Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York

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14-Year Partnership Continues to Support Tioga County Students
ELMIRA, New York, Aug. 6 -- Elmira College issued the following news: * * * 14-Year Partnership Continues to Support Tioga County Students For the 14th consecutive year, The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation is helping Tioga County students pursue an Elmira College education, awarding a $15,000 grant that has now supported 55 students since 2013. Among the recent students to benefit from the grant are Wyatt Blauvelt '27, a Biology major from Barton, New York, and Gabrielle Boots '29, a Bio  more
30 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on Managing Intellectual Property's 2026 'IP Stars' List
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 30 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on Managing Intellectual Property's 2026 'IP Stars' List * NEW YORK - Aug. 10, 2026 - Thirty attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property magazine's 2026 edition of "IP Stars." In addition, the firm earned recognition in five practice areas: Copyright & Related Righ  more
7 guidelines for leading open organizations
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 7 guidelines for leading open organizations * John Meluso, assistant teaching professor in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering's Systems Engineering Program, is lead author on a new perspective paper discussing the history of "openness" and offering guidance on how organizations and researchers can use and manage open practices effectively. Published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, Meluso and eig  more
A Better Test for Leptospirosis in Cattle
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Better Test for Leptospirosis in Cattle * Assistant professor Elsio Wunder, DVM, Ph.D., has been awarded a three-year, $570,000 grant to improve diagnostics for bovine leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can infect cattle and spread to humans. The award comes from the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund, or BARD. BARD is a competitive funding program for mutuall  more
ACLU of New Jersey Executive Director Sinha Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Amol Sinha, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * * * Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for convening this hearing and f  more
AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a multistate coalition of 22 other states won their lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over its illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families f  more
Akin Advises Millrose Properties on Up to $1.25 Billion Financing for Dream Finders Homes' Acquisition of Beazer Homes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Advises Millrose Properties on Up to $1.25 Billion Financing for Dream Finders Homes' Acquisition of Beazer Homes (New York) - Akin advised Millrose Properties, Inc., the homesite option platform for residential homebuilders, in a commitment by its manager to provide acquisition financing of up to $1.25 billion to support Dream Finders Homes, Inc.'s publicly announced acquisition of Beazer Homes USA, I  more
Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 10 -- 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
Amata Leads Foreign Affairs CODEL to Colombia Presidential Inauguration, City Struck by Devastating Earthquake After Departure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Leads Foreign Affairs CODEL to Colombia Presidential Inauguration, City Struck by Devastating Earthquake After Departure * Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata, traveling at the request of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), led the Radewagen CODEL with Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) over the weekend to Colombia for the new President's inauguration, ensuring that   more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Backs Down?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Backs Down? Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) acknowledged Sunday that some 2020-era democratic socialist rhetoric went too far, agreeing that "Woke 1.0 was crazy," attributing it to COVID-driven upheaval that widened the opportunity for sweeping policies. Ocasio-Cortez stated she believes today's rhetoric on crime is "fund  more
American Express Unveils New Tennis Experiences for All Fans and Access to Premium Spaces for Card Members at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express Unveils New Tennis Experiences for All Fans and Access to Premium Spaces for Card Members at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships * American Express is channeling the unmistakable energy of the US Open Tennis Championships into unique experiences for Card Members and US Open fans during the tournament from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13. The US Open American Express Fan Ex  more
Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first-ever broadcast in Apple Immersive
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first-ever broadcast in Apple Immersive * Today, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) unveiled the September schedule for "Friday Night Baseball," the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 20  more
As the Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC, IRC trains community leaders to strengthen early detection and combat misinformation
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * As the Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC, IRC trains community leaders to strengthen early detection and combat misinformation * Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, August 10, 2026 -As the Ebola outbreak continues to spread, misinformation remains a significant challenge, hindering prevention efforts and reducing trust in health interventions. To help address this, the   more
Ashurst Perkins Coie advises Bluerock Acquisition Corp. on $550 million business combination agreement with Yellow.ai
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ashurst Perkins Coie advises Bluerock Acquisition Corp. on $550 million business combination agreement with Yellow.ai * NEW YORK (August 10, 2026)-Ashurst Perkins Coie is pleased to have advised Bluerock Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: BLRK), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, on its entry into a definitive business combination agreement with Yellow.ai, a  more
Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections * August 10, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration's unprecedented effort to dismantle decades of federal gun safety protections. Since May 2026, the  more
Bank of America Expands Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties to Grow Mentoring and Workforce Development Programming
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Expands Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties to Grow Mentoring and Workforce Development Programming Nationally Recognized as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's "Agency of the Year," BBBSEHU Will Connect Thousands of New Jersey Youth Annually to Career Pathways, Higher Education, and  more
Barnes & Thornburg Named Among Top Law Firms in The Lawyer's Inaugural New York 100
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Named Among Top Law Firms in The Lawyer's Inaugural New York 100 * Barnes & Thornburg has been recognized in The Lawyer's inaugural New York 100, a list of New York's leading law firms. The report examines the structure and performance of firms operating in New York based on scale, partnership investment, leverage, profitability, and other   more
Berkshire Hathaway: 2nd Quarter Earnings 2026
OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 8 -- Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-faceted conglomerate, issued the following news release: * * * Second Quarter Earnings 2026 Berkshire's operating results for the second quarter and first six months of 2026 and 2025 are summarized in the following paragraphs. However, we urge investors and reporters to read our 10-Q, which has been posted at www.berkshirehathaway.com. The limited information that follows in this press release is not adequate for making an informed invest  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area June 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Aug. 10, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.8 percent in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that one year a  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area June 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Aug. 10, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.3 percent in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that one year ago, New  more
BMCC CUNY Unlimited Comprehensive Transition Program Celebrates Milestone with First Graduating Cohort
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College posted the following news: * * * BMCC CUNY Unlimited Comprehensive Transition Program Celebrates Milestone with First Graduating Cohort * This past June at Borough of Manhattan Community College's (BMCC/CUNY) 61st Commencement at Barclays Center, student Erick Portes celebrated a milestone. He, along with Kiana Dwarka and Serigne Niasse, were the first cohort of graduates from the BMCC CUNY Unlimited program. At BMCC, CUNY Unlimited  more
BorgWarner Announces Cash Tender Offers for its Senior Notes
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Announces Cash Tender Offers for its Senior Notes * Auburn Hills, Michigan, August 10, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) (the "Company") today announced that it has commenced tender offers to purchase for cash the debt securities issued by the Company referred to below (collectively, the "Notes," and each a "Series"), in each case upon the terms and subject to  more
Brooklyn Law School Names New Leaders for International Programs and Academic Advising
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 10 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Brooklyn Law School Names New Leaders for International Programs and Academic Advising * (L to R) In July, Carl Olson became Director of International Programs and Mariah Vitali was named Associate Director of Academic Advising. Brooklyn Law School has appointed Carl Olson as Director of International Programs and Mariah Vitali as Associate Director of Academic Advising, strengthening support for students an  more
Building a Better Cochlear Implant: Behind the Breakthrough
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Building a Better Cochlear Implant: Behind the Breakthrough * Cochlear implants have transformed what is possible for people with profound hearing loss. But the next major advance may depend less on the device itself than on the brain's ability to learn how to use it. In the latest episode of NYU Langone Health's Behind the  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: DSA Anniversary of Anti-Israel Resolution
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * DSA ANNIVERSARY OF ANTI-ISRAEL RESOLUTION August 13 marks the one-year anniversary of a resolution passed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) that punishes its members for defending Israel's right to ex  more
Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Former New York City Police Department Commissioner and Los Angeles Police Departm  more
Chairman Selig Announces Inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting on August 20 in Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Selig Announces Inaugural CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting on August 20 in Washington * WASHINGTON -Chairman Michael S. Selig, sponsor of the Innovation Advisory Committee, today announced the IAC will host its inaugural meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Aug. 20, in Washington. The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the inter  more
Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Student Participation in National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Student Participation in National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit Students from Five SUNY Campuses Selected to Attend the Annual Summit in Colorado SUNY Has Worked to Expand Resources for Neurodiverse Students Throughout the System - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today highlighted SUNY student participation in the National Neurod  more
CNN's Isobel Yeung Reports in "Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze," for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Isobel Yeung Reports in "Stacked: Inside the Enhancement Craze," for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * August 10th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (August 10, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of the growing mainstream appeal of performance-enhancing drugs. "Stacke  more
College Expands Moriarty-Pullano Pathway to the Bronx with $800,000 Gift from Joseph Beck '76
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 10 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * College Expands Moriarty-Pullano Pathway to the Bronx with $800,000 Gift from Joseph Beck '76 * An $800,000 gift from alumnus Joseph "Joe" Beck '76 will expand the Moriarty-Pullano Pathway, a transformational initiative designed to bridge financial gaps and fully fund tuition for incoming and current Catholic high school students. The Moriarty-Pullano Pathway removes financial barriers to higher educati  more
Columbia University Lamont Scientists Deploy Advanced Real-Time Sensors to Forecast Eruptions at Chile's Villarrica Volcano
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Wiring the Spirit's House Lamont scientists Terry Plank and Einat Lev worked with partners in Chile to install a new suite of sensors on the summit of Villarrica, bringing real-time monitoring to one of Chile's most active volcanoes. By Francesco Fiondella The problem of the moment was power. On the crumbly rim of Villarrica, one of Chile's most active and dangerous volcanoes, a 12-pe  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE REINTRODUCES BILL TO KEEP KIDS FED AND LEARNING ALL SUMMER LONG
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE REINTRODUCES BILL TO KEEP KIDS FED AND LEARNING ALL SUMMER LONG * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle reintroduced the Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation he authored to help children continue learning while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The bill would establish a new federal grant program supporting reading pro  more
Consumer Reports Statement on FDA GRAS Notification Proposal
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 11 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports Statement on FDA GRAS Notification Proposal WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new proposed a rule today that would require manufacturers to notify the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when they determine a new food substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) -- though manufacturers would still self-determine th  more
Consumer Watchdog: As Carbon Capture Gains Momentum, New Report Raises Consumer Concerns
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 10 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * As Carbon Capture Gains Momentum, New Report Raises Consumer Concerns * California is setting the stage for oil producers, refiners, and other industries to decarbonize. Air regulators are circulating proposed rules for the state's first industrial Carbon Capture and Storage program. They've doubled a pool of CO2 emissions allowances to $4 billion for manufact  more
Crowell & Moring's Dan Zelenko Named a Crain's New York Business 2026 Notable Leader in Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring's Dan Zelenko Named a Crain's New York Business 2026 Notable Leader in Law * New York - Aug. 10, 2026: Crowell & Moring partner Dan Zelenko has been named a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain's New York Business. The award recognizes New York attorneys, accountants and consultants for professional leadership, industry impact, mentorship a  more
Debevoise Strengthens Private Funds Platform with Addition of Karen Chao
