Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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$1M Gift Strengthens Nursing Across Northwell Health in Connecticut and the Hudson Valley
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 31 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * $1M gift strengthens nursing across Northwell Health in Connecticut and the Hudson Valley John R. Patrick, DHA, and Joanne Patrick's philanthropy will help nurses learn, lead, grow and prepare for prestigious Magnet Recognition - A $1 million gift from John R. Patrick, DHA, and Joanne Patrick will advance nursing education, leadership development and preparation for Magnet Recognition across Northw  more
A refocused Rising Workshop introduces local students to research at Rockefeller
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * A refocused Rising Workshop introduces local students to research at Rockefeller * This spring, undergraduates were again invited to embed themselves on campus for nearly a week through Rockefeller's Rising Scholars Workshop. The event marked the third such workshop since 2023, and like before, participants experienced cutting edge research and became acquainted with career paths in science. But this year, organizer  more
A&O Shearman Hires Leading M&A and Private Equity Partner Germaine Gurr in Los Angeles
LONDON, England, Aug. 4 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * A&O Shearman hires leading M&A and private equity partner Germaine Gurr in Los Angeles A&O Shearman today announced that Germaine Gurr has joined as a partner in its M&A and Private Equity practice in Los Angeles, significantly strengthening the firm's U.S. corporate, M&A, private equity, and cross-border capabilities. She will also serve as the managing partner for the firm's Los Angeles  more
Abigail Black Elbaum Named Co-Chair of Columbia University Board of Trustees
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Abigail Black Elbaum Named Co-Chair of Columbia University Board of Trustees The Columbia University Board of Trustees today announced the election of Abigail Black Elbaum (CC'92, BUS'94) as chair of the Board of Trustees. Elbaum succeeds David Greenwald (LAW'83), who is stepping down after three years of leading the board. Jeh Johnson (LAW'82), who stepped in as co-chair in May 2025, will continue as co-chair through th  more
Accenture Expands Paid Internships and AI Training for CUNY for Students Through $1 Million Investment
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * Accenture Expands Paid Internships and AI Training for CUNY for Students Through $1 Million Investment * #Funding Will Support a 15% Expansion of CUNY Career Launch, Which Currently Provides Paid Internships to 2,000 Students Annually #Accenture Will Also Offer Free Access to AI Training for as Many as 20,000 CUNY Students, Faculty, Staff & Alumni The City University of New York today announced a $1 millio  more
AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make health insurance  more
Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies Global: FDA Urged to Reject Inclusion of Unproven Peptides on Bulk Drug Substances List Amid Online Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 22, 2026 Division of Dockets Management Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2025-N-6895 - Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee; Bulk Drug Substances Nominated for Inclusion on the Section 503A Bulk Drug Substanc  more
Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award
HOUGHTON, New York, Aug. 3 -- Houghton University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award One could learn a great deal about this year's recipient from reading Houghton's student newspaper, The Star. In November 1965, this first-generation college student was recognized as a nominee for Who's Who among students at American Colleges and Universities. A feature article highlighted his participation in Oratorio, Concert Ensemble and the Education Club, as well as   more
American Airlines and Citi Elevate Premium Travel With Enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4 -- American Airlines posted the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * American Airlines and Citi elevate premium travel with enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard * American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard announced updates to the Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) Executive World Legend Mastercard(R), offering new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle benefits. * The refreshed card delivers up to $2,300 in value, increased earning potential and faster  more
American Airlines and Citi Elevate Premium Travel With Enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * American Airlines and Citi Elevate Premium Travel with Enhanced Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard HIGHLIGHTS * American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard announced updates to the Citi(R) / AAdvantage(R) Executive World Legend Mastercard(R), offering new and enhanced premium travel and lifestyle b  more
American Board of Emergency Medicine Announces 2026-2027 Executive Committee
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: * * * Felix Ankel, MD, Elected President of ABEM American Board of Emergency Medicine Announces 2026-2027 Executive Committee - The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) announces the election of Felix Ankel, MD, as President of the ABEM Board of Directors. Dr. Ankel is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota and a core faculty member of the HealthPartners   more
As Global Land Degradation Accelerates, WCS Brings Science and Wildlife Conservation Expertise to UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, August 17-28
BRONX, New York, Aug. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * As Global Land Degradation Accelerates, WCS Brings Science and Wildlife Conservation Expertise to UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, August 17-28 * ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, August 3, 2026 -As land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change increasingly threaten ecosystems and communities around the world, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) will urge governments at th  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians * Trump Administration is attempting to disclose troves of data about Californians receiving financial assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to DHS and other agencies OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multista  more
Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to City Harvest in Brooklyn as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o  more
Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private info  more
Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies   more
Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 milli  more
Big Oil Giant BP Banks Blockbuster Profits as Climate Disasters Strike Across the Globe
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Big Oil Giant BP Banks Blockbuster Profits as Climate Disasters Strike Across the Globe * Ahead of BP's profit announcement on 4th of August, campaigners from the Make Polluters Pay Coalition inflated a giant oil barrel outside the Houses of Parliament in London, urging governments to back a  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Connecticut Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Connecticut Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Connecticut were 81,169, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 80,578, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Rhode Island were 28,673, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 26,739, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Ma  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in the U.S. Virgin Islands Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in the U.S. Virgin Islands Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in the U.S. Virgin Islands were 2,172, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 1,727, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regi  more
BLS: Job Openings Rate 5.5% in Georgia, 5.4% in Alaska, During 2025
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Job openings rate 5.5 percent in Georgia, 5.4 percent in Alaska, during 2025 During 2025, the job openings rate averaged 5.5 percent in Georgia and 5.4 percent in Alaska. Average job openings rates were also 5.0 percent or higher in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Rates averaged under 4.0 percent in six states: California, Hawaii, Iowa, Nebraska, N  more
BofA Commits Over $1 Million to Support Texas Flood Recovery
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Commits Over $1 Million to Support Texas Flood Recovery * New Funding Brings Total Regional Flood Support to $3 Million #Key points * Bank of America is committing more than $1 million in new funding to support flood recovery efforts across Central and South Texas. * The funding includes $1 million for LiftFund to help small busin  more
Brookhaven National Laboratory: Allen Weeks Named Electron-Ion Collider Project Director
UPTON, New York, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Allen Weeks Named Electron-Ion Collider Project Director America's collider builds momentum and moves closer to construction - Allen Weeks, a project leader with decades of experience running large-scale scientific facilities, has been named project director of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a transformational machine for nuclear physics research being built at   more
Brooklyn Law School Celebrates Back-to-Back Record Fundraising Years
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 3 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Celebrates Back-to-Back Record Fundraising Years * For the second consecutive year, Brooklyn Law School has reached new heights in philanthropic support. Fueled by bold leadership, an energized alumni community, and growing excitement about Boldly Brooklyn-the first comprehensive fundraising campaign in the Law School's 125-year history-Brooklyn Law School achieved back-to-back years of hi  more
Cahill Continues its Longstanding Dominance in Capital Markets and Lending League Tables with Top Rankings in 1H 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cahill Continues its Longstanding Dominance in Capital Markets and Lending League Tables with Top Rankings in 1H 2026 * Cahill's Capital Markets and Banking & Finance practices once again secured top positions across the legal adviser league tables published by Bloomberg, Debtwire, and LSEG for the first half of 2026, reinforcing the firm's longstanding leadership in the lever  more
CBU Graphic Design Team Returned to Times Square with International Project
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- Christian Brothers University issued the following news: * * * CBU Graphic Design Team Returned to Times Square with International Project * As part of the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative and Nasdaq's global Ring the Bell for Gender Equality campaign, an animation created by CBU student designers Amber Landry and Santiago Haro was featured on Nasdaq's iconic tower in Times Square. The campaign, launched following International Wome  more
Chancellor King Celebrates Winners and Participants of SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Winners and Participants of SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day Startup Summer School Demo Day Provides Education, Training, and Seed Funding Opportunities for Nearly 250 SUNY Entrepreneurs - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the success of the SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day, which is a competitive program designed to s  more
Christian Theological Seminary: Faith & Action Project Announces 2026 Grantees
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- The Christian Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Faith & Action Project Announces 2026 Grantees Investing in Hope: Faith & Action Project Awards $125,000 to Seven Community-Led Solutions - Christian Theological Seminary believes that poverty is one of the greatest challenges facing our community--but it is also one we can address together. Now celebrating ten years, the Faith & Action Project Grant Program invests in evidence-based, col  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: A Tale of Two Neuromodulators
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, July 30 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A tale of two neuromodulators Inside a small enclosure, a mother mouse hears her lost pups crying. She swivels her head to look for the first baby, then darts over to retrieve it. With the distraught pup in her mouth, she scurries back to her nest. Moments later, she rushes to rescue the next one, repeating the process until all are piled together, warm and safe. "This is a pretty simp  more
Columbia Journalism School Appoints Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley as Journalists in Residence
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Columbia Journalism School Appoints Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley as Journalists in Residence Award-winning journalists will mentor students, pursue reporting projects and bring decades of newsroom experience to Columbia. - Columbia Journalism School (CJS) is pleased to welcome two accomplished investigative reporters this fall. Award-winning journalists Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley have  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Algal Blooms - 'Dark' Threat to Greenland's Cooling Capabilities
