Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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"THIS IS A DIRECT RESULT OF YOUR FAILURE": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN BLASTS PETE HEGSETH, RAISES THE ALARM ON DOD'S DECADES-LONG DELAY OF CRITICAL PFAS CLEANUP AT STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE AND WEST POINT
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "THIS IS A DIRECT RESULT OF YOUR FAILURE": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN BLASTS PETE HEGSETH, RAISES THE ALARM ON DOD'S DECADES-LONG DELAY OF CRITICAL PFAS CLEANUP AT STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE AND WEST POINT * "This is a direct result of your failure": Congressman Pat Ryan Blasts Pete Hegseth, Raises the Alarm on DoD's Decades-Long Delay of Critical PFAS Cleanup at Stewart Air National Guard Base and West   more
#KeepItOn: authorities in Zambia must resist hitting the kill switch during upcoming elections
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * #KeepItOn: authorities in Zambia must resist hitting the kill switch during upcoming elections * Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition -a global network of over 370 organizations from 106 countries working to end internet shutdowns, through an open letter, are urging Zambian authorities to ensure unfette  more
'Cradle of Coaches' premiering Aug. 17 exclusively on Peacock
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * 'Cradle of Coaches' premiering Aug. 17 exclusively on Peacock * Miami University and RESLV are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated documentary, "Cradle of Coaches," will premiere on Aug. 17. The 155-minute film will be available to stream on Peacock, NBCUniversal's premier streaming service. "Cradle of Coaches" takes viewers deep into how legendary football coaches built the game we love. This Cradle of C  more
'Worlds of Fun' Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join IATSE Local 31 in Kansas City
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * 'Worlds of Fun' Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join IATSE Local 31 in Kansas City * KANSAS CITY, MO - In a victory for entertainment workers in the region, employees at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City voted 21-1 on July 7, 2026 to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 31. The newly formed bargaining u  more
19 House Members Oppose ATF's Proposed Rules to Weaken Gun Safety Measures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 Dear Director Cekada: As Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, we write to express our opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms a  more
2026 International Pride Awards honour five LGBTIQ+ equality champions at WorldPride Amsterdam
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * 2026 International Pride Awards honour five LGBTIQ+ equality champions at WorldPride Amsterdam * Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ILGA World honoured five outstanding 'Equality Champions' with the International Pride Awards, during a special ceremony at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam. The 2026 International Pride Awards cele  more
2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham  more
ABC Network News and the WGA East Announce Recognition of ABC Network News Digital Staff Union
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * ABC Network News and the WGA East Announce Recognition of ABC Network News Digital Staff Union * NEW YORK (August 5, 2026) - The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. regarding the union representation process for employees of ABCNews.com and ABC Network News' Social Media Pl  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar  more
AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr  more
Airlines for America Paige Mucci Named "Marketer to Watch" By Ragan Communications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Airlines for America issued the following news: * * * A4A's Paige Mucci Named "Marketer to Watch" By Ragan Communications Airlines for America (A4A), the leading trade association for U.S. airlines, is proud to announce that Paige Mucci, Communications Coordinator, has been named as a "Marketer to Watch (Aged 30 and Under)" by Ragan Communications. Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards honor accomplished women who have distinguished themselves through their work and imp  more
AJC Statement on El-Sayed Nomination as Michigan Democratic Candidate for Senate
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on El-Sayed Nomination as Michigan Democratic Candidate for Senate * Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's nomination as the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan is a deeply troubling reflection of the growing mainstreaming of divisive rhetoric and exclusionary politics in America. At the same time, Congresswoman Stevens' strong showing demonstrates that there is still a place   more
Akin Expands Core and Digital Infrastructure Capabilities With Addition of Mitch Holzrichter and Nick Vallorano in Chicago
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Akin Expands Core and Digital Infrastructure Capabilities with Addition of Mitch Holzrichter and Nick Vallorano in Chicago (Chicago) - Akin announced today that Mitch Holzrichter and Nick Vallorano have joined the firm as partners in its energy & infrastructure practice in Chicago, adding significant capabilities in transportation, social and digital infrastructure across project development   more
Alfred State hosts Introductory Robotics Camp
ALFRED, N.Y., Aug. 5 -- The Alfred State College issued the following news: * * * Alfred State hosts Introductory Robotics Camp * Over a dozen high school students from across New York learned how to program and code Petoi Robot Dogs during an Introductory Robotics Camp held at Alfred State. The free camp is part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant focused on addressing the growing demand for skilled technicians in robotics and automation. Assistant Professors Jessica Hutchison and  more
Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Partnership builds on more than 20 years of supporting college athletics and expands Allstate's commitment to all sports and all athletes from communities across America. Allstate to partner with NBCUniversal to support its multi-platform coverage of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. - Allstate   more
American Academy of Neurology: Avoiding 3 Risk Factors Associated With Living 13 More Years Without Dementia
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Avoiding 3 risk factors associated with living 13 more years without dementia Highlights: * Having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking was associated with living nearly 13 years longer without dementia. * The study does not prove that avoiding these vascular risk factors causes the delay in dementia; it only shows an association. * A limitation of the study w  more
American Bar Association Honors Sheila Boston with 2026 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * American Bar Association Honors Sheila Boston with 2026 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award * The American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Women in the Profession presented Arnold & Porter partner Sheila S. Boston with its 2026 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award on August 2, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago. The Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of A  more
American Council of Learned Societies Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Joy Connolly President American Council of Learned Societies 633 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-6795 jc@acls.org www.acls.org 30 July 2026 To: Department of Education Re: International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program; Recission of Regulations [Docket ID ED-2026-OPE-0991] The American   more
Assurant Increases Full Year Outlook, Delivers Record Second Quarter Results
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Assurant Increases Full Year Outlook, Delivers Record Second Quarter Results * Strong Earnings Growth in Global Lifestyle and Global Housing Driving Performance 2026 Outlook Increased to Deliver Mid-Single-Digit Growth Driven by Low Double Digit Global Lifestyle Adjusted EBITDA Growth ATLANTA, August 4, 2026 -Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company t  more
At Hearing, Warren Calls on Congress to Solve Social Security Insolvency Before 2032 Benefits Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Warren Calls on Congress to Solve Social Security Insolvency Before 2032 Benefits Cuts * If Social Security runs out of money, benefits could be slashed by 22 percent Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. -At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned witnesses on potential solutions to the impending insolvency of the S  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected * Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi  more
Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o  more
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Shaun Humphrey
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Shaun Humphrey * August 4, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Shaun Humphrey, who died on August 15, 2023 following an incident at the Erie County Holding Center (ECHC) on   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad  more
Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of  more
ATU Grad Leading Revamped Food Service on Campus
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Grad Leading Revamped Food Service on Campus * Justin Lewandowski has returned to his alma mater to serve as Sodexo general manager for operations at Arkansas Tech University and deliver a new look and feel for food service on the Russellville campus. "The biggest thing we want to focus on is our customer service," said Lewandowski. "We want to bring smiles to the students, faculty and staff. We'  more
AX Enterprize Supports FAA's Proposed UAS Facility Restrictions and Recommends Clarifications for Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF AX ENTERPRIZE, LLC Docket No. FAA-2025-1908 Designation of UAS Facility Restrictions Under Section 2209 Comments on Volume II of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Executive Summary AX Enterprize appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Aviation Administration's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR  more
Bank of America Now Accepting Proposals for 2027 Art Conservation Project
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Now Accepting Proposals for 2027 Art Conservation Project * #Key points * Applications for the 2027 Bank of America Art Conservation Project(r) will be accepted from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026. * The program supports the conservation of historically or culturally significant artworks and artifacts around the world.   more
Bard College Residences Honored With Passive House Certification for Energy Efficiency
