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"A DEBT WE CAN NEVER REPAY": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HONORS HUDSON VALLEY HEROES ON NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "A DEBT WE CAN NEVER REPAY": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN HONORS HUDSON VALLEY HEROES ON NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY * "A Debt We Can Never Repay": Congressman Pat Ryan Honors Hudson Valley Heroes on National Purple Heart Day National Purple Heart Day marks the anniversary of the military's highest honor; on this day in 1782, George Washington awarded the very first award for military merit Ryan - an Iraq War c more

71 Advocates and Allies in Solidarity With The People's Forum Against House Investigation

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * 71 Advocates and Allies in Solidarity With The People's Forum Against House Investigation * NEW YORK - Tomorrow, materials subpoenaed from The People's Forum by the Republican-controlled House Ways and Means Committee are due. The House Ways and Means Committee Chair Rep. Jason Smith claims that the documents would help "expose how America's tax laws and charitable sector may hav more

A+E Global Media To Become a Wholly Owned Hearst Business

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release: * * * A+E Global Media To Become a Wholly Owned Hearst Business Hearst today announced an agreement with subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) where Hearst will acquire Disney's 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in September, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing A+E Global Media will become a wholly owned more

ADL Expresses Deep Disappointment Following APA Council Vote on Association of Jewish Psychologists

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * ADL Expresses Deep Disappointment Following APA Council Vote on Association of Jewish Psychologists ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) is deeply disappointed by the American Psychological Association (APA)'s decision today to delay the vote - for the second time t more

ADL Welcomes Introduction of Comprehensive and Bipartisan Federal Buffer Zone Legislation Protecting Safe Access to Synagogues and Houses of Worship

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * ADL Welcomes Introduction of Comprehensive and Bipartisan Federal Buffer Zone Legislation Protecting Safe Access to Synagogues and Houses of Worship The legislation establishes "safe access" zones to help shield worshippers from conduct that knowingly disrupts r more

AFA Raises Concerns About Federal Immigration Authorities at Airports

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA issued the following news release: * * * AFA Raises Concerns About Federal Immigration Authorities at Airports Immigration enforcement in our airports increased in July. According to the New York Times, recent arrests "appear to be an expansion of an arrangement between the Transportation Security Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement." "The growing presence and actions that federal immigration authorities have t more

Agudath Israel Endorses the Bipartisan Right to Worship Act to Protect Access to Houses of Worship

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, issued the following news: * * * Agudath Israel Endorses the Bipartisan Right to Worship Act to Protect Access to Houses of Worship Agudath Israel of America has announced its support for the bipartisan Right to Worship Act, legislation introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Representatives Brad Knott (R-NC) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY). This bill aims to help ensure that America more

Airbnb Q2 2026 financial results

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb Q2 2026 financial results * We issued our second quarter 2026 financial results. You can read the details here. #Overview of Q2 results Over the first half of 2026, we've delivered some of our strongest results in years. In Q2, that momentum accelerated as we exceeded our outlook across every key metric. Revenue grew 17 percent year-over-year to $3.6 billio more

Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 7 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL * With seven home games scheduled in the ICCU Dome, there are plenty of chances to see the Bengals in action this fall. But it wasn't so long ago, before the dome, and before ISU was officially a four-year institution, that Bengal football looked a little bit different. Football at the Academy of Idaho began in September 1902, when the school was barely one year old. more

American Expands Pecan Lodge's Authentic Texas Barbecue to More Domestic Flights From DFW

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 8 -- American Airlines posted the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * American expands Pecan Lodge's authentic Texas barbecue to more domestic flights from DFW Following the successful debut of Pecan Lodge's barbecue platter and smoked brisket sandwich, American Airlines is expanding its partnership with the award-winning Texas barbecue restaurant. The popular First Class meal option will be available on all eligible domestic flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth more

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Awards $1.12 Million to Refugees International to Build Framework for Safe, Sustainable Refugee and IDP Returns in Syria

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: International] -- Refugees International, a humanitarian organization that says it advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights and protection for displaced people, issued the following news: * * * Andrew Carnegie Foundation Awards $1.12 Million to Refugees International to Build Framework for Safe, Sustainable Refugee and IDP Returns in Syria * Washington, DC - The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, formerly Carnegie Corporation of New York, has awarded a two-yea more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services Attorney General Kris Mayes and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coaliti more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly tox more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Victory on Nexstar/Tegna Motion, Court Calls Nexstar's Attempt to Take Over Tegna Despite Court Order "Shocking" and "Brazen"

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Victory on Nexstar/Tegna Motion, Court Calls Nexstar's Attempt to Take Over Tegna Despite Court Order "Shocking" and "Brazen" * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after a court granted the states' motion raising concerns about actions by Tegna Inc. (Tegna) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) that v more

Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Shaun Humphrey

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 (TNSrep) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Shaun Humphrey * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/reports/osi-shaun-humphrey-report.pdf) on the death of Shaun Humphrey, who died on August 15, 2023, after an incident at t more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates - Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 18 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), more

Attorney General Tong Secures Dismissal in Challenge to Connecticut's Felon-in-Possession Laws

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 7 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Dismissal in Challenge to Connecticut's Felon-in-Possession Laws * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that the U.S. District Court in Connecticut granted the state's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state's laws banning firearm possession by convicted felons. In the lawsuit, Freeman v. Bondi, more

Attorney General Tong Secures Victory on Nexstar/TEGNA Motion

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Victory on Nexstar/TEGNA Motion * Press Releases Court Calls Nexstar's Attempt to Take Over TEGNA Despite Court Order "Shocking" and "Brazen" (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today issued the following statement after a court granted the States' motion raising concerns about actions by TEGNA Inc. (TEGNA) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc more

Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CNN News Central

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CNN News Central * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CNN News Central. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Omar Jimenez, CNN: El-Sayed's victory is the latest for the progressive left this election season, and follows big wins f more

