the history of the world. In May of 1831, French magistrate Alexis de Tocqueville arrived on American soil for the first time, beginning 9 months of tra more

Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthors article in The Conversation

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthors article in The Conversation * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthored an article published in The Conversation on July 28, 2026. She cowrote the piece, titled "Trump administration changes to 'public charge' rule could keep millions of immigrants - and their US citizen kids - from getting healthcare they need," with Nicole more

Professor Prabhakar Sues South Florida State College President Following Termination Over Literature Assignment

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * She was fired for teaching English literature in an English class. Now she's suing. * SEBRING, Fla., July 29, 2026 -In a story stranger than fiction, a Florida college fired an English professor for nothing more than teaching literature in a literature class. After professor Vinita Prabhakar assigned a commonly-taught short story for her freshman English course more

Protect Our Care: Premium Disaster Watch - The Republican Health Care Disaster Keeps Getting Worse as Families Face More Premium Hikes

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Premium Disaster Watch: The Republican Health Care Disaster Keeps Getting Worse as Families Face More Premium Hikes The health care affordability crisis Donald Trump and Republicans created is deepening by the day. Across the country, families are getting hit with another wave of premium hikes, insurers are pulling back from the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, hospitals are warning of growing financial strain, and smal more

Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the i more

Report Finds Interpreters Face Unsafe, Stressful Working Conditions at Multinational TP

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Union] (TNSrep) -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * New Report Finds Interpreters Face Unsafe, Stressful Working Conditions at Multinational TP TP interpreters are organizing a union with CWA to address low wages and unsustainable working conditions, which impacts service quality for clients of LanguageLine Solutions and ZP Better Together. - (NEW YORK, N.Y.) -As interpreters employed by French multination more

Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Background and Approach ... 03 Key Findings ... 08 Survey Results ... 11 1. Segmentation ... 12 2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27 3. Support for Grasslands ... 42 * * * Background and Objectives The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied more

Report From University College London Computer Science Dept.: Digital Triage in Policing

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Digital Triage in Policing: Project Report - A report from University College London Department of Computer Science - July 2026 (113 pages) * * * FOREWORD CHIEF SCIENTIFIC ADVISER "this project makes a crucial contribution to our understanding of triage. It provides a structure and examples that can help police forces reflect on and adapt their systems and technologies." The effective management of digital forensic casework is a priority for today's policing more

Report From Victoria University Centre of Policy Studies: A Study of the Effects of Victoria University on the Western Melbourne Economy

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- A study of the effects of Victoria University on the Western Melbourne economy - A report from Victoria University Centre of Policy Studies - July 2026 (35 pages) * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Research by the Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) shows that Victoria University increased gross domestic product (GDP) in Western Melbourne in 2024 by $818 million and boosted the region's employment by just over 2,360 jobs. This represents a contribution of around 0.8 per cent more

Report: Most Organizations Are Preparing Workers for Today's AI, Not Tomorrow's

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Report: Most Organizations Are Preparing Workers for Today's AI, Not Tomorrow's * As AI reshapes work, most organizations remain focused on helping employees grow in their current roles rather than preparing them for the jobs of the future, according to new research from The Conference Board. The report finds that while many organizations are investing in AI literacy and current-role upskilling, few are prepa more

SCHUMER APPLAUDS $300 MILLION FEDERAL CHIPS AWARD FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BOOST DOMESTIC SILICON PHOTONICS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

WASHINGTON, July 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER APPLAUDS $300 MILLION FEDERAL CHIPS AWARD FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BOOST DOMESTIC SILICON PHOTONICS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT * Schumer Previously Delivered Whopping $1.5B+ Award From His CHIPS & Science Law For GlobalFoundries To Spur A $16B Expansion Of Current Fab & Build New, State-Of-The-Art Second Manufacturing Facility And Advanc more

SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP'S IRAN WAR HAS ALREADY COST LOWER HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES $122 MILLION MORE AT THE PUMP--AN EXTRA $504 PER HOUSEHOLD ON GAS ALONE

WASHINGTON, July 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP'S IRAN WAR HAS ALREADY COST LOWER HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES $122 MILLION MORE AT THE PUMP--AN EXTRA $504 PER HOUSEHOLD ON GAS ALONE * Average New York Household Has Spent Over $4,500 More Under Trump-Including $310 More On Groceries, $983 More On Housing & $241 More On Electricity, While Health Insurance Deductibles Have Jumped By Over $1,000 Schu more

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Sets Aug. 5 Business Meeting

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, at 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building: AGENDA Legislation 1. S. Res. ____, an original resolution regarding Contempt of Congress; 2. S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025; 3. S. 2733, Duplication Scoring Act of 2025; 4. S. 252/H.R. 1515, Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act; 5. S. 164/H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relie more

Sidley Represents CAIS in Its US$170 Million Series D Financing

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents CAIS in Its US$170 Million Series D Financing * Sidley represented CAIS, a leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, in its US$170 million Series D financing. The round was led by Vista Equity Partners, with participation from AllianceBernstein L.P., funds managed by Blue Owl Capital, Carlyle, Fortress Investment Group, more

Single-mom, Blanca Garcia, Affirms Academic Ambitions are Worth Pursuing

SEWELL, New Jersey, July 29 -- The Rowan College of South Jersey posted the following news: * * * Single-mom, Blanca Garcia, Affirms Academic Ambitions are Worth Pursuing * If there's one thing that Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) alumna, Blanca Garcia, knows, it's that dreams are worth holding on to. "After 23 years, I managed to get my associate's degree," Garcia shared with emotion. "I graduated this past May." Garcia moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Puerto Rico in the sixth grade, more

St. Bonaventure University: Olean High Alum Creates Endowment to Honor Bonnies Reporter

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 30 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Olean High alum creates endowment to honor Bonnies reporter Shirley Whipple Struchen didn't even attend St. Bonaventure, but the impact one man made on her life more than 60 years ago compelled her to establish a $50,000 endowment to the university in his name. The Bob Davies Excellence in Sports Media Endowment will enhance the sports media student experience in the Jandoli School of Co more

Strike a pose: Creating more realistic multi-person images

ITHACA, New York, July 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Strike a pose: Creating more realistic multi-person images * Generating an image of a person on a computer, using text prompts, is easy. Generating one with two people is similarly simple. But creating an image of multiple people actually doing something, and faithfully reproducing not just the people but that thing they're all doing? Not so easy. A Cornell research group has devised a way to do just that, inc more

Students, professors, and experts raise grave concerns about 2025's SB 37 ahead of Texas Senate hearing

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Students, professors, and experts raise grave concerns about 2025's SB 37 ahead of Texas Senate hearing * AUSTIN, Texas - Today, ahead of the first interim hearing of the Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education, a group of current students, educators, and advocates shared grave concerns about the state's reign of terror over Texas public colleges and universities. "Cen more

SUNY Poly Students Showcase Innovation, Ethics and Collaboration in Lockheed Martin Competition

ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Students Showcase Innovation, Ethics and Collaboration in Lockheed Martin Competition * Four SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) students (Jackson Beckmann, Noa Lolona Haro, Tanner Hill and Spencer Therrien) spent part of the spring semester tackling complex ethical and engineering challenges as part of Lockheed Martin's Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, dem more

SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Dr. Andrew M. Mast as Dean of The Crane School of Music

POTSDAM, New York, July 29 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus posted the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Dr. Andrew M. Mast as Dean of The Crane School of Music * Dr. Andrew M. Mast is the new dean of SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. SUNY Potsdam is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew M. Mast as the new dean of The Crane School of Music, overseeing its renowned programs and continuing the tradition of innovation that stretches back to Crane's fo more

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Named Top Fundraiser at 2026 American Heart Walk