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Algal Blooms: A 'Dark' Threat to Greenland's Cooling Capabilities Recent studies show that the deposition of nutrients on glaciers and ice sheets is causing rapid algal growth, reducing glacier albedo and warming the planet. By Madeline Lee In Greenland, where the island's ice sheet is melting around six times faster than it was in the 1990s, billions of tons of ice are already disappea  more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOLD FOURTH ANNUAL FALL SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOLD FOURTH ANNUAL FALL SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION * Congressman Pat Ryan to Hold Fourth Annual Fall Service Academy Information Session Congressional nominations are required for U.S. Service Academies Information session will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Monroe-Woodbury High School in Central Valley Ryan has held numerous Servic  more
Cornell Feline Health Center hosts 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 3 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Cornell Feline Health Center hosts 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium * The Cornell Feline Health Center (FHC) recently hosted the 38th annual Fred Scott Feline Symposium at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine during the final full weekend of July. Organized by FHC in collaboration with Continuing Education and Educational Support Services, the symposium also   more
D'Youville University Welcomes the Inaugural Class of Its College of Osteopathic Medicine
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 3 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville University Welcomes the Inaugural Class of Its College of Osteopathic Medicine * A historic day for D'Youville, Buffalo, and the future of healthcare in Western New York. Today, D'Youville University officially welcomed the inaugural class of its College of Osteopathic Medicine (DYU-COM), marking the opening of Western New York's first osteopathic medical school and the region's first new medical sch  more
Debevoise Advised KKR in the Closing of KKR Global Infrastructure Investors V, a $19.2 billion Core+ Infrastructure Fund
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised KKR in the Closing of KKR Global Infrastructure Investors V, a $19.2 billion Core+ Infrastructure Fund * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised KKR in the formation of KKR Global Infrastructure Investors V ("Fund V"), a $19.2 billion Core+ infrastructure fund focused on investing in critical infrastructure assets and businesses primarily in North America and Weste  more
Debevoise Lawyers Recognized by Managing IP and World IP Review
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Lawyers Recognized by Managing IP and World IP Review * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been recognized by Managing IP and World IP Review in their 2026 intellectual property rankings and awards, highlighting the firm's leading intellectual property practice and the accomplishments of its lawyers. Managing IP's 2026 rankings recognize leading firms and practitioners acros  more
Dublin High Grad Drawn to UC Merced's Growth and Potential
MERCED, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Dublin High Grad Drawn to UC Merced's Growth and Potential * This is part of a series of profiles of new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2026 semester. Incoming UC Merced student Shrihan Lakinana is bringing a growth mindset, a passion for engineering and a deep appreciation for community to the Bobcat experience. Lakinana says his proudest achievements have come not from perfect grad  more
E*TRADE From Morgan Stanley Releases Monthly Sector Rotation Study
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley Releases Monthly Sector Rotation Study E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today released the data from its monthly sector rotation study, which indicates whether clients were net buyers or sellers in each of the 11 core stock market sectors defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). These figures, whic  more
Environmental Groups Urge SEC to Keep Climate Risk Disclosure Rule
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Environmental Groups Urge SEC to Keep Climate Risk Disclosure Rule The rule is a vital step forward to better protect investors and markets - Washington, D.C. -- Today, a coalition of environmental organizations filed comments urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to abandon its proposed repeal of its rule requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks to t  more
Environmental Scientist, Dr. Joan Petersen, Named a USDA De La Garza Fellow
BAYSIDE, New York, Aug. 3 -- Queensborough Community College posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Scientist, Dr. Joan Petersen, Named a USDA De La Garza Fellow * Dr. Joan Petersen, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences & Geology at Queensborough, has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) (E. Kika De La Garza) Fellowship Program. Petersen will be part of a dynamic network of leaders from acad  more
Fedorchak recognizes summer interns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak recognizes summer interns * Washington, D.C. - Thirteen college students, including nine North Dakotans, served as interns for Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) this summer. The group worked in both herWashington, D.C. and district offices, gaining firsthand exposure to congressional operations, constituent services, and the legislative process.The Washington, D.C. interns are:   more
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Pete Buttigieg Headline At National Urban League Conference
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Pete Buttigieg Headline At National Urban League Conference FORMER VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, GOV. ANDY BESHEAR, AND PETE BUTTIGIEG HEADLINE DAY OF LEGACY AND ADVOCACY AT 2026 NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE Plenary On "Courage Under Fire" And a Fireside Chat With Vice President Harris Cap a Consequential Day in Nashville, As C  more
FOX NEWS BOOKS BESTSELLING CO-AUTHORS TREY GOWDY AND CHRISTOPHER GREYSON RETURN WITH NEW LEGAL THRILLER 'THE SOUND OF REGRET'
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS BOOKS BESTSELLING CO-AUTHORS TREY GOWDY AND CHRISTOPHER GREYSON RETURN WITH NEW LEGAL THRILLER 'THE SOUND OF REGRET' * Sequel Follows Gowdy's New York Times Bestselling Fiction Debut 'The Color of Death' NEW YORK - August 3, 2026 - FOX News Books will release "The Sound of Regret," the sequel to Trey Gowdy and Christopher Greyson's bestselling novel "The Color of D  more