BBS student Q&A: Alexis Smrekar

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * BBS student Q&A: Alexis Smrekar * #Alexis Smrekar Second-year Ph.D. candidate, Molecular and Cellular Medicine concentration, de Mestre Lab Why did you pursue science? Growing up on the Gulf Coast! I moved from Detroit to Tampa, Florida when I was in elementary school and spent a lot of my childhood on the water. When I moved to Gainesville for undergrad, I fell in love with wh more

Beacom School of Business Named to Princeton Review's Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Aug. 7 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Beacom School of Business Named to Princeton Review's Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027 * The University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business has been named to The Princeton Review's Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027, ranking No. 24 on the list. This ranking is part of The Princeton Review's broader Best Business Schools for 2027 report, which also features a list of the Best On-Ca more

Bloomberg Law Features Debevoise's AI Strategy and STAAR Platform

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bloomberg Law Features Debevoise's AI Strategy and STAAR Platform * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP was featured in Bloomberg Law for its approach to developing client-facing AI tools, highlighting the firm's Suite of Tools for Assessing AI Risk (STAAR) and its strategy for leveraging curated legal knowledge to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Read the article he more

Breaking: Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Breaking: Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for possibl more

Breakthrough may change treatment for metastatic prostate cancer

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Breakthrough may change treatment for metastatic prostate cancer * Earlier use of a targeted radionuclide therapy delays metastatic prostate cancer progression when administered as part of a trio of drugs, according to a phase 3 clinical trial led by Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and investigators at several other institutions worldwide. The results, p more

Brick Township Municipal Workers Join the TWU

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * Brick Township Municipal Workers Join the TWU * Municipal workers at Brick Township on the Jersey Shore joined the Transport Workers Union of America after they were automatically recognized under the New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act. They will join TWU Local 220, which represents municipal workers in Ocean County, New Jersey. The municipal workers primarily wor more

Chancellor King Announces Additional Support to Promote SUNY Research and Highlight Leading Researchers Across the System

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces Additional Support to Promote SUNY Research and Highlight Leading Researchers Across the System SUNY Partners with the Alan Alda Center to Increase Opportunities for Faculty and Researchers to Strengthen Research Leadership and Strategic Communication; Applications Open for SUNY Research Leadership Academy Interested SUNY Campuses Can Also Host On-Site Workshops Thr more

Civil Rights Advocates on Senate Commerce Committee Markup: This is a Missed Opportunity to Meaningfully Act on AI This Congress

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement with seven organizations: * * * Civil Rights Advocates on Senate Commerce Committee Markup: This is a Missed Opportunity to Meaningfully Act on AI This Congress American public is calling for federal privacy and AI guardrails - On behalf of the undersigned organizations, The Leadership Conference's Center for Civil Rights and Technology released the following statement in reaction to today's markup of several techn more

Commander, Task Force 67 holds change of command

NAPLES, Italy, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * Commander, Task Force 67 holds change of command * SIGONELLA, Sicily - Capt. Frank C. Sanchez relieved Capt. Brian J. Schneider as commodore of Commander, Task Force 67 during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Aug. 7. Schneider assumed command of CTF-67 in August 2024. During his tenure, he was responsible for providing naval maritime air forces in suppor more

Common Cause Secures Legal Win for DC Voter Privacy

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Common Cause Secures Legal Win for DC Voter Privacy Judge blocks Trump Administration's attempt to access DC voter roll. - Following a concerted, multi-state legal effort by Common Cause to safeguard the private information of millions of voters, a federal judge today dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit to obtain sensitive voter data in Washington D.C. Common Cause and a more

Common Cause: Senate Greenlights Blanche Bad Behavior

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Senate Greenlights Blanche Bad Behavior After weeks of Americans demanding the Senate reject Todd Blanche, the U.S. Senate will approve Blanche as the next Attorney General. His approval comes after weeks of documented incompetence and lack of independence, including the botched release of the Epstein files, the illegal $1.8 slush fund at taxpayers' expense, and the ongoing targeting of Presid more

Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Israel and Iran Plan

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Israel and Iran Plan * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2026 Israel and Iran Plan, outlining a legislative agenda to strengthen the United States' alliance with Israel, confront the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies, promote regional security, and advance President Trump's Peace Through Strength strategy. The 2026 more

DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Congratulates Mayor Chaz Molder on TN-05 Primary Victory

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Congratulates Mayor Chaz Molder on TN-05 Primary Victory * Chaz enters the general election with major momentum to defeat broke and bruised Charlie Hatcher and flip TN-05 Today, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder won the Democratic primary in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District and will advance to the general election as the party's nominee. DCCC Chair Suzan De more

Debtwire Recognizes Cahill Among Top Lender Counsel for Western European Banks for 1H 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Debtwire Recognizes Cahill Among Top Lender Counsel for Western European Banks for 1H 2026 * Cahill's European Leveraged Finance practice has earned strong recognition across multiple categories in Debtwire's Western Europe legal adviser league tables for the first half of 2026, reflecting the firm's continued investment in its European leveraged finance platform and growing m more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Race Raters Shift Four Senate Races Toward Democrats as Momentum Builds for Democrats

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Race Raters Shift FOUR Senate Races Toward Democrats as Momentum Builds for Democrats Analysts at Inside Elections shift Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, and Texas Senate races toward Democrats, citing toxic GOP agenda and flawed Republican candidates With less than 90 days to go until the midterm elections, Republicans are losing ground across the country as Democrats co more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Three Months Out - Toxic GOP Health Care Records Define the Midterms as Millions Lose Care, Hospitals Struggle, and Costs Spike

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * THREE MONTHS OUT: Toxic GOP Health Care Records Define the Midterms as Millions Lose Care, Hospitals Struggle, and Costs Spike With just three months until the midterm elections, reporting across battleground states highlights how Republicans are set to face the "political consequences" of their ongoing toxic, rip-away-health-care agenda, which has provided Democrats wit more

