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7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia's poorest region

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia's poorest region * Bogota, Colombia, August 10, 2026 -A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia earlier today, leaving at least 110 people dead and nearly 100 injured. International Rescue Committee (IRC) staff near the epicenter in Choco are all confirmed safe, but are reporting damages to infrastructure, including to h more

A Physics Graduate Has Her Head in the Clouds

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * A Physics Graduate Has Her Head in the Clouds * As an undergrad at Siena, Madeline Hagen '19 (above, 2nd from right) was a standout physics major. After grad work at Carnegie Mellon University, she's now back on the Siena campus as manager of the physics engineering lab. She just conducted a two-day workshop for local high school teachers that she herself helped run during her previous Saint days. Hagen revived more

A&O Shearman Advises Cadeler A/S on Its Acquisition of Menck From Acteon

LONDON, England, Aug. 12 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman advises Cadeler A/S on its acquisition of Menck from Acteon A&O Shearman has advised Cadeler A/S on its acquisition of Menck from Acteon, a portfolio business of Buckthorn Partners and One Equity Partners. The transaction is based on an agreed enterprise valuation equivalent to EUR501 million. Cadeler A/S is a global leader in offshore wind turbine transport and installation and is listed more

Accor Strengthens Its Luxury Portfolio in India With the Signing of Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas

PARIS, France, Aug. 12 -- Accor, a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Accor strengthens its luxury portfolio in India with the signing of Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas Accor, a global leader in hospitality, announces the signing of Fairmont Rishikesh, Himalayas, marking another milestone in the Group's continued expansion of its luxury hospitality portfolio in India. Set to open in 2031 in the tranquil Shivpuri Range of Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, the upcoming resort w more

ADB Appoints New Country Director for Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, Aug. 11 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * ADB Appoints New Country Director for Mongolia The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed John Juhyun Jeong as its new Country Director for Mongolia. He started the role in Ulaanbaatar today. Mr. Jeong will lead ADB's operations in Mongolia, including the implementation of the country partnership strategy, 2025-2028, which supports the country's efforts to achieve divers more

Adelphi Wins National Excellence Award for Student Mental Health Initiatives

GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 12 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Adelphi Wins National Excellence Award for Student Mental Health Initiatives Adelphi University has been named a recipient of the Insight Into Academia 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award. This annual, prestigious award is a measure of an institution's individual programs and initiatives that significantly advance core values of student and employee mental health and well-being through pro more

AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition have won their case (PDF) 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 more

AG Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks * #Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Oregon homeowners' pockets Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families, co-leading a coalition of 10 states. The case challenges a decision by a l more

Akerman's Greg Limoncelli Reappointed Chair of ABA Senior Housing and Assisted Living Committee

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman's Greg Limoncelli Reappointed Chair of ABA Senior Housing and Assisted Living Committee Greg Limoncelli, co-chair of Akerman's Senior Living and Care Sector Team, has been reappointed chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Senior Housing and Assisted Living Committee. Greg first assumed the role in 2023 after serving as the committee's vice-chair. The committee is part of the Residential, more

Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL

POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 11 -- 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

As Cholera Spreads Across Borders in West and Central Africa, UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Millions of Children

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following news release: * * * As Cholera spreads across borders in West and Central Africa, UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect millions of children DAKAR - Cholera is rapidly spreading across West and Central Africa, with outbreaks now affecting six countries and placing millions of children at increasing risk. Seasonal rains, flooding, population displacement and cross-border transmission more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk * Fifteen comment letters sent in a coordinated response to ATF's recently proposed rulemaking actions OAKLAND -Together with partner states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the submission of 15 multistate comment letters challenging n more

Attorney General James Secures More Than $700,000 from Private Equity Firm That Abandoned Hudson Yards Condo Building

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $700,000 from Private Equity Firm That Abandoned Hudson Yards Condo Building * August 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured relief for homeowners at the 441 West 37th Street Condominium in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, after an Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigation found that a private equity firm f more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump administration's rollback of commonsense firearms regulations will endanger their communities, many of which - like Chicago - have seen levels of gun violence drop more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, announced a win in their second lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects to addre more

Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition for a second time defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap more