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 6 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College Residences Honored With Passive House Certification for Energy Efficiency Bard College is pleased to announce that all four of the residence buildings of its North Campus Residence Complex on the College's Annandale campus have achieved the Passive House Certification from the Passive House Institute (PHI), an organization that sets rigorous energy-efficient building standards. Certific  more
Berkshire Hathaway: Information Regarding 2nd Quarter Earnings Release
OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 6 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Information Regarding Second Quarter Earnings Release Omaha, NE (BRK.A; BRK.B) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s second quarter earnings release and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q will be posted on the Internet on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Central time where it can be accessed at www.berkshirehathaway.com. * * * About Berkshire Ber  more
BIDMC Investigators' New Tool Tracks the Brain's Chemical Signals in Real Time
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * BIDMC Investigators' New Tool Tracks the Brain's Chemical Signals in Real Time Research Opens New Opportunities for Understanding the Brain's Chemical Signals - Dopamine. Serotonin. Oxytocin. The brain is awash in chemical signals that help regulate everything from learning and memory to sleep to love. Yet despite these molecules' importance, scientists still know surprisingly lit  more
Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts Announce New Podcast Series, "Our Town"
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts Announce New Podcast Series, "Our Town" * New York, NY - August 5, 2026 - Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts today announced the launch of "Our Town," a new investigative podcast series about a small Tennessee town at the center of a fight over American identity. Hosted by award-winning journalist Meribah Knight and Bloomberg Senior Investigative Reporter Susan Berfield, the serie  more
Bloomberg Vault Introduces New AI-Powered Communications Surveillance Models
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Vault Introduces New AI-Powered Communications Surveillance Models Insider Dealing & Personal Trading models are now part of a suite of advanced tools designed to help firms identify potential conduct and market abuse risks by investment professionals - Bloomberg today announced that Bloomberg Vault (Vault) has expanded its communications surveillance capabilities with the launch of two new AI-powered   more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area June 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Aug. 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.3 percent in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori  more
BUZZFEED INC. REPORTS Q2 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- BuzzFeed, a digital media company, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * BUZZFEED, INC. REPORTS Q2 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS BuzzFeed, Inc. ("BuzzFeed" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BZFD) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. "BuzzFeed, Tasty, and HuffPost are strong, recognizable brands that have loyal users, but we made it clear on our last earnings call that these businesses were carrying an unsustainable cost structure, and a   more
CAIR-NY Condemns Vandalism Targeting Queens Church
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * CAIR-NY Condemns Vandalism Targeting Queens Church The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today condemned vandalism targeting a Catholic church in Queens, in which a statue of the Virgin Mary was reportedly destroyed. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. SEE: Hate Crimes Task Force investigating fourth ac  more
Carlyle Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Carlyle Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Washington, D.C. and New York, NY - The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) today reported its unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The full detailed presentation of Carlyle's second quarter 2026 results can be viewed at ir.carlyle.com. U.S. GAAP results for Q2 2026 included income before provision for income taxes of $274 mil  more
CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] (TNSbrep) -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * New CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate * Two new reports from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) find that California has multiple pote  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Progressives Try To Lure Religious Voters
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * PROGRESSIVES TRY TO LURE RELIGIOUS VOTERS Whenever one of the two major parties gets walloped, it leads to a lot of soul searching. That's what's going on now. The Democrats readily admit that they have a hard time  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Aug. 4, 20226, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team, and Mikaela Tajo, climate policy analyst on the Federal Fiscal Policy Team: * * * States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All They Can Start Now, in Their 2026 Legislative Sessions - Everyone deserves affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy to   more
Centre College Hosts Louisville Supreme Court Education Program
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Aug. 6 -- Centre College issued the following news: * * * Centre hosts Louisville Supreme Court education program By Jimmy Schlemmer Thirty-five high school students from Louisville recently spent a day on Centre's campus kicking off a semester-long study of one of the most consequential dissents in Supreme Court history, written by a Centre alumnus. The Supreme Court and My Hometown is an immersive, in-person civics education program for high school students designed to  more
Century Strong: Albertus Magnus College is Right on the 'Money'
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * A Century Strong: Albertus is Right on the "Money" Albertus Once Again Included in Money's prestigious "Best Colleges in America" List - As Albertus Magnus College prepares to embark on its second century of excellence, it celebrates another milestone: earning a spot once again on Money's prestigious Best Colleges in America list for 2026. Money's evaluation uses an innovative analysis focused  more
Circle Announces Founding Validator Cohort and Major Integrations for Arc Ahead of September 16 Mainnet Launch
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Announces Founding Validator Cohort and Major Integrations for Arc Ahead of September 16 Mainnet Launch * BlackRock, DTCC, Galaxy, Global Payments, ICE, Mastercard, MoneyGram, SBI Group, Standard Chartered, Sumitomo Corporation, and Visa join Circle as founding validators; major global financial institutions advancing integ  more
Circle Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results * NEW YORK -AUGUST 5, 2026 -Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) today announced results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Financial Highlights (Q2'26 vs. Q2'25) * USDC in circulation of $73.3 billion at quarter end, 19% growth year-over-year; USDC onchain transaction vol  more
Coalition Challenges Dramatic Data Privacy Changes to Federal Assistance Program
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Common Cause - New York posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Coalition Challenges Dramatic Data Privacy Changes to Federal Assistance Program Trump-Vance Administration Seeks to Allow Family Support Program to be Weaponized by Immigration Officials - A new legal challenge has been filed to the Trump-Vance administration's effort to unlawfully and arbitrarily change a key data sharing policy to give federal and state agencies broad access to the sensi  more
Cohen Children's Named Rare Disease Center of Excellence
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 6 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Cohen Children's named Rare Disease Center of Excellence The Northwell hospital joins an elite group of healthcare providers lauded for their ability to treat the rarest and most difficult conditions - Northwell's Cohen Children's Medical Center (CCMC) was recently named a Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD(R)). Cohen Children's joins a network of 49 other hos  more
Columbia Law School: Professor Joshua Mitts on Prediction Markets and Informed Trading
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Joshua Mitts on Prediction Markets and Informed Trading * Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming. With about $24 billion in monthly global trading volume in April 2026 alone, prediction markets offer users the ability to bet on the occurrence of events as large as election outcomes and as small as high temperatures on a given day in a specific location. But Joshua Mitts, David J. Greenwa  more
Columbia University Issues Q&A: Once a Pediatrician, Now an Educator and Children's Book Author
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Columbia University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Sayantani DasGupta, co-founder and senior lecturer in the Master's Program in Narrative Medicine in the School of Professional Studies: * * * Once a Pediatrician, Now an Educator and Children's Book Author For Sayantani DasGupta, storytelling is a powerful tool for pursuing social justice. -August 05, 2026 Theft of the Ruby Lotus is a New York Times bestseller and the latest young-adult novel by Saya  more
Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Long-Term Study Suggests Landfill Methane Emissions Are Far Higher Than Estimates
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Long-Term Study Suggests Landfill Methane Emissions Are Far Higher Than Estimates The study used continuous ground-based measurements to determine that landfill methane emissions are likely much higher than current assessments. Highlights * Researchers tracked methane emissions from a major New Jersey landfill for more than two years. * Emissions were highest in winter and low  more
Common Cause: "How Much Abuse Will You Support?" Mobile Billboard Tells Husted and Moreno to Vote NO on Blanche
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * "How Much Abuse Will You Support?" Mobile Billboard Tells Husted and Moreno to Vote NO on Blanche Common Cause launched a mobile billboard asking Ohio's U.S. senators if they will stand with survivors of abuse or with Todd Blanche - Common Cause launched a mobile billboard asking Ohio's U.S. senators if they will stand with survivors of abuse or with Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General who continues t  more
Congresswoman Tenney Unveils 2026 America First Foreign Policy Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Unveils 2026 America First Foreign Policy Plan * Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today unveiled her 2026 America First Foreign Policy Plan, outlining a legislative agenda to strengthen American national security, confront the growing threats posed by China and other foreign adversaries, protect American workers and taxpayers, and advance President Trump's Peac  more
Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School: Reducing Interview Anxiety for Autistic Applicants