Educators and Advocates Respond to Preliminary State Assessment Data

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, posted the following news release: * * * Educators and Advocates Respond to Preliminary State Assessment Data Evan Stone, Chief Executive Officer of Educators for Excellence, issued the following statement in response to the New York State Education Department's release of preliminary English Language Arts and Mathematic more

EisnerAmper Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Los Angeles

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * EisnerAmper Named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Los Angeles * EisnerAmper has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's (LABJ's) 20th annual list of "Best Places to Work in Los Angeles." Honorees were selected through a comprehensive employee survey conducted by Workforce Research Group, evaluating organizations on key more

Environmental Defense Fund: Court Blocks Trump Administration's Freeze on Affordable Wind Energy

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Court blocks Trump administration's freeze on affordable wind energy EDF Statement from Phelps Turner, Senior Attorney, U.S. Clean Energy - WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. District Court in Oregon blocked the Department of Defense's freeze on onshore wind energy projects, finding that the Department's failure to conduct routine reviews of these projects violated clear statutory deadlines more

Environmental Defense Fund: Senate Farm Bill Stalls, Leaving Farmers in Limbo

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Senate farm bill stalls, leaving farmers in limbo Statement from EDF VP for Political and Government Affairs Joanna Slaney - (WASHINGTON) - Today, the Senate Agriculture Committee did not advance a farm bill during markup. "Farmers and ranchers need the U.S. to invest in innovation, voluntary conservation programs and technical assistance so they can weather more challenging growing more

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer Dr. Annie Andrews for U.S. Senate in South Carolina

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer Dr. Annie Andrews for U.S. Senate in South Carolina * NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Andrews is a former volunteer with the South Carolina chapter of Moms Demand Action, whic more

Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Members' Biographies

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 7 -- Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the following news release: * * * Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Members' Biographies * W.L. (Vic) Adamowicz Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences University of Alberta Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, for more

Get To Know Our Regional GMs

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Get To Know Our Regional GMs * Meet the Leaders Driving Our Global Business Whether operating out of Dubai, London, New York or Singapore, business leaders today face an interconnected economic landscape. Yet navigating global macro trends demands deep regional context and local expertise. Anand Joawn, General Manager, Middle East; Elayne Gan, General Ma more

Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues to introduce the Language Access for All Act, legislation to codify language access requirements for federal agencies and protect language access for the 25 million individuals in the United States with limi more

Goodwin Advises Sleep Country Canada on Court-Approved Acquisition of Sleep Number Corporation

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Sleep Country Canada on Court-Approved Acquisition of Sleep Number Corporation * Goodwin's M&A and Financial Restructuring teams advised Sleep Country Canada on the successful completion of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets and ongoing business operations of Sleep Number Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: SNBR) through SNBR Inc., a wholly owned s more

Governor Hochul Announces $4.1 Million for Community Improvements in the Town of Babylon

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $4.1 Million for Community Improvements in the Town of Babylon * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $4.1 million in state capital funding for two community improvement projects in the Town of Babylon. The funding includes $3 million to support the Great Lawn as part of the Wyandanch Rising redevelopment initiative and $1.1 million for improvements at Wyandanch Park more

Governor Hochul Announces $434 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $434 Million to Make Local Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $434 million to make water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects more affordable for communities statewide. The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and State and federal grants t more

Greenberg Traurig Expands Financial Services Litigation Practice, Adding Domenic Cervoni in New York

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Financial Services Litigation Practice, Adding Domenic Cervoni in New York * NEW YORK - Aug. 7, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Domenic Cervoni as a shareholder in the firm's Financial Services Litigation Practice in New York. He joins Greenberg Traurig from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP. Cervoni represents financial service more

Gulf Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Increases Costs, Threatens Wildlife, People

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Gulf Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Increases Costs, Threatens Wildlife, People * WASHINGTON, D.C. -RWE U.S. Offshore's announcement of its 1.22 billion-dollar agreement with the Department of Interior to end three offshore wind leases threaten wildlife habitat and progress toward affordable energy, particularly in the Gulf. "Louisiana's coastal habitats are disapp more

Hispanic Federation Sounds Alarm on Puerto Rico's Water Crisis for Risks Posed to Vulnerable Communities

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- 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. 6, 2026: * * * Hispanic Federation Sounds Alarm on Puerto Rico's Water Crisis for Risks Posed to Vulnerable Communities Puerto Ricans' struggle to access reliable water is an avoidable catastrophe and indicative of the broader abandonment of cr more

Hispanic Federation: New Executive Orders Defy Supreme Court, Threaten American Citizenship and U.S. Territories

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- 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 statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Hispanic Federation: New Executive Orders Defy Supreme Court, Threaten American Citizenship and U.S. Territories Yesterday, the President signed two new executive orders in another attempt at shrinking the bounds of birthright citiz more

Holland & Knight Advises Central Wire Industries in Its Sale to Altair Industries

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Central Wire Industries in Its Sale to Altair Industries * NEW YORK (August 6, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Central Wire Industries (CWI), a leading manufacturer of specialty alloy wire and cable products serving aerospace, defense, industrial, medical and energy markets, in connection with its sale to Altair Industries, a private equity more

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Advances Legislation and Postal Naming Bills

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Advances Legislation and Postal Naming Bills U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) announced the committee advanced 15 bills and 39 postal naming bills. The legislation and postal rena more

Hope College's Big Read Lakeshore Announces 2026 Lineup

HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College's Big Read Lakeshore Announces 2026 Lineup * The Big Read Lakeshore, a Hope College program in collaboration with many community partners throughout Ottawa and Allegan counties, is showcasing a local author and his many books in the fall 2026 program. The featured Big Read book is The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt -a West Michigan author of middle-grade and young-adult fiction novels. He is professor more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Beyer Reiterate Concerns on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Beyer Reiterate Concerns on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill * Washington, D.C. \- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Don Beyer (D-VA), Senior House Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, today issued the following statement upon Senate passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russi more