AXA XL Names Matt Waters, Head of Large Commercial and Specialty Business Unit

DUBLIN, Ireland, Aug. 12 -- AXA XL, an insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * AXA XL names Matt Waters, Head of Large Commercial and Specialty Business Unit New York - AXA XL today announced the appointment of Matt Waters as Head of its Large Commercial and Specialty business unit, effective immediately. Commenting on the appointment, Lucy Pilko, AXA XL's CEO, Americas, "Our Large Commercial and Specialty clients are navigating increasi more

Binghamton University: PharmD Summer Research Fellows Study Novel Schizophrenia Treatment

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * PharmD Summer Research Fellows study novel schizophrenia treatment Dev Patel, Vaishvi Gandhi, and Roisin Daly use large data sets to study real-world safety By Ethan Knox '20 A group project hosted by Chair and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Kenneth "Mac" McCall, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Alex Rola, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Emily Leppien, and PGY4 more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: To Be Excluded Is Normal--Get Over It

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- 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. 11, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * TO BE EXCLUDED IS NORMAL--GET OVER IT There is something very bizarre, even childish, about complaints about being excluded, or perceptions thereof. To be excluded is normal. To be sure, there are times when bein more

Chip Gaines Is Ready to Give Some "Pretty Good Advice" In New Magnolia Network YouTube Series, Premiering Aug. 17

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Chip Gaines Is Ready to Give Some "Pretty Good Advice" In New Magnolia Network YouTube Series, Premiering Aug. 17 * WHAT: Pretty Good Advice with Chip Gaines WHERE/WHEN: Pretty Good Advice with Chip Gaines premieres Monday, Aug. 17, at 2 p.m. ET on Magnolia Network's YouTube channel. New episodes premiere weekly through Sept. 14. WHO: In Magnolia N more

CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital welcomes urologist and urologic oncologist Olamide Omidele, MD

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital welcomes urologist and urologic oncologist Olamide Omidele, MD * LAKE CHARLES, La. - CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital welcomes Olamide Omidele, MD, a urologist and urologic oncologist who specializes in minimally invasive and robot-assisted care for prostate, kidney and bladder conditions. His office is located on the second floor more

Circana: Global Toy Sales Climb 14% in First Half of 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Circana: Global Toy Sales Climb 14% in First Half of 2026 * The following article is based on a press release issued by Circana on August 10, 2026. The global toy industry posted 14% dollar growth from January to June 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Circana. Over the 12 months ending June 2026, toy sales grew 9.5% year over year. The latest findings reflect more

Civil rights organizations convene to testify in opposition to the Trump administration's push to eliminate collection of vital workforce demographic data

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Civil rights organizations convene to testify in opposition to the Trump administration's push to eliminate collection of vital workforce demographic data * At today's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hearing, leading civil rights organizations will testify to oppose Trump administration efforts to eliminate EEOC workplace demographic data collection, known a more

CNN Films and TIME Studios Release Trailer and Key Art for Documentary Short "Top of the World" from Julie Cohen & Betsy West

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Films and TIME Studios Release Trailer and Key Art for Documentary Short "Top of the World" from Julie Cohen & Betsy West * August 11th, 2026 DENIS LEARY JOINS THE PROJECT TO VOICE LEGENDARY RESTAURATEUR JOE BAUM LIMITED THEATRICAL ENGAGEMENT BEGINS AUGUST 28 AT DCTV FIREHOUSE CINEMA IN NEW YORK; TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT DCTVNY.ORG CNN BROADCAST ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AT 8PM ET/PT AND STREAMS NEXT DAY more

Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Accounting for Compounding Climate Events in Emergency Management Climate researchers Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri reflect on how a single week of heat, smoke and flooding exposed the vulnerability of NYC. By Marco Tedesco and David Sathuluri On July 15, temperatures along the East Coast were close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with the heat index in New York City (a measure of what more

Congratulations, You're Hired! - Spectrum News

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Congratulations, You're Hired! - Spectrum News * It's been almost two months since graduation, and Elijah Miller '26 finds himself sitting around watching TV most of the day... sometimes as many as 18 TVs at once. Back in April, Elijah came across a job post for a master control operator at Spectrum News in Albany. He quickly applied, and just as quickly, he earned in interview. Elijah was ecstatic at the prosp more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE UNVEILS CHILDCARE AFFORDABILITY AGENDA TO LOWER COSTS FOR WORKING FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE UNVEILS CHILDCARE AFFORDABILITY AGENDA TO LOWER COSTS FOR WORKING FAMILIES * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle unveiled his Childcare Affordability Agenda, a comprehensive package of federal legislation he supports to lower childcare costs, expand access to affordable, high-quality care, support childcare providers, and strengthen the workforce families depe more