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Reducing interview anxiety for autistic applicants By Tonya Engst, School of Industrial and Labor Relations To reduce the challenges of job searching, autistic applicants should rehearse socially appropriate responses and practice answering interview questions about teamwork with examples from previous experiences, according to a new Cornell study. The study, f  more
Court Enters Final Judgment Against Investment Adviser That Made Misrepresentations in SEC Filing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Wisdom Capital Management Group Ltd., No. 1:24-cv-02501-JMC (D.D.C. filed Aug. 30, 2024) On August 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia entered a final judgment against purported investment adviser Wisdom Capital Management Group Ltd. for making material misrepresentations and unsubstantiated statements in a form filed with   more
Dawn O'Connell appointed as Board of Trust secretary
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Dawn O'Connell appointed as Board of Trust secretary * Dawn O'Connell, BA'94, a senior executive and strategic adviser with extraordinary experience at the highest levels of government and public health leadership, has been selected as secretary to the Vanderbilt Board of Trust. O'Connell served as a principal at Health Security Strategies, advising governments, private equity firms and nonprofit   more
Dean Henri Ford Inducted into the American Philosophical Society, One of America's Most Selective Intellectual Honors
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Dean Henri Ford Inducted into the American Philosophical Society, One of America's Most Selective Intellectual Honors * The dean and chief academic officer of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is being recognized for his pioneering pediatric surgery research, academic leadership, physician-scientist mentorship and global health contributions. Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.  more
Debevoise Advises EQT in Its Role as Investment Manager of The Scaleup Europe Fund
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises EQT in Its Role as Investment Manager of The Scaleup Europe Fund * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising EQT in its role as investment manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, which is now fully established following completion of the final legal steps. The fund is now set to start boosting Europe's scaleup companies to grow faster and compete globally, with a targe  more
Debevoise Advises Equitable in the Sale of Its Employee Benefits Business to The Hartford
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Equitable in the Sale of Its Employee Benefits Business to The Hartford * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Equitable, a financial services organization and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc., in the sale of its employee benefits business to The Hartford (NYSE: HIG), a provider of property and casualty insurance and employee benefits. For more in  more
DELIVERING A MORE AFFORDABLE HUDSON VALLEY: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TOURS NEW ULSTER COUNTY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS INITIATED DURING TIME AS COUNTY EXECUTIVE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * DELIVERING A MORE AFFORDABLE HUDSON VALLEY: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TOURS NEW ULSTER COUNTY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS INITIATED DURING TIME AS COUNTY EXECUTIVE * Delivering a More Affordable Hudson Valley: Congressman Pat Ryan Tours New Ulster County Housing Developments Initiated During Time as County Executive As County Executive Congressman Ryan helped spearhead several housing projects across Ulster County  more
Deloitte is Recognized as a Leader in the Inaugural 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Operational Technology Security Services
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., a provider of audit, consulting, financial advisory and risk management services, presented the following news: * * * Deloitte is recognized as a Leader in the inaugural 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Operational Technology Security Services Deloitte has been named a Leader in the inaugural 2026 IDC MarketScape for Operational Technology (OT) Security Services Vendor Assessment (#US53952726, June 2026). We believe this recognition reflect  more
Deluzio Celebrates New, Daily Amtrak Service Connecting Pittsburgh to the Commonwealth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Celebrates New, Daily Amtrak Service Connecting Pittsburgh to the Commonwealth * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated the news that Amtrak will add a second daily train to the Pennsylvanian route later this year. Outgoing Amtrak President Roger Harris made the announcement in a July 29th Board Meeting. The Pennsylvanian route connects Pittsburgh to New York  more
Democratic Republic of the Congo: As Ebola Child Deaths Pass 300, UNICEF Warns Outbreak Also Threatens Essential Health Services
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * DR Congo: As Ebola child deaths pass 300, UNICEF warns outbreak also threatens essential health services Disruption of services and fear of infection drive over 40 per cent decline in childhood immunizations, safe deliveries, and essential healthcare in the epicentre of the outbreak - BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo - New health data from the   more
Dentons Secures Appellate Victory for New York County Lawyers Association in Employment Discrimination Case
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons Secures Appellate Victory for New York County Lawyers Association in Employment Discrimination Case Dentons is pleased to announce that it has secured an appellate victory on behalf of the New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) in an employment discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, Heidi Leibowitz v. New York County Lawyers Association. The Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the trial cour  more
Disastrous Home Renovations Get a Second Chance in New HGTV Series 'Botched Homes'
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Disastrous Home Renovations Get a Second Chance in New HGTV Series 'Botched Homes' * LINK TO SNEAK PEEK General contractor and master craftsman Charlie Kawas will rescue South Florida homeowners from some of the region's most disastrous renovation projects in the new HGTV series Botched Homes, premiering Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Known for   more
Dow Jones Risk Journal | European firms unprepared for EU AML reforms, says new report
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dow Jones Risk Journal | European firms unprepared for EU AML reforms, says new report * White & Case Frankfurt partner Daniel Zapf was recently featured in Dow Jones's Risk Journal, discussing the impacts on European companies in the wake of the EU's new AML regime, which will introduce more harmonized rules for financial institutions from July 2027. With many European companies  more
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Politically Targeted and Illegally Cancelled
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Politically Targeted and Illegally Cancelled * August 04, 2026 #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 [WASHINGTON D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duc  more
Dutchess Community College Names Randy Delanoy Head Baseball Coach
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Aug. 5 -- Dutchess Community College issued the following news: * * * Dutchess Community College Names Randy Delanoy Head Baseball Coach Championship-winning Coach and Former Collegiate Athlete Will Lead Falcons Baseball - Dutchess Community College has named Randy Delanoy head coach of the Falcons Baseball program. Delanoy comes to DCC as a well-known and established coach in the region. Prior to DCC, he led teams to two consecutive NJCAA Region XV and Mid-Hudson  more
Ellison Says the Paramount-Warner Deal Isn't About Market Share. The Numbers Say Otherwise.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Ellison Says the Paramount-Warner Deal Isn't About Market Share. The Numbers Say Otherwise. * New fact sheet on both Paramount-Warner antitrust suits & a memo on why merger promises fail, both from Economic Liberties Washington, D.C. -In a New York Times op-ed published today, Paramount CEO David Ellison argues that the antitrust suits against his company's acquisi  more
Empire Center: New York's Electricity Prices Climb to Third Highest in the U.S.
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * New York's electricity prices climb to third highest in the U.S. Empire Center's Energy Data Bulletin shows New York households paid the third-highest residential electricity prices in the country in May 2026, trailing only Hawaii and California. The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration data put New York's residential electricity prices at 29.93 cents per kilo  more
English Professor Ann Ryan Awarded Prestigious Tuckey Award by Center for Mark Twain Studies
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * English Professor Ann Ryan Awarded Prestigious Tuckey Award by Center for Mark Twain Studies * The Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College has honored Le Moyne English Professor Ann Ryan '85 with the John S. Tuckey Award, given to a scholar in recognition of lifetime achievements and contributions to Mark Twain studies. Presented only once every four years, past recipients of the award include S  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Analysis Finds Disparities in Aging Gas Infrastructure Across Chicago Neighborhoods
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New analysis finds disparities in aging gas infrastructure across Chicago neighborhoods Statistical analysis of Peoples Gas data identifies disparities in aging gas infrastructure and opportunities for smarter investments * New analysis: The first statistical analysis of Peoples Gas' data, conducted by methane scientist Dr. Joe von Fischer on behalf of EDF, found significant disparities in ag  more
Environmental Defense Fund: New York Strengthens Regulations to Cut Pollution From Power Plants and Invest in Clean, Affordable Energy
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * New York strengthens regulations to cut pollution from power plants and invest in clean, affordable energy Updates will ensure the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative continues to deliver essential funding for bill-lowering clean energy and energy efficiency programs - Today, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Develo  more
Everytown for Gun Safety: ATF Proposed Rule on Business Premises Definition Faces Criticism Over Potential Loopholes and Public Safety Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 By electronic submission to 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 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226 Re: Docket No. ATF-2026-0011; RIN 1  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule establishing, amending, suspending and removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, along with associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, at airports across the U.S. to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule became effective the same day, although individual procedures take effect on the dates specified in the regulatory amendm  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including  more