How Abby Stevenson-Greiss Turned a Viral Video Into a Career in Experiential Marketing

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * How Abby Stevenson-Greiss Turned a Viral Video Into a Career in Experiential Marketing * Communications alumna pushes the creative boundaries of event marketing, champions Gen Z's place in the industry Before Abby Stevenson-Greiss (corporate communications, '20) had ever heard the term "experiential marketing" she had already run her first e campaign: leveraging a young influencer's fame to help draw tourism more

How NBCUniversal's Summer Interns Are Shaping Their Future

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * How NBCUniversal's Summer Interns Are Shaping Their Future * This year, more than 400 interns from over 150 universities joined teams across 20 business segments in 13 locations. At NBCUniversal, our Summer Internship Program gives early-career professionals the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience across our global portfolio, from television, streaming and film to more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Ethiopia's Growing Assault on Independent Media

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Mausi Segun, executive director in the Africa Division: * * * Ethiopia's Growing Assault on Independent Media Addis Standard Editor Detained, Newsroom Raided - Ethiopian authorities are intensifying their assault on media freedom in the country. On August 1, unidentified security personnel detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of Addis Standard, and questioned him for 24 hours about the more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Technology Expands ICE's Capacity for Abuse

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by intern in Washington advocacy Connor Swenson: * * * Technology Expands ICE's Capacity for Abuse Surveillance and Profiling Tech Raises Rights Concerns - Representatives Delia Ramirez and Hank Johnnson, both members of US Congress, held a shadow hearing on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) use of technology on July 15. Witnesses at the hearing detailed how the Department of Homel more

Human Rights Watch: Liberia Ends Primary School Registration Fees

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Liberia Ends Primary School Registration Fees * Liberia's government announced on August 5 the elimination of all school registration fees from kindergarten through grade 6, beginning with the new school year on September 7. The decision removes one of the biggest barriers to schooling for hundreds of thousands of children. A recent Human Rights Watch report, "Without Education, There Will Be N more

IATSE Local 4 Secures Series of Wins in Brooklyn, Organizing Pacha NY, National Sawdust, and Under the K Bridge

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * IATSE Local 4 Secures Series of Wins in Brooklyn, Organizing Pacha NY, National Sawdust, and Under the K Bridge * BROOKLYN, NY - IATSE Local 4 has had a landmark summer, winning union representation for workers across three of Brooklyn's most prominent live entertainment venues. Pacha New York On July 9, 2026, management at Pacha New York voluntari more

ICYMI: GOP Plays a Game They're Doomed to Lose. Here's What Will Win.

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: GOP Plays a Game They're Doomed to Lose. Here's What Will Win. * ARLINGTON, VA-ICYMI: Republicans have a chance to hand voters the sharpest contrast in a generation -real economic freedom versus the left's growing embrace of total government control. In a new USA Today op-ed, Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel makes the case that the GOP should seize it: der more

ICYMI: Mike Lawler Rated New York's Most Bipartisan Member

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Mike Lawler Rated New York's Most Bipartisan Member A new report from a nonpartisan group just rated Mike Lawler as the most bipartisan Member of Congress from New York and the 6th most bipartisan overall. This is yet another bipartisan accolade for Lawler, as last Congress he was named the House's most effective freshman lawmaker. And it's all well-deserved, as thanks to Lawler's e more

ICYMI: Win It Back PAC Clocks 'Crooked' Collins for Insider Trading Indictment

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Club for Growth Action, an arm of the Club for Growth, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Win It Back PAC Clocks 'Crooked' Collins for Insider Trading Indictment In case you missed it, Club for Growth Action's affiliated Win It Back PAC launched a new ad in Florida's 19th Congressional District hitting Chris Collins over his past insider trading indictment and guilty plea. The ad is the latest in Win It Back PACs $1.1 million spend against Co more

Jackson Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Results

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Results Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson(R)) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Key Highlights * Retail annuity sales1 of $5.9 billion, up 34% from the second quarter of 2025, including record registered index-linked annuity (RILA) sales of $2 more

Jackson Financial Declares $0.90 Common Stock Dividend for Third Quarter

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Announces Third Quarter 2026 Common and Preferred Stock Dividends - Jackson Financial Inc./1 (Jackson(R)) announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock (NYSE: JXN) for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend on the common stock will be payable on September 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close more

Japan's winning sports tradition shouldn't include abuse

NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Japan's winning sports tradition shouldn't include abuse * Japan's athletes have thrilled sports fans around the world with memorable victories and heartbreaking defeats in sports as varied as soccer, tennis, volleyball, figure skating, gymnastics, swimming and wrestling. Those moments of triumph do not come easily. They are built on years of disciplined training, often beginning in childhood. more

JCP&L Rate Proposal Delays Bill Impact for Residential Customers Until 2028 While Supporting Reliability Investments

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 8 -- Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * JCP&L Rate Proposal Delays Bill Impact for Residential Customers Until 2028 While Supporting Reliability Investments Plan gives customers time to prepare while continuing investments to strengthen electric system HOLMDEL, New Jersey - Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has filed a rate proposal with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). The filing includes: more

Judicial Watch Moves to Unseal the Biden Justice Department's Warrant Records of Search and Seizure of Former Trump Lawyer's Phone and Email

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Judicial Watch Moves to Unseal the Biden Justice Department's Warrant Records of Search and Seizure of Former Trump Lawyer's Phone and Email Judicial Watch announced today that it and Victoria Toensing, a former attorney for President Donald J. Trump, filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to unseal the search warrant materials related to three search warr more

Judiciary Chair Grassley Opens Hearing on Antitrust, Appellate and District Nominees

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Aug. 5, 2026, at a hearing to evaluate five executive and judicial nominees, including Antitrust Division pick Adam Candeub, Fifth Circuit nominee Anna St. John, District Judge nominee Gregory Cook and Sentencing Commission nominees John Cronan and Jason Manion. * * * Good morning, I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing. Today, we'll have two p more