Fresenius Medical Care Accelerates Income Growth to 23% in the Second Quarter of 2026 While Advancing Its Strategic Agenda
HOMBURG, Germany, Aug. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Fresenius Medical Care accelerates income growth to 23% in the second quarter of 2026 while advancing its strategic agenda * Organic revenue growth/1 of 5% with growth in all operating segments * Operating income/2 grew by 23%, resulting in further margin expansion to 11.7% * Reported operating inc  more
Fresenius Medical Care Appoints Cassie McLean as New Management Board Member for Care Delivery
HOMBURG, Germany, Aug. 4 -- Fresenius Medical Care, a provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, issued the following news release: * * * Fresenius Medical Care appoints Cassie McLean as new Management Board Member for Care Delivery Bad Homburg - The Supervisory Board of Fresenius Medical Care AG, the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal disease, has appointed Cassie McLean (48) as a member of the Management Board, effecti  more
Fujifilm and Taiho Pharmaceutical Enter Into Strategic Partnership for Development of Next-Generation Antibody-Drug Conjugate Manufacturing Technologies
VALHALLA, New York, Aug. 4 -- Fujifilm, a manufacturer of cell culture media, reagents and medical devices, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Fujifilm and Taiho Pharmaceutical Enter into Strategic Partnership for Development of Next-Generation Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) Manufacturing Technologies Optimizing Manufacturing Processes to Enable Stable Production of High-Quality ADCs - TOKYO - FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Got  more
Future Nurses Gain Hands-On Experience at UConn
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Future Nurses Gain Hands-On Experience at UConn * For the first time, the University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's Early Introduction to the Nursing Profession (EINP) Summer Program was included as part of UConn's Pre-College Summer programming, expanding opportunities for high school students to explore nursing through hands-on learning, simulation activities, and real-world h  more
Gaza First Amendment Alert (8/3/26)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Gaza First Amendment Alert (8/3/26) * Escalating Attacks on Independent Media Upon his return to the United States on July 10, journalist Max Blumenthal was stopped at Dulles International Airport by Custom and Border Patrol agents, who seized two of his mobile phones. Blumenthal was returning from Iran, where he reported on the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a journalist for The  more
GBTA Foundation Recognizes Changemakers and Raises Support for the Next Generation of Business Travel Talent
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * GBTA Foundation Recognizes Changemakers and Raises Support for the Next Generation of Business Travel Talent * Gala honors industry leaders driving meaningful change and raises support for GBTA Foundation's flagship NextGen program which seeks to nurture the future talent of global business travel The global business travel industry's most influential leaders an  more
Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 3 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Hamilton School continues rapid growth with new faculty hires * The University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education is proud to announce 21 faculty additions for the 2026-27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year. The ap  more
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted * $600M in Colorado projects were illegally cancelled by the Trump admin WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined 38 of his Senator colleagues to demand that the Trump administration restore funding for the 223 energy projects cancelled in Octob  more
Hilton Announces James Beard Award winning Mashama Bailey as Chef Partner for Signia Hilton Savannah
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces James Beard Award winning Mashama Bailey as Chef Partner for Signia Hilton Savannah Grey Spaces' Co founders Chef Mashama Bailey and Restaurateur Johno Morisano will bring their culinary vision to the hotel, set to debut in 2028 * Hilton partners with Savannah culinary pioneers and Grey Spaces co-founders, Chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano, to bring Grey Spaces  more
Hofstra University: DeTora Celebrates New Publications Addressing Medical Communication and Bioethics
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 4 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * DeTora Celebrates New Publications Addressing Medical Communication and Bioethics Ginny Greenberg Dr. Lisa DeTora, professor and director of STEM writing and chair of Writing Studies and Rhetoric at Hofstra University, co-authored the article, "Enabling remuneration for patient authors of company-sponsored publications: approaches and case study examples aligned with Good Publication practice," and a book chap  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-727) on the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (H.R. 7661). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on July 2, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose Over the last few years, many K-12 schools have become flooded with inappropriate content. Much of this content is so explicit that adults cannot repeat it on television or in school board meetings without being censored. Children   more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-733) on the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8205). The report was advanced by Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 9, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 8205, introduced on April 6, 2026, by Representatives Mike Quigley   more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-723) on the Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act (H.R. 3747). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 3747, introduced on June 5, 2025, by Representati  more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Amending Public Health Service Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-726) on a bill (H.R. 8209) that aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 8209, introduced on April 6, 2026, by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Troy Balderson (R-OH), would reauthorize the school-based healt  more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Kay Hagan Tick Act Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-725) on a bill (H.R. 4348) that aims to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4348, introduced on July 10, 2025, by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Lloyd   more