Cornell: Louis Longchamps' lab brings scientific tools to farmer-led experimentation

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following Q&A involving Louis Longchamps, assistant professor of digital agronomy in the School of Integrative Plant Science: * * * Louis Longchamps' lab brings scientific tools to farmer-led experimentation Growers routinely conduct their own on-farm experiments, testing different seeds and management strategies to improve yields and long-term sustainability. But most growers don't have th more

Could salmon and other fatty fish unlock new treatments for severe lung disease?

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Could salmon and other fatty fish unlock new treatments for severe lung disease? * Currently, ventilation is one of the only therapies to treat patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). UB researchers explore healing properties of molecules found within omega-3 fatty acids, which could apply to other inflammatory diseases By Laurie Kaise more

Debevoise Advises Indicor, a CD&R Portfolio Company, in the $1.46 Billion Sale of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump to Xylem

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Indicor, a CD&R Portfolio Company, in the $1.46 Billion Sale of Cornell Pump and Roper Pump to Xylem * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Indicor, a CD&R portfolio company, in the $1.46 billion sale of its Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses to Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology company. For more information, see the press release. The Debe more

Developing Tomorrow's Cancer Treatments Today: Meet a Pediatric Oncologist Working to Save Kids With Leukemia

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Developing Tomorrow's Cancer Treatments Today: Meet a Pediatric Oncologist Working to Save Kids With Leukemia * NOTE FOR MEDIA: Video, photos and additional resources available here BUFFALO, N.Y. -Survival for childhood leukemia has dramatically improved except in the youngest patients. Less than half of babies with aggressive leukemia survive. Now, an more

DISCOVERY'S SHARK WEEK DELIVERS BEST RATINGS IN SEVEN YEARS

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * DISCOVERY'S SHARK WEEK DELIVERS BEST RATINGS IN SEVEN YEARS * (New York, NY) August 10, 2026 - Shark Week returned on Sunday, July 26, delivering its strongest performance in seven years and driving Discovery Channel to rank as the #1 primetime cable network for the week among Adults, Men, and Women 25-54. Shark Week primetime telecasts averaged a 0. more

EJI Presents "The Legacy of Slavery in America" at the Edinburgh International Festival

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * EJI Presents "The Legacy of Slavery in America" at the Edinburgh International Festival * We are excited to present The Legacy of Slavery in America as part of the Edinburgh International Festival this year. The exhibition is a narrative experience, which opened in Scotland this weekend displays an abridged version of our Legacy Museum. This is the first international exhibi more

Every Saint Has a Story: John DePerno '27

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Every Saint Has a Story: John DePerno '27 * John DePerno '27 didn't know the man who stepped into his living room five years ago wearing a brown robe, and he had never heard of Siena. But that visit, and inspiration from the gift that came with it, changed the course of DePerno's life. Not all pizza is created equal, and not all slices are the same size. Those undeniable truths were at the heart of the issue no more

FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice Seeking Comment on 2 Applications, Waiver Request From N.Y. Division of State Police

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 26-838): * * * The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on two applications and an associated waiver request from the State of New York, Division of State Police (New York DSP) which seeks to convert VHF channel 173.075 MHz from a stolen vehicle recovery channel into a channel which can be used to support its publ more

Federal Register: ATF Issues Information Collection Notice on Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed i more

First Partner Siebel Newsom, Gov. Newsom, and #HalfTheStory Launch California's First Teen Tech Council

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * First Partner Siebel Newsom, Governor Newsom, and #HalfTheStory launch California's first Teen Tech Council What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Governor Gavin Newsom's California Innovation Council, and #HalfTheStory are bringing California teens to the table to inform state decisions about technology, AI, and digital wellness. - First Partne more

Five Questions with Eddie Everett

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Five Questions with Eddie Everett * Meet Eddie Everett, SVP of Risk and Enterprise Sales, who joined Dow Jones earlier this year. Former Royal Marines Major and GB champion rower, Eddie shares his high-performance habits, leadership lessons, and favorite career advice. You joined Dow Jones at the start of this year. What has been your highlight so far? more

