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#HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update

OAKLAND, California, July 31 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic Increasing Criminalization is the Fascist Playbook! Protests continue following the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero. I more

Aerospace engineering student earns national award, fellowship

AUBURN, Alabama, July 30 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Aerospace engineering student earns national award, fellowship * The day may come when Luis Alarcon-Aneiva ascends toward the clouds, piloting an airplane above his native Bolivia or across America's vastness. But for now, his focus is on ground level: researching ways to dramatically improve training methods used by flight instructors and student pilots. An Auburn aerospace engineering Ph more

After Nearly Two Decades, Kenya's Supreme Court Hears Final Arguments in 2007-08 Election-Related Sexual Violence Case

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Political] -- Physicians for Human Rights posted the following news release: * * * After Nearly Two Decades, Kenya's Supreme Court Hears Final Arguments in 2007-08 Election-Related Sexual Violence Case * (Nairobi, Kenya)-Kenya's Supreme Court heard final arguments today in a landmark case that could determine the extent of the state's obligation to provide reparations and effective remedies to survivors of election-related sexual violence. Eight survivor-petition more

Agriculture Secretary Rollins Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Supplemental Funding Request of June 24, 2026": * * * * * * Chairwoman Collins, Vice Chairwoman Murray, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to discuss this supplemental economic and disaster assistance request that will complement burgeonin more

AICPA Signals Support for Taxpayer Assistance Legislation, Applauds Committee Approval of Bill That Includes Many AICPA Priorities

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Signals Support for Taxpayer Assistance Legislation, Applauds Committee Approval of Bill That Includes Many AICPA Priorities Washington, D.C. - Following the markup of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, by the Senate Finance Committee, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has expressed its support of the bipartisan legislation to improve tax administration and reduce the burdens on more

Air Force Proposes Exclusive Patent License for Microverse Technology

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Air Force issued a notice proposing a joint ownership agreement with an exclusive patent license to the Research Foundation for the State University of New York for Microverse technology. Written objections must be filed within 15 calendar days after publication on July 30. The patent application covers a metaverse system that connects microchained Internet of Things networks with digital twin models to monitor and control physical environments through more

AJC Names Andrew Gross Director of New York Regional Office

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Names Andrew Gross Director of New York Regional Office * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has named Andrew Gross to be Director of its New York regional office. Gross joins AJC from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, where he served as Director of International Innovation and Partnerships. In that role, he w more

Alumnus Wins Major Literary Award for Novel Begun at the Graduate Center

NEW YORK, July 29 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Wins Major Literary Award for Novel Begun at the Graduate Center * A seminar Chris Campanioni (Ph.D. '22, English) took during his first semester at the Graduate Center planted the seeds for the novel that would earn him a major literary award nearly a decade later. This spring, VHS earned the 2026 Mary Shelley Award for Outstanding Fictional Work from the Media Ecology Association. more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: New York City Voters Hit With 5-Figure Tax Bill

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 31, 2026, Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * New York City Voters Hit With 5-Figure Tax Bill New Yorkers are receiving unexpected tax bills in the mail, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani doesn't seem too concerned. A pied-a-terre tax that was supposed to target wealthy visitors appears to be targeting normal NYC residents as well, sparking outrage over the unexpected tax bills. As reported by Th more

ANTI-SEMITISM AND CIVIL RIGHTS EXPERT: SENATE SHOULD CONFIRM SONDERLING, A LEADER COMMITTED TO FIGHTING WORKPLACE ANTI-SEMITISM

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * ANTI-SEMITISM AND CIVIL RIGHTS EXPERT: SENATE SHOULD CONFIRM SONDERLING, A LEADER COMMITTED TO FIGHTING WORKPLACE ANTI-SEMITISM Center says confirming Sonderling would help ensure the Department of Labor stays focused on combatting workplace anti-Semitism - The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law Chairman and CEO Kenneth L. Marcus issued th more

Art, Medicine, and the Power of First Impressions: One EMDP2 Student's Multi-Layered Vision

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 30 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Art, Medicine, and the Power of First Impressions: One EMDP2 Student's Multi-Layered Vision * Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Shokoufeh Shadabi, an Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) student at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), approaches medicine much as she approaches portraiture: as a process of careful observation, curiosity, and deep invest more

ASAM Weekly for July 28, 2026

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for July 28, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -July 28 When Craving Predicts the Use of Methamphetamine: Lessons From the ADAPT-2 Trial By Manish K. Jha, MBBS; Udi Ghitza, PhD; and Madhukar H. Trivedi, MD Methamphetamine use disorder remains a significant public health issue with high rates of morbidity and mortality and the absence of any United more

AST2 Scott Ruskan receives ESPYS 2026 Pat Tillman Award

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * AST2 Scott Ruskan receives ESPYS 2026 Pat Tillman Award * U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan receives the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2026 ESPYS for rescuing 165 people during the flash floods in Texas in July 2025 (Video courtesy of ESPN). AST2 Scott Ruskan began his college athletic career as a walk-on, not a star. Now, he's got one more ESPY than most athletes more

Attorney General James Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man for Investment Fraud Scheme Targeting the Haitian Community

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man for Investment Fraud Scheme Targeting the Haitian Community * July 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction and sentencing of Marc Henry Menard, formerly of Mineola, New York, for operating a three-year securities fraud scheme that targeted the Haitian communit more

Attorney General James Joins Substack

ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Substack * July 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has joined Substack, where she will share updates on the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) ongoing work fighting for New Yorkers. Attorney General James' inaugural article, "New York Never Backs Down," details how her office has pushed back against t more

Attorney General James Secures $440,000 for Denny's Workers in Western New York

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $440,000 for Denny's Workers in Western New York NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $440,000 from Denny's franchise owners Reveille Management, LLC (Reveille Management) and Top Line Restaurants, Inc. (Top Line Restaurants) for failing to pay their restaurant workers the full wages they were owed. Reveille Management and Top more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 15 attorneys general announced 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 comes just more

B&T USA Urges ATF to Finalize Dual Use Firearms Rule With Proposed Modifications

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. B&T USA, LLC 15897 S Axia Drive, Suite 400 Herriman, Utah 84065 July 25, 2026 Submitted via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99 more

BAE Systems: 2026 Half Year Results

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- BAE Systems issued the following statement on July 30, 2026: * * * 2026 half year results Today we announced the Group's half year results for 2026. * * * "Across the business, our outstanding teams have delivered another strong period of operational and financial performance, which gives us the confidence to upgrade our full year guidance. Alongside our focus on meeting our customers' needs today, we continue to invest in our business to accelerate innovati more

Binghamton University: Summer Research Fellow Explores Prescriptive Authority

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Summer Research Fellow explores prescriptive authority PharmD student Kahaan Shah's research could inform the future of prescribing psychology By Ethan Knox '20 Third-year PharmD student Kahaan Shah is working with Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Phil Hughes on a mixed-methods study looking at the well-being of psychologists who prescribe medications. Prescribing psychologists provide ser more

Bloomberg Expands Electronic Trading for Onshore-Listed Australian ETFs, Options and Futures

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on July 30, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Expands Electronic Trading for Onshore-Listed Australian ETFs, Options and Futures Sydney - Bloomberg today announced an expansion of its electronic trading capabilities for the Australian markets, enabling eligible onshore participants to electronically negotiate Australian-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) using Bloomberg's Request-for-Quote (RFQe) workflow, alongside options and futures, following more

British Business Bank Invests $25m Investment Into PhysicsX, Including the Fourth Investment From British Growth Partnership Fund I

SHEFFIELD, England, July 31 -- British Business Bank issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * British Business Bank invests $25m investment into PhysicsX, including the fourth investment from British Growth Partnership Fund I The British Business Bank has invested $25m into PhysicsX, the physics AI company for industrials, as part of its Series C financing. The investment includes the fourth investment made by British Growth Partnership Fund I since its pound sterling200m fi more

Cantwell & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for PNW Hydrogen Hub, Other Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled & Politically Targeted