Klobuchar, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing * The legislation would increase the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and expand development of accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Visitable Inc more

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut Incumbents for Reelection to Congress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says these candidates always stand with federal workers BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of five incumbent members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Connecticut in the 20 more

Lawler Bills to Rename Post Offices to Honor Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson & Paul Piperato Pass Senate Committee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Bills to Rename Post Offices to Honor Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson & Paul Piperato Pass Senate Committee * Washington, D.C. - 8/6/26... Today, two bipartisan bills introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) to honor the legacies of Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson and Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato advanced through the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs more

Lawler Hosts Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick At IBM Research To Showcase American Quantum Leadership

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Hosts Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick At IBM Research To Showcase American Quantum Leadership * Yorktown Heights, N.Y. - 8/6/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) welcomed Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights for a tour highlighting the groundbreaking work taking place in quantum computing, semiconductor research, and next- more

Lawler Introduces Legislation To Support Public Employees Seeking Homeownership

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Legislation To Support Public Employees Seeking Homeownership * Washington, D.C. - 8/6/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Public Service Homeownership Assistance Act, legislation to help eligible public employees afford the cost of purchasing a home by providing down payment and closing cost assistance. This legislation would authorize, beginning January 1 more

LEI for Spain Rose Again in June

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Rose Again in June Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r) (LEI) for Spai more

Maersk Enters Agreement to Sell Maersk Training

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 8 -- Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Maersk enters agreement to sell Maersk Training Summary: Sale of Maersk Training and subsidiary Maersk H2S Safety Services to support further growth under an ownership with dedicated strategic focus. - A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Maersk Training and its subsidiary Maersk H2S Safety Serv more

Managing IP 2026 Recognizes Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Excellence in Intellectual Property

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 [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: 'One Size Does Not Fit All A Developmentally Appropriate Framework for AI in K-12 Education'

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on July 30, 2026, by Jennifer Weber entitled "One Size Does Not Fit All A Developmentally Appropriate Framework for AI in K-12 Education." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Since the early 20th century, many schools have enthusiastically embraced the use of emerging technologies in the classroom, long before educators, parents, or policymakers understood their effects on student learning and developmen more

Manhattan Institute:'From Gold Card to Golden Auction How America Can Supercharge the Economy Through an Improved Investor Visa Program'

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following report on August 6, 2026, by Daniel Di Martino entitled "From Gold Card to Golden Auction How America Can Supercharge the Economy Through an Improved Investor Visa Program." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The U.S. has long offered investment-based immigration pathways. For over a century, treaties with certain countries have allowed some immigrant investors to obtain a visa; and, since 1990, the EB-5 visa (gree more

Manhattan University Named One of America's Best Colleges for Women by Newsweek

RIVERDALE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Named One of America's Best Colleges for Women by Newsweek The University is recognized in a Newsweek national ranking, honoring colleges that support gender equality in education and employment. - Manhattan University has been named one of America's Best Colleges for Women in 2026 by Newsweek, in partnership with Gender Fair, an organization dedicated to advancing gender equality in ed more

Md. A.G. Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) unlawful attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencin more

Mountain West Center for Regional Studies Announces 2026 Evans Biography Award Winners

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 7 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Mountain West Center for Regional Studies Announces 2026 Evans Biography Award Winners * LOGAN - The Mountain West Center for Regional Studies at Utah State University awarded the Evans Awards to authors whose selected works focused on the importance of documenting individual lives and their impact - the first examining the complex biography of Joseph Smith and the other telling the story of an important poet, May more

N.Y. DOT: Bridge in Rensselaer County to Be Dedicated to Highway Maintenance Supervisor Robert Bornt, Thanks to Legislation Signed by Governor Hochul

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Bridge in Rensselaer County to be Dedicated to Highway Maintenance Supervisor Robert Bornt, Thanks to Legislation Signed by Governor Hochul Bridge Dedication Honors Robert Bornt, who was Killed in a Work Zone Crash in 2025, for His Years of Devoted Service to NYSDOT And His Community - New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez expressed more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Announces New Emergency Microgrant Program for Home-Based Child Care Providers

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces New Emergency Microgrant Program for Home-Based Child Care Providers What you should know * Administration launches first step toward the City's $3 million Emergency Microgrant Fund dedicated to licensed home-based child care providers * City issues RFP to administer new fund - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a new $3 million Emergency Microgrant more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Batavia City School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-10) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Batavia City School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Batavia City School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to January 22, 2026 to review access activity logs. more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Broadalbin-Perth Central School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-5) on August 7, 2026, entitled "Broadalbin-Perth Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Broadalbin-Perth Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to February 27, 2026, to rev more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Central Square Central School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-14) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Central Square Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Central Square Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to March 12, 2026, to review acc more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Holley Central School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-4) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Holley Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Holley Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to March 12, 2026, to review access activity logs more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Moravia Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.- Treasurer

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-46) on August 7, 2026, entitled "Moravia Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.- Treasurer." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Moravia Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Treasurer properly account for all receipts and disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area A fire company treasurer must properly account for more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: New York Mills Union Free School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-18) on July 31, 2026, entitled "New York Mills Union Free School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did New York Mills Union Free School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to April 14, 2026, to revi more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Niskayuna Central School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-11) on August 7, 2026, entitled "Niskayuna Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Niskayuna Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to March 17, 2026, to review access activ more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: North Collins Central School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-16) on July 31, 2026, entitled "North Collins Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did North Collins Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to February 3, 2026, to review acc more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-20) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OU BOCES) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit perio more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Red Hook Central School District - Building Access

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (S9-26-7) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Red Hook Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Red Hook Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to January 21, 2026, to review access activit more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Village of Cassadaga - Cybersecurity

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-25) on August 7, 2026, entitled "Village of Cassadaga - Cybersecurity." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Cassadaga (Village) Village Board (Board) and officials provide adequate governance to safeguard information technology (IT) assets from cybersecurity threats? Audit Period June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Vil more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Village of Lacona - Cybersecurity