House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-724) on the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5160). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 2, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5160, introduced on September 4, 2025, by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) an  more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Report on ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-736) on the ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act (H.R. 7574). The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on July 9, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 7574, the "ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act o  more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Report on Improving Travel for American Families Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-735) on the Improving Travel for American Families Act (H.R. 8897). The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on July 9, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 8897, the "Improving Travel for American Families Act," would allow the Adminis  more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Report on Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-737) on the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety Act (H.R. 8770). The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on July 9, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 8770, the "Spending  more
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Joint Resolution Proposing Constitutional Amendment for 9-Justice Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-732) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 1) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court of the U.S. be composed of nine justices. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.J. Res. 1, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), proposes an amendment to the Constitution to fix the size of the Supreme Court at nine justi  more
HRW Letter on a Case of Police Abuses in the Brazilian Amazon
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * HRW Letter on a Case of Police Abuses in the Brazilian Amazon * Mr. Morris Tidball-Binz Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions United Nations, Geneva Subject: Appalling Case of Police Abuses in Brazil's Amazon Dear UN Special Rapporteur Mr. Morris Tidball-Binz, I am writing on behalf of Human Rights Watch to bring to your attention a series of killings an  more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Managing IP Names Patrice Jean and Emma Baratta 2026 IP Stars
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Managing IP Names Patrice Jean and Emma Baratta 2026 IP Stars Jean earns Patent Star and Trademark Star honors, while Baratta is recognized as a Rising Star. Highlights * Jean earned Patent Star and Trademark Star honors, while Baratta was recognized as a Rising Star in Managing IP's 2026 IP Stars rankings. * The pair recently secured victories in significant patent, trademark and trade dress matters.  more
Human Rights Watch: Afghanistan - Taliban Assault on Rights Deepens 5 Years on
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Afghanistan: Taliban Assault on Rights Deepens 5 Years on * (New York) - Afghanistan's Taliban have entrenched one of the world's worst human rights crises and systematically dismantled the rights of women and girls since taking power five years ago, Human Rights Watch said today, releasing a timeline of abuses over the last five years. Afghanistan is also facing a severe humanitarian crisis wit  more
Human Rights Watch: Robust Guidelines for EU Companies Vital to Accountability Law
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Robust Guidelines for EU Companies Vital to Accountability Law * On July 23, Human Rights Watch filed a written submission to the European Commission on the European Union's landmark corporate accountability law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The European Commission is currently formulating guidance on how companies should implement the law, which requires businesses to   more
Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast * National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benjamin Perry and Lauren Watson joined the firm as partners as members of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice, which Perry will co-lead. Joining them is associate Evan Yahng. Perry, who is based in Nashville, has built a natio  more
IAB Releases "Measuring Visibility in the AI Era" to Help Brands, Publishers, and Agencies Navigate AI-Powered Discovery
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: * * * IAB Releases "Measuring Visibility in the AI Era" to Help Brands, Publishers, and Agencies Navigate AI-Powered Discovery * As consumers increasingly turn to AI platforms to discover brands, products, and content, a new measurement problem has emerged: more than 20 companies now sell AI visibility measurement tools, each using different methodologies that can produce different answers for  more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street on Fox Business This weekend, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street on Fox Business Network to discuss the conflict in Iran, Middle East diplomacy, AI policy, and Senate priorities. Key Excerpts on Iran: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Nobody should be surprised that China is aligned with Iran; they have supported  more
IN PURSUIT: LESSONS OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP Premieres Tuesday, October 27, 2026 on PBS
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * IN PURSUIT: LESSONS OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP Premieres Tuesday, October 27, 2026 on PBS * New Documentary Special and Digital Series Brings the Leadership Lessons of American Presidents and First Ladies to Life, Featuring Insights from Chief Justice John Roberts, Ken Burns, Sharon McMahon, Lonnie Bunch, Judy Woodruff, General Stanley McChrystal, and More ARLINGTON, VA; August 3, 2026 - PBS announc  more
Kean Hosts Federal Transit Administration at Westfield Train Station alongside NJ Transit Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Hosts Federal Transit Administration at Westfield Train Station alongside NJ Transit Leadership * (August 3, 2026) WESTFIELD, NJ - Last Wednesday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured the Westfield Train Station alongside leadership from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and New Jersey Transit. Building upon his work in the New Jersey Senate, Congressman Kean has continued to a  more
Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide * 32 Kilpatrick Attorneys Named Individual IP Stars ATLANTA (August 3) - Kilpatrick announced today that it has once again been recognized for its exceptional IP capabilities in Managing Intellectual Property's (Managing IP) prestigious 2026 IP Stars Guide. The Firm  more