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for PNW Hydrogen Hub, Other Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled & Politically Targeted #Letter follows Trump administration confession energy project grant cancellations were decided "based solely" on whether states voted for Trump; Trump DOE clawed back $1B from the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association Hub, costing $5B more

Cayuga Community Fund Distributes More Than $165,000 in Grants

SYRACUSE, New York, July 31 -- The Cayuga Community Fund, a geographically-specific fund administered by the Central New York Community Foundation, issued the following news release: * * * Cayuga Community Fund Distributes More Than $165,000 in Grants The Cayuga Community Fund has announced its 2026 grant recipients. - The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation, distributed $169,509 to 26 nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Cayuga C more

CCM Launches New Theatre Technology Associate Degree

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, July 30 -- County College of Morris posted the following news: * * * CCM Launches New Theatre Technology Associate Degree * Preparing Students for Careers in Live Entertainment, Performing Arts and Production As demand grows for skilled professionals in live entertainment, event production and performing arts, County College of Morris (CCM) is launching a new Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Theatre Technology. Enrollment is now open for the Fall 2026 semester. more

Central New York Community Foundation: Pulaski Fund Distributes $41,220 in Grants

SYRACUSE, New York, July 31 -- The Central New York Community Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pulaski Fund Distributes $41,220 in Grants Over $40,000 in grants will assist nonprofits serving the Village of Pulaski and the Town of Richland. - The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund recently distributed more than $40,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving the Town of Richland and the greater Pulaski area. Pulaski Area Pop Warner received $4,000 to purchase more

Citi and Mastercard Expand The Curated Table Series for Fall 2026 With Premium Dining Experiences

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Citi and Mastercard Expand The Curated Table Series for Fall 2026 with Premium Dining Experiences HIGHLIGHTS * Citi and Mastercard will expand The Curated Table, an exclusive dining series for Citi Strata Elite(R) cardmembers, with three marquee events in major U.S. cities * The series includes immersive pr more

CITING CORE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC REASONS, SCHUMER DEMANDS APPLE REJECT CHINESE MILITARY-LINKED CHIPS

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CITING CORE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC REASONS, SCHUMER DEMANDS APPLE REJECT CHINESE MILITARY-LINKED CHIPS * Schumer Leads Bipartisan Push To Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging Company Not To Use Chinese Memory Chips, Which Would Undermine American Workers And The Nation's Growing Domestic Memory Chip Industry - Including In Central NY Schumer Warns Apple Purchasing Chine more

Civil Liberties Groups File Amicus Brief Opposing NYPD's Illegal, Secret Seizure and Storage of DNA

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Civil Liberties Groups File Amicus Brief Opposing NYPD's Illegal, Secret Seizure and Storage of DNA * For more than a decade, New York City has been amassing the DNA samples of New Yorkers without their consent or any court involvement, as a routine matter, specifically for inclusion in its "Suspect Index" database. NEW YORK - Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), t more

CLARKE, SCHAKOWSKY, MENEDEZ, REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO RESTORE FTC AUTHORITY TO RETURN MONEY TO DEFRAUDED CONSUMERS

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE, SCHAKOWSKY, MENEDEZ, REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO RESTORE FTC AUTHORITY TO RETURN MONEY TO DEFRAUDED CONSUMERS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Rob Menendez (NJ-08), reintroduced the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act to restore the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Section 13(b) consumer protection authority and ensure the more

Columbia University Issues Q&A Involving Marine Geophysicist Ferrini on Mapping the Ocean Floor

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following Q&A on July 30, 2026, involving senior research scientist Vicki Ferrini: * * * From Marie Tharp to Seabed 2030: Marine Geophysicist Vicki Ferrini on Mapping the Ocean Floor In honor of Tharp's birthday, Ferrini discusses the geologist's pioneering work and how it paved the way for her own collaborative efforts to map the ocean floor. By Adrienne Day When Vicki Ferrini was recently named the Marie more

Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Pacific Ocean Pattern Helps Explain Diverging Wildfire Trends in U.S. and Australia

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Pacific Ocean Pattern Helps Explain Diverging Wildfire Trends in U.S. and Australia Two of the world's most fire-prone regions have followed strikingly different wildfire trajectories despite both experiencing a warming climate. Highlights * Wildfire trends have moved in different directions in the U.S. Southwest and eastern Australia, even as both regions have warmed. * The study fou more

Columbia University Zuckerman Institute: Brain Cells Signaling the Value of Knowledge Discovered in Mice

NEW YORK, July 31 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Brain Cells Signaling the Value of Knowledge Discovered in Mice Scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute offer clues to the neural basis of curiosity. IN BRIEF * A new study in mice offers a promising approach to help gain a biological foothold on curiosity. * The research shows that, like humans, mice seek out information, even when it gives no external reward. * The intrinsic value more

Columbia University Zuckerman Institute: Mental Maps Linked to Density of Brain Connections in Mice

NEW YORK, July 31 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * Mental Maps Linked to Density of Brain Connections in Mice Using virtual worlds, researchers explored how the brain's memory center maps new places and recalls familiar spots. - How do we create mental maps of the world? By having mice explore mazes in virtual reality, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have now shed light on how the brain recognizes familiar and novel environmen more

Columbia Wins National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Center for the Third Consecutive Time

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Columbia Wins National Science Foundation Materials Research Science and Engineering Center for the Third Consecutive Time Building on discoveries from its prior iteration, the center will shift its focus to developing advanced electronic materials for semiconductors, quantum devices, and more. - In news announced today by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Columbia University has been awarded $18 million for a n more

Community Oyster Gardening Improves Manhasset Bay Water Quality

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Community Oyster Gardening Improves Manhasset Bay Water Quality * * Cornell Cooperative Extension Impact: Agriculture and Food Systems #Relevance New York's oyster populations have declined significantly since the 19th century, with an estimated 1 percent of historic oyster reefs remaining due to overharvesting and degraded water quality. In Nassau County, elevated more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding he secured for Monroe Community College to establish a new Precision Optics Finishing Lab within the college's Advanced Technology Education Center, expanding workforce training opportunities in one of the Fin more

Congressman Lawler Presses SEC to Prepare America's Financial Markets for the Quantum Era

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Presses SEC to Prepare America's Financial Markets for the Quantum Era * Washington, D.C. - 7/30/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins requesting information on the agency's preparedness for the emerging opportunities and risks posed by quantum technologies to America's financial markets. While quantu more

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS TO BRING C.A.R.E.S. VAN TO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS ACROSS THE HUDSON VALLEY

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS TO BRING C.A.R.E.S. VAN TO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS ACROSS THE HUDSON VALLEY * Congressman Pat Ryan Partners with Local Law Enforcement Departments to Bring C.A.R.E.S. Van to National Night Out Events Across the Hudson Valley Ryan's Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van brings assistance with federal a more

Congresswoman Tenney Introduces SMART Savings Act Alongside Senator Barrasso to Expand Access to Lower Cost Retirement Investment Options

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces SMART Savings Act Alongside Senator Barrasso to Expand Access to Lower Cost Retirement Investment Options * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today, alongside Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), introduced the Simplifying Modern Access to Retirement Tools for Savings (SMART) Act of 2026. The legislation modernizes outdated federal regulations governi more

Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Second Amendment Plan

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Second Amendment Plan * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2026 Second Amendment Plan, outlining her legislative priorities to defend the Constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, combat New York State's anti-Second Amendment policies, protect privacy and due process, and safeguard Americans' right to keep and bear a more

Consumer Reports: More Than 3,700 North Carolina Consumers Speak Out Against Excessive Electricity Rate Hikes

YONKERS, New York, July 31 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * More than 3,700 North Carolina consumers speak out against excessive electricity rate hikes Consumer Reports calls on the NCUC to curb excessive rate increases from Duke Energy and protect ratepayers during the AI data center boom - Raleigh, NC - Consumer Reports today submitted more than 3,700 petition signatures from members living in North Carolina asking the North Carolina Utilities more

Contractor Agrees to Pay $50,000 to Resolve Allegations of Invoicing Employee Food Expenses Disguised as IT Products

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Contractor Agrees to Pay $50,000 to Resolve Allegations of Invoicing Employee Food Expenses Disguised as IT Products * WASHINGTON - The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia announced today that it reached a civil settlement agreement with Ventana Productions, Inc. ("Ventana") to resolve allegations that on multiple occasions over a period of years Ventan more

Cornell leads a Lake Ontario food web study in $1.5M Sea Grant research suite

ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell leads a Lake Ontario food web study in $1.5M Sea Grant research suite * Cornell University's James Watkins and Kade Keranen are leading a nearly $240,000 study to examine the abundance of mysid, small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are critical links in Lake Ontario's aquatic food web. The funding is part of New York Sea Grant's (NYSG) latest suite of two year research projects -administered by NYSG and f more

Cornell researchers teach 'microwave brain' a new language

ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell researchers teach 'microwave brain' a new language * One year after unveiling a first-of-its-kind "microwave brain" microchip capable of computing on ultrafast data and wireless signals, researchers from the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering have shown how the chip can encode information into its own language. The work builds on the world's first integrated microwave neural network designed by Bal more

Cornell: Humble grain, big question - Could supercharged millet help children's gut health?