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Strengthens Private Funds Platform with Addition of Karen Chao * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP today announced that Karen Chao has joined the firm as a partner in its Investment Management Group in New York. Ms. Chao advises private equity firms and alternative asset managers on the formation, structuring and operation of private investment funds, as well as on firm govern  more
discovery+ Launches New Play-Listed Channels Experience With Fan-Favorite Programming And Live NASA+ Streams
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * discovery+ Launches New Play-Listed Channels Experience With Fan-Favorite Programming And Live NASA+ Streams * Starting today, discovery+ is rolling out channels across all devices and tiers in the U.S. on its app and website. This new experience features curated channels with themed playlists from discovery+'s most popular franchises like the iconic 9  more
DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION UNVEILS POWERFUL MULTIPLATFORM COMMEMORATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
BURBANK, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION UNVEILS POWERFUL MULTIPLATFORM COMMEMORATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 * "9/11 Reunited" Trailer HERE (NEW YORK, August 10, 2026) - As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, Disney Entertainment Television is bringing together the collective strengths of ABC News, National Geographic, Di  more
Drew University Announces Launch of The Drew School
MADISON, New Jersey, Aug. 10 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Drew University Announces Launch of The Drew School * #The groundbreaking grade 1-8 school is in partnership with 2HR Learning August 2026 - Drew University is proud to announce the launch of The Drew School in partnership with 2HR Learning, the AI-driven curricular platform that powers the revolutionary Alpha School, as a key building block in its innovative reimagining of education over a lifetime. The Drew S  more
Duke Energy Announces Equity Units Offering
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Duke Energy announces equity units offering Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) today announced it plans to sell 35 million equity units in a public offering. Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50 ($1.75 billion aggregate stated amount) and will initially be in the form of a corporate unit consisting of a contract to purchase Duke Energy common stock in the future an  more
Earthjustice: Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 11 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates Denver's Energy Code aims to cut pollution, energy bills for households & businesses - Denver, CO -- A Colorado District Court has dismissed a corporate-backed lawsuit against Denver ordinances aimed at reducing air pollution from buildings and reducing energy bills for owners and tenants. The court agreed with argume  more
Empire Center Poll: Just 4% Approve of New York's Education System
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * Empire Center Poll: Just 4 Percent Approve of New York's Education System New Yorkers gave the state's education system a sweeping vote of no confidence: 47 percent said the state should improve student performance, 41 percent said it should improve performance while spending less, and only 4 percent said New York should continue its current course. Respondents gave those answers after  more
Environmental Defense Fund Statement: Momentum for Broad Western Electricity Market That Delivers Clean, Affordable Power Grows With New Commitment From Montana Utility
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Statement: Momentum for broad Western electricity market that delivers clean, affordable power grows with new commitment from Montana utility Statement from Michael Bueno, Senior Manager, Energy Transition - SAN FRANCISCO -- The new Western electricity market is expanding its footprint as electric utility BHE Montana announced it will become the eighth participant to sign on to the Ext  more
Evans and Partners Selects Bloomberg's Buy-Side Solutions to Scale Its Active Bond MDA Business
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Aug. 9, 2026: * * * Evans and Partners Selects Bloomberg's Buy-side Solutions to Scale its Active Bond MDA Business Sydney -- Bloomberg today announced that Evans and Partners Wealth Management (Evans and Partners), part of E&P Financial Group, has selected Bloomberg Buy-side Solutions to support its growing Active Bond Managed Discretionary Account (MDA) business. MDAs are professionally managed investment accounts that allow a port  more
Evans Introduces Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Introduces Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing * PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 10, 2026) - U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) introduced the Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act to strengthen the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to expand the supply of affordable, accessible housing for older adults and people with disabilities. Evans' lead House co-spon  more
Exhibition at The Met to Shed New Light on Innovative Works of Florentine Renaissance Sculpture by the Della Robbia Family and Workshop
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * Exhibition at The Met to Shed New Light on Innovative Works of Florentine Renaissance Sculpture by the Della Robbia Family and Workshop Rediscovering Della Robbia at The Met will showcase a significant selection of newly conserved sculptures from the Museum's holdings--the largest collection of such works in the United States. The exhibition will introduce a newly acquired work, Mystic Mandorla by Gi  more
Eye-tracking Study Reveals Where Human and AI Language Processing Converge--and Diverge
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Eye-tracking Study Reveals Where Human and AI Language Processing Converge--and Diverge * Anyone who has stumbled over a sentence and had to reread it has experienced one of the human brain's most remarkable features-the ability to recognize that it misunderstood what it just read and reconstruct the sentence's meaning. Researchers at New York University and the University of Massachusetts Am  more
Federal court allows termination of TPS to proceed for nearly 4,000 people from Burma
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Federal court allows termination of TPS to proceed for nearly 4,000 people from Burma (Chicago, IL) -Today, a federal court 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 court's ruling allows the admini  more
Feinstein Institutes Finds Mitochondria Transplantation Dramatically Enhances Heart Recovery After Cardiac Arrest
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 11 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release: * * * Feinstein Institutes finds mitochondria transplantation dramatically enhances heart recovery after cardiac arrest The study was published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - With only approximately 10% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients surviving, and many facing severe neurological or organ damage, a new study from Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for  more
FFRF Decries Trump Administration's Nearly $2 Billion Giveaway to Religious Entities
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF decries Trump administration's nearly $2 billion giveaway to religious entities The Freedom From Religion Foundation says the Trump administration's announcement that it will direct almost $2 billion in global funding toward faith-based organizations is outrageous. The State Department is touting the initiative as the largest allocation of global health foreign assistance to fait  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Six Steps to Get Your Concussion Protocol Ready for the Upcoming Athletic Season