Laboratory for Laser Energetics director Christopher Deeney reappointed
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Laboratory for Laser Energetics director Christopher Deeney reappointed * #A new five-year term recognizes Deeney's leadership in advancing LLE's scientific mission while strengthening national research partnerships. Christopher Deeney has been reappointed to a new five-year term as director of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) at the University of Rochester. Since assuming leadership of LLE  more
Latham & Watkins Adds Experienced Sponsor-Side M&A Partner in London, Further Strengthening Its Global Private Equity Platform
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham & Watkins Adds Experienced Sponsor-Side M&A Partner in London, Further Strengthening Its Global Private Equity Platform Samantha McGonigle brings standout in house and private practice experience on complex leveraged buyouts and M&A transactions. - Latham & Watkins is pleased to announce that Samantha McGonigle will join the firm's London office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Prac  more
Law360 Names Morgan Lewis Partners Zachary Johns and Rahul Patel as 2026 Rising Stars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Law360 Names Morgan Lewis Partners Zachary Johns and Rahul Patel as 2026 Rising Stars PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK: Partners Zachary Johns and Rahul Patel have been named 2026 Rising Stars by Law360. The highly competitive list drawn from more than 1,100 nominations recognizes top lawyers under 40 selected from 35 practice areas nationwide. Named a Rising Star in the  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON NY1: "OUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS THAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NY1: "OUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS THAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1's Inside City Hall, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm election, House Democrats are unified in their commitment to lower the high cost of living and defeat Republican corruption once and  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON NY1: "OUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS THAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NY1: "OUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS THAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1's Inside City Hall, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm election, House Democrats are unified in their commitment to lower the high cost of living and defeat Republican corruption once and for all. ERROL LOUIS: We  more
M&T Bank Corporation Announces Conference Call Dates to Review Quarterly 2028 Earnings
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Announces Conference Call Dates to Review Quarterly 2028 Earnings * BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2026 \-M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced today that it plans to host conference calls to review 2028 quarterly financial results on the following dates: * First quarter 2028 - Monday, April 17, 2028, at 8:00 a.m. (ET) * S  more
Manhattan University Names Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the School of Engineering
RIVERDALE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Names Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the School of Engineering A veteran educator and researcher, Saboori will advance innovation, experiential learning and industry partnerships across engineering. - Manhattan University has appointed Parisa Saboori, Ph.D., professor and chair of mechanical engineering, as associate dean of the School of Engineering. Saboori brings more than  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Columbus
ENCINO, California, Aug. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Property in Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 2040 S. Hamilton Rd., an 89,760-square-foot industrial property in Columbus, Ohio. "The buyer was compl  more
MetLife Investment Management Closes $1.2 Billion Private Equity Partners Fund III Through Managed Transaction
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Investment Management Closes $1.2 Billion Private Equity Partners Fund III Through Managed Transaction * WHIPPANY, N.J., August 3, 2026 -MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), today announced the closing of approximately $1.2 billion in commitments to Met  more
MFA statement on FCA transaction reporting reforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release: * * * MFA statement on FCA transaction reporting reforms * London, UK -MFA issued the following statement on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) final transaction reporting reforms: "The reforms are a missed opportunity to strengthen meaningfully the competitiveness of the UK as a destination for international asset managers. Asset managers will still need to maintain co  more
MFA urges Treasury and IRS to protect sovereign investment in U.S. credit markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Managed Funds Association posted the following news release: * * * MFA urges Treasury and IRS to protect sovereign investment in U.S. credit markets * Clear rules will ensure the U.S. remains an attractive place to invest Washington, D.C. -MFA urged the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to preserve the longstanding tax treatment that allows certain foreign investment funds to make passive investments i  more
More Than 430,000 Toddler Towers Recalled in Under a Year: Consumer Reports Urges Completion of Strong Safety Standard
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 4 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * More Than 430,000 Toddler Towers Recalled in Under a Year: Consumer Reports Urges Completion of Strong Safety Standard * CR testing flagged safety failures in five of 11 recalled models before the recalls were announced. * Recalls can help protect people from safety risks, but they happen after a problem is found. * A voluntary safety standard for toddler towers has been under development since 2024; a s  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani, The Doe Fund Break Ground on New Supportive and Affordable Housing in Hunts Point
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, The Doe Fund Break Ground on New Supportive and Affordable Housing in Hunts Point What you should know * The Casanova Residence will create 96 supportive and affordable homes with on-site services for formerly homeless New Yorkers * Mamdani administration investing $1 billion over the next two fiscal years in supportive housing - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani was join  more