Five Years After U.S. Withdrawal, Afghan Refugees Are Abandoned Abroad and Targeted in the U.S.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Refugee Assistance Project posted the following news release: * * * Five Years After U.S. Withdrawal, Afghan Refugees Are Abandoned Abroad and Targeted in the U.S. IRAP releases updated explainer outlining policies targeting Afghans - August marks five years since the end of the United States military withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover of the country. In the time since, the United States government has increasing more

Florida Chamber Launches "Free Enterprise Florida" Competitiveness Campaign With Times Square Billboard

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber Launches "Free Enterprise Florida" Competitiveness Campaign with Times Square Billboard Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its Free Enterprise Florida competitiveness campaign in Times Square, New York City, bringing Florida's economic success story development and diversification approach to the heart of America's push for socialism an more

FLORIDA FEUD: Scott Singer and Dan Franzese Duke it Out in Nasty Republican Primary

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FLORIDA FEUD: Scott Singer and Dan Franzese Duke it Out in Nasty Republican Primary * Republicans Scott Singer and Dan Franzese are in a heated battle to prove which one of them is more out of touch with FL-25 voters. Spoiler alert: it's both of them. New reporting from the Washington Examiner reveals that as mayor, Scott Singer wasted nearly $100,000 in taxpayer dollars to try an more

Foley Hoag Files Suit on Behalf of Leading Human Rights Organizations Challenging Trump Administration Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Files Suit on Behalf of Leading Human Rights Organizations Challenging Trump Administration Sanctions on the International Criminal Court * Today, Foley Hoag attorneys, acting on behalf of four leading human rights organizations, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York challenging the Trump Administration's sanctions that targ more

Forbes Unveils 2026 "50 Over 50" List, Celebrating Women Who Are Redefining What's Possible At Every Age

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Forbes Unveils 2026 "50 Over 50" List, Celebrating Women Who Are Redefining What's Possible At Every Age NEW YORK - Today, Forbes has released its "50 Over 50" list, in partnership with Know Your Value and its founder Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MS NOW's Morning Joe. The 2026 annual list spotlights a cohort of 200 women proving that experience is a powerful force for reinvention, leaders more

Ford School of Public Policy: 'Talk Data to Me' - ASPIRE Fellows Explore Youth Mental Health, School Trust, and Pathways Into Policy Research

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * "Talk data to me": ASPIRE fellows explore youth mental health, school trust, and pathways into policy research The phrase on Joasia Jacobs' pin--"Talk data to me"--could have served as a motto for this summer's ASPIRE cohort. The 2026 Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience, known as ASPIRE, brought students from Spelman College and Morehouse College to th more

Former CFO Charged And Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Hedge Fund Of More Than $3 Million

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Former CFO Charged And Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Hedge Fund Of More Than $3 Million * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, and Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service ("USPIS"), Ketty Larco-Ward, announced today the filing of an Information charging THEODORE WOO, the former CFO more

Former New York City Real Estate Developer Sentenced To Four Years For Defrauding Investors

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Former New York City Real Estate Developer Sentenced To Four Years For Defrauding Investors * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that Joshua Schuster was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud investors in large real estate development projects located in New York City. SCH more

From Allegheny College to National Geographic: Jason Bittel's Wild Journey

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * From Allegheny to National Geographic: Jason Bittel's Wild Journey By: Rick Stanley You know those animals and random small creatures you choose to ignore? Jason Bittel really wants you to care about them. Not just the whales and wolves. Not just the pandas and penguins. He wants you to look more closely at the yellowjackets circling your picnic, the opossum darting across a country road, or the white-ta more

From Broadway to Physics: MIT PhD Candidate Fry Hunts for the Universe Elusive Dark Matter

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * On the hunt for dark matter From Broadway to MIT's Laboratory for Nuclear Science, PhD student Jessica Fry doesn't do anything halfway. Now she's hunting for the universe's most elusive particle. - Physicists across the globe are on a quest for a particle that makes up nearly 85 percent of all matter in the universe, yet no one has ever directly detected it. Jessica Fry, a fifth- more

Gillibrand, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Momnibus Act To End America's Black Maternal Health Crisis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Momnibus Act To End America's Black Maternal Health Crisis * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in reintroducing the landmark Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation's maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the li more