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Six Steps to Get Your Concussion Protocol Ready for the Upcoming Athletic Season As fall sports and tryouts approach, every school, athletic program, and youth sports organization should take a hard look at its concussion protocol. From a student safety and legal liability perspective, you need to make sure your written procedure clearly spells out how coaches and trainers identify,   more
Former Marian Football Player Mikael Griggs Lands Role in Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black'
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 10 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Former Marian Football Player Mikael Griggs Lands Role in Tyler Perry's 'Beauty in Black' * Mikael Griggs came to Marian University expecting football to be part of his future. Instead, his time in Indianapolis became an early stop on an unexpected journey that would eventually take him from the football field to modeling and, ultimately, to acting. The Fort Wayne native will appear in the upcoming season o  more
From Bowie to the Big Screen: Alum Tico Wells Comes Full Circle
BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * From Bowie to the Big Screen: Alum Tico Wells Comes Full Circle * Nearly four decades before he picked up an iPhone to direct a documentary about first-generation college students, Tico Wells was trying to navigate his own college experience. He didn't know what FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) was, let alone how to spell it. He'd been turned down by the University of Maryland, H  more
From Inspiration to Impact: Meet Collin Faulkner PA '26
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 10 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * From Inspiration to Impact: Meet Collin Faulkner PA '26 * Collin Faulkner PA '26 knew from an early age that he wanted to build a career that would both challenge him and allow him to help others, and zeroed in on the healthcare field fairly quickly. However, from there things grew more nebulous. There were so many options from which to choose. A Central New York native, Faulkner considered becoming a di  more
Gabriel Rauterberg: Rethinking Regulations for Investment Funds and Private Markets
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Gabriel Rauterberg: Rethinking Regulations for Investment Funds and Private Markets * Gabriel Rauterberg, who joined the Columbia Law School faculty on July 1, is drawn to the profound questions raised by corporate and securities law. "Once you get past some of the daunting nomenclature, it's an area with a genuinely exciting set of issues about how the financial system is evolving," he says. "It's a field with a l  more
Gabrielle Levin Named Among Crain's New York Business' "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gabrielle Levin named among Crain's New York Business' "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law" NEW YORK -- Gabrielle Levin, co-leader of Mayer Brown's US Employment Litigation & Counseling Group, has been named to Crain's New York Business' list of "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law." The recognition honors accomplished professionals who lead significant cli  more
Get to know Clemson University's incoming students
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Get to know Clemson University's incoming students * University News Clemson University is ready to welcome approximately 5,000 first-year students to main campus after another competitive admissions cycle. More than 66,000 first-year students applied for undergraduate admission to Clemson, including a record 11,163 from South Carolina. This is the first time Clemson has received more than 11,000 applic  more
Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and MTA Announce Plan to Lower Subway Platform Temperatures and Harness Thermal Energy in Lower Manhattan
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and MTA Announce Plan to Lower Subway Platform Temperatures and Harness Thermal Energy in Lower Manhattan * Governor Kathy Hochul today with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced a partnership to study a Thermal Energy Network (TEN) in the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall 4/5/6 and Chambers Street J/Z station c  more
Graduate Center Distinguished Professor Wins Pascall Medal for Music Analysis
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Graduate Center Distinguished Professor Wins Pascall Medal for Music Analysis * Distinguished Professor Kofi Agawu (Music), whose work has brought European classical traditions into conversation with the music of West Africa, has won the 2026 Society for Music Analysis Pascall Medal. The medal recognizes his significant contributions to musicological research grounded in analysis and to the  more
Greenberg Traurig to Relocate to Related Ross's 15 CityPlace, Reinforcing Longstanding Commitment to West Palm Beach
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig to Relocate to Related Ross's 15 CityPlace, Reinforcing Longstanding Commitment to West Palm Beach * Global law firm's planned move to new lifestyle Class AA tower reflects CityPlace's growing role as destination for leading professional services firms WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Aug. 10, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Related Ross today announced that  more
Herb Washer and Sam Enzer Named to Crain's 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law List
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Herb Washer and Sam Enzer Named to Crain's 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law List * Crain's New York Business has named Cahill partners Herb Washer and Sam Enzer to its 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law list. Each year, Crain's recognizes outstanding executives in the New York metro area who lead major initiatives, promote the growth of   more
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Indosat on 1GW Southeast Asia AI Infrastructure Platform
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Indosat on 1GW Southeast Asia AI infrastructure platform Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison on the establishment of its partnership with Ooredoo Group, Nokia and NVIDIA to build one of Southeast Asia's largest AI infrastructure platforms, targeting 1GW of NVIDIA DSX AI Factory capacity. The project, Zankore by Indosat,   more
Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Sadler Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific released the following testimony by Brent D. Sadler, senior research fellow of naval warfare and advanced technology at the Heritage Foundation Allison Center for National Security, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Charting a New Course: Countering China's Dominance in Global Shipbuilding": * * * There is a comprehensive contest playing out today with China. This societal, economic, and military conte  more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Marc Weinstein Examines Potential Arguments in Tom Goldstein Appeal With Law360
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Marc Weinstein Examines Potential Arguments in Tom Goldstein Appeal with Law360 Appeal arguments include challenges to evidence exclusions and jury instruction changes made during trial. Highlights * Goldstein's appeal follows his conviction on 12 tax-related charges and is expected to focus on evidentiary rulings and jury instructions from the trial. * Weinstein explains why excluded text messages m  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Australia's Albanese Should Press Vietnam's Leader on Rights
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Asia Director Elaine Pearson: * * * Australia's Albanese Should Press Vietnam's Leader on Rights Communist Party Secretary To Lam to Visit Canberra - As Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with To Lam, Vietnam's president and general secretary of the Communist Party, in Canberra this week, he shouldn't forget that he is dealing with one of the region's most repressive leaders.   more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Indigenous Farmer in Indonesia Acquitted in Coal Mining Case