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Humble grain, big question: Could supercharged millet help children's gut health? * #Key takeaways * A study in Mumbai found that toddlers who ate iron- and zinc-biofortified pearl millet for nine months had improved gut microbiome activity without the negative side effects previously seen with iron supplements. * Iron deficiency is widespread and harmful, especially for young children, but traditional suppl more

Cornell: Inflammation may drive rare epileptic syndrome

ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Inflammation may drive rare epileptic syndrome * An overactive immune response in the brain may play a role in Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe genetic epilepsy that typically begins in infancy, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. Children with the condition experience frequent seizures that are often difficult to control with medication, and may also face developmental, cognitive and behavioral more

Cornell: Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle Strict regulations have prevented continental U.S. beekeepers from participating in the lucrative organic honey market, but new research finds that bees' actual habits make certain rules too extreme. The findings potentially provide evidence for federal agencies to more

Cornell: Satellite imagery could protect trees from devastating moth outbreaks

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Satellite imagery could protect trees from devastating moth outbreaks By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle Satellite-derived maps of defoliation caused by European spongy moths - a devastating U.S. forest pest that consumes the leaves of a wide variety of trees - offer a promising solution for tracking where and when to spray and for identifying large scale trends more

Cotality: 10 Things to Know About the Property Market - July 2026

IRVINE, California, July 31 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: July 2026 Cotality, a leading property information, analytics, and data-driven solutions provider, has released its latest market update. For the first time in four years, home sales increased during the spring season. Despite elevated mortgage rates, tight inventory, and affordability challenges, buyers returned to the market. This renewal of in more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Fantastic Four Drinking Cups, Captain America Popcorn Helmet Containers With LED Lights

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Fantastic Four Drinking Cups and Captain America Popcorn Helmet Containers with LED Lights Hazard: The cups and containers violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because they contain button cell batteries that can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. In addition, the products do not bear the warning lab more

CRES Celebrates Growing Communications, Policy and Government Relations Team

WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * CRES Celebrates Growing Communications, Policy and Government Relations Team * WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) announced the addition of four new team members across its communication more

Curating the 250th: History Professors Mark Country's Anniversary with Museum Exhibitions

STORRS, Connecticut, July 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Curating the 250th: History Professors Mark Country's Anniversary with Museum Exhibitions * When C-SPAN asks UConn's Manisha Sinha each year to participate in its ranking of U.S. presidents from best to worst, her favorite - Abraham Lincoln - often comes out on top. "I've read every word he ever wrote," she says. "I actually have the multivolume set of Lincoln letters on this shelf up here. Before more

Customers Rank Verint No. 1 in 10 TrustRadius Categories

MELVILLE, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Customers Rank Verint No. 1 in 10 TrustRadius Categories * MELVILLE, N.Y., July 30, 2026 - The most credible endorsement in enterprise software comes from customers who use it daily. And Verint(r)'s customers are definitive: its solutions ranked No. 1 in more

Debevoise Advised The Cynosure Group in the Closing of a Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for Savant Capital Holdings

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised The Cynosure Group in the Closing of a Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for Savant Capital Holdings * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised The Cynosure Group, a diversified investment firm, as a sponsor in the closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Savant Capital Holdings LLC, an independent fee-only wealth management firm. For more information, se more

Debevoise Advises Airbus Operations Limited in Compound Penalty Settlement Relating to HMRC Export Control Investigation

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Airbus Operations Limited in Compound Penalty Settlement Relating to HMRC Export Control Investigation * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Airbus Operations Limited ("AOL") in its PS6,409,388 Compound Penalty Settlement with HM Revenue and Customs ("HMRC") relating to a self-disclosure to HMRC of export control violations occurring prior to November 2022. A more

Duane Morris Intellectual Property Practice Group and Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Intellectual Property Practice Group and Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars * PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2026-Duane Morris' Intellectual Property Practice Group has been ranked in Managing IP's IP Stars Highly Recommended category for Georgia and Pennsylvania, and Recommended category for New York. Nineteen Duane Morris Intellectual Property Practice Group at more

Environmental Defense Fund Statement: EPA's Proposed Changes Would Weaken Life-saving Air Pollution Standards for Heavy-duty Vehicles

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement on July 29, 2026: * * * Statement: EPA's proposed changes would weaken life-saving air pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles Environmental Defense Fund joined other concerned Americans at an EPA hearing today to oppose a proposal that would weaken national standards for air pollution from heavy-duty vehicles like freight trucks and buses. The Trump EPA's new proposal would drop key protections that ensu more

EPA Proposes Reporting Rules for 15 Chemical Substances Under Toxic Substances Control Act

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rules that would require manufacturers and processors to notify the agency at least 90 days before beginning designated uses of 15 chemical substances covered by Toxic Substances Control Act orders, allowing the agency to evaluate potential risks before those activities begin. The proposed significant new use rules (SNURs), published on July 30, apply to chemical substances that were the subject of premanufactu more

ESF Raises Record $43.5 Million, Surpassing Historic Campaign Goal

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news: * * * ESF Raises Record $43.5 Million, Surpassing Historic Campaign Goal * SYRACUSE, N.Y. -July 30, 2026 -The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has completed the most successful fundraising campaign in its history, raising $43.5 million and exceeding its ambitious goal by $3.5 million less than one year after the campaign's public launch in May more

Euros14 Trillion in Investment Needed to Advance Europe's Strategic Autonomy by 2035, According to Bloomberg Intelligence

NEW YORK, July 29 (TNSxrep) -- Bloomberg Intelligence, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news: * * * Euros14 Trillion in Investment Needed to Advance Europe's Strategic Autonomy by 2035, According to Bloomberg Intelligence New research finds Europe must prioritize targeted investment, capital markets reform and closer UK-EU financial cooperation to narrow its productivity gap with the US and China According to BI, resilience in critical sectors is achievable; full autonomy is not li more

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running AZ, CT, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Deman more

Federal Judge Rules Travel Ban Doesn't Apply to Asylum-Seekers

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Rules Travel Ban Doesn't Apply to Asylum-Seekers Court Orders Government to Reunite Afghan Allies with Family Members (Alexandria, VA) - Today, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia ruled in favor of Afghan asylees who the Trump administration had banned from bringing their families to safety in the United States. In A.A. v. State, the more

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: To Meet Demand, Native CDFIs Pursue Alternative Sources of Lending Capital

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 31 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * To meet demand, Native CDFIs pursue alternative sources of lending capital Facing obstacles in the secondary market, Native Community Development Financial Institutions explore other opportunities for accessing the funds they need to provide loans Article Highlights - Demand for Native CDFIs' lending exceeds their access to capital - Secondary loan market presents challenges for more

Federated Hermes Inc. Reports Record Assets Under Management With 2nd Quarter 2026 Earnings

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Federated Hermes, an asset manager, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Federated Hermes, Inc. reports record assets under management with second quarter 2026 earnings * Total assets under management reach a record $911.6 billion * Equity assets reach a record $109.6 billion * Q2 2026 earnings per diluted share of $1.38 * Board declares $0.38 per share dividend - Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active in more