Faculty Resolution in Recognition of Danielle M. Conway
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Faculty Resolution in Recognition of Danielle M. Conway * WHEREAS Danielle M. Conway served as Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law from 2019-2026, leading the law school through ground-breaking and tumultuous events, and through which she displayed fierce devotion to the law school and the people in it, tireless resolve and patience, c  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: AI Briefing - Frontier AI Models Gone Rogue, DeepMind CEO Calls for Oversight Body, and NY Pauses Data Center Permits
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Senior Director Kacey E. Stotler, trainee solicitor James Ford, associates Charlotte H N Perowne, Mason S. Medeiros, Summer L. Elliot and Emily Burgess and partners Huw Beverley-Smith, Scott M. Kosnoff, Sara K. Manske and Joseph C. O'Keefe: * * * AI Briefing: Frontier AI Models Gone Rogue, DeepMind CEO Calls for Oversight Body, and NY Pauses Data Center Permits Ar  more
FAIR Exposes How States Gave Foreign Truck Drivers a License to Kill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * FAIR Exposes How States Gave Foreign Truck Drivers a License to Kill * Investigation reveals 30+ dead, 128,000 risky CDLs in one state, and tests in foreign languages WASHINGTON-The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) today released a new Investigative Report, License to Kill: Uncovering the Anti-Borders Takeover of the National CDL Program.  more
Federal Register: CFTC Issues NPRM on Conflicts and Affiliations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing new rules and amendments to its existing regulations for futures commission merchants (FCMs), swap execution facilities (SEFs), designated contract markets (DCMs), and derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs). The Proposal addresses requirements relating to financial oversight of FCMs by self-regulatory organizations (SROs) and designated self-regulatory organizations (DSROs), as well as disclosure requir  more
Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and New York to Launch Pilot Survey of the Private Credit Market
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and New York to Launch Pilot Survey of the Private Credit Market * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the forthcoming launch of a pilot survey exploring lending trends in the U.S. private credit direct lending market. After rapid growth in recent years, the U.S. direct lending market is estimated   more
Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and New York to launch pilot survey of the private credit market
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and New York to launch pilot survey of the private credit market * DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the forthcoming launch of a pilot survey exploring lending trends in the U.S. private credit direct lending market. After rapid growth in recent years, the U.S. direct lending market is estimated   more
Fernando Leibovici joins Dallas Fed's international research group
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Fernando Leibovici joins Dallas Fed's international research group * DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has named Fernando Leibovici as assistant vice president in the research department's international group. He starts in his new role on Aug. 16. Leibovici will aid the group's focus on globalization and its implications for monetary policy. He will also help lead key initiatives at   more
Fordham: Stopping Memories From Becoming Runaway Fears
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Stopping Memories from Becoming Runaway Fears By Chris Gosier What causes fear to spiral out of control in the brain, fueling mental health conditions like panic disorder and posttraumatic stress? After three years of research, a Fordham biology professor and her students have shed new light on how this happens, potentially paving the way for new treatments. Their focus is memories that evoke fear, said the professor, K  more
From discovery to company
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 4 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * From discovery to company * Auspex Medix is developing a test that measures how a patient's pupils involuntarily change size in response to sound. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. A growing volume of UB research is finding its way into startup companies By Daniel Robison BUFFALO, N.Y. - At the University at Buffalo, more than 30 faculty-f  more
Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference Slamming Trump Administration For Medicare Cuts, Raising Drug Prices For Seniors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference Slamming Trump Administration For Medicare Cuts, Raising Drug Prices For Seniors * Trump Administration Decision Will Raise Premiums For As Many As 1.3 Million New Yorkers Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to slam the Trump administration for its decision to end subsidies that lower prescription drug costs f  more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Stop Spread Of Spotted Lanternflies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Stop Spread Of Spotted Lanternflies * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act to designate the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our nation's agricultural economy, as a high-priority resea  more
Gillibrand, Scott Press FDA On Shortage Of Cancer Drugs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Scott Press FDA On Shortage Of Cancer Drugs * Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rick Scott (R-FL), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, pressed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on what actions it is taking to alleviate the shortage of critical cancer medications. "We must do everything we can to make sure no cancer patient goes without   more
GILLIBRAND, SCOTT PRESS FDA ON SHORTAGE OF CANCER DRUGS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * GILLIBRAND, SCOTT PRESS FDA ON SHORTAGE OF CANCER DRUGS Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rick Scott (R-FL), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, pressed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on what actions it is taking to alleviate the shortage of critical cancer medications. "We m  more
Governor Hochul Announces $750,000 to Close Final Funding Gap for Pendragon Theatre
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $750,000 to Close Final Funding Gap for Pendragon Theatre * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $750,000 state investment to close the final funding gap for Pendragon Theatre. Earlier this year, the Governor announced the opening of Pendragon Theatre's new downtown facility in Saranac Lake valued at more than $11 million. The additional funding for the  more
Governor Hochul Announces Empire AI Beta Fully Online as Federal Government Takes Inspiration From New York to Launch State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Empire AI Beta Fully Online as Federal Government Takes Inspiration From New York to Launch State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Empire AI Beta is officially online, giving researchers at New York's leading public and private universities access to the most powerful academic research computer in the country and marking  more
Governor Hochul Announces Increased Grants for Marinas to Help Protect New York's Waterways from Pollution
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Increased Grants for Marinas to Help Protect New York's Waterways from Pollution * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced increased grants through New York's Clean Vessel Assistance Program. This additional funding will help marinas and municipalities affordably install and upgrade boat sewage pump-outs that reduce pollution and protect the water quality that supports   more
Governor Hochul Announces Work Now Underway on RochesterWorks $14.5 Million Downtown Career Center
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Work Now Underway on RochesterWorks $14.5 Million Downtown Career Center * Governor Hochul today announced that work is underway on RochesterWorks new 24,000 square-foot Downtown Career Center at Monroe Community College's downtown campus in the city of Rochester. The comprehensive one-stop career center will invite the co-location of fellow agencies, improving workfo  more
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Inspections on Cooling Towers in New York City
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Inspections on Cooling Towers in New York City * Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation requiring that owners and operators of cooling towers in New York City certify that their cooling towers have been inspected, tested, cleaned, and disinfected in compliance with the New York City Administrative Code. Cooling towers can be the source of  more
Governor Hochul Slams Trump's New Medicare Cuts That Will Raise Prescription Drug Costs for 1.3 Million Seniors Across New York
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Slams Trump's New Medicare Cuts That Will Raise Prescription Drug Costs for 1.3 Million Seniors Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Trump Administration's controversial plan to end Medicare Part D subsidies will raise prescription drug costs for around 1.3 million seniors across New York State, according to policy analyst estimates. Governor Hochul  more
HBO And BBC To Co-Produce New Drama Series 1536
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO And BBC To Co-Produce New Drama Series 1536 * Download Headshot HERE * HBO and the BBC are set to co-produce the six-episode drama series 1536, from showrunner, writer, and executive producer Ava Pickett ("How To Get To Heaven from Belfast," "The Great") based on her play of the same name "1536." Molly Manners ("One Day," "In My Skin") will direc  more
HBO Original 4 BLOCKS ZERO Premieres September 25
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original 4 BLOCKS ZERO Premieres September 25 * The beginning you've never seen: In the multiple award-winning German cult series "4 Blocks" the Hamady family owned Berlin. But how did they rise to become the city's most influential clan? Starting September 25, the prequel 4 BLOCKS ZERO travels back to 1990s Berlin, where it all began. With new epis  more
Her Justice: USCIS Proposed Rule on Employment Authorization Faces Strong Opposition for Harmful Impact on Immigrant Survivors and Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division Re: USCIS-2026-0067-0001. Comments in Response to: Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens I am writing on behalf of Her Justice  more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Black Kite Partners on the Successful Completion of Its Acquisition of 13SICK, DoctorDoctor, 24-7Medcare and Australian Surgical Assisting
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Black Kite Partners on the successful completion of its acquisition of 13SICK, DoctorDoctor, 24-7Medcare and Australian Surgical Assisting Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised newly formed private equity firm, Black Kite Partners, on its acquisition of the DR2 business (comprising 13SICK, DoctorDoctor, 24-7Medcare and Australian Surgica  more