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Agathe Bounfour, senior researcher for environment and human rights, and Indonesia researcher Andreas Harsono: * * * Indigenous Farmer in Indonesia Acquitted in Coal Mining Case Dayak Protester in Kalimantan Spent 9 Months Detained on Dubious Murder Charges - Indonesia's Supreme Court on August 5 upheld the acquittal of Misran Toni, an Indigenous Dayak farmer known as Imis, who was participa  more
ICYMI: Michigan Senate Candidate, a Former Trump Critic, Shifts Toward Election Skepticism [New York Times]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Senate Candidate, a Former Trump Critic, Shifts Toward Election Skepticism [New York Times] New York Times: "But as he aims to return to Washington, in a Senate race considered key to control of that chamber, Mr. Rogers has become an election skeptic [...] Mr. Rogers's campaign did not provide any evidence to back up his claim about his 2024 defeat" New York Times: "Mr  more
IIB Submits Additional Comments on SEC Treasury Clearing Mandate
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- The Institute of International Bankers issued the following news release: * * * IIB Submits Additional Comments on SEC Treasury Clearing Mandate The Institute of International Bankers (IIB) today submitted additional comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) supporting a targeted exemption from certain Treasury clearing requirements for qualifying non-U.S. transactions. Following the Commission's reopening of the comment period, the submission provides a pro  more
Intel Announces Proposed $15 Billion Common Stock Offering
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Announces Proposed $15 Billion Common Stock Offering * SANTA CLARA, Calif., August 10, 2026 - Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) today announced a $15 billion underwritten public offering of common stock. Why Now Customers continue to signal a strong and sustainable demand envi  more
ITC Finds Section 337 Violation in Glass Substrates Investigation, Orders Exclusion, Cease-&-Desist Relief
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has found a violation of Section 337 involving glass substrates for liquid crystal displays and related products and manufacturing methods, ordering exclusion and cease-and-desist relief against respondents. The Commission issued a limited exclusion order prohibiting unlicensed entry of infringing glass substrates, products containing them, and manufacturing methods made by or on behalf of respondents, affiliates, parents, subsid  more
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Vermont Rep. Becca Balint for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Vermont Rep. Becca Balint for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Balint has fought to restore federal workers' collective bargaining rights and stood with Vermont's federal workforce BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Becca Balint for reelec  more
Manhattan University Offers New Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Degree
RIVERDALE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Offers New Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Degree The new program, beginning fall 2026, provides a dedicated path into one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields, combining technical depth with hands-on experience. Manhattan University has established a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, housed within the Computer Science Department in the Kakos School of Arts and   more
Mayer Brown Advises Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation on Sale to TPG Mortgage Investment Trust
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown advises Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation on sale to TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Mayer Brown is advising Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE: CHMI) on its sale to TPG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MITT) pursuant to a definitive merger agreement under which MITT will acquire CHMI. Under the terms of the agreement, CHMI stockholders will  more
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. William Shemin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. William Shemin * Army Sgt. William Shemin, a rifleman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for extraordinary heroism during World War I combat operations in France. Shemin was born Oct. 14, 1896, in New York City. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Bayonne, New Jersey. He was born to Russian Jewish immigrants Harris and Bessie Shemin. He had one sibling, a   more
More Than a Certificate: How D'Youville's Workforce Development Center Creates New Pathways into Healthcare
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 10 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * More Than a Certificate: How D'Youville's Workforce Development Center Creates New Pathways into Healthcare * When D'Youville University announced its new Workforce Development Center, the headline focused on addressing Western New York's healthcare workforce shortage. Behind that announcement, however, is a broader vision, creating new opportunities for people who may never have considered college as their fir  more
Morgan Stanley Launches the U.S. Innovation Infrastructure Initiative, Facilitating Approximately $1.5 Trillion to Support America's Next Era of Growth
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Launches the U.S. Innovation Infrastructure Initiative, Facilitating Approximately $1.5 Trillion to Support America's Next Era of Growth Firmwide initiative focused on clients building and scaling companies, technologies and infrastructure central to long-term U.S. competitiveness and national security - Morgan Stanley today announced   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations Multistate Coalition Warns Deregulating Firearms Rules Will Threaten Public Safety and Hinder Criminal Investigations - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump Administration's rollback of common-sense firearms regulations will end  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Backs "Delivery Protection Act" to Rein in Amazon's Power Over City Streets
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Backs "Delivery Protection Act" to Rein in Amazon's Power Over New York City Streets What you should know * Legislation would crack down on subcontracting model that allows corporations like Amazon to evade responsibility for dangerous working conditions and unsafe streets * Bill would establish City oversight of "last mile facilities," hold big corporations responsible fo  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Honors Pakistani Community Contributions at Brooklyn Mela
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani praised Pakistani community members for their contributions to the city during his remarks at the Brooklyn Pakistan Day Mela on Coney Island Avenue. Speaking alongside city leaders and local advocates, the mayor commended Pakistani residents across professions including law, medicine, transit, construction and the arts. Mamdani emphasized how the community's willingness to welcome others and work tirelessly has helped shape the city'  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul and MTA Announce Plan to Lower Subway Platform Temperatures and Harness Thermal Energy in Lower Manhattan
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul and MTA Announce Plan to Lower Subway Platform Temperatures and Harness Thermal Energy in Lower Manhattan What you should know * City and State partnership will study first Thermal Energy Network (TEN) in a U.S. transit system as part of the Chambers Street J/Z station renewal project * City and MTA-led study at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall 4/5/6 and Chambers  more
New Interactive Game "Public Eye" From Wolf Games Now Available in Peacock's Mobile App
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * New Interactive Game "Public Eye" From Wolf Games Now Available in Peacock's Mobile App * Microdrama-style Storytelling Meets Interactive Crime Investigation in Peacock's First Serialized Episodic Game August 10, 2026 Building on its leadership in dynamic, fan-driven entertainment experiences, Peacock today has launched Public Eye, a new cinematic hidden object detective game  more