FOX BUSINESS NETWORK DELIVERED YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH ACROSS THE BOARD IN JULY

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX BUSINESS NETWORK DELIVERED YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH ACROSS THE BOARD IN JULY * FBN's 'Kudlow' Surpassed CNBC's 'Closing Bell' For The 58th Consecutive Month With Viewers NEW YORK - July 29, 2026 - FOX Business Network (FBN) delivered year-over-year growth across the board with business day, market hours and total day viewers in July, according to Nielsen Media Research Bi more

FOX NEWS CHANNEL LEADS ABC, NBC AND CBS IN WEEKDAY PRIMETIME DURING JULY

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL LEADS ABC, NBC AND CBS IN WEEKDAY PRIMETIME DURING JULY * FNC's America 250 Coverage Drives Network to Highest Rated Fourth of July in History 'The Five' Continues Streak as Number One Show in Cable News with 3.3 Million Viewers, 'Jesse Watters Primetime' Delivers 3 Million Viewers 'Special Report' and 'FOX & Friends' Continue to Close the Gap with CBS Ev more

Free Speech Organizations File Comment Demanding the FCC Stop Censorship Campaign Against ABC, Jimmy Kimmel

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Free Speech Organizations File Comment Demanding the FCC Stop Censorship Campaign Against ABC, Jimmy Kimmel * WASHINGTON-Four free speech groups filed a joint comment with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking it to stop retaliating against ABC for the network's editorial choices. Earlier this spring, the FCC called for eight Disney-owned A more

From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi

LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Robotron to $2.3 Billion: How William Wang Is Paying It Forward at USC Viterbi * William Wang spent much of his time at USC destroying robots. In the mid 1980s, in a now vanished arcade under the old USC Commons, Wang, a young electrical engineering student from Taiwan, fed quarters into a game called Robotron, staying for hours at a stretch, running more

Gillibrand Cracks Down On AI Scams Against Seniors

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Cracks Down On AI Scams Against Seniors Seniors Lost Nearly $8 Billion To Scammers In 2025 - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) continued her efforts to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) scams against seniors. Gillibrand and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) sent a letter to the CEOs of top AI companies requesting information about safeguards on their AI chatbot compan more

Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference On Her Fight Against AI Scams, Presses AI Companies On How They Are Protecting Seniors

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference On Her Fight Against AI Scams, Presses AI Companies On How They Are Protecting Seniors * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, held a virtual press conference to sound the alarm about artificial intelligence (AI) scams targeting seniors. Gillibrand discussed her letter with Senator Mark Kelly ( more

Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Iran War Powers Resolution * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republicans voted to block her resolution directing President Trump to remove the U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless military force is explicitly authorized by Co more

Governor Hochul Announces Award of Nearly $6 Million to Strengthen Services for Young People Impacted by Substance Use Disorders

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Award of Nearly $6 Million to Strengthen Services for Young People Impacted by Substance Use Disorders * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of nearly $6 million in opioid settlement funding to 12 Recovery Community and Outreach Centers across New York state, fulfilling a key promise in this year's State of the State address. This initiative will allow th more

Governor Hochul Announces MTA Awards Contract for Accessibility and Infrastructure Upgrades at Floral Park and Bellerose LIRR Stations

ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces MTA Awards Contract for Accessibility and Infrastructure Upgrades at Floral Park and Bellerose LIRR Stations * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded the construction contract for complete station rehabilitations of the Bellerose and Floral Park Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) stations to make the stations full more

Governor Hochul Announces New Gun Safety Actions to Protect New Yorkers from Federal Firearm Regulation Rollbacks

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces New Gun Safety Actions to Protect New Yorkers from Federal Firearm Regulation Rollbacks * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced actions in response to the Trump Administration's proposed rollbacks that would make sweeping and dangerous changes to federal firearms regulations. Earlier this year, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced c more

Governor Hochul Announces Start of Binghamton 363 Gateway Project, Enhancing Recreational Opportunities and Public Safety in Downtown Binghamton

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of Binghamton 363 Gateway Project, Enhancing Recreational Opportunities and Public Safety in Downtown Binghamton * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of the Binghamton 363 Gateway Project - a transformational $46.6 million investment that will reshape a critical corridor in the City of Binghamton - enhancing public safety and creating a more connec more

Greenberg Traurig Represents Ashlins Pharmaceuticals in Strategic Global Life Sciences Licensing Transaction

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Ashlins Pharmaceuticals in Strategic Global Life Sciences Licensing Transaction * NEW YORK - July 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Ashlins Ocular Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Ashlins), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashlins Pharmaceuticals, on its exclusive license and supply agreement with Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Limi more

Heinrich, Murray Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Murray Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Heinrich, Murray, colleagues: "It is an attack on t more

Hilbert College Expands Tuition Support for Veterans and Military-Aligned Students

HAMBURG, New York, July 30 -- Hilbert College issued the following news: * * * Hilbert College Expands Tuition Support for Veterans and Military-Aligned Students Hilbert College has announced an expanded tuition policy aimed at making higher education more affordable for veterans and military-aligned students enrolled in on-ground programs. Beginning in the 2026 - 2027 academic year, veterans and currently enlisted service members will qualify for a special tuition rate capped at the annual more

Hofstra University: Faculty Granted Tenure, Promotions, and Distinguished Professorships

HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 31 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Granted Tenure, Promotions, and Distinguished Professorships Ginny Greenberg Dr. Charles G. Riordan, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced that Hofstra University's Board of Trustees has approved awarding of tenure, promotions, distinguished professorships, and distinguished professorship reappointments to faculty members in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scho more

Holland & Knight Advises IDB Invest and DEG on $150 Million Senior Secured Financing to Fibra Nova

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises IDB Invest and DEG on $150 Million Senior Secured Financing to Fibra Nova * NEW YORK (July 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest) and DEG, the German development finance institution, as lenders, on closing a $150 million senior secured financing granted to Fibra Nova, a leading Mexican industrial more

Holland & Knight Named Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year, Honored with Two Deal of the Year Awards by Global M&A Network

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Named Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year, Honored with Two Deal of the Year Awards by Global M&A Network * NEW YORK (July 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight was named the Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year at the Americas M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. In addition, two transactions closed by the Firm's attorneys were recogniz more

HSF Kramer Advises the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Aviva Investors on Their A$142m Co-Investment in Tasmanian Sustainable Forestry Plantations

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * HSF Kramer advises the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Aviva Investors on their A$142m co-investment in Tasmanian sustainable forestry plantations Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Aviva Investors on their investment alongside Gresham House in a new A$142 million Tasmania Natural Asset Trust platform, an afforestation and natural c more

Human Rights Watch: Vietnam - Quash Conviction of Social Media Commentator

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Vietnam: Quash Conviction of Social Media Commentator * (Bangkok) - The Vietnamese authorities should immediately quash the criminal conviction of a prominent commentator on social media and release her, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 29, 2026, a court in Hanoi convicted Hoang Thi Hong Thai and sentenced her to six years in prison. Hanoi police had arrested her on January 7 for comment more

IBM and Algorithmiq Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing a Framework for Trusted Quantum Computation Beyond Classical Verification

ARMONK, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Algorithmiq Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing a Framework for Trusted Quantum Computation Beyond Classical Verification * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and MILAN - July 30, 2026 -Today, Algorithmiq and IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a major milestone in the development of quantum computing: a joint demonstration of quantum advantage with the simulation of a heterogeneous quantum more

IBM and Qedma Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Modeling Physics Beyond Classical Capabilities Through Trusted Quantum Computation

ARMONK, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Qedma Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Modeling Physics Beyond Classical Capabilities Through Trusted Quantum Computation * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and TEL AVIV, Israel, July 30, 2026 - Qedma Quantum Computing, a pioneer in quantum error reduction software and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a breakthrough study demonstrating how trusted, error-mitigated quantum computation is po more

IBM and The University of Chicago Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing Trusted Quantum Computation on Logical Circuits