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate Medical University named top fundraiser at 2026 American Heart Walk For the second consecutive year, Upstate Medical University has been named the top fundraising organization for the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Walk, raising more money than any other participating institution. American Heart Association officials visited Upstate earlier this m more

Syracuse University: Newhouse Film Thesis Gets Its Hollywood Ending

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A Newhouse Film Thesis Gets Its Hollywood Ending Matt Sacca '19 never gave up on his screenplay. Nine years after writing the comedy "Second First Date," Sacca's dream is set to become a movie. John Boccacino In "Second First Date," the first full-length movie script from Matt Sacca '19, protagonist Nora falls for the man of her dreams at a house party, only for her love interest, Charlie, to suffer a concus more

Taufer Leads Team Awarded $9M by NSF To Enable US Transition to AI-Driven Discovery

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Taufer Leads Team Awarded $9M by NSF To Enable US Transition to AI-Driven Discovery * A project led by Michela Taufer, MathWorks Professor in the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been awarded $9 million by the National Science Foundation. The project aims to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery by enabling researchers to securely discover, access, ana more

Thirteen early-career professors win NSF development awards

ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Thirteen early-career professors win NSF development awards * Researchers studying ribosomes, plants' Rubisco function, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are among 13 early-career professors from Cornell who've recently been awarded National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards. Grantees receive a minimum of $400,000 over five years from the program, which supports early-career more

This Spartan health entrepreneur is investing in MSU's future innovators

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * This Spartan health entrepreneur is investing in MSU's future innovators * Before becoming an award-winning dermatologist and researcher, before earning fame as an innovator and health entrepreneur, Dhaval Bhanusali, a 2010 graduate of the College of Human Medicine, was a young Spartan exploring what Michigan State University could teach him about the world. Being admitted to medical school at the more

TNT Sports & DAZN to Present Championship Boxing as "The Fight" Returns Saturday, Aug. 1 Featuring Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda Title Bout

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports & DAZN to Present Championship Boxing as "The Fight" Returns Saturday, Aug. 1 Featuring Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda Title Bout * The Fight returns to TNT Sports and DAZN on Saturday, Aug. 1, with an action-packed championship fight card live from Las Vegas. Headlining the evening, Lamont Roach Jr. will face undefeated Mexican sensat more

Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat and LA Clippers to Headline NBA Canada Games 2026 Presented by Bell

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat and LA Clippers to headline NBA Canada Games 2026 presented by Bell The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that the NBA Canada Games 2026 presented by Bell will feature preseason games between the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat at Videotron Centre in Quebec City, QC on Saturday, Oct. 3, and between the Raptors and the LA Clippers more

Troutman Pepper Locke Earns USA Law Firm of the Year and Two Deal of the Year Awards From Global M&A Network

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns USA Law Firm of the Year and Two Deal of the Year Awards From Global M&A Network; Partner Mark Wilhelm Named Rising Star Dealmaker NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke secured multiple honors at Global M&A Network's Americas M&A Atlas Awards, earning USA Law Firm of the Year and two Deal of the Year awards in recognition of its standout M&A and private equity work. Partner Mark W more

Troutman Pepper Locke Earns USA Law Firm of the Year and Two Deal of the Year Awards From Global M&A Network; Partner Mark Wilhelm Named Rising Star Dealmaker

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns USA Law Firm of the Year and Two Deal of the Year Awards From Global M&A Network; Partner Mark Wilhelm Named Rising Star Dealmaker * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke secured multiple honors at Global M&A Network's Americas M&A Atlas Awards, earning USA Law Firm of the Year and two Deal of the Year awards in recognition of its standout M&A and more

Trump Bans Most But Not All 'Dangerous Gain-of-Function Research'

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 30 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Trump Bans Most But Not All 'Dangerous Gain-of-Function Research' The Trump administration on Tuesday released a policy to end high-risk life sciences research, including a ban on federal support for "dangerous gain-of-function research." "Potentially" dangerous gain-of-fun more

U.S. Deputy Representative Addresses Escalating Middle East Tensions at U.N.