Global Law Firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Jazz Pharmaceuticals on Acquisition of Actio Biosciences

LONDON, England, Aug. 12 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Jazz Pharmaceuticals on acquisition of Actio Biosciences Silicon Valley - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) on its definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Actio Biosciences, Inc. for US$820 million upfront and up to US$500 million in contingent consideration. Actio Bioscien more

Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million to Expand Emergency Programs for Individuals Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million to Expand Emergency Programs for Individuals Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $21 million in capital and start-up funding was awarded to establish three new Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Programs and improve four others across the state. Administered by the State Office of Mental Health, the awards wil more

Governor Hochul Announces $32 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Security for Nonprofits Facing High Risks of Terrorism

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $32 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Security for Nonprofits Facing High Risks of Terrorism * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $32 million in federal funding to support the efforts of 157 nonprofit organizations facing an increased risk of terrorist or other extremist attacks to strengthen the security of their facilities, as well as enhance th more

Governor Hochul Announces $62 Million Available to Make Housing Safe, Affordable and Accessible in Communities Across New York

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $62 Million Available to Make Housing Safe, Affordable and Accessible in Communities Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Request for Applications is open for more than $62 million in funding through annual programs administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). The funding is available to local governments and not-for-p more

Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on 229-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Westchester

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Construction is Underway on 229-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Westchester * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction is underway on QWest Towers, a $160 million affordable housing development that will create 229 homes across two newly constructed residential buildings in the city of Mount Vernon, Westchester County. Located adjacent to the Mo more

Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine industry. Ryan William Vineyard from the Finger Lakes earned the prestigious Governor's Cup for their 2025 Pinot Blanc while Weis Vineyards from the Finger more

Governor Hochul Highlights Distribution of More Than $216 Million in Food Assistance to More Than 1.8 Million Children Across New York So Far This Summer

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Highlights Distribution of More Than $216 Million in Food Assistance to More Than 1.8 Million Children Across New York So Far This Summer * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than 1.8 million low-income children have already received summer food assistance totaling more than $216 million as part of the 2026 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program. more

Governor Hochul Signs New York Whale Awareness Act to Protect Marine Mammals and Enhance Boater Safety

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Signs New York Whale Awareness Act to Protect Marine Mammals and Enhance Boater Safety * Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York Whale Awareness Act (A.8515A/S.2292B), which directs the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish comprehensive educational guidelines and recommendations designed to reduce marine mammal interactions and prevent vessel more

Greenberg Traurig Grows New York Real Estate Practice, Adding Leasing and Transactions Pro Brian Helweil

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Grows New York Real Estate Practice, Adding Leasing and Transactions Pro Brian Helweil * NEW YORK - Aug. 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Global Real Estate Practice with the addition of Brian Helweil as a shareholder in its New York office. Helweil joins from Loeb & Loeb LLP, where he represented owners, developers, more

H&R REIT to Be Acquired in $6.7B Transaction

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * H&R REIT to be Acquired in $6.7B Transaction Fried Frank is advising J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as exclusive financial advisor to GO Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (GO REIT) in connection with H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (H&R) arrangement agreement with GO REIT and an entity acting on behalf of a consortium of co-purchasers (Purchaser), pursuant to which GO more

Hamori to Deliver Mary Olive Woods Lecture Sept. 23

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Hamori to Deliver Mary Olive Woods Lecture Sept. 23 * MACOMB, IL - - Esther J. Hamori will deliver the 39th Annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture in Religious Studies and Philosophy at 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 23 in the University Union Sandburg Theatre. Hamori is a professor of Hebrew Bible at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Her research is focused on conceptions of divine-human contact and c more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Squadron Energy on $2.7 Billion Renewable Energy Portfolio Project Financing

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Squadron Energy on $2.7 billion renewable energy portfolio project financing Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised Squadron Energy on the refinancing of its $2.7 billion renewable energy asset portfolio in Australia. The portfolio includes approximately 1.5GW of operational and under construction wind farm proj more

Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Gonzalez Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian's Efforts to Reshape the Past": * * * My name is Mike Gonzalez. I am the Angeles T. Arredondo Senior Fellow on E Pluribus Unum at more

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Enhances CLO Capabilities With New York Structured Finance Partner Joanna Suna

LONDON, England, Aug. 12 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader enhances CLO capabilities with New York structured finance partner Joanna Suna New York - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader announced today that Joanna Suna has joined as a Structured Finance partner in our New York office. She joins us from Mayer Brown. "We are excited to welcome Joanna to Hogan Lovells Cadwalader," said James Doyle, Glo more

Holland & Knight Represents Kashiv Biosciences in $1.1 Billion Sale to Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc.