ARMONK, New York, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and The University of Chicago Demonstrate Quantum Advantage, Establishing Trusted Quantum Computation on Logical Circuits * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO - July 30, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) and researchers from the University of Chicago today announced a demonstration in quantum computing that achieves the fundamental criteria for quantum advantage: performing computations beyo more

Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Insights into bee biology could ease US rules for organic honey * Strict regulations have prevented continental U.S. beekeepers from participating in the lucrative organic honey market, but new research finds that bees' actual habits make certain rules too extreme. The findings potentially provide evidence for federal agencies to ease restrictions and open organic markets to U.S. producers. "Consumers are willi more

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over ICE Detention of Exiled Chinese Lawyer Wu Shaoping

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 30 -- Lawyers for Lawyers issued a joint statement with the Asian Lawyers Network, Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe, International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute, Law Society of England and Wales, and Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada: * * * Grave concern over the ICE arrest of Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping Lawyers for Lawyers, The Law Society of England and Wales, Asian Lawyers Network, International Bar Association's Human Rights In more

Jamie McDonald Assumes Role As United States Attorney For The Southern District Of New York

NEW YORK, July 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Jamie McDonald Assumes Role As United States Attorney For The Southern District Of New York * Jamie McDonald has assumed the role of United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Earlier today, Judge Laura Taylor Swain, Chief District Judge for the Southern District of New York, informed the Office that the Court has appointed Mr. McDonald to ser more

Jones Day's Andrew Butler Named a 2026 'Rising Star' by the New York Law Journal

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 31 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jones Day's Andrew Butler Named a 2026 "Rising Star" by the New York Law Journal Jones Day Partner Andrew Butler has been named a 2026 "Rising Star" for the Restructuring/Bankruptcy category by the New York Law Journal. The award recognizes the region's most promising lawyers who are under the age of 40. Mr. Butler recently represented a group of holders of debt of Multi-Color Corporation and its affiliates i more

Judicial Watch: Virginia Removes 6,531 Declared Noncitizen Registrations From Voter Rolls

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Judicial Watch: Virginia Removes 6,531 Declared Noncitizen Registrations from Voter Rolls Judicial Watch announced today that records from the Virginia Department of Elections show the commonwealth cancelled 6,531 "declared noncitizen" voter registrations between June 2024 and June 2026. The Virginia Department of Elections produced records in response to the below June 2026 Judicial Watch request more

K&L Gates Advises Astanor Growth on Investment in RFI Ingredients

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Astanor Growth on Investment in RFI Ingredients Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Astanor Growth on its strategic minority investment in RFI Ingredients, a leading provider of turnkey natural extract ingredients and nutraceutical solutions. The investment, completed alongside French investors Aurae and La Maison Partners, aligns with Astanor Growth's strategy of partner more

K&L Gates Secures Favorable Jury Verdict for Biohaven in Trade Secret Misappropriation Trial

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Secures Favorable Jury Verdict for Biohaven in Trade Secret Misappropriation Trial Global law firm K&L Gates LLP secured a favorable jury verdict for Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. in the US District Court for the District of Delaware. Following a weeklong trial, the jury awarded damages and found that Avilar Therapeutics and RA Capital Management willfully and maliciously misappropriate more

Keeping our Saints Safe: A Flagler College Safety & Security Spotlight

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 30 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Keeping our Saints Safe: A Flagler College Safety & Security Spotlight * While classrooms, residence halls, and campus events are often the most visible parts of life at Flagler College, a dedicated team works around the clock behind the scenes to help ensure the safety and well-being of the campus community. The Flagler College Safety & Security Department serves as a 24/7 presence across campus, providing more

LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE HOST ROCHESTER VOTER PROTECTION SHADOW HEARING

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE HOST ROCHESTER VOTER PROTECTION SHADOW HEARING * National and local experts discuss election administration, voting rights and coordinated preparation ahead of the 2026 midterms. Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, hosted a shad more

LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE HOST ROCHESTER VOTER PROTECTION SHADOW HEARING

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE HOST ROCHESTER VOTER PROTECTION SHADOW HEARING * National and local experts discuss election administration, voting rights and coordinated preparation ahead of the 2026 midterms. Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, hosted a shadow hearing at Rochester Ci more

LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE HOST ROCHESTER VOTER PROTECTION SHADOW HEARING

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE HOST ROCHESTER VOTER PROTECTION SHADOW HEARING * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, hosted a shadow hearing at Rochester City Hall focused on protecting the right to vote, supporting election officials, and preparing for threats to the 2 more

Load Growth and the Demand Side Revolution

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Load Growth and the Demand Side Revolution * Trillions of dollars of AI capital are chasing roughly 100 gigawatts ("GW") of electric power, and the nation's electric-sector regulators - the policymakers at the federal and state levels, as well as the administrators of the various RTOs/ISOs - have a critical role to play in helping them secure it. In this piece we discuss the more

Longtime journalist John Haskins joins SPLC board

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Longtime journalist John Haskins joins SPLC board * As the Student Press Law Center prepares to start another school year of supporting powerful journalism and defending student press freedom, the organization is proud to welcome longtime journalist and academic administrator John Haskins to the organization's Board of Directors. "With his energy, enthusiasm and contacts, Joh more

Lujan Joins Heinrich, Murray in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Heinrich, Murray in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Lujan, Heinrich, Murray, colleagues: "It is an attack on the more

Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Its Fall/Winter 2026-27 Met Live Arts Season, Bringing Leading Artists Into Dialogue With the Museum's Collections, Exhibitions, and Historic Spaces

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Its Fall/Winter 2026-27 Met Live Arts Season, Bringing Leading Artists into Dialogue with the Museum's Collections, Exhibitions, and Historic Spaces This season features groundbreaking performances by Lykke Li, St. Vincent, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Ayodele Casel, Rebirth Brass Band, JACK Quartet, and others, with severa more

Morehouse College Launches Commercial Real Estate Finance Academy Through $200,000 Alumni Gift

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- Morehouse College issued the following news: * * * Morehouse College Launches Commercial Real Estate Finance Academy Through $200,000 Alumni Gift Morehouse College alumnus Truman N. Tolefree '02 and his firm, Intersection Realty Group, have generously donated $200,000 to establish the Truman Tolefree and Intersection Realty Group Commercial Real Estate Finance Academy (the "Tolefree Academy"), a new program designed to prepare students for internships and careers more

MTA to Bring Vending Machines to 26 Subway Stations

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * MTA to Bring Vending Machines to 26 Subway Stations The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that vending machines selling beverages and snacks are coming to former retail units throughout the subway system, starting with three stations where machines are already open for business: * 2 Av F * 23 St R W * 116 St 6 By being housed ins more

Murray, Heinrich Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Heinrich Lead 37 Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Murray, Heinrich, colleagues: "It is an attack on the more

N.Y. Comptroller: 'Report on the Enacted Budget and Financial Plan State Fiscal Year 2027'

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in July 2026 entitled "Report on the Enacted Budget and Financial Plan State Fiscal Year 2027." Here are excerpts: * * * July 2026 The enactment of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Budget comes at a time when New York faces growing fiscal challenges and uncertainty. The SFY 2027 All Funds spending estimate by the Division of the Budget (DOB) is $277.0 billion, an increase of $18. more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Launches LIFT Tracker to Build Affordable Housing on City-owned Land

NEW YORK, July 31 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 30, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches LIFT Tracker to Build Affordable Housing on City-owned Land What you should know * Administration is advancing more than 50,000 homes across 100 City sites - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg released the Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Tracker, an interactive tool that gives New Yorkers their first comprehe more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani, Office of Labor Relations Announce Ratification of Contract With Deputy Sheriffs' Benevolent Association

NEW YORK, July 31 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 30, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, Office of Labor Relations Announce Ratification of Contract with NYC Deputy Sheriffs' Benevolent Association What you should know * Agreement Delivers Compounded Wage Increases, Higher Starting Pay, Improved Uniform Allowances and Expanded Health and Welfare Benefits - New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion more

N.Y. State Commissioner of Mental Health Issues Commentary: How Policy and Advocacy Shape Behavioral Health Care Systems in State

ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following commentary by Commissioner Ann M. Sullivan: * * * How Policy and Advocacy Shape Behavioral Health Care Systems in New York State Over the last several years, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has invested over $2 billion in strengthening all aspects of the state's mental health system. Transforming one of the largest public mental health systems in the country requires strategic vision. This process has more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Big Flats Fire District No. 1 - Procurement

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-41) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Big Flats Fire District No. 1 - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Big Flats Fire District No. 1 (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive process to procure goods and services? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A board of fi more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Blue Point Fire District - Financial Management

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-20) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Blue Point Fire District - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Blue Point Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) effectively manage fund balance and reserve funds? Audit Period January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Fund balance should be effectively more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department - Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-24) on July 17, 2026, entitled "Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department - Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department (Department) Treasurer (Treasurer) provide adequate oversight of Foreign Fire Insurance (FFI) tax proceeds? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026 Underst more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Cuddebackville Fire District - Audit Follow-Up

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2024M-94-F) on July 17, 2026, entitled "Cuddebackville Fire District - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Cuddebackville Fire District's (District) progress, as of March 2026, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Cuddebackville Fire District - Board Oversight (2024M-94), released in Febr more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Deansboro Fire District - Claims Auditing

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-64) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Deansboro Fire District - Claims Auditing." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Deansboro Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensure claims were adequately supported, for proper District purposes and authorized before payment? Audit Period January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 Understanding the Audit A more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Hannibal Fire Company - Kartway Fundraising Activities

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2024M-14) on July 17, 2026, entitled "Hannibal Fire Company - Kartway Fundraising Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Hannibal Fire Company (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provide oversight of Kartway racetrack (Kartway) fundraising activities? Audit Period March 1, 2017 - December 31, 2023 Understanding the Audit Area A fire company board more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Moravia Joint Fire District - Procurement

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-21) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Moravia Joint Fire District - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Moravia Joint Fire District (District) officials ensure they procured goods and services in an economical manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - February 12, 2026. We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2022, to review the purchase of a m more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Amherst - Employee Benefits

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-90) on July 17, 2026, entitled "Town of Amherst - Employee Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Town of Amherst (Town) officials ensure employees received leave time benefits, stipends and separation payments consistent with collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and Town policies? Audit Period January 1, 2023 - May 22, 2025 Understanding the Audi more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Amherst - Information Technology

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-120) on July 17, 2026, entitled "Town of Amherst - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Town of Amherst (Town) officials properly secure user account access to the network? Audit Period January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A computer network is a group of connected computer systems that can communicate wit more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Village of Richburg - Transparency of Fiscal Activities

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-116) on July 17, 2026, entitled "Village of Richburg - Transparency of Fiscal Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Richburg (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer's financial records and reports, and did the Clerk-Treasurer file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Offi more

N.Y. State Dept. of Public Service Announces Approval of Repowered Wind Project in Franklin and Clinton Counties

ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Department of Public Service Announces Approval of Repowered Wind Project in Franklin and Clinton Counties Repowering Existing Wind Facility Will Create 77 Construction Jobs and Provide Significant Revenue to Local Governments and School Districts Fewer, More Efficient Turbines Will Increase Generating Capacity - The New York State Department of Public Serv more

Nate Bargatze to headline MC's Bicentennial Gala on Sept. 29

CLINTON, Mississippi, July 30 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Nate Bargatze to headline MC's Bicentennial Gala on Sept. 29 * Nate Bargatze, Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated comedian, New York Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster, director and producer, will headline the Mississippi Christian University Foundation's Bicentennial Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in the A.E. Wood Coliseum on MC's Clinton campus. Proceeds from the Bicentennial Gala, more

NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Supports Navy's 250th Birthday Celebration

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Supports Navy's 250th Birthday Celebration * Contracting specialists from the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department (Code 200) provided husbanding and contracting support for Navy ships and events celebrating the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday with the International Naval Review 250 in New York and Sail 250 events in Baltimore and Boston. According to Fleet Technical Director Om more

New Permanent Representative of United Kingdom Presents Credentials

NEW YORK, July 29 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * New Permanent Representative of United Kingdom Presents Credentials * The new Permanent Representative of United Kingdom to the United Nations, Sarah MacIntosh, presented her credentials to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed today. (As provided by the Permanent Mission of United Kingdom) 2025 to 2026British High Commissioner to Australia 2022 to 2024Prime Minister's Adviser on International Affair more

Nicolette Fox '27 Analyzes 19th French Literature through Narrative Medicine

HAMILTON, New York, July 30 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Nicolette Fox '27 Analyzes 19th French Literature through Narrative Medicine * Literature and medicine are usually treated as opposites. Nicolette Fox '27 is proving that they never were. Fox, a French major with a minor in global public and environmental health, found her love for language in French literature classes at Colgate University. While she began her college career as a pre-medicine student, her ac more

NYU Langone Health and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Co-Develop Solavia, a Next-Generation Oncology Decision Support Suite

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Co-Develop Solavia, a Next-Generation Oncology Decision Support Suite * NYU Langone Health and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have formed a strategic collaboration to co-develop Solavia Decision Suite, a next-generation oncology support platform designed to improve cancer car more

ON 61ST ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MASSIVE BETRAYAL OF HUDSON VALLEY SENIORS

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ON 61ST ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MASSIVE BETRAYAL OF HUDSON VALLEY SENIORS * On 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Congressman Pat Ryan Raises the Alarm on Trump Administration's Massive Betrayal of Hudson Valley Seniors The Trump Administration announced Tuesday that they will eliminate the Part D Premium Stabilizati more

Pfizer Freezes Air Traffic Control Funds Over COVID Vaccine Contract Dispute With Poland, Romania

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 31 -- 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: * * * Pfizer Freezes Air Traffic Control Funds Over COVID Vaccine Contract Dispute With Poland, Romania An April court ruling required Poland and Romania to pay Pfizer about $1.5 billion and $640 million, respectively, plus interest and fees, for additional COVID-19 vaccine doses more

Pillsbury's Intellectual Property Practice Earns Top Honors in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars Directory

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury's Intellectual Property Practice Earns Top Honors in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars Directory Pillsbury's Intellectual Property practice has once again earned top honors in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars directory, receiving multiple firm and individual rankings in patent and trademark prosecution and disputes. Spanning a broad range of intellectual property practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions, more

Politico Obtains Proof That Trump Overruled FEMA & NOAA to Deny Disaster Aid to Democratic-led States

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Politico Obtains Proof That Trump Overruled FEMA & NOAA to Deny Disaster Aid to Democratic-led States * WASHINGTON, DC - In an alarming report, Politico has obtained proof that President Donald Trump overruled his own agencies when he denied disaster aid for four Democratic-led states this month. After examining the evidence, high-ranking officials from regional offices of the Federal Emergency Ma more

Pregnancy after CAR T-cell therapy

BAVARIA, Germany, July 30 -- The Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat posted the following news release: * * * Pregnancy after CAR T-cell therapy * #Study identifies new prospects for women with autoimmune diseases Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus mainly affect young women, often in a phase of their lives where they would like to have children. The diseases themselves or the immunosuppressive drugs required to treat them make pregnancy difficult or can even make it tempor more

Protect Our Care: Republicans Made the Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in History and the State Leaders Who Run It Are "Panicked"

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Republicans Made the Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in History and the State Leaders Who Run It Are "Panicked" Sixty-one years after Medicaid and Medicare were created to protect Americans' health and security, Republican cuts threaten to take us backward. Nearly 70 million Americans rely on Medicaid for life-saving coverage across the country. Now, the health care leaders responsible for making sure those people have coverage more

Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution * "Today's Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They've put it into writing with their manifesto. They're admitting it out loud on television. Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies." WASHINGTON more

Radiology Pioneer Still Teaching at 90

STORRS, Connecticut, July 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Radiology Pioneer Still Teaching at 90 * Dr. Harold Moskowitz is 90, losing his vision, and no longer drawing a salary, but, motivated by a "love of teaching," he still shows up to UConn Health a couple times a week to mentor trainees. A professor emeritus since his retirement in 2016, Moskowitz primarily gives lectures for students and first-year radiology residents. His time at the UConn School more