New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation Announce Guy Park Manor Rehabilitation Completion and Launch of Park Construction
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 11 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation Announce Guy Park Manor Rehabilitation Completion and Launch of Park Construction Strengthened Historic Community Landmark Creates New Public Spaces for Residents and Visitors Manor Stabilized, Elevated, and Restored to EnsureProtected Structure and Accessibility Development Begins on New 11- acre Park C  more
New York State and New York City Health Departments Endorse 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule to Strengthen Protection for Pregnant People and Infants
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * New York State and New York City Health Departments Endorse 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule to Strengthen Protection for Pregnant People and Infants Updated Guidance Encourages Providers to Incorporate Recommended Vaccines into Routine Prenatal, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Care - The New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health  more
New York Times: Mike Rogers Prioritizes "Loyalty to Trump" After Trump Convinced Him To Run for Senate a Second Time
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New York Times: Mike Rogers Prioritizes "Loyalty to Trump" After Trump Convinced Him To Run for Senate a Second Time Rogers' shift towards total fealty to Trump over Michiganders clear as he pushes election denialism claims he used to condemn - Breaking reporting from The New York Times reveals that corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers is prioritizing "loyalty to Trump" after "Trump convince  more
Newmark Arranges Sale of a Note Secured by an Entitled Adaptive Reuse Multifamily Project in San Pedro
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of a Note Secured by an Entitled Adaptive Reuse Multifamily Project in San Pedro Los Angeles, CA -- Newmark announces it has arranged the sale of a note secured by Topaz Tower, a fully entitled adaptive reuse development project located at 222 West 6th Street in San Pedro, California. The 12-story  more
Next stop, Microsoft: Triple major graduate shares secrets for success
TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 10 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science issued the following news: * * * Next stop, Microsoft: Triple major graduate shares secrets for success * When students start their college careers, they're encouraged to "dream big" and "shoot for the stars." Marina Katoh did just that. This spring, she graduated from The University of Tulsa with degrees in computer science, cybersecurity and mathematics before landing a job as a software enginee  more
Northwood University Announces Community Observance of Sept. 11 Anniversary
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Announces Community Observance of Sept. 11 Anniversary * 'Northwood Unity' initiative will educate, remember, honor, and express gratitude for first responders, military members, veterans, and Gold Star families. Northwood University will bring its campus and surrounding community together this fall through Northwood Unity, a comprehensive initiative commemorating the 25th anniversary o  more
NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot * On a rainy morning in late July, Professor Sunny Jung asked a group of New York state schoolteachers to consider the biology of the aquatic snail. With only one foot, the snail can move and feed, and they do it with an efficient undulating motion that can draw in particles from a distance 10 times greater than their body length. "They are very effi  more
NYU: Why Do We Labor When Reading Some Words But Not Others - AI Offers a Partial Answer
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- New York University issued the following news: * * * Why Do We Labor When Reading Some Words But Not Others? AI Offers a Partial Answer New study shows that language models explain some--but not all--of this phenomenon, underscoring where human and AI language processing converge and diverge - Why do we breeze through some sentences in a book or article but have to reread others to comprehend their meaning? A team of linguists and data scientists has found a   more
Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 announced
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026 announced * Nine Buckeye standouts will be enshrined this fall in the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame, presented by Varsity O Society. The class of 2026 includes J.T. Barrett (football), Katie Borchers (women's cross country/track & field), Diane Dixon (women's track & field), Jincy Dunne (women's hockey), Danielle Meyer (women's volleyball), Oyesade Olatoye (w  more
Optimum Business and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Announce the Founding of the Lifting Up Small Businesses in The Bronx, New York Program
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Optimum Business, a brand of Optimum Communications, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Optimum Business and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Announce the Founding of the Lifting up Small Businesses in The Bronx, New York Program 25 businesses will be awarded a $5,000 grant, with one additional business receiving a separate $20,000 grand prize grant to support "Lifting up Small Businesses in The Bronx, New York" - Optimum Business, a leading provid  more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: How Trump's Next Tariffs Could Drive Companies Back to China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by senior research staffer Chad P. Brown: * * * How Trump's next tariffs could drive companies back to China Lessons from his 2025 tariffs on smartphones and clothing - President Donald J. Trump's unpredictable approach to trade policy makes it difficult for businesses and consumers to know what happens next. But his upcoming round of tariffs on 16 trading partners, as  more
Pillsbury Expands Middle East and Global Regulatory Platform With Addition of Former Saudi Ministry of Investment Senior Legal Advisor Amal Alotaibi as Partner in Riyadh
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Expands Middle East and Global Regulatory Platform with Addition of Former Saudi Ministry of Investment Senior Legal Advisor Amal Alotaibi as Partner in Riyadh With International Perspective and First-hand Government Experience, Alotaibi Offers a Rare Combination of Top-Tier Law Firm Experience and Local Connectivity - Further expanding Pillsbury's broad international regulatory capabilities and e  more
Protecting pollinators, mangroves and deer: Yang Center for Wildlife Health postdocs tackle One Health problems
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Protecting pollinators, mangroves and deer: Yang Center for Wildlife Health postdocs tackle One Health problems * The 2026 cohort of Cornell K. Lisa Yang Postdoctoral Fellows in Wildlife Health is poised to restore mangrove ecosystems in the Galapagos, improve chronic waste disease surveillance, and protect the pollinators that underpin global food systems. By integrating approache  more
Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 10 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute * Benecio Sandoval's research is helping improve food security and protect crops. As the global demand for safe, sustainable food continues to grow, protecting the crops that feed the world has never been more important. East  more
Reaction to Termination of TPS for Syria: "My Whole Life is Being Destroyed in Front of My Eyes"
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Reaction to Termination of TPS for Syria: "My Whole Life is Being Destroyed in Front of My Eyes." While court case continues, thousands of Syrian community members have effectively lost their work authorization and may be vulnerable to detention and deportation - On July 27, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court formally entered its judgment in Mullin v. Dahlia Doe and off  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Ranking the States Most and Least Dependent on the Federal Government