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Represents Kashiv Biosciences in $1.1 Billion Sale to Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. * NEW YORK (August 10, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Kashiv Biosciences LLC, a vertically integrated biopharmaceutical company, in its $1.1 billion sale to Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRX), a diversified, global biopharmaceutical leader focused on expandi more

House Ethics Committee Issues Report on Allegations Relating to Rep. Edwards (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-693) on the allegations relating to Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on Aug. 3, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * I. INTRODUCTION The Committee has reviewed allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment in violation of House Rules, laws, or other standards of condu more

Household Debt Balances Decreased Slightly; Credit Card Delinquency Transition Rates Remained Steady

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Household Debt Balances Decreased Slightly; Credit Card Delinquency Transition Rates Remained Steady * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report shows total household debt decreased by $13 billion, a 0.1% decrease, in Q2 2026, to $18.8 trillion. The report is based on data from the New more

HSF Kramer Advises SEVER Life Sciences B.V. on the Sale of Nordic Group B.V.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * HSF Kramer advises SEVER Life Sciences B.V. on the sale of Nordic Group B.V. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised SEVER Life Sciences B.V. on the sale of Nordic Group B.V. and its subsidiaries to the global Italian pharmaceutical company Alfasigma S.p.A. The transaction excludes Nordic Pharma Inc. in the United States, which will remain part of SEVER Life Sciences B.V. Nordic Group B.V more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Marc Weinstein Discusses Early Application of Federal Sentencing Guideline Reforms With Law360

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Marc Weinstein Discusses Early Application of Federal Sentencing Guideline Reforms With Law360 How should courts approach forthcoming federal sentencing guideline reforms? Highlights * White-collar defense attorneys are arguing that defendants should benefit now from sentencing reforms scheduled to take effect on Nov. 1. * The amendments would adjust the loss table used to calculate penalties for fin more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Successful Resolution of Federal Court Dispute Over Sam Francis Painting

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Successful Resolution of Federal Court Dispute Over Sam Francis Painting Pro bono settlement resolves artwork ownership dispute. Highlights * Achieved a favorable resolution in pro bono federal lawsuit over a Sam Francis painting. * Secured a confidential settlement and dismissal with prejudice of all claims. * Successfully defended against ownership- and sale-related allegations. - Hughes Hubbard more

Human Rights Watch Fact Sheet: Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order 14,203 and ICC-Related Sanctions

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following fact sheet: * * * Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order 14,203 and ICC-Related Sanctions #Overview On August 11, 2026, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), Human Rights Watch, and the Open Society Institute (OSI) filed a lawsuit challenging Executive Order 14,203, signed by President Donald Trump on February 6, 2025, and the sanctions designations made pu more

Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: U.S. Activates Long Unused Deportation Court

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Director of Crisis Advocacy Akshaya Kumar: * * * US Activates Long Unused Deportation Court Lawful Permanent Resident from Afghanistan First to Face 'Alien Terrorist Removal Court' - The United States government has filed its first application ever with the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC). The court's chief judge today canceled a scheduled hearing to decide whether Nazira Haji Zada, a 4 more

Human Rights Watch: Vietnam - Reject Repressive Penal Code Revisions

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Vietnam: Reject Repressive Penal Code Revisions * (Bangkok) - Vietnamese authorities should reject proposed revisions to the penal code that violate basic rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should instead amend the law to comply with international human rights standards. Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security submitted the draft code to the National Assembly for review durin more

ICYMI: In amNY Op-Ed, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Writes About Recent $2M Philanthropic Donation

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: In amNY Op-Ed, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Writes About Recent $2M Philanthropic Donation * In a recent op-ed for am New York, CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez reflects on the $2 million donation from Anne Pilsbury, founder of Central American Legal Assistance. He explains why her gift is an investment in CUNY's public mission and in the future of New York. The text of the op-ed is below more

IRC operations in Yemen disrupted as attacks on Al Mokha stoke fears of wider conflict