Reenvisioning Sexual Health with Perspectives from the Global South

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Reenvisioning Sexual Health with Perspectives from the Global South * Sexual and reproductive health has largely been shaped by perspectives from wealthier developed nations in the Global North. To correct this imbalance, public health experts call for centering Global South knowledge, lived experience, and culturally grounded understandings of sexuality-including sexual pleasure. Jessi more

Regional Action Strengthens Invasive Species Prevention

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Regional Action Strengthens Invasive Species Prevention * * Cornell Cooperative Extension Impact: Agriculture and Food Systems #Relevance Invasive species threaten the ecological, economic and social well-being of New York's Capital Region. Invasive plants and animals disrupt native ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, degrade habitat quality and impair ecosystem servi more

Rep. Gottheimer Hosts Lyme Disease Roundtable

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Hosts Lyme Disease Roundtable HAWORTH, NJ -- Today, July 30, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Lyme disease roundtable at the Haworth Library, sitting down with local officials, medical experts, and advocates to confront the growing threat of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses facing families across New Jersey. "There is nothing partisan about more

Representatives Nadler and Hinson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support New Parents

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Nadler and Hinson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support New Parents * Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) reintroduced No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act, bipartisan legislation that would ensure parents do not receive unexpected medical bills for their newborns. This bill is co-led by Nanette Barragan (CA-44) and Brian Fi more

Representatives Nadler, Scott, and Senator Murray Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers' Rights by Ending Forced Arbitration in the Workplace

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Nadler, Scott, and Senator Murray Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers' Rights by Ending Forced Arbitration in the Workplace * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), more

Rockefeller University: The amino acid arginine helps the body fight tumors and viral infections

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * The amino acid arginine helps the body fight tumors and viral infections * The amino acid arginine helps to keep the human body humming, most notably by synthesizing proteins that carry out a range of cellular processes. It's produced by our bodies and found in common high-protein foods. Low levels of arginine are associated with a number of diseases, including colon cancer. Sohail Tavazoie, head of Rockefeller Uni more

Ronald and Patricia Sarner Establish Endowed Scholarship for First-Generation Computer Science Students

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * Ronald and Patricia Sarner Establish Endowed Scholarship for First-Generation Computer Science Students * UTICA, NY - After more than half a century of teaching, mentoring, and serving the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) community, Professor Ronald Sarner and his wife, Patricia, have created a $25,000 endowed scholarship to support future generations of SUNY Poly studen more

Rural King Seeks Clarifications and Implementation Support for Proposed Revisions to ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Record

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 24, 2026 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Contracts and Forms Office 99 New York Ave. N.E. Washington, DC 20226 Re: Proposed Revisions to ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record; OMB Control No. 1140-0020; ATF Form 5300.9 Dear Sir or Madam: Rural King respectfully submits the following comm more

Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Was a Guest on Spectrum News to Update New Yorkers on Weather Conditions

ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Was a Guest on Spectrum News to Update New Yorkers on Weather Conditions * Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on Spectrum News to update New Yorkers on weather conditions. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Marisa Jacques, Spectrum News: Governor Hochul join more

Satellite imagery could protect trees from devastating moth outbreaks

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Satellite imagery could protect trees from devastating moth outbreaks * Satellite-derived maps of defoliation caused by European spongy moths - a devastating U.S. forest pest that consumes the leaves of a wide variety of trees - offer a promising solution for tracking where and when to spray and for identifying large scale trends and conditions that lead to pest outbreaks, according to a new study. The research more

Senator Hassan Presses Sado Capital on Management of Mobile Home Communities in New Hampshire

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Senator Hassan Presses Sado Capital on Management of Mobile Home Communities in New Hampshire Request Comes as Company Practices Prompt Residents to Share Concerns with Senator Hassan - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, today pressed Sado Capital, a real estate investment firm, o more

Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted The letter follows an admission from the Trump administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics - U.S. Senators Lisa more

Sidley Adds Senior Regulatory and Enforcement Partner James Comber in Hong Kong

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Adds Senior Regulatory and Enforcement Partner James Comber in Hong Kong * Hong Kong - Sidley is pleased to announce that James Comber has joined the Firm's Regulatory and Enforcement group as a partner in Hong Kong. He joins from Ashurst LLP in Hong Kong, where he was the most senior partner of the firm's Dispute Resolution practice. Mr. Comber has more than 20 more

Sidley Represents Joint Venture Team in the US$141 Million Dollar Financing of Anagram Turtle Bay in New York City

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Joint Venture Team in the US$141 Million Dollar Financing of Anagram Turtle Bay in New York City * Sidley represented the joint venture team comprised of Global Holdings Management Group (US), Inc.; MAG Partners; and Safanad, as the Borrower of MT&T Bank's US$141.4 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Anagram Turtle Bay, a multi-family rental buil more

Sinclair Names Michael Beadnell Vice President and General Manager of WRGB and WCWN in Albany, New York

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, July 30 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Sinclair Names Michael Beadnell Vice President and General Manager of WRGB and WCWN in Albany, New York Sinclair today announced the appointment of Michael Beadnell as Vice President and General Manager of WRGB/CBS6 and WCWN/CW15 in Albany, New York. An Albany native, Beadnell has spent more than 25 years in the broadcast industry ser more

Skanska USA Commercial Development Announces Michael Meyer as Vice President, Asset Management

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Skanska USA Commercial Development announces Michael Meyer as Vice President, Asset Management WASHINGTON, D.C. - Skanska USA Commercial Development today announced the hiring of Michael Meyer as Vice President, Asset Management, a newly created role focused on strengthening asset performance across the company's U.S. commercial development portfolio. In this role, more

SOAS celebrates changemakers in this year's honorary awardees 2026

LONDON, England, July 29 -- SOAS, University of London posted the following news: * * * SOAS celebrates changemakers in this year's honorary awardees 2026 * SOAS University of London will award honorary degrees to eight distinguished individuals at this year's graduation ceremonies. The awardees include acclaimed musician Dr Nitin Sawhney CBE, pioneering diplomat and public servant Baroness Catherine Ashton, influential contemporary artist William Kentridge, award-winning social entrepreneu more

Staten Island University Hospital Receives $2.3 Million in Capital Funding to Expand Advanced Technology and Patient Care Services

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 31 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Staten Island University Hospital receives $2.3 million in capital funding to expand advanced technology and patient care services Funding from the Staten Island Borough President's Office will support investments in imaging, surgical and diagnostic equipment across multiple specialties - Northwell's Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) has received $2.357 million in capital funding from the St more

Stony Brook University Researcher Helps Reveal a Chapter of Mammal Evolution

STONY BROOK, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Researcher Helps Reveal a Chapter of Mammal Evolution * STONY BROOK, NY -July 30, 2026-State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) Professor Maureen O'Leary from the Department of Anatomical Sciences in Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) and research associate at the American Museum of Nat more

Stony Brook University's Susannah Glickman Awarded Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study

STONY BROOK, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University's Susannah Glickman Awarded Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study * STONY BROOK, NY-July 30, 2026 -State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) Assistant Professor of History, Susannah Glickman, was awarded a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). Glickman will complete her fellowship in the School of more

Study shows how changes in family ties are associated with mental health among older adults in China

BUFFALO, New York, July 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study shows how changes in family ties are associated with mental health among older adults in China * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - There are roughly 220 million adults in China aged 65 or older, more than twice as many as 20 years ago, with 1 in 5 currently reporting depressive symptoms. "That rapid population aging makes understanding factors contributing to more

Study: Lasting employment barriers for Buffalo's refugee communities suggest investment in economic integration needed

BUFFALO, New York, July 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: Lasting employment barriers for Buffalo's refugee communities suggest investment in economic integration needed * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Since the establishment of the 1980 Refugee Act, sitting presidents have been responsible for setting the annual cap on new refugee arrivals to the United States. The current cap of 7,500, down from 125,000 in Janu more

SUNY University at Albany: State Funding Keeps Decades of Whiteface Mountain Field Station Research Data Flowing

ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * State Funding Keeps Decades of Whiteface Mountain Field Station Research Data Flowing By Mike Nolan New funding from New York State will support cloud water chemistry, air quality and weather monitoring -- at nearly 5,000 feet above sea level in the heart of the Adirondacks. The state budget includes $200,000 to support research at the University at Albany's Whiteface Mountain Field Station, operated by more

SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus, University of Vermont Researchers Uncover New Way Dengue Virus Evades the Immune System

SYRACUSE, New York, July 31 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate, University of Vermont researchers uncover new way dengue virus evades the immune system Researchers from Upstate Medical University and the University of Vermont have discovered that the dengue virus can infect and replicate inside memory B cells--immune cells previously thought to protect the body from infection. The findings, published in the J more

Sylvera Launches Open Carbon Data Project to Unlock Investment in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Sylvera Launches Open Carbon Data Project to Unlock Investment in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, Supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta With a combined $900k in funding from The Rockefeller Foundation and Meta, Sylvera partners with the State University of Santa Cruz, World Resources Institute, and Symbiosis Coalition, to create the world's first open-access, benchmark-grade for more

Syracuse University: A&S Earth Sciences Professor Honored as 40 Under 40 Rising Star

SYRACUSE, New York, July 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Earth Sciences Professor Honored as 40 Under 40 Rising Star Tao Wen has been recognized for his innovative, data-driven research on water quality, open environmental data, community engagement and policy-relevant environmental science. Dan Bernardi Tao Wen, associate professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been named a 2026 "40 more

Syracuse University: Professors Awarded NSF Grant to Advance AI, Financial Literacy in Schools

SYRACUSE, New York, July 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Professors Awarded NSF Grant to Advance AI, Financial Literacy in Schools The $50,000 planning grant will fund a game-based platform teaching third and fourth graders to evaluate AI advice while practicing budgeting. Martin Walls Moon-Heum Cho and Alexander Corbitt, professors in the University's School of Education, have been awarded a $50,000 planning grant from the National Science Foundation's FINDERS Fo more

Teacher Survey: Overwhelming Opposition to Dismantling Department of Education and Strong Support for Federal READ Act

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * New Teacher Survey: Overwhelming Opposition to Dismantling Department of Education and Strong Support for Federal READ Act Educators for Excellence releases new data from a national survey of more than 2,000 K-12 public school teachers and calls for federal actio more

Three URI students receive Gilman Scholarships to study, travel abroad

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Three URI students receive Gilman Scholarships to study, travel abroad * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 30, 2026 - Three University of Rhode Island students from the southern New England area have been chosen to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The Gilman Scholarship program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, pro more

TMX Group Limited Increases Dividend by 8% to $0.26 Per Common Share

TORONTO, Ontario, July 31 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * TMX Group Limited Increases Dividend by 8% to $0.26 per Common Share The Board of Directors of TMX Group Limited today declared a dividend of $0.26 on each common share outstanding, an increase of $0.02 or 8%. This dividend is payable on August 28, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026. "We are pleased to announce TMX Group's third dividend increase in twelve more

TMX Group, MEMX Announce Strategic Combination of MEMX and BOX Into US$2.3 Billion MEMX Group

TORONTO, Ontario, July 31 (TNSxrep) -- TMX Group issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * TMX Group and MEMX Announce Strategic Combination of MEMX and BOX into US$2.3 Billion MEMX Group * Strategic combination features funding of approximately US$800 million in cash (plus contribution of BOX stake) from majority owner TMX Group, supported by key MEMX and BOX participants rolling equity into the new combined group * The expanded US multi-asset class operator will hold three more

Tonko, Whitehouse, Coons & Peters Reintroduce Carbon Dioxide Removal Bill

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Whitehouse, Coons & Peters Reintroduce Carbon Dioxide Removal Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Scott Peters (CA-52) and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced the Carbon Dioxide Leadership Act to curb climate change by investing in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. "We must use every tool at our disposal to more

Tradeweb Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Tradeweb Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. $558.9 million quarterly revenues, an increase of 9.0% (8.3% on a constant currency basis) compared to more

Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Craig Kline Joins ACORE at NYSE Opening Bell Ceremony Celebrating 25 Years of Clean Energy Investment

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Craig Kline Joins ACORE at NYSE Opening Bell Ceremony Celebrating 25 Years of Clean Energy Investment * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Craig Kline, leader of the firm's interdisciplinary Renewable Energy practice, joined the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell, celebr more

Turner Tops Out Hudson Valley Community College's Applied Technology Education Center

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Tops Out Hudson Valley Community College's Applied Technology Education Center * Turner Construction Company joined Hudson Valley Community College, project partners, trade contractors, and community leaders to celebrate the topping out of the Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC), marking a major milestone in the construction of the College's transformative new academic faci more

U.N. Population Fund: Leaving No One Behind - Strengthening Gender-based Violence Services for LGBTIQ+ Survivors

NEW YORK, July 30 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * Leaving no one behind: Strengthening gender-based violence services for LGBTIQ+ survivors UNITED NATIONS, Nairobi/HARARE, Zimbabwe - "Every human being deserves to be heard [in order] to start healing when they face any form of violence," said Thulisiwe*, who works with a mobile gender-based violence response service in Zimbabwe. As a service provider, Thulilsiwe gives special attention to members of th more

UB renames Department of Electrical Engineering

BUFFALO, New York, July 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB renames Department of Electrical Engineering * Huamin Li, right, associate professor in the newly named Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Name change - to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - reflects its longstanding research and education in computer engineering By Cory Nealon BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Department of Electrical more

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Joins Nationwide Loan Repayment Assistance Program Network

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Joins Nationwide Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) Network The growing program now includes five journalism schools across five states, expanding support for early-career journalists committed to local news. - The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) is joining Columbia Journalism School's more

USDA Continues Field Assessment of Oral Rabies Vaccine for Raccoons and Other Wildlife

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * USDA Continues Field Assessment of Oral Rabies Vaccine for Raccoons and Other Wildlife * WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced it will continue field assessment of the oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait ONRAB in six states as part of its larger-scale rabies manag more

Velazquez, Cisneros, Mejia Introduce Bill to Help Small Businesses Know Their Rights During Immigration Enforcement Actions

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Velazquez, Cisneros, Mejia Introduce Bill to Help Small Businesses Know Their Rights During Immigration Enforcement Actions Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), along with Representatives Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA) and Analilia Mejia (D-NJ), introduced the Businessowner Immig more

Verizon Kicks Off NFL Season with NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube, on Us

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon Kicks Off NFL Season with NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube, on Us * #At a glance * Massive seasonal savings: Eligible customers can secure NFL Sunday Ticket on us, providing up to $480 in total savings for the regular season. * Flexible activation criteria: The offer is open to new or upgrading Unlimited mobile lines, premium Ve more

Washington and Lee University: Meet Graham Frankel Smith '02, the First Female Mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama

LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Leading With Trust Meet Graham Frankel Smith '02, the first female mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama Grace Sanborn Graham Frankel Smith '02 never dreamed of a career in public service. She wanted to study journalism in college, which brought her to Washington and Lee University. Now, 24 years later, she is the first woman to serve as mayor of Mountain Brook, Alabama, in the municipality's 84-year h more

Watchdog Files to Unseal John Sarcone Disciplinary Proceedings

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Watchdog Files to Unseal John Sarcone Disciplinary Proceedings Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA), represented by Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, petitioned the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department to unseal all records concerning the disciplinary proceeding conducted by the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Third Judicial De more

WGA Statement on Paramount-WBD Merger Pause

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGA Statement on Paramount-WBD Merger Pause * LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (July 24, 2026)-The following is a statement from the Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East, jointly the WGA, on securing a pause in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery today agreed to what the state Attorneys General and the WGA more

What to Know About the Dangerous Firearms Used in the Seattle Shooting

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * What to Know About the Dangerous Firearms Used in the Seattle Shooting * Shooting Involved Nearly Every Major Product Innovation the Gun Industry has Introduced to Make Firearms More Lethal or Easier to Obtain Outside Existing Gun Safety Laws SEATTLE -As more details emerge from the deadly mass shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival, law enforcement has confirmed the attac more

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