Hispanic Federation Calls for Accountability After the Death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Calls for Accountability after the Death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall NEWARK, NJ -- Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran father, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while detained at t  more
Hispanic Federation-Led Coalition Secures Win as the Senate Blocks Politicized OMB Grants Rule
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Hispanic Federation-Led Coalition Secures Win as the Senate Blocks Politicized OMB Grants Rule The U.S. Senate voted earlier this week for a bipartisan funding deal that will continue funding the government until mid-December and  more
Holland & Hart Represents Micron Technology on Historic New York Semiconductor Manufacturing Project
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Represents Micron Technology on Historic New York Semiconductor Manufacturing Project Holland & Hart represents Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, in connection with the construction, preconstruction, and design-related agreements for its $100 billion leading-edge memory manufacturing complex in Clay, New York. When comple  more
How an Environmental Toxicologist Tracks HIV's Ripple Effects on Infant Health--Through Breast Milk
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * How an Environmental Toxicologist Tracks HIV's Ripple Effects on Infant Health--Through Breast Milk * As a PhD student in California, Allison Kupsco investigated how polluted waters disrupt the developmental trajectory of fish embryos. To zero in on how environmental cues affect the intricate choreography of embryonic cell signaling in vertebrates, Kupsco combined novel molecular and toxi  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Azerbaijani Authorities Escalate Abuse of Detained Opposition Leader
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Giorgi Gogia, deputy director in the Europe and Central Asia Division: * * * Azerbaijani Authorities Escalate Abuse of Detained Opposition Leader Authorities Should End Abusive Treatment, Release Ali Karimli - Azerbaijani authorities have imposed increasingly punitive detention conditions on Ali Karimli, chairman of the opposition Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (APFP), raising serious concern  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Fears Over Mail-in Ballot Access in the US
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Alyssa Pillar Kellman, intern in the United States Program: * * * Fears Over Mail-in Ballot Access in the US Voting Rights Groups Challenge Order That Could Restrict Ballots - A coalition of voting rights organizations renewed a motion for preliminary injunction on July 20 in Massachusetts to prevent the United States Postal Service (USPS) from implementing parts of President Donald Trump's E  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Journalist in Mali Sentenced to a Year in Prison
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by senior Sahel researcher Ilaria Allegrozzi: * * * Journalist in Mali Sentenced to a Year in Prison Quash Charges and Release Chahana Takiou - A prominent Malian journalist was convicted under Mali's cybercrime legislation for criticizing the use of that same law to silence another journalist. The verdict marks the latest escalation in the military junta's widening assault on freedom of express  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: New UK Prime Minister Should End the Assault on Protest Rights
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Acting United Kingdom Director Tom Bell: * * * New UK Prime Minister Should End the Assault on Protest Rights Palestine Action Granted Permission to Appeal 'Terror' Designation - Palestine Action, the direct-action protest group, was granted permission on July 30 to appeal its terrorist designation at the United Kingdom Supreme Court. The government controversially issued this designation in   more
In WLF Victory, Second Circuit Strikes Down Privacy-Busting New York City Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * In WLF Victory, Second Circuit Strikes Down Privacy-Busting New York City Law "The Constitution prevents New York City from sharing your personal information with anyone who asks-especially on behalf of a rent-seeking industry." -Zac Morgan, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel - Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declared a New York City disclosure law unconsti  more
Israel: Delaying Palestinian Ambulances Risks Lives
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Israel: Delaying Palestinian Ambulances Risks Lives * (Beirut) - Israeli road closures in the West Bank on July 27, 2026, badly delayed an ambulance transporting a pregnant Palestinian woman in critical condition, with dire consequences, Human Rights Watch said today. The woman's fetus did not survive an emergency delivery, and her life was further endangered when soldiers forced the ambulance c  more
Jarvus Innovations: Proprietary Data Formats and Lack of Ownership Hamper Family Friendly Transit Reporting Efforts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV Re: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232, Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit To the Federal Transit Administration: Jarvus Innovations is a Philadelphia-based civic technology firm that builds data infrastructure with public agencies, carrying practices proven in g  more
Jim Kobak Appointed to NYCLA Task Force Focused on Expanding Access to Justice
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jim Kobak Appointed to NYCLA Task Force Focused on Expanding Access to Justice Kobak joins initiative examining innovative legal service models and technology. Highlights * Jim Kobak appointed to NYCLA's newly formed Technology and Community Justice Task Force. * Task force will explore technology-driven and community-based approaches to expanding access to legal services. - Jim Kobak, senior ethics  more
Johns Hopkins: What to Know About West Nile Virus
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * What to Know About West Nile Virus How West Nile virus spreads, why most infections go unnoticed, and why prevention remains the best defense - West Nile virus (WNV) is making an early and active return in the United States this year, putting a renewed spotlight on the nation's most common mosquito-borne disease. The largest outbreak in U.S. history occurred in  more
Kenny Atkinson, Vlade Divac, Danilo Gallinari, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jalen Suggs to Coach Top International Prospects at Inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up Camp in Istanbul
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release: * * * Kenny Atkinson, Vlade Divac, Danilo Gallinari, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jalen Suggs to coach top international prospects at inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp in Istanbul The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) today announced that the inaugural Men's Basketball Without Borders (BWB  more
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate * AFGE says El-Sayed will fight for working people in Congress WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for election to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan in the 2026 elections. The general e  more
Lawler Earns Top Marks For Bipartisanship in the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Earns Top Marks For Bipartisanship in the 119th Congress * Washington, D.C. - 8/4/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) has earned a Bridge Score of 99.2 out of 100, and an "A" grade in the latest Bridge Grades report evaluating the 119th Congress, placing him among the highest-rated members of the U.S. House of Representatives and earning the top score of any member of New York's congr  more
Legal Scholars Urge Federal Regulators to Approve Bank Charters for Fintech Lenders to Enhance Competition and Consumer Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Jonathan Gould Comptroller of the Currency Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 The Honorable Kevin Warsh Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20551 The Hon  more
Liberty University: President Costin Urges New Class of Student-doctors to Be God's Hands and Feet in Reaching the Lost
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * President Costin urges new class of student-doctors to be God's hands and feet in reaching the lost By Ryan Klinker, Office of Communications & Public Engagement In speaking to 160 new student-doctors at the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine's first Convocation of the school year on Wednesday, Liberty President Dondi E. Costin encouraged them to be the hands and feet of Christ as they  more
Library of Congress Announces 2026-27 Concert Season
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Announces 2026-27 Concert Season Season Commemorates America 250 With Audra McDonald, Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennials; Seven New Commissions - Concerts from the Library of Congress returns for the 2026-27 season with a lineup spanning six centuries of music. The season marks major milestones, including America's semiquincentennial, the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, an  more
Managing IP 2026 Recognizes Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Excellence in Intellectual Property
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Managing IP 2026 Recognizes Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Excellence in Intellectual Property * Nineteen Goodwin lawyers and several practices have been recognized for excellence across a variety of patent, transactional, and trademark matters in Managing IP's 2026 rankings. The annual Managing IP rankings have been based on a comprehensive review of experience, workloa  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily News: NYC's College Savings Plan Empowers Kids
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by John Ketcham, Cities director and legal policy fellow, and Jennifer Weber, fellow for K-12 education policy, to the Daily News: * * * NYC's college savings plan empowers kids Buried in New York City's latest budget is a rare initiative that rewards saving: a $1,000 college savings account for every kindergartener who enrolls in public or charter schools. The commitment expands NYC Kids RISE, a public-  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: Can Democrats Have A Sister Souljah Sequel?
NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Vice President of External Affairs Jesse Arm and technical writer Sean Speer to the Daily Wire: * * * Can Democrats Have A Sister Souljah Sequel? This summer marks 30 years since President Bill Clinton signed the landmark 1996 welfare reform into law. His successors in today's Democratic Party will commemorate the event by repudiating everything that welfare reform symbolized. The party increasingly  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Our Founders Signed Declaration of Independence 250 Years Ago Today - Would You Have Done the Same?