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce, at a U.N. Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East: * * * Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you to Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov for sharing your views. Colleagues, earlier this month representatives from the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) met in Cyprus. We thank Cyprus for hosting this mee more

U.S. Mission to the U.N. Issues Remarks by Representative Negrea at Security Council Ukraine Briefing

NEW YORK, July 28 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by Dan Negrea, Representative to the Economic and Social Council, at a Security Council briefing on Ukraine: * * * Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Ms. Gotoh and Mr. Ratwatte. Russia's ballistic missile and drone strikes between July 18 and 19 reportedly killed several people and injured dozens more. One of those missiles struck a civilian grain ship in the Black Sea, killing 10 crew members from Indi more

U.S. Nominates Seven Vessels to U.N. 1718 Committee for North Korea Sanctions Evasion

NEW YORK, July 27 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following statement on the U.S. nomination of seven vessels for designation by the U.N. 1718 Committee for North Korea sanctions evasion: * * * The United States remains committed to the complete denuclearization of North Korea and the rigorous implementation of UN Security Council sanctions on the DPRK. Robust implementation of these sanctions is essential to countering the threat the DPRK's unlawful weapons programs pose more

UC-San Francisco Cancer Researcher Awarded Prize for Early Career Scientists

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF Cancer Researcher Awarded Prize for Early Career Scientists UCSF Health's Adam Blaisdell, MD, PhD, has been selected as an IGNITE fellow by the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a New York-based nonprofit that funds and promotes cancer immunotherapy research. The IGNITE Award -- Inspiring Growth and Nurturing Independence Through Excellence -- is a new initiativ more

UNC: Newsworthy From the School of Medicine, Week of July 24-30

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 30 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrap-up Newsworthy for Week of July 24-30, 2026: * * * Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 24 - July 30 The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, July 24, 2026. Psychologist urges parents to watch for early signs of suicidal thoughts in young children (https://turnto10.com/ more

UNF student balances full-time role while advancing toward a career in higher education

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 29 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF student balances full-time role while advancing toward a career in higher education * Shea Leary's smiling face is the first thing most visitors see when they step into the Office of the President at the University of North Florida. While finishing her bachelor's degree, Leary has taken on the role of office manager in the top office at the university. The Jacksonville native began coll more

Union College Adds a New Major in Public Health

SCHENECTADY, New York, July 30 -- Union College issued the following news: * * * Union adds a new major in public health Beginning this fall, Union will offer a new major in public health, one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare occupations. The interdisciplinary major brings together ideas from a diverse mix of fields. Public health professionals work to identify ways to improve the health of a community using scientific, social, political, economic and other approaches. Faculty re more

What AI Can Do For Your Business

MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * What AI Can Do For Your Business * Posted on July 28, 2026 Artificial intelligence has progressed from a fringe interest to a novelty to a phenomenon to, now, an imminent business necessity. Virtually all businesses have some level of AI adoption, even if they don't realize it. AI technology has been baked into everything from Adobe to Zoom, generating such features as predictive text in yo more

White & Case advises Ionic Digital on direct listing on Nasdaq

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Ionic Digital on direct listing on Nasdaq * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Ionic Digital Inc., a digital infrastructure company supporting the expanding needs of AI and high-performance computing, on the direct listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, which trades under the ticker IOND. The White & Case team was led by p more

WTTC Unveils Seven Principles to Help Destinations Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity

LONDON, England, July 29 [Category: Travel] -- The World Travel and Tourism Council posted the following news release: * * * WTTC Unveils Seven Principles to Help Destinations Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity * As international travel continues to grow, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) encourages proactive and holistic destination stewardship, one that helps governments, destinations and the private sector work together to ensure tourism creates lasting value for residents more

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