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Directors of Government Finance Mariana Trujillo and Jordan Campbell: * * * Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government In some states, federal funds make up a modest share of government revenue, while in others they represent 40% of state and local budgets. - Federal aid accounts for about a quarter of state and local government revenues, helping fund everything   more
Rep. Meeks Issues Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3rd, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense U.S. Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 Secretary Hegseth: I write to demand that the names of Staff Sergeant Angel Rampersad, Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, Private Isabella Gonzales, and Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton b  more
Rep. Raskin, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to ATF Director Cekada
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director Robert Cekada: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 29, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 Dear Director Cekada: As Democratic Members of the House Com  more
Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Cosponsors Bipartisan Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act and Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Cosponsors Bipartisan Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act and Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today cosponsored two bipartisan bills to extend and expand the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC), continuing his work to make  more
Resy Partners with OpenAI to Launch Resy Reservations in ChatGPT
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * Resy Partners with OpenAI to Launch Resy Reservations in ChatGPT * NEW YORK -Restaurant-goers can now book Resy restaurant reservations directly in ChatGPT. Resy today announced the launch of Resy reservation availability and booking in ChatGPT, which allows ChatGPT's users to discover and book U.S. Resy restaurants without ever leaving ChatGPT. This launch introduces Resy restaur  more
RFK Jr. Leaves GRAS loophole ajar
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * RFK Jr. Leaves GRAS loophole ajar * Today, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. celebrated the release of two long-awaited proposals: one to purportedly close the "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) loophole and another to create a federal definition for "ultraprocessed food." Both aim to address the harms of certain processed foods, a key problem in public he  more
Rothstein Named President-Elect of New York State Association for College Admission Counseling
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 4 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Rothstein Named President-Elect of New York State Association for College Admission Counseling For Bryan Rothstein, working in the Hofstra Admission Office is about more than recruiting. It's about expanding access to higher education, building relationships, and supporting colleagues on campus and across the region. That positive and forward-thinking outlook recently earned Rothstein, Hofstra University's dir  more
RX Africa's Megan De Jager Wins 'Mentor of the Year' as SA's R1bn Business Events Boom Demands New Skills
SURREY, England, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- RX posted the following news release: * * * RX Africa's Megan De Jager Wins 'Mentor of the Year' as SA's R1bn Business Events Boom Demands New Skills * Johannesburg, South Africa - 7 August 2026: RX Africa's Megan De Jager has been named Mentor of the Year at the 2026 Women in MICE Awards. Her win comes at a critical time for South Africa's business events sector. With upcoming international conferences expected to inject nearly R1bn into the  more
School of Computing Builds the Next Generation of Innovators
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * School of Computing Builds the Next Generation of Innovators * Artificial intelligence is a technology that enables computers to learn from data and perform tasks like recognizing images, understanding language, and making predictions. But for one week this summer, UConn faculty, graduate and undergraduate students worked with a group of curious campers to bring AI to life. Hosted by the School of  more
SCHUMER URGES FEMA TO QUICKLY REVIEW & APPROVE FED FUNDING FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO COVER COST OF MAJOR REPAIRS TO ROADS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER URGES FEMA TO QUICKLY REVIEW & APPROVE FED FUNDING FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO COVER COST OF MAJOR REPAIRS TO ROADS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM DEBBY * In 2024, Tropical Storm Debby Devastated Communities Across The Southern Tier & Upstate New York, Schumer Says Federal Funding Will Help Town Address Debby's Damage To Roads & Critical Infrastructure Schu  more
Scientists uncover a hidden mechanism that drives RNA synthesis
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Scientists uncover a hidden mechanism that drives RNA synthesis * Scientists have long been fascinated by two promising classes of antibiotics that disable RNA polymerase (RNAP). They knew that these drugs could grind gene expression to a halt in several pathogens, including the bacterium behind tuberculosis, by binding to specific locations in the RNAP. But despite decades of study, a key question remained: what pr  more
SEC Charges Private Fund Adviser Adit Ventures Management, Its CEO and Affiliated General Partners in Alleged Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Eric L. Munson; Adit Ventures Management, LLC; Adit Ventures, LLC; Adit Ventures II, LLC; and Adit Ventures III, LLC, No. 26-cv-06800 (S.D.N.Y filed Aug. 10, 2026) The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York-based investment adviser Adit Ventures Management LLC, its CEO Eric Munson, and three affiliated general partners, Adit Vent  more
Sen. Booker Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 3, 2026 The Honorable Chuck Grassley Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary 135 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Grassley: On June 26, 2026, every Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee wrote to you to ask that you proceed with the Department o  more
Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with its final night of Group Stage coverage on TNT and HBO Max starting a  more
Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 10 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation * Siena University is now number one in the nation for its Instagram engagement, according to data from Dunroe Social, an industry-specific social media analytics platform that benchmarks Instagram performance across all NCAA Division I colleges and universities. Siena ranked #2 among all higher education Instagram accounts for engagement in the first quarter of this yea  more
St. John Fisher University: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Earns Full Accreditation From CAEP
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 11 -- St. John Fisher University issued the following news: * * * Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Earns Full Accreditation from CAEP The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University has been reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School earned a full seven-year accreditation from the Council, the sole nationally recognized accrediting body for educator preparation which is recognized   more
Steptoe Secures Dismissal for Common App in Higher Education Antitrust Litigation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Secures Dismissal for Common App in Higher Education Antitrust Litigation A Massachusetts federal judge has dismissed Steptoe client The Common Application, Inc. (Common App) from a proposed antitrust class action challenging the Early Decision admissions process. Plaintiffs in D'Amico v. Consortium on Financing Higher Education (COFHE) et al. alleged that 32 elite colleges and universities violated t  more
STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES BESTIN KURIAKOSE, DO, TO LONG ISLAND...
STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 10 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * STONY BROOK MEDICINE COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES BESTIN KURIAKOSE, DO, TO LONG ISLAND... * SMITHTOWN, NY, August 10, 2026 - Bestin Kuriakose, DO, has joined Long Island Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, a practice of Stony Brook Medicine Community Medical Group, part of Stony Brook Medicine's expanding network of community practices. "At our practice, we are  more
Students Reflect on the 2026 UN Intensive Summer Seminar
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Students Reflect on the 2026 UN Intensive Summer Seminar * The 2026 United Nations Intensive Summer Seminar brought together 30 students and professionals from 12 countries for a week of conversations about the challenges, possibilities and future of multilateral cooperation. The seminar attracted participants with a wide range of academic, professional and cultural backgrounds, including undergraduat  more
Susquehanna University: Research Studies How Beaver Dam Analogs Shape Streams
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Research studies how beaver dam analogs shape streams Water is one nature's most powerful forces. It can appear calm on the surface while simultaneously shaping the earth to its whims, profoundly marking the environment. - This summer, several earth & environmental sciences students are navigating that contradiction on a small scale as research assistants to Siobhan Fathel, assistant professor of e  more
The man behind "Talkin' Yanks": David Mendelsohn '19's path from Ursinus to Jomboy Media
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * The man behind "Talkin' Yanks": David Mendelsohn '19's path from Ursinus to Jomboy Media * In a New York City studio, David Mendelsohn '19 sits behind a mixing board, ready to record another episode of "Talkin' Yanks" -a New York Yankees-centric baseball podcast that regularly tops Spotify's sports charts. Introduced each episode as "BBD"-short for "Big Baby David"-Mendelsohn has carved out a career as on  more
Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis of remodeling activity based on   more
Trammell Crow Company Subsidiary Tops Out Construction of SoHo Residential Property
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * Trammell Crow Company Subsidiary Tops Out Construction of SoHo Residential Property High Street Residential to deliver The Marq in 2027 - High Street Residential ("HSR"), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, the nation's largest commercial real estate developer, has announced the topping out of the firm's first Manhattan project, The Marq,  more
Tristan Huff: The Making of An Engineer
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 10 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Tristan Huff: The Making of An Engineer * By Elisabeth Costanzo Stewart On paper, Tristan Huff is a typical college student. He carries a full course load, participates in student activities, and even fits in a part-time job. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find that the Engineering Science A.S. student's days at SUNY Broome are far from ordinary. Huff's full course load is packed with rigorous   more
Universal and Syncopy's 'The Odyssey' Becomes the Highest Grossing Film of Christopher Nolan's Caree...
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal and Syncopy's 'The Odyssey' Becomes the Highest Grossing Film of Christopher Nolan's Caree... * 'The Odyssey' is one of three Universal movies this year to gross $1b globally and one of the top five highest grossing films of 2026. August 10, 2026 Following the historic box office success and awards season performance of Oppenheimer, Universal reunited with filmmaker   more
University Among Money.com "Best Colleges in America"
ONEONTA, New York, Aug. 7 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus issued the following news: * * * University Among Money.com "Best Colleges in America" * SUNY Oneonta is among 735 colleges and universities across the country named to Money's "Best Colleges in America 2026" list. This is the third year that SUNY Oneonta received a 4.5-star rating, and the university is one of only five State University of New York schools to earn 4.5 stars on the 2026 list. After years of presen  more
University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for Aug. 1-7
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- The University of Dayton issued the following UD in the News wrap up for Aug. 1-7, 2026: * * * UD in the News Aug. 1-7 * The University's project to bring carbon-free power to satisfy its electricity needs continued to make news nationwide. President Eric F. Spina was a guest of a podcast to discuss the college athletics landscape. EMS World featured UD EMS in a story. Waste heat now powering electricity needs for University of Dayton Spectrum News 1 Ohio, Dayton   more
URochester's Mt. Hope Family Center now home to the Baby Safe Sleep Coalition
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 10 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * URochester's Mt. Hope Family Center now home to the Baby Safe Sleep Coalition * #The historic partnership and public health investment aim to reduce preventable infant deaths in Monroe County. In 2014, Monroe County reported a record low in infant deaths related to unsafe sleep environments, a success attributed to the Baby Safe Sleep Coalition. But since then, the data suggest an infant fatalities   more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Unveils New Investment in New Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Lincoln Hospital
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Unveils New Investment in New Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Lincoln Hospital * Governor Kathy Hochul and Congress Member Ritchie Torres today announced a nearly $10 million state investment to realize the completion of a cardiac catheterization laboratory at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx. This investment is critical to advancing health   more
White & Case advises PPF Group on partnership with Live Nation on O2 arena, O2 universum and Forum Karlin in Prague
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises PPF Group on partnership with Live Nation on O2 arena, O2 universum and Forum Karlin in Prague * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised PPF Group, an international investment group, on the transaction to form a joint venture with Live Nation which will operate flagship live entertainment venues in Czechia including theO2 arena, O2 universum and Forum K  more