NEW YORK, Aug. 2 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by adjunct fellow Wai Wah Chin to the New York Post: * * * Our Founders signed Declaration of Independence 250 years ago today - would you have done the same? It's August 2, 1776, the day most delegates to the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence that was adopted on July 4th. Would you have signed? In Independence Hall, John Hancock led with his bold signature. Eventually, 56 me  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea  more
Michael Haggen Featured in Language Magazine
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Michael Haggen Featured in Language Magazine Michael Haggen, Chief Academic Officer for Scholastic Education, was published in Language Magazine with an article highlighting key practices that strengthen literacy instruction nationwide. In Optimizing Literacy Instruction with Time, Data, and Consistency, he upacks how giving students ample time to read, using data tha  more
MTA Urges Expanded, Objective Metrics and Use of Existing Data for Family-Friendly Transit Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 Ms. Jamie Pfister Acting Executive Director Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232 (Request for Information on Family-Friendly Transit) Dear Acting Executive Director Pfister: The New York S  more
N.C. Natural & Cultural Resources Dept.: Museum of Art Director Valerie Hillings Announces Departure
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * NC Museum of Art Director Valerie Hillings Announces Departure The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) announced today that North Carolina Museum of Art Director and North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc., CEO Dr. Valerie Hillings will be leaving to become the inaugural director of the Guggenheim Abu D  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or  more
N.Y. DEC and NYSERDA Finalize Regulations to Strengthen Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * DEC and NYSERDA Finalize Regulations to Strengthen Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Updates to Multi-State RGGI Program Ensure Affordability, Further Decrease Emissions, and Help Improve Energy Reliability - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) tod  more
N.Y. DOT Returning to the 2026 Erie County Fair, Highlighting Important Work That Enhances Public Safety Across Western New York
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * State Department of Transportation Returning to the 2026 Erie County Fair, Highlighting Important Work That Enhances Public Safety Across Western New York Interactive Exhibits Highlight Snow Removal Operations, Traffic Technology, Queen City Forward Initiative and Transportation Careers - New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese D  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Online Retailers Selling Dangerous, Illegal Motorized Devices to New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Online Retailers Selling Dangerous, Illegal Motorized Devices to New Yorkers What you should know * Forty-two retailers put on notice for illegally selling high-speed devices that account for more than half of all rider fatalities involving e-bikes and stand-up scooters - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced legal action against onlin  more
N.Y. State Department of Health Announces Historic Medical Aid in Dying Law Takes Effect in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Health Announces Historic Medical Aid in Dying Law Takes Effect in New York State New Law Expands End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill New York Residents Medical Aid in Dying Website Provides Professional Guidance and Public Information About the Law - The New York State Department of Health announced the historic Medical Aid in Dying L  more
N.Y. State Education Dept. Releases Preliminary Data on English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science State Exams
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * State Education Department Releases Preliminary Data on English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science State Exams The New York State Education Department today announced that preliminary data from the 2026 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments and the Grades 5 and 8 Science assessments have been released to schools and school districts. The data  more
National Coast Guard Museum to officially open on August 4, 2027
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * National Coast Guard Museum to officially open on August 4, 2027 * The wait is almost over. On Tuesday afternoon, during a momentous closing bell ceremony at the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio in Times Square, the Coast Guard announced that the highly anticipated National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut, will officially open its doors to the public on August 4, 2027. Vice Com  more
National MS Society Partners With Global Leaders to Find Better Ways to Describe Courses of MS
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Society Partners with Global Leaders to Find Better Ways to Describe Courses of MS International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in MS proposes a roadmap for moving toward new, biologically based description of MS disease courses to transform MS treatment and care - Leading MS experts and researchers around the world agree: with advances in research and knowledge about the biological mechanis  more
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Awards $4 Million in Grants to Municipalities to Transition to Electric Vehicles
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DEC Awards $4 Million in Grants to Municipalities to Transition to Electric Vehicles Funding Provided to Communities Across the State for Municipal Electric Vehicles and Public Charging Stations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced $4 million in  more
New York State Department of Health Announces Improvements to Medicaid Provider Revalidation Process and New Digital Portal To Ensure Integrity and Accuracy of the State's Medicaid Program
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Health Announces Improvements to Medicaid Provider Revalidation Process and New Digital Portal To Ensure Integrity and Accuracy of the State's Medicaid Program New York State Strengthens and Streamlines Provider Revalidation Process to Ensure Program Integrity and Meet Federal Requirements New Provider Services Portal Modernizes Enrollment   more
Newmark Arranges $33.5 Million Fannie Mae Financing for Multifamily Complex in Reno, Nevada
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $33.5 Million Fannie Mae Financing for Multifamily Complex in Reno, Nevada Newmark announces the Company has arranged $33.5 million in Fannie Mae financing for Ascent on Steamboat, a 204-unit multifamily community in Reno, Nevada, on behalf of Elan Multifamily Investments. The five-year, fixed-rate loan  more
NFT Startup Founder Charged With Fraud
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * NFT Startup Founder Charged With Fraud * Sean S. Buckley, Deputy United States Attorney, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced that TAJ TARSHA, the founder of Few and Far Limited ("Few and Far"), has been indicted for securities and wire fraud for defrauding   more
Ninth Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Perplexity's AI Agents
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Ninth Circuit Vacates Injunction Against Perplexity's AI Agents * SAN FRANCISCO-The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today vacated a preliminary injunction that had barred Perplexity from enabling users of its AI-powered browser to perform tasks on Amazon.com. The court concluded that Amazon was unlikely to show that Perplexity "accesses" its c  more
NRCC: Groceries Gone Bad - New Yorkers Are Funding a Socialist Free-For-All
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * GROCERIES GONE BAD: New Yorkers Are Funding a Socialist Free-For-All Thanks to Kathy Hochul, New Yorkers from every corner of the state were forced to fund an $8 billion bailout for NYC so that Zohran Mamdani could open city-run grocery stores. Now, we're learning that Mamdani won't be verifying shoppers' residency, meaning anyone, including non-New Yorkers, can buy in bulk from the discoun  more
NRCC: Primary After Primary, House Dems' Path to the Majority Evaporates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Primary after primary, House Dems' path to the majority evaporates Tonight's primary result in MI-07 is the latest humiliation for the DCCC and national Democrats, who spent months desperately trying to stop Democratic Socialists of America member William Lawrence because they knew that if he became the nominee in one of the nation's most competitive districts, their chances of flipping the   more
NYSERDA Proposes Comprehensive Life-Cycle Cost Methodology and Regional Data Use to Enhance Building Energy Code Affordability Assessments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 3, 2026 Dear Department of Energy, Thank you for the opportunity to submit responses to the Request for Information [EERE-2026- BT-BC-0034] "Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost- Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes". The New York State Energy Research and Development A  more
Office of Legal Counsel's Opinion on the "Constitutionality of DisparateImpact Liability Under Title VII": What You Need to Know
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * The Office of Legal Counsel's Opinion on the "Constitutionality of DisparateImpact Liability Under Title VII": What You Need to Know * Across America, workers are struggling to find living-wage jobs to support themselves and their families. Too often, qualified workers are blocked from getting hired and promoted due to employer policies that screen out applicants based on f  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r  more
OMB Issues Policy Statement on Gillibrand Resolution to Pull U.S. Forces From Iran Hostilities
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (S.J.Res. 181) directing the removal of the U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Iran, which was introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, and eight cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of S.J. Res. 181, a resolution that purports to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the I  more
OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * OPERATION HIGHWAY SHIELD: Trump's Departments of Transportation & Homeland Security Sweep 800 Dangerous Truckers, Illegals off U.S. Roads * Second wave of multi-agency operation was conducted across four states in three days WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin today announced preliminary results for the agenci  more
PBS KIDS Raises the Curtain on Gustavo Dudamel's CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, Premiering November 16
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS KIDS Raises the Curtain on Gustavo Dudamel's CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, Premiering November 16 * Music-Filled Half-Hour Animated Special Brings the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Performance of Beloved Orchestral Suite to Life for Families Nationwide Arlington, VA, August 5, 2026 - PBS KIDS is inviting children of all ages and their families to experience a favorite classical music piece in a whol  more
Preakness Stakes to Be Presented on NBC and Peacock Through 2032
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Preakness Stakes to Be Presented on NBC and Peacock Through 2032 With extension, NBC Sports to become longest-running media home of the Preakness Stakes, stretching 30+ years. - NBC Sports will continue to present the Preakness Stakes on NBC and Peacock through 2032, as the Maryland Jockey Club and NBC Sports today announced a multi-year extension of their partnership. The exten  more
Prosperity Names Brian W. Katz as Chief Investment Officer
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * Prosperity Names Brian W. Katz as Chief Investment Officer * Prosperity-an EisnerAmper Company-has named Brian W. Katz its Chief Investment Officer (CIO). In his new role, Brian will lead the firm's investment team, set the strategic direction for portfolio construction and how client assets are managed across the organizatio  more
Public Counsel Opposes USCIS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment Authorization for Noncitizens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted via Regulations.gov U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division August 4, 2026 Re: USCIS-2026-0067-0001. Comments in Response to: Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens Good afternoon, I am writing on behalf   more