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-23) on August 7, 2026, entitled "Village of Lacona - Cybersecurity." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Lacona (Village) Board and Village officials (officials) provide adequate governance to safeguard information technology (IT) assets from cybersecurity threats? Audit Period June 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Villa more

N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Village of Medina - Water and Sewer Billing and Collections

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2026M-27) on August 7, 2026, entitled "Village of Medina - Water and Sewer Billing and Collections." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Medina (Village) Village Clerk-Treasurer (Clerk-Treasurer) ensure water and sewer user rents and fees (charges) were accurately billed, collected and deposited? Audit Period April 1, 2023 - May 13, 2025 Understandi more

National Retail Federation: Import Cargo's Early Peak Season is Winding Down

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Import Cargo's Early Peak Season is Winding Down This year's peak shipping season is coming to an end, with import volume at the nation's major container ports expected to remain high this month before starting to decline for the remainder of 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "We had an more

New Transfer Agreement: SUNY Broome Health Science A.S. to SUNY Upstate Medical University

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 7 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * New Transfer Agreement: SUNY Broome Health Science A.S. to SUNY Upstate Medical University * SUNY Broome is excited to announce a new transfer agreement with SUNY Upstate Medical University, creating a pathway for Health Science A.S. students pursuing careers in specialized healthcare fields! Under this new agreement, graduates of the Health Sciences A.S. degree program can transfer into bachelor's deg more

New York State Education Department Privacy Office Enforces Penalties Against File Scanning Service for Data Breach

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * New York State Education Department Privacy Office Enforces Penalties Against File Scanning Service for Data Breach 6,253 Records with Personally Identifiable Information Accessed Without Authorization, Impacting 25 Educational Agencies - Commissioner Betty A. Rosa today announced that the State Education Department's Privacy Office has collected $125,000 from Instrea more

Northern Trust Leaders to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 14

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Leaders to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 14 * CHICAGO - Northern Trust Corporation announced today that Chief Financial Officer Dave Fox and President of Wealth Management Jason Tyler will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York City o more

NRC Seeks Comments on Energy Solutions' Ontario Radioactive Waste Import Application

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments and requests for a hearing on an Energy Solutions LLC application to import Class A low-level radioactive waste from Ontario, Canada, for disposal at its facility in Clive, Utah. Energy Solutions submitted the import license application June 5, 2026, requesting a 10-year license to transport and dispose of up to 130,800 cubic yards, or 100 terabecquerels, of Class A low-level radioactive waste genera more

NRDC: Trump's War on Wind Costs Us $4 Billion

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * NRDC: Trump's War on Wind Costs Us $4 Billion With latest payoff to an offshore wind company, the Trump administration has spent nearly $4 billion of U.S. taxpayer funds to stop projects that would deliver the electricity our nation needs more than ever - The Trump administration is paying off another company not to produce offshore wind energy, the fifth time it has wasted taxpayer funds this more

NYC Ferry Workers Unanimously Vote to Join the TWU, New York's Fightback Union

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * NYC Ferry Workers Unanimously Vote to Join the TWU, New York's Fightback Union * Marine Diesel Technicians and Welders at the New York City Ferry voted unanimously on Thursday evening to join the Transport Workers Union of America. The TWU continues to grow on land, air, and sea in New York State, where we bring the fight to anti-worker politicians like Kathy Hochul and Jul more

NYU Langone Opens New Ambulatory Care Center in Patchogue

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * NYU Langone Opens New Ambulatory Care Center in Patchogue * NYU Langone Health recently celebrated the opening of its new Ambulatory Care Center in Patchogue, New York, transforming a long-vacant retail building into a modern outpatient healthcare facility. VHB pr more

Pioneer PROfiles - Ava Sylvester

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 7 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Pioneer PROfiles - Ava Sylvester * Ava Sylvester (Fillmore, NY) chose Alfred State's Agricultural Technology program because it offered the hands-on learning, affordability, and close-knit community she was looking for. Growing up on her family's 300-goat dairy farm, raising crops, and operating a farmers market stand helped spark a lifelong passion for agriculture. "Agriculture has always been a part of more

Pioneer PROfiles - Eve Razzano

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 7 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Pioneer PROfiles - Eve Razzano * Drawn to electronics from an early age, Eve Razzano (Freeport, NY) developed a passion for technology after helping her father build a computer when she was just five years old. She chose Alfred State's Electrical Engineering Technology program because of its unique semiconductor program and state-of-the-art clean room facilities. "I've always been fascinated by electronics more

Pioneer PROfiles - Hunter Copp

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 7 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Pioneer PROfiles - Hunter Copp * Hunter Copp (Corning, NY) chose Alfred State's Game and Interactive Design program because it offered a unique opportunity to turn his lifelong passion for gaming and storytelling into a career. "I've always loved video games, creativity, and telling stories. This program gave me the opportunity to explore those interests and discover exactly what I want to do." Hunter ap more

Pioneer PROfiles - Nehemiah Abelard-Johnson

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 7 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Pioneer PROfiles - Nehemiah Abelard-Johnson * Nehemiah Abelard-Johnson (Brooklyn, NY) enjoys learning and interacting with various parts of engineering in his mechatronics technology program at Alfred State. "Alfred State is one of the few colleges that have a mechatronics program. I like that they teach you step by step through the engineering process and build up skills." Nehemiah enjoys taking what he more

Pioneer PROfiles - Rebekah Kalladen

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 7 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Pioneer PROfiles - Rebekah Kalladen * Seeing her younger sister's ultrasound before she was born inspired Rebekah Kalladen (Brewster, NY) to explore Diagnostic Medical Sonography, which combines technology with patient care. Alfred State's program offered a top-quality healthcare education at the affordability of a SUNY institution. "I wanted the same quality education I could get at a private school, but more

Private equity buyout tracker - Q2 2026

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity buyout tracker - Q2 2026 * The Private Equity Stakeholder Project tracks and publishes data on private equity-backed acquisitions of companies with 500 or more employees. Using PitchBook, press releases, and news searches, this acquisitions tracker will be updated with leveraged buyouts and add-on acquisitions each quarter. See the Airtable and interactive more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects. "While the Trump Administr more

Ramirez, Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. Landmark housing legislation, the bill would rebuild the United States' public housing stock, address the longstanding capit more

Reed Pushes to Prohibit Insider Trading & Crack Down on Securities Fraud

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Pushes to Prohibit Insider Trading & Crack Down on Securities Fraud * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to effectively counter insider trading, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the Insider Trading Prohibition Act (S.5320) to establish a clear statutory prohibition against insider trading. This legislation seeks to clearly define the offense of ins more

Reps. Meeks, Beyer Reiterate Concerns on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, with Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia: * * * Meeks, Beyer Reiterate Concerns on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Don Beyer (D-VA), Senior House Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, today issued the following statement upon Senate passage o more

Research Honor Fuels Executive DBA Student's Progress Toward Dissertation

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Research Honor Fuels Executive DBA Student's Progress Toward Dissertation * Responding to a business setback formed the basis of an Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) student's dissertation, and that solutions-driven approach has now earned him a prestigious research award. Based on an early dissertation draft, Vincent Vazzana '27 was selected to present at th more

Rochester Institute of Technology Students Gain Real-world Experience Solving Health Care Challenges

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT students gain real-world experience solving health care challenges Rochester Institute of Technology students designed accessible health care solutions for children and adults with disabilities and gained real-world experience working with not-for-profit clients. Interdisciplinary teams of RIT students collaborated on eight projects during the Studio 930 program, a 10-week cooperativ more

Safe Sport Day: Japan Should Lead the Way on Athletes' Rights

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Safe Sport Day: Japan Should Lead the Way on Athletes' Rights * August 8 is Safe Sport Day, a time to show a visible commitment to sport that is safe, inclusive and accountable for everyone. This day, first celebrated in 2020, is now marked globally, by the International Olympic Committee and organizations that are committed to protecting athletes, including children, women, and people with disa more

SCHUMER CALLS ON NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO RELEASE OPERATING FUNDS TO BUFFALO'S THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - THE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SITE THAT HAS NOT YET RECEIVED ANNUAL...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER CALLS ON NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO RELEASE OPERATING FUNDS TO BUFFALO'S THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - THE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SITE THAT HAS NOT YET RECEIVED ANNUAL... * Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site - Where Then-Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Took The Oath Of Office To Become America's 26th President - Needs Annual more

Sen. Grassley Speaks Ahead of Blanche's Confirmation to Be Attorney General

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Grassley Speaks Ahead of Blanche's Confirmation to be Attorney General In a few moments, we'll vote to confirm Todd Blanche as the Attorney General of the United States. Before we do, I'd like to speak in support of his nomination and urge my colleagues to vote for him. Mr. Blanche is nominated to one of the most important offices in ou more

Senator Collins Introduces Bill to Combat Medicare Home Health Fraud

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Introduces Bill to Combat Medicare Home Health Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins introduced legislation today to protect the Medicare home health program from fraud and strengthen access to these important services for the Americans who need them. The Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act would give the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servic more

Short-Term Inflation Expectations Tick Down; Household Finance Expectations Improve

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Short-Term Inflation Expectations Tick Down; Household Finance Expectations Improve * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the July 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that households' inflation expectations decreased slightly at the short-term horizon and remained unchanged at the medium- and longer-term horizons. Gas price g more

Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Houses of Worship * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and U.S. Representatives Brad Knott (R-NC) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) introduced the Right to Worship Act.The bill restricts activity that knowingly disrupts or impedes access to scheduled religious services within 100 feet of the entrance to a house more

Spotlight on the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory * #What is your primary mission and how many people are on your team? The Anatomic Pathology Laboratory at the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic services, including postmortem examinations, histopathology, specialty pathology services (hepatopathology, dermatopathology, neuropath more

St. Joseph's University, New York Receives Grant For Veteran Services

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 3 -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news: * * * ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK RECEIVES GRANT FOR VETERAN SERVICES PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) has received a $3,800 grant from the proceeds of the 2025 Catholic Health Suffolk County Marathon to continue its veteran peer health educator (VPHE) program on the University's Long Island Campus in Patchogue. The VPHE program at SJNY is led by professionally trained more

Study Finds That Blood Biomarker May Help Predict Risk of MS Progression Over Time

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news with the International Progressive MS Alliance: * * * New Study Finds That Blood Biomarker May Help Predict Risk of MS Progression Over Time An international team of researchers found that a blood biomarker called "GFAP" was associated with risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) progression and treatment response. The project was funded in part by the National MS Society and the International Progressive M more

Syracuse University: Franciscan Friars Father Manny Vasconcelos and Brother Nick Romeo Join Hendricks Chapel

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Franciscan Friars Father Manny Vasconcelos and Brother Nick Romeo Join Hendricks Chapel A shared background in vocational ministry shapes their approach to campus life. Dara Harper Change is coming to the SU Catholic Center this fall, and it's the good kind. As Father Gerry Waterman prepares to depart from campus ministry after ten years of faithful service at the University, two new Conventual Franciscan fri more

Syracuse University: Mark Depew Named Assistant Dean for Advancement in A&S

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Mark Depew Named Assistant Dean for Advancement in A&S Depew brings 15 years of major gifts fundraising experience at Cornell University to his new role leading A&S advancement. Sean Grogan The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has named Mark Depew as assistant dean for advancement, effective Aug. 10. Depew joins A&S from Cornell University, where he spent the past 15 years in advancement, most recently as more

The Atlantic Announces Madeleine Carlisle and Danyel Smith as Staff Writers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Announces Madeleine Carlisle and Danyel Smith as Staff Writers * Today The Atlantic is announcing two new staff writers: Madeleine Carlisle and Danyel Smith. This marks a homecoming for Madeleine, who was an Atlantic editorial fellow in 2018 and 2019, and went on to Time magazine and most recently 60 Minutes. Danyel is a legend in journalism who s more

The Case Against Charlie Hatcher

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Charlie Hatcher * "Mayor Chaz Molder has never been distracted by partisan politics or political games because he's focused on delivering results. That's the kind of commonsense leadership Tennessee families deserve in Washington fighting for them. While Charlie Hatcher limps out of a messy primary with no resources and no message, Chaz is building the momentum he n more

The Wildlife Conservation Society and Multi-Media Artist Anita Glesta Team Up to Project Public Artwork about the Hudson Canyon onto the Brooklyn Bridge

BRONX, New York, Aug. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * The Wildlife Conservation Society and Multi-Media Artist Anita Glesta Team Up to Project Public Artwork about the Hudson Canyon onto the Brooklyn Bridge * Bronx, NY, August 7, 2026-In collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and ArtW, and presented through the New York City Department of Transportation's art program (NYC DOT Art), internationally rec more

To Realize AI's Promise for Health, Public Health Must Help Shape Its Future

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 7 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * To Realize AI's Promise for Health, Public Health Must Help Shape Its Future *. A new commentary by Debbie Cheng highlights the need for public health leadership to build trustworthy artificial intelligence in health. From disease surveillance to clinical care, artificial intelligence is transforming health. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in decisions affecting population heal more

Tuskegee University: MC Lyte, Artemis II Astronaut, Dr. Lonnie Johnson and Pastor Mike to Join Red Tails Classic Weekend

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Aug. 8 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * MC Lyte, Artemis II Astronaut, Dr. Lonnie Johnson and Pastor Mike to Join Red Tails Classic Weekend The distinguished guests will be featured during inaugural Red Tails Classic Gala on Aug. 29 in Montgomery Crystal Drake Tuskegee University will welcome an extraordinary lineup headlining the Inaugural Red Tails Classic Gala, the signature celebration of Red Tails Classic Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 29. Enter more

U of A grows doctoral admissions, talent

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A grows doctoral admissions, talent * Across the country, top-tier research universities are scaling back their doctoral programs in response to shifts and uncertainties in federal funding. But according to new admissions data submitted to the Association of American Universities, or AAU, the University of Arizona is bucking the national trend - protecting its research pipeline by holding overa more

U.S. Representative to U.N. Waltz Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by U.S. Representative to the United Nations Michael Waltz from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First Foreign Policy Through Strategic Diplomacy and Burden Sharing": * * * Thank you, Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and members of the Committee. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today. When I arrived in New York, I tr more

UNICEF: At Least 300 Children Reportedly Killed in Gaza in Past 300 Days

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * At least 300 children reportedly killed in Gaza in past 300 days AMMAN - At least 300 children have been reportedly killed in Gaza in the 300 days since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025. This amounts to an average of one child every day, despite an agreement for the suspension of military operations and the full entry of humanitarian aid and relief almost 10 m more

University of Birmingham Has Co-led England's First Globally Recognized, City-wide, Creative Health Programe

BIRMINGHAM, England, Aug. 7 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * The University has co-led England's first globally recognised, city-wide, creative health programme The week-long programme brought together more than 60 organisations to deliver over 130 events across Birmingham. - The city of Birmingham hosted Healing Arts Birmingham (HABrum) from 22 to 28 June 2026, delivered in a partnership consortium led by the World Health Organization, Birmingham City Counci more

University of California Davis School of Law: Professor Ziegler Elected to the American Law Institute

DAVIS, California, Aug. 8 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Ziegler Elected to the American Law Institute Professor Mary Ziegler has been elected to the American Law Institute, the nation's premier nongovernmental law reform organization. UC Davis Law now counts 21 current and nine emeriti faculty in the ALI, which consists of judges, lawyers and law professors and caps membership at 3,000. It has been a year of accolades for Zieg more

Vietnam: Exiled journalist sentenced to seven years jail for anti-government reporting

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 7 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Vietnam: Exiled journalist sentenced to seven years jail for anti-government reporting * The Hanoi's People's Court sentenced exiled journalist Doan Bao Chau to seven years in prison in absentia, and an additional five-year probationary period, for anti-state reporting under Article 117 of Vietnam's Penal Code on August 3. The International Federation of Journal more

West Nile virus infection in a red-tailed hawk

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * West Nile virus infection in a red-tailed hawk * A juvenile female red-tailed hawk was found recumbent and emaciated, with infrequent seizures observed during rehabilitation. The submitting veterinarian collected EDTA whole blood for the West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panel and heparinized whole blood for the WNV pla more

WGA East Wins Voluntary Recognition at Static Media

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGA East Wins Voluntary Recognition at Static Media * NEW YORK, NY (August 7, 2026) - Management at Static Media voluntarily recognized the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) as the collective bargaining representatives of the staff's full-time editors, writers and reporters. A card-check conducted by an independent third-party confirmed that an overwhelming majority o more

White House Sent 21 Nominations Sent to Senate on Aug. 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Aug. 7, 2026, the nominations of 21 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Leslie Becera, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. Justin Bytheway, of Utah, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Tonga. Marc Dillard, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counsel more

White House: Fraud.gov - Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Fraud.gov: Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are waging war on the fraudsters and scammers who have looted hardworking Americans for far too long. Today, that war becomes fully transparent at fraud.gov -- a new website where Americans can track every action, every takedown, and every dollar recovered as part of the unrelenting eff more

World's First Combined Face and Whole Eye Transplant Expands Reconstructive Options

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * World's First Combined Face and Whole Eye Transplant Expands Reconstructive Options Procedure improves appearance, function and quality of life, although vision was not restored - The first combined face and whole eye transplant shows surgeons can address traumatic facial and eye injuries once considered beyond the limits of conventional reconstruction, according to a stu more

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