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC operations in Yemen disrupted as attacks on Al Mokha stoke fears of wider conflict * * Recent strikes in and around Al Mokha have hit densely populated civilian areas, raising the risk of casualties * IRC has suspended field operations and staff movement in the west coast, disrupting program delivery and limiting reach to communities * A return to full scale con more

Jake Collective Partners With The Jed Foundation to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Students Who Perceive Themselves and Their World Differently

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Jake Collective Partners with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Students Who Perceive Themselves and their World Differently Collaboration will develop a comprehensive blueprint to provide neurodivergent students with mental health support and effective interventions for the entirety of their education. - [New York, NY] -- Jake Collective, a nonprofit foundation and LLC impact more

Jalen Brunson and Defending NBA Champion New York Knicks Headline First-Ever American Express NBA Ti...

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Jalen Brunson and Defending NBA Champion New York Knicks Headline First-Ever American Express NBA Ti... * This marks the first time a network has broadcast three NBA Tip-Off games. August 11, 2026 Year 2 of the NBA on NBC and Peacock is upon us! #Knicks host new-look Philadelphia 76ers in primetime matchup on NBC and Peacock The 2026-27 NBA season begins on NBC and Peacock more

Justice Dept. Issues Findings Letter to Latham & Watkins About Duke University School of Law

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following findings letter to Latham and Watkins LLP about the Duke University School of Law: * * * Note: Read the Department's Findings Letter here. Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 Marc P. Berger Latham & Watkins LLP 1271 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020-1401 Re: United States' April 18, 2025 Title VI Inquiry Findings Dear Mr. Berger: We write to notify you of the findings of the U.S. more

Largest Bank of America Chicago Marathon Field Yet Fueled by Inspiring Stories

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Largest Bank of America Chicago Marathon Field Yet Fueled by Inspiring Stories * The 2026 Event Will Welcome More than 55,000 Participants CHICAGO, I.L. - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns on Sunday, October 11, for the 48th running of one of the world's most iconic road races. Since 1977, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon more

Laying the Groundwork for AI at CALS

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Laying the Groundwork for AI at CALS * Behind the scenes in Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ido Efrati is helping shape how AI gets adopted. He does so by starting not with the technology, but with the people and problems it might serve. In practice, that means sitting down with a person or team and asking them to walk him through their day: where they hesitate, where they repeat themselves, more

LEADER JEFFRIES IN NJ: "DELANEY HALL NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN"

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN NJ: "DELANEY HALL NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congresswoman Analilia Mejia joined Congressman Rob Menendez, clergy members, local elected officials, former detainees and families impacted by the Trump administration's mass deportation machine for a press availability following a roundtable discussion abo more

Legal Groups That Secured Supreme Court Birthright Victory Move to Protect Babies From Trump's Latest Attacks on Citizenship

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Legal Groups That Secured Supreme Court Birthright Victory Move to Protect Babies From Trump's Latest Attacks on Citizenship * CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org Troi Barnes, Legal Defense Fund, media@naacpldf.org Joshua Stickney, Asian Law Caucus, media@asianlawcaucus.org Teresa Mozur, DDF, teresa@democracydefenders.org more

LEI for Japan Retreated Slightly in June 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Japan Retreated Slightly in June 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r)( more

McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio With ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * McGraw Hill Expands Literacy Portfolio with ROAR, the Only Research-Backed Dyslexia Screener for K-12 Exclusive integration will bring assessment developed at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Reading and Dyslexia Research Program to K-12 classrooms around the world Key Highlights: * Exclusive integration adds ROAR, the only literacy screener designed to assess foundational reading more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Maryland homeowners' pockets - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump administration's latest effort to favor big business over working more

Michael Kaplan and Jason Kyrwood named 2026 "Notable Leaders in Law" by Crain's New York

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michael Kaplan and Jason Kyrwood named 2026 "Notable Leaders in Law" by Crain's New York * Davis Polk partner and Corporate Department head Michael Kaplan and partner and Finance practice co-head Jason Kyrwood were named to Crain's New York Business' 2026 "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law." The list recognizes individuals who demonstrate significant leadership, more

Molecular structures provide roadmap for targeted Parkinson's disease therapeutics

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Molecular structures provide roadmap for targeted Parkinson's disease therapeutics * Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered how a key Parkinson's protein called LRRK2 shifts between inactive and active forms, revealing the structural changes that enable certain mutations to push the protein into an overactive state. Mutations that cause LRRK2 to become abnormally active are among the most common g more

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Ace Hardware Distribution Facility in Kansas City From Hunt Midwest for $158.5 Million

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Acquires Ace Hardware Distribution Facility in Kansas City From Hunt Midwest for $158.5 Million Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), announced today the acquisition of a newly developed, 1.5 million-square-foot distribution facility i more

Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Illegally Canceled Energy Projects

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Illegally Canceled Energy Projects * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 37 Democratic Senators in a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, and Office of Management and Budget Director, Russell Vought, demanding the Trump more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Administration Financed More Than 12,000 Affordable Homes in First Six Months in Office

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Mamdani Administration Financed More Than 12,000 Affordable Homes in First Six Months in Office What you should know * Nearly 10,000 New Yorkers connected to affordable housing from January through June 2026 * Administration working to scale up investment, speed permitting and accelerate lease-ups - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozo more

Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, Appointed Chair of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, Appointed Chair of Pediatrics at NYU Langone Health * NYU Langone Health has appointed Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, an internationally recognized pediatric hepatologist, as the Pat and John Rosenwald Professor of Pediatrics and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Ovchin more

NBA Commissioner Silver Issues Statement on Death of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Nelson

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following statement by Commissioner Adam Silver: * * * Adam Silver's statement regarding the passing of Don Nelson NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson: "Don Nelson revolutionized NBA basketball through his fearlessness, ingenuity and deep conviction. He spent nearly 50 years in the NBA - winning five championships as a player more

New Jersey Institute of Technology: Scientists Simulate Ant Swarms, Find a Single Ant Can Set the Colony in Motion

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Scientists Simulate Ant Swarms, Find a Single Ant Can Set the Colony in Motion Written by: Mindy Weisberger In ant colonies, a single ant can be the catalyst for a wave of mob activity, launching brief bursts of coordinated movement involving hundreds or even thousands of swarming workers, according to new simulations from New Jersey Institute of Technology. About three decades a more

New York Shouldn't Run from the Data Center Future

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * New York Shouldn't Run from the Data Center Future * A nineteenth-century cartoon, "The Unrestrained Demon," portrayed a terrifying sight: a skeletal monster racing through a city street, its skull-like head fixed beneath a glowing bulb and its body tangled in overhead wires. A horse lies collapsed in the road. Men are thrown backward. A mother faints before her child. The city looks u more

NFP, an Aon Company, Expands Cannabis & Life Sciences Capabilities Through Acquisition of Frontier Risk Group's Cannabis Insurance Business

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * NFP, an Aon Company, Expands Cannabis and Life Sciences Capabilities through Acquisition of Frontier Risk Group's Cannabis Insurance Business Acquisition advances specialized expertise in one of the insurance industry's most highly regulated and rapidly evolving sectors - NFP, an Aon compa more

Nixon Peabody brings on longtime national security official Peter Belk

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: [Category: BizLaw/Legal] * * * Nixon Peabody brings on longtime national security official Peter Belk * Washington, DC. Nixon Peabody LLP has hired longtime national security official and former Acting Assistant Secretary of War Peter I. Belk to advise clients in the aerospace, defense, and related sectors on corporate governance and growth, risk management, regulatory compliance, and government inves more

NUWC Division Newport hosts 75 college students, 10 midshipmen for summer internships

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport hosts 75 college students, 10 midshipmen for summer internships * NEWPORT, R.I. - In developing the next generation of U.S. Navy scientists and engineers, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport hosted 85 college students across several summer internship programs, providing an introduction to submarine technology through hands-on activity. "We want to use this as more

NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * NYS teachers take on microplastics with snail-inspired robot By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle 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 particl more

OWN'S LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE RETURNS SEPTEMBER 12 FOR A HIGH-STAKES NEW SEASON OF EMOTIONAL BREAKTHROUGHS, SHOCKING REVELATIONS AND UNEXPECTED TURNS

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * OWN'S LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE RETURNS SEPTEMBER 12 FOR A HIGH-STAKES NEW SEASON OF EMOTIONAL BREAKTHROUGHS, SHOCKING REVELATIONS AND UNEXPECTED TURNS * Trailer HERE and Images HERE LOS ANGELES - Fresh off an African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) win for Outstanding Unscripted Series, OWN's Love & Marriage: Huