Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York
Advocates for Children of New York: Response to the Release of 2026 N.Y. State English Language Arts Test Scores
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Response to the Release of the 2026 New York State English Language Arts Test Scores
Maria Odom, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York, issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2026 New York State English Language Arts (ELA) test scores for New York City students in grades 3-8.
The test scores released today underscore the need for the Ci
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AI plus chemistry can expand battery electrolyte design
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI plus chemistry can expand battery electrolyte design
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Cornell researchers are using artificial intelligence to speed the search for better battery materials while using a creative approach to chemistry to expand the design space for electrolytes, unlocking new possibilities for safer, higher-performing energy storage.
Electrolytes shuttle ions between battery electrodes and are key to a battery's energy dens
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ALA UN Delegation elevates libraries at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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ALA UN Delegation elevates libraries at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2026
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CHICAGO -The American Library Association (ALA) participated in the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum at United Nations headquarters in New York, reinforcing the vital role of libraries in advancing sustainable development, equitable access to information, educatio
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Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
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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.
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Announcing Application Deadline Date for Conservation Program Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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Announcing Application Deadline Date for Conservation Program Funding
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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New York is announcing that the fiscal year (FY) 2027 sign-up deadline for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environmental Quality Inc
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing
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OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a major victory in the July 2026 lawsuit brought by the coalition to challenge the Trump Administration's atte
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Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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Attorney General Charity Clark 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.
For more tha
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of Central New York in Syracuse as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hi
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Elmira as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickma
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Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Gold Bar Scam Targeting Seniors
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Gold Bar Scam Targeting Seniors
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of increasingly common "gold bar scams" and providing tips to protect themselves. These scams usually start with a fake pop-up message on victims' computers, claiming their computer or financi
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Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on Fiscal Year 2026 fund
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY WITH NEXSTAR/TEGNA MOTION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY WITH NEXSTAR/TEGNA MOTION
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Court Rebukes Nexstar for "Brazen" Violation of Tegna Injunction
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 12 attorneys general secured a court order granting their motion on Thursday, finding that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar) violated the court's order requiring it and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) to remai
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Boys & Girls Clubs Honor Military Youth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Boys & Girls Clubs Honor Military Youth
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Yesterday in the nation's capital, five young Americans from across the War Department were honored as finalists during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2026 National Military Youth of the Year celebration, and one walked away with the honor and the opportunity to compete at the next level.
Stephen B. Simmons, deputy assistant secretary of defense for military commu
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Brian Hirsch discusses 144A data center financing with Tech Capital
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Brian Hirsch discusses 144A data center financing with Tech Capital
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Davis Polk partner Brian Hirsch was quoted in Tech Capital discussing the advantages and disadvantages of 144A data center financing.
The article noted that data center financing is moving beyond conventional real estate-style lending as AI and hyperscale projects are ever-expanding.
Discussing the reasonin
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Northwell Health Lead International Cohort of Researchers to Develop More Than 150 Next-generation Cancer Treatment Models
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Aug. 8 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Northwell Health lead international cohort of researchers to develop more than 150 next-generation cancer treatment models
Human Cancer Model Initiative releases compendium results of decade-long project to create cancer organoids
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Ten years and thousands of patient samples later, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has just published its results from
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Disability Rights Organizations Urge Federal Appeals Court to Reject Exclusion of Blind Woman from Jury Service
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:
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Disability Rights Organizations Urge Federal Appeals Court to Reject Exclusion of Blind Woman from Jury Service
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Amicus Brief Argues that New York Court System Violated Federal Disability Laws
NEW YORK - Disability rights organizations today filed an amicus brief in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to reverse a lower court decision to dismiss a case brought by a blin
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Emory University School of Medicine: Bruce Ribner Leaves Legacy of Redefining Infectious Disease Care
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Bruce Ribner leaves legacy of redefining infectious disease care
Mary Loftus
In December 2014, TIME magazine named its Person of the Year.
Rather than honoring a politician, business leader or celebrity, the magazine recognized "the Ebola fighters" -- the doctors, nurses, scientists and caregivers who stood on the front lines of the largest Ebola outbreak in history.
Among them was Dr. Bruce
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Everytown for Gun Safety Statement on Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Statement on Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
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WASHINGTON -Today, following the Senate's confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General of the United States, Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement:
"Senate Republicans have confirmed as the nation's top law enforcement officer a man who claims to be part of the g
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Gibson Dunn Team Secures Unanimous Ruling in Favor of Client DoorDash
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Team Secures Unanimous Ruling in Favor of Client DoorDash
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled unanimously in favor of DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub in a First Amendment challenge to New York City's Customer Data Law, which required third-party platforms such as DoorDash to share customer information with restaurants -infor
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Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Modernization Project to Restore Century-Old Chambers St Subway Station
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Modernization Project to Restore Century-Old Chambers St Subway Station
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking contractors to design, construct and rehabilitate one of the most historic stations in the subway system - the Chambers St JZ station, which opened in 1913. This comprehensive renewal p
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Governor Hochul Announces Designation to the Appellate Division in the Fourth Department
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Designation to the Appellate Division in the Fourth Department
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the designation of Justice Erin S. Skinner as an Additional Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Fourth Department.
"New Yorkers deserve a judiciary defined by integrity and excellence," Governor Hochul said. "Justice Skinner's extensive legal exp
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How early-life stress leaves a 'scar' inside brain cells
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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How early-life stress leaves a 'scar' inside brain cells
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Experiencing severe stress during childhood can make a person more vulnerable to anxiety, depression and other mood disorders when faced with hardships as an adult. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Princeton University have now uncovered how trauma early in life can leave a lasting effect on the b
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Marc Weinstein Examines Legal Challenges in Prediction Market Insider Trading Case With Law360
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Marc Weinstein Examines Legal Challenges in Prediction Market Insider Trading Case with Law360
The first prediction market insider trading prosecution tests the reach of federal commodity and wire fraud laws.
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* The case is the first prosecution involving alleged insider trading in prediction markets.
* Weinstein says the defendant's motion to dismiss focuses on the legal issues raised by th
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Immigrant Rights Groups Decry Federal Court Decision Allowing End of TPS Protections for Nearly 4,000 Burmese Nationals
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Immigrant Rights Groups Decry Federal Court Decision Allowing End of TPS Protections for Nearly 4,000 Burmese Nationals
CHICAGO -- A federal court today declined to extend emergency relief for nearly 4,000 TPS holders from Burma, a devastating decision that will allow the Trump administration to begin deporting Burmese TPS holders who lack other legal status. The co
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LDF Strongly Condemns Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF Strongly Condemns Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General
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Today, the U.S. Senate voted 50 - 49 to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General. The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) previously issued an opposition report to Blanche's nomination. In his short time at the Justice Department, Blanche has continued the practice of weaponizing the Department
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New Scholarship Honors a Lifetime of Artistry, Mentorship and Backstage Excellence
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 7 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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New Scholarship Honors a Lifetime of Artistry, Mentorship and Backstage Excellence
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For more than four decades, Eric Olson helped audiences see worlds that did not exist until the curtain rose.
A painted backdrop became a city street. A carefully placed light transformed a stage into a moonlit landscape. Costumes, scenery and technical artistry combined to tell stories that lingered long after the fi
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NIH Selects Dr. Judy Cho to Helm the National Human Genome Research Institute
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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NIH selects Dr. Judy Cho to helm the National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., today announced the selection of Judy Cho, M.D., as director of NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Dr. Cho joins NIH from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sina
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: New York City Mayor Mamdani Cuts Red Tape, But Needs to Hold Government Accountable
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica:
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New York City Mayor Mamdani cuts red tape, but needs to hold government accountable
City Hall would simply have to apply the same standard to itself that it recently applied to every small business owner in New York.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new OPEN for Small Business initiative cuts more than 50 outdated rules for small businesses. The may
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Rep. Min, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CPSC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 24, 2026
The Honorable Peter Feldman
Acting Chairman
Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
Dear Acting Chair Feldman:
We write as Members of Congress representing communities that have experienced a growing number
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Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to FIFA President Infantino
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 26, 2026
Mr. Gianni Infantino
President
FIFA
Trump Tower
725 5th Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Dear Mr. Infantino:
In 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecuted more than two dozen high level FIFA officials and sports-marketing executives for a racketeer
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Rep. Tenney Issues Letter to N.Y. Gov. Hochul
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 29, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul
Office of the Governor
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Dear Governor Hochul:
I write today to express serious concerns about New York State's lack of information sharing and cooperation with the federal government to reduce the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progra
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Russian strike damages major pharmaceutical warehouse in Ukraine
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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Russian strike damages major pharmaceutical warehouse in Ukraine
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Kyiv, Ukraine, August 7, 2026 -A Russian strike in Dnipro today severely damaged one of Ukraine's largest pharmaceutical warehouses risking vital medical supplies relied on by the IRC and other humanitarian organizations. The warehouse is a key storage hub for life-saving medicines, treatments for chronic
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Sen. Gillibrand Issues Letter to Ex-Im Bank President, Chairman Jovanovic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following letter to the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. President and Chairman John Jovanovic:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 28, 2026
The Honorable John Jovanovic
President & Chairman
Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20571
Dear Chairman Jovanovic,
I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed closure of the New York regional office of
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Sen. Whitehouse, 4 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, IRS CEO Bisignano
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, with four co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank J. Bisignano:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 24, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20220
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Frank J. Bisignano
Chief Executive Officer
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Avenue NW
Wash
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Sens. Warren, Blumenthal Issue Letter to SEC Chair Atkins
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Sen.Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
The Honorable Paul Atkins
Chair
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
Dear Chair Atkins:
We write to request that your ag
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Sens. Warren, Schumer Issue Letter to Federal Housing Financing Agency Director Pulte
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following letter to Federal Housing Financing Agency Director William J. Pulte:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 26, 2026
The Honorable William J. Pulte
Director
Federal Housing Financing Agency
400 7th St SW
Washington, D.C. 20219
Dear Director Pulte:
We write to inquire about the
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State Dept. Approves "Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450-1500" Exhibition Objects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The State Dept. determined that objects imported for temporary display in "Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450-1500" are culturally significant.
The exhibition will be held at The Frick Collection in New York, New York, with possible additional venues. The department also determined that displaying the objects in the U.S. is in the national interest.
The determination was made under the 1965 cultural-property exhibition law. Sherry C. Keneson-Hall, Principal Deputy Ass
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Statement From N.Y. Mayor Mamdani on Haiti TPS Protections Ending After Court Lifts Stay
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following statement:
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Statement From Mayor Mamdani on Haiti TPS Protections Ending After Court Lifts Stay
In response to a federal court ruling ending deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants under Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani released the following statement:
"The City of New York was forced by federal law, as recently decided by the Supreme Court, to r
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TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - July 2026
TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 8 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - July 2026
TMX Group Limited today announced July 2026 trading statistics for its marketplaces - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montreal Exchange (MX).
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View tables at the link at bottom:
All TMX Equities Marketplaces* TABLE: Year-to-date Statistics
Toronto Stock Exchange
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U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Issues Remarks at Security Council Meeting on Safeguarding Education in Sudan
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed issued the following remarks at the Security Council meeting entitled "Safeguarding Education in Sudan: Investing in Peace, Recovery and Stability":
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Your Excellency Mr. Abukar Dahir Osman, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the United Nations,
Excellencies,
Distinguished delegates,
Dear colleagues and friends,
My deep appreciation to, Ambassador Osman, and to Somalia, the Democra
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U.S. Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs Locetta Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Sudan & South Sudan
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by Jennifer Locetta, Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan:
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Thank you, Madam President and to all of our briefers this morning.
Fifteen years after the world watched the promising beginning of South Sudan, conflict continues to rob its people of long-promised stability.
The first quarter of 2026 saw an alarmingly high rate
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University of Johannesburg Hosts Renowned Scholar Vivek Chibber for Lecture Series on the Post-colonial Economy
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 8 -- The University of Johannesburg issued the following news release:
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UJ hosts renowned scholar Vivek Chibber for lecture series on the post-colonial economy
Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo launched a six-part lecture series featuring internationally acclaimed political theorist Prof Vivek Chibber under the theme "Economic Change in the Post-Colony". The lecture series, hosted by NEHAWU and endorsed by the University of Johannesburg (UJ), took
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University of Richmond Journalism Professor Singeli Agnew Recognized for Emmy-Award Winning Documentary Film
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
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University of Richmond Journalism Professor Singeli Agnew Recognized for Emmy-Award Winning Documentary Film
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Journalism professor Singeli Agnew was recently recognized for her work as a cinematographer on the documentary Kids Under Fire, which received an Emmy Award for "Outstanding War or Violent Conflict Coverage."
Kids Under Fire, which aired as part of the Fault Lines series on Al Jazeera
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USC alumna Ashley Poston built a career writing magical love stories
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC alumna Ashley Poston built a career writing magical love stories
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Ashley Poston still has the three-ring binders she filled with stories in high school. They're still annotated with notes from her friends. The New York Times bestselling author reads them sometimes, remembering the teenager who dreamed of magic, romance and epic adventures.
"I know my craft is better now, but I still fe
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Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
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Washington 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 coalition had not s
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