Recidivist Westchester County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 292 Months In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl That Killed A Man, Conspiring To Distribute Crack Cocaine, And Possessing Ammunition
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Recidivist Westchester County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 292 Months In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl That Killed A Man, Conspiring To Distribute Crack Cocaine, And Possessing Ammunition * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that PERRY FREEMAN was sentenced to 292 months in prison by U.S. District Judg  more
Rep. Gillen Announces $250,000 in Federal Funding for Franklin Square Public Library Renovations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Announces $250,000 in Federal Funding for Franklin Square Public Library Renovations * FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY -Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined library board members at the Franklin Square Public Library to highlight $250,000 in new federal Community Project Funding (CPF) she secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process to replace the roof and HVAC at the library. "  more
Rep. Gillen Hosts Roundtable on Impact of Rising Health Care Costs on Long Islanders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Hosts Roundtable on Impact of Rising Health Care Costs on Long Islanders * ROOSEVELT, NY -Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) hosted a roundtable discussion on the impact of rising health care costs on Long Islanders at Harmony Health in Roosevelt. Rep. Gillen was joined by Vanessa Baird-Streeter, CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of LI; David Nemiroff, CEO of Harmony Healt  more
Rep. Meeks Fights for Recognition of Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad and U.S. Service Members Killed in Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Meeks Fights for Recognition of Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad and U.S. Service Members Killed in Iran War * Queens, NY- U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding the names of fallen U.S. service members Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, Private Isabella Gonzales, and Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton   more
Rep. Torres Leads NY Delegation in Pressing HHS to Reverse Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant Terminations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Rep. Torres Leads NY Delegation in Pressing HHS to Reverse Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant Terminations Today, Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) led a letter, joined by Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representatives Nydia Velazquez (NY-7), Grace Meng (NY-6), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Timothy M. Kennedy (NY-26), to HHS Se  more
Report From Amazon Watch and Amazon Underworld: Geopolitics, Illicit Economies, and the Risks of the War Against Narco-Terrorism in the Colombia-Ecuador-Peru Tri-Border Area
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Triple Trouble: Geopolitics, illicit economies, and the risks of the war against narco-terrorism in the Colombia-Ecuador-Peru tri-border area - A report from Amazon Watch and Amazon Underworld - July 2026 (42 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * CONTENTS ACRONYMS ... 5 1 INTRODUCTION ... 7 2 SECURITY STRATEGIES, GROWING POLITICAL TENSIONS AND CHANGING GEOPOLITICS ... 10 COLOMBIA ... 10 PERU ... 11 ECUADOR ... 11 UNITED STATES AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION ... 12  more
Reps. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Reps. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall NEWARK, NJ - Today, Congressmen Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and George Latimer (NY-16) conducted a Congressional oversight visit at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. Delaney Hall is the largest immigration detention facility on the East Coast. The facility, which is privately owned   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co  more
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE PASSAGE OF BILL TO RENAME BUFFALO POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF "FATHER OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE" WILLIAM J. DONOVAN
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE PASSAGE OF BILL TO RENAME BUFFALO POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF "FATHER OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE" WILLIAM J. DONOVAN * Today, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called on Congress to quickly pass legislation renaming a Buffalo, New York post office in honor of Buffalo native William J. Donovan, known as the "Father of American Intel  more
Sen. Hoeven Honors Life & Service of Clint Hill, Helps Dedicate Memorial in Washburn
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Honors Life & Service of Clint Hill, Helps Dedicate Memorial in Washburn WASHBURN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today delivered remarks honoring North Dakota native and U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill at a memorial dedication ceremony in Washburn. The Washburn community and the local American Legion post raised $150,000 to build the granite memorial, which commemorates Hill's life and se  more
Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings * The ATF's proposed rule would remove guardrails against the use of the stabilizing brace, which has been utilized by mass shooters to kill dozens in recent years. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading an effort urging the Bure  more
Senator Murray Makes it Clear: A Vote for Todd Blanche is A Vote to Ban Abortion in All Fifty States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Makes it Clear: A Vote for Todd Blanche is A Vote to Ban Abortion in All Fifty States * Murray: "Mr. Blanche told us all exactly what he plans to do if Senators confirm him. His goal was to make the Dobbs decision 'permanent in every single state.' Every. Single. State." Murray: "This isn't just a confirmation vote anymore-it's a roll-call vote on which Senators endorse banning abo  more
Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, trustee emeritus and CALS benefactor, dies at 86
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, trustee emeritus and CALS benefactor, dies at 86 * Trustee emeritus and philanthropist Stephen Ashley '62, MBA '64, whose service and advocacy for Cornell spanned more than five decades and whose landmark gift created the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment in 2025, died July 29 in Richmond, New York. Ashley was 86. "Steve was truly a remarkable human  more
Steven Graff Appointed Inaugural Zimmerli Professor of Piano
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Steven Graff Appointed Inaugural Zimmerli Professor of Piano * Written by Karen Rhodes In recognition of his mentorship, transformative teaching, and impact in and out of the classroom, Dr. Steven Graff was recently named the inaugural recipient of the Zimmerli Professorship in Piano. Thanks to a generous gift given by Mrs. Nelly Zimmerli, this newly established endowed professorship represents an i  more
Stony Brook Student and ART Tank Winner's Artwork Finds A Permanent Home in the University's President's Office
STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 5 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Student and ART Tank Winner's Artwork Finds A Permanent Home in the University's President's Office * STONY BROOK, NY-August 5, 2026-The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) student Raymond Lizzol '27's vibrant digital artwork, The Eye of Stony Brook, has been installed in the welcome area of Stony Brook University President And  more
Student designers turn greenhouse into runway
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student designers turn greenhouse into runway * Student designers turned a greenhouse into a runway as Michigan State University's Horticulture Gardens became the setting for Studio 450, a student-led fashion show showcasing original work by emerging fashion designers. Surrounded by glass conservatories and lush greenery, models moved through an evening of fashion that was about more than garments o  more
SUNY University at Albany Summer: From Bioinformatics to Hands-on Lab Work
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Summer: From bioinformatics to hands-on lab work When Yasvi Sonani arrived at the University at Albany from Gujarat, India, she planned to major in economics -- inspired by her older sister, who holds two UAlbany degrees in the field. However, a strong existing interest in biology and a conversation with her academic advisor quickly set Sonani on a different course. After taking one introductory b  more
SUNY University at Albany: Master of Public Health Students Support Local Community Health at RISSE
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Master of Public Health Students Support Local Community Health at RISSE By Erin Frick Students at the University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences don't just learn the theory behind what supports a healthy society; they get involved in making it happen. As part of their Master of Public Health (MPH) course, UAlbany's Nagifa Tabassum MPH '26 and Victoria Buell MPH '26 both interned at Ref  more
SUNY University at Albany: Training a Statewide Response Network in Psychological First Aid
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Training a Statewide Response Network in Psychological First Aid By Erin Frick On a mock city block in Oriskany, N.Y., last month, 20 actors played survivors of a simulated bombing at a fictional Puerto Rico Day parade. Working across a realistic cityscape -- which included a hospital emergency room, a makeshift family assistance center staged in a shopping mall and a block of apartment units -- the actors  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Record-breaking Upstate Open 'Drives' Lasting Impact for Diabetes Care and Research
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Record-breaking Upstate Open "drives" lasting impact for diabetes care and research Written by Russ Corbin As the Upstate Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary, this year's 39th annual Upstate Open golf tournament reached a milestone of its own, raising a record $535,075 to support the Joslin Diabetes Center at Upstate. Held at Turning Stone Resort Casino in   more
SUNY: Chancellor King Highlights Undergraduate Summer Research Programs for Educational Opportunity Program Students During Research Symposium
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights Undergraduate Summer Research Programs for Educational Opportunity Program Students During Research Symposium Symposium Brought Together Students to Present Research Conducted with Faculty and Staff During Summer Programs Two Summer Research Programs Serve EOP Students Interested in Exploring Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, or the Humanities   more
Syracuse University Bolsters Claude Enterprise Licenses With Claude Code and Claude Cowork
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Bolsters Claude Enterprise Licenses with Claude Code and Claude Cowork Information Technology Services will support the rollout with training resources to help the University community use both tools responsibly. Eric Ferguson Syracuse University Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced the availability of Claude Code and Claude Cowork to students, faculty and staff under the Un  more
Syracuse University: A&S Scientists Design Proteins With No Fixed Shape
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Scientists Design Proteins With No Fixed Shape Researchers have developed a computational framework to design and test thousands of disordered proteins at once. - Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) have co-built a computational tool named GOOSE that lets scientists design intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). These are biologically active proteins or regions that lack a fixed 3D str  more
Syracuse University: Developing Humanoid Robot That Learns Construction Skills From Human Workers
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Developing Humanoid Robot That Learns Construction Skills From Human Workers The research breakthrough, developed by professor Yizhi Liu and Ph.D. student Yanxi Liu, is believed to be among the first of its kind in the construction field. Alex Dunbar Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Yizhi Liu and his Ph.D. student Yanxi Liu have developed a system that allows a humanoid robot to observe construct  more
Syracuse University: Where the World's Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Where the World's Researchers Come to Learn Their Craft The Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research draws graduate students and scholars from around the globe to the Maxwell School. Jessica Youngman This summer, 162 researchers from Yale, Oxford, the London School of Economics, Princeton, Columbia and dozens of other leading institutions from every continent except Antarctica traveled to the Maxwe  more
Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate  more
The Biggest Building Opportunity Is Already Standing
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * The Biggest Building Opportunity Is Already Standing * By Todd Sims, NEMA Senior Director, Regulatory and Industry Affairs, Built Environment When people picture a high-performance building, they often imagine a gleaming, shiny new tower filled with the latest technology. But America's biggest building opportunity is not the new constru  more
Thiel College professor featured in Youngstown Business Journal MBA profile
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College professor featured in Youngstown Business Journal MBA profile * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Professor of English and Department Chair Jared Johnson, Ph.D. MBA'27 is taking an unconventional path to broaden his leadership expertise by pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Thiel College, a journey recently highlighted by the Youngstown Business Journal. * Read the full story. Johnson was f  more
Three UNM pre-law students selected to participate in 2026 National Model Constitutional Convention
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Three UNM pre-law students selected to participate in 2026 National Model Constitutional Convention * Three University of New Mexico pre-law students were invited to participate in the Model Constitutional Convention at Washington University in St. Louis in May. Tatiana James, Nathan Sweeten and Valeska Kubiak were invited to participate in the event, which explores the process of amending the Un  more
Trustee Cornell Morris Awarded Liberty Medal by NYS Senate
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 5 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Trustee Cornell Morris Awarded Liberty Medal by NYS Senate * By Kerry Gallagher SUNY Broome proudly announces that our own Trustee Cornell Morris was awarded a Liberty Medal for his exemplary life of service to his country, community, and veterans. Presented by Senator Lea Webb (LA '01) on July 28, the Liberty Medal is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate. In his   more
Turner's Commitment to Women in the Workplace Recognized by Forbes for the Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner's Commitment to Women in the Workplace Recognized by Forbes for the Third Consecutive Year * Turner has once again been named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes. This marks the third consecutive year Turner has received the recognition, highlighting the company's continued commitment to empowering women and creating a workplace where all employees can thrive. "Thi  more
U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A team of food science and human nutrition students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were the creme de la creme at the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association College Bowl Competition in Chicago on July 14. The Illinois team defeated the University of C  more
U.S. Deputy Representative Bruce Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace, Security Caused by Terrorist Acts
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks on Aug. 5, 2026, by Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce, at a U.N. Security Council briefing on the threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts: * * * Thank you, Madam President. It's a pleasure to see you, personally, behind that placard, and to see Denmark in their presidency this month. And, of course, also a thanks to the DRC for the work that they've done leading up to this, and   more
U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored * The letter follows an admission from the Trump Admin that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics Washington, D.C. - Instead of effectively governing and making energy more affordable for hardworking Americans, President Trump has used federal grants to   more
Universal's Below-the-Line Traineeship Celebrates 5 Years of Building the Next Generation of Production Talent
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal's Below-the-Line Traineeship Celebrates 5 Years of Building the Next Generation of Production Talent Since 2021, the program has provided workforce development opportunities for aspiring crew members across the film industry - Since its launch in 2021, the Universal Below-the-Line Traineeship has focused on strengthening the production workforce by creating practical p  more
Upstate University Hospital Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke, Heart Failure and Resuscitation Care
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 6 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate University Hospital earns national recognition for excellence in stroke, heart failure and resuscitation care Upstate University Hospital has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients experiencing some of the most serious medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest, hear  more
URochester faculty appointed to named professorships
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 5 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester faculty appointed to named professorships * #Named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of URochester's faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Numerous faculty members at the University of Rochester were appointed to named professorships during the first half of 2026. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor's work, the na  more
USGS Dates Lake Champlain Rocks With Fossils and Thin Sections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Cambrian and Ordovician Stratigraphy, Conodont Biostratigraphy, and Microfacies Analysis to Support 1:24,000-scale Geologic Mapping of the Southern Lake Champlain Valley, New York and Vermont' by Randall C. Orndorff, Mercer Parker, Stephen A. Leslie, John E. Repetski, and John T. Haynes, as U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1879-3 in 2026. The report, part of 'Stratigraphic Notes--Volume 3, 2026', was published in Reston,  more
UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC LIVE! announces 2026-27 season, with most performances moving to Cadek Hall * Jazz pianist Benny Green opens the UTC LIVE! season in a benefit concert for WUTC-FM 88.1. UTC LIVE! will move most of its 2026-27 performances to Cadek Hall, giving the series a smaller setting that better fits the artists and programs it presents. Known for bringing noted artists to campus who a  more
Utica University: Life, Death, and the Choices In-Between
UTICA, New York, Aug. 5 -- Utica University issued the following news: * * * Life, Death, and the Choices In-Between * The Canadian government consults with Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Dr. Christopher Riddle in challenge to Medical Aid in Dying Faced with a challenge to its Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) policy, the Canadian government turned to a recognized expert for insight - Utica University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Dr. Christopher Riddle. "The Mentler Challenge is   more
Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A  more
Verizon helps families stay connected during Washington wildfires
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon helps families stay connected during Washington wildfires * #At a glance * Verizon's network remains strong * In response to the wildfires in Washington, Verizon is waiving calling, texting and data charges to help our customers connect with loved ones * This applies to all consumer and small business customers, including pre  more
Victory Medical Center Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 Mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Victory Medical Center Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 05, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 05, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Victory Medi  more
When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16 * Every day Mark Demarest '16 is called upon to problem solve, to make compelling arguments and to build relationships. But Demarest's most critical responsibility is, as he puts it, "to make people's lives better." The Le Moyne graduate works as an assistant staff judge advocate in the United States Air F  more
When Waves Go Rogue: Olivia Schlegel '27 Investigates Predictors of Rogue Wave Formation
HAMILTON, New York, Aug. 5 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * When Waves Go Rogue: Olivia Schlegel '27 Investigates Predictors of Rogue Wave Formation * Rogue waves are exactly what they sound like: enormous, unpredictable waves that come out of nowhere. Olivia Schlegel '27 (applied mathematics and economics double major) has been working alongside Associate Professor of Mathematics Nick Moore for the last two summers, digging into the mathematical model of wave behavior   more
White & Case advises Alimentation Couche-Tard on landmark US$8.6 billion acquisition of Zabka Group
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Alimentation Couche-Tard on landmark US$8.6 billion acquisition of Zabka Group * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (Couche-Tard), a global leader in convenience and mobility, on an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Zabka Group SA, Poland's largest convenience retailer, and launching a voluntary tender offer f  more
White & Case advises European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on landmark EUR270 million Axian Telecom senior loan financing
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on landmark EUR270 million Axian Telecom senior loan financing * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on a landmark EUR270 million senior loan financing to Axian Telecom group (Axian Telecom), a leading telecommunications provider, to support t  more
White & Case advises initial purchasers on US$650 million secured bond
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises initial purchasers on US$650 million secured bond * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the initial purchasers with Constellation Oil Services Holding S.A., a provider of oil & gas contract drilling and production services in Brazil, and its issuance of US$650 million in first-lien notes due 2033. The net proceeds from the bond issue, together with   more
White & Case advises Iochpe-Maxion on senior unsecured term loan
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Iochpe-Maxion on senior unsecured term loan * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Iochpe Maxion Austria GMBH and Maxion Wheels de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., subsidiaries of Iochpe-Maxion S.A., as borrowers, and Iochpe-Maxion S.A., as guarantor, on a US$320 million unsecured syndicated senior term loan. The loan consists of euro tranche loans in a p  more
Working People Over PACs: UAW Ground Game Helps Power Primary Victories Statewide
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * Working People Over PACs: UAW Ground Game Helps Power Primary Victories Statewide * After months of organizing on shop floors and in communities across Michigan, UAW members helped deliver a rebuke to billionaire-funded politics on Tuesday, powering victories for working-class champions across the state. Leading the ticket, UAW-endorsed Abdul El-Sayed defeated an obscene flood of ou  more
WTA Certification Program Confirms Tier 4 Certification of Nilesat's Cairo Teleport
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The World Teleport Association issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * WTA Certification Program Confirms Tier 4 Certification of Nilesat's Cairo Teleport The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that it has completed a re-certification audit of Nilesat's Cairo Teleport and renewed their top Tier 4 quality rating under WTA's Teleport Certification Program. Since its introduction at IBC 2015, the Certification program has quickly grown in popul  more
Wyden Releases New Report on Failure of Wall Street Banks to Blow the Whistle on Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking and Money Laundering Schemes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Wyden Releases New Report on Failure of Wall Street Banks to Blow the Whistle on Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking and Money Laundering Schemes 'Looking the Other Way' Report Caps 4-Year Investigation Into Banks Ignoring Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Suspicious Transfers; Report Reveals Obstruction by Treasury Department, Senate  more