Newmark Arranges Sale of Luxury Retail Condominium at 919 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Luxury Retail Condominium at 919 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of the 51,795-square-foot retail condominium at 919 North Michigan Avenue along Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile. The property is anchored by Louis Vuitton and features a collect  more
Nixon Peabody Earns 2026 "IP STARS" Honors From Managing Intellectual Property
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody earns 2026 "IP STARS" honors from Managing Intellectual Property Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and its intellectual property attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property's "IP STARS" rankings. Nixon Peabody's Intellectual Property practice guides clients through the full IP lifecycle, including advising acro  more
Nixon Peabody's Michal Cantor Named to Long Island Business News '40 Under Forty'
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody's Michal Cantor named to Long Island Business News '40 Under Forty' Melville, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to share that attorney Michal Cantor has been selected to the Long Island Business News "40 Under Forty" list. Michal is counsel in Nixon Peabody's Healthcare practice, and also a member of the firm's State Attorneys General team. She represents clients across a wide range of   more
Palm Beach Atlantic University: You Use AI More Than You Think. Here's Why That Matters
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * You use AI more than you think. Here's why that matters "Technology opens up a world of possibilities. Tech innovations also reflect our God-given creativity. But like anything made by people, technology can also be used to spread misinformation, erode trust, and hurt others. In this article, Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Michael Kolta at Palm Beach Atlantic University considers h  more
Pillsbury Launches New Technology - Emerging Laws & Litigation Practice With Addition of TikTok's Katie Sluss
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Launches New Technology - Emerging Laws & Litigation Practice with Addition of TikTok's Katie Sluss Sluss Brings Deep Experience Advising Global Technology Companies on High-Stakes Legal, Regulatory and Policy Matters - Further accelerating the growth of its technology sector capabilities, Pillsbury has welcomed Katie Sluss, who joins the firm's Litigation practice as a partner in Washington, D.C.   more
Reed Urges Stronger Cyber Defenses & Rebukes Trump's "Disturbing and Uninformed" Response to Cyber Attacks on U.S. Water Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Urges Stronger Cyber Defenses & Rebukes Trump's "Disturbing and Uninformed" Response to Cyber Attacks on U.S. Water Systems * WASHINGTON, DC -As the scope of cyberattacks targeting U.S. water and wastewater systems widens and points to Iranian-backed hackers, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging the Trump Administration to boost U.S. cyber defenses and safeguard the nation's water supply. R  more
RFK Jr. Demands Editors of Journal Defend 'Concern' About 2020 Vaccine Study
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- 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: * * * RFK Jr. Demands Editors of Journal Defend 'Concern' About 2020 Vaccine Study In a letter to the editors of Sage Open Medicine, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the editors to explain why they are now questioning a peer-reviewed study comparing health outcome  more
RFK Jr. Lets Loose on CNN, Sportscaster Apologizes for Vilifying Unvaccinated -- Is a COVID Reckoning on the Horizon?
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- 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: * * * RFK Jr. Lets Loose on CNN, Sportscaster Apologizes for Vilifying Unvaccinated -- Is a COVID Reckoning on the Horizon? Last week's release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diaries and Fauci's refusal to answer questions about his COVID-19 failed policies triggered a cascade of mainstre  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Startup Program Teaches Founders to Listen
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 3 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT startup program teaches founders to listen Students at the Bernard Kozel StartUp Program spent their summer listening more than talking to perfect their businesses - Aspiring entrepreneurs at Rochester Institute for Technology (RIT) spent their summer interviewing coaches, athletic trainers, and sports parents, to perfect their product: a wearable head-impact sensor for athletes. Y  more
S&P Global Urges Bureau of Transportation Statistics to Prioritize Core Data Programs and Modernize Transportation Statistics Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. S&P Global Darlene Bright 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 Global Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy darlene.bright@spglobal.com July 31, 2026 Mr. Edward Strocko Acting Director US Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: DOT-OST-2026-1387 Dear Acting D  more
Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Continues with Week 3 Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with live coverage of Week 3 on TNT and HB  more
Spencer Museum announces KU Common Work of Art for 2026-2027
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 3 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Spencer Museum announces KU Common Work of Art for 2026-2027 * LAWRENCE -The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas has announced "Winter Flight" by Kay WalkingStick as the KU Common Work of Art for the 2026-2027 academic year. The painting complements themes from the KU Reads book, "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey. Both Harvey and WalkingStick use unconventional structures with familiar forms, the   more
Statement on Israeli bombings of medical supply warehouses
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Israeli bombings of medical supply warehouses * National Nurses United (NNU), the United States' largest union and professional association of registered nurses with more than 225,000 members, castigated the Israeli government for destroying or badly damaging almost all of Gaza's medicine warehouses as part of its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people an  more
Staten Island Museum to Repatriate Native American Remains to Miccosukee, Seminole Tribes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, New York, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory includes   more
Superblocks and AWS Announce Strategic Collaboration to Bring Secure Enterprise AI App Development to Amazon Bedrock
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Superblocks and AWS Announce Strategic Collaboration to Bring Secure Enterprise AI App Development to Amazon Bedrock NEW YORK - Jul 28, 2026 - Superblocks, the enterprise vibe-coding platform for generating internal AI applications, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced a multi-year collaboration to make Superblocks' generative AI platfor  more
Tarun Warriar joins White & Case as a partner in Hong Kong
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tarun Warriar joins White & Case as a partner in Hong Kong * Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice and Global Private Capital Industry Group with the addition of Tarun Warriar as a partner in Hong Kong. "Tarun's broad experience across restructuring, special situations, M&A, and debt finance makes him an outstand  more
Terror in the Amazon
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Terror in the Amazon * A nightmare for Indigenous people and other communities on the Abacaxis riverbanks in the Brazilian Amazon began on August 3, 2020. That day, three private boats arrived in the town of Nova Olinda do Norte carrying ten undercover military police officers from the state of Amazonas; ten days earlier, someone had shot at a boat illegally fishing in the area. A senior state o  more
THREE DAIRY PRODUCERS TO SHARE HOW THEY FORMED NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AT DAY-LONG CONFERENCE ON SEPT. 9
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release: * * * THREE DAIRY PRODUCERS TO SHARE HOW THEY FORMED NON-TRADITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AT DAY-LONG CONFERENCE ON SEPT. 9 The Dairy Financial & Risk Management Conference Will Feature a Producer Panel - At the 2026 Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference on September 9 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Austin Copenhaver (Ivy Lakes Dairy and Gorham Dairy), Lyndon Miller (Skyline Dairy LLC) and   more
Tioga Group, Hackett Associates: Challenges and Recommendations for Improving Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data Access and Utility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bureau of Transportation Statistics [DOT-OST-2026-1387]: Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Comments of The Tioga Group, Inc., and Hackett Associates, LLC Contacts: Daniel Smith, Tioga Principal (dsmith@tiogagroup.com) Jeffrey Smith, Tioga Research Associate (jsmith@ti  more
TMX Group Completes Acquisition of Cboe Australia
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 4 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2026: * * * TMX Group Completes Acquisition of Cboe Australia New subsidiary will be rebranded TMX Australia Exchange - (TORONTO/SYDNEY) - TMX Group Limited (TMX Group) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Middlebury Holdings Pty. Limited (Cboe Australia) from Cboe Global Markets, Inc. The transaction was announced in April 2026. The transaction will bolster TMX Group's ability to serve client  more
Trillions within reach, yet governments' Global Tax Treaty draft lets the richest climate polluters off the hook
LONDON, England, Aug. 3 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * Trillions within reach, yet governments' Global Tax Treaty draft lets the richest climate polluters off the hook * New York - As the fifth round of negotiations on the Global Tax Treaty - also known as the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - opens today in New York, Greenpeace International is calling on govern  more
Troutman Pepper Locke's Shelli Willis Selected to Prestigious "50 Women to Watch for Boards"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Shelli Willis Selected to Prestigious "50 Women to Watch for Boards" Shelli Willis, partner in Troutman Pepper Locke's Real Estate Practice Group, has been named to the 50/50 Women on Boards 2026 "50 Women to Watch for Boards," which recognizes North America's most accomplished senior executives assessed as board-ready leaders poised to shape the future of corporate governance. Fo  more
UMass Memorial Health Receives $250,000 Grant From Bank of America to Support the North Pavilion
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * UMass Memorial Health Receives $250,000 Grant From Bank of America to Support the North Pavilion * #Key points * Bank of America is providing a $250,000 grant to support expansion of UMass Memorial Medical Center's North Pavilion * Funding will help complete 24 additional patient rooms, expanding access to high-quality care in Worcester   more
University of Nebraska: Silversten to Lead UComm Following National Search
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Silversten to lead UComm following national search Scott Silversten, a communications and marketing leader with nearly three decades of professional experience, has been named the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's chief communication and marketing officer. The appointment was announced Aug. 3 by Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson. Silversten, who previously served as associate vice president for com  more
Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information * The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a new lawsuit to protect residents from this unlawful abuse o  more
White & Case advises Nadara on landmark EUR1.2 billion refinancing
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Nadara on landmark EUR1.2 billion refinancing * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Nadara, a leading NextGen Independent Power Producer, on its EUR1.2 billion equivalent pan-European platform refinancing. The transaction consolidates and refinances a highly diversified portfolio of 47 wind and solar PV plants with 1.5GW of installed capacity across  more
Whitman School of Management Reimagines Its Online MBA, Making a Top-Ranked Program More Accessible, Flexible and Relevant Than Ever
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * Whitman School of Management Reimagines Its Online MBA, Making a Top-Ranked Program More Accessible, Flexible and Relevant Than Ever Meg Androsiglio The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is announcing a comprehensive reimagining of its Online MBA program, with significant changes taking effect beginning with the fall 2026 session and continuing int  more
WTAS: Secretary Kennedy's Launch of The Real Food Show to Inspire Americans to Cook Healthy, Affordable Meals at Home
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Secretary Kennedy's Launch of The Real Food Show to Inspire Americans to Cook Healthy, Affordable Meals at Home * WASHINGTON, D.C.-AUGUST 3, 2026-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the launch of The Real Food Show on Thursday, a new cooking series designed to help Americans prepare healthy, affordable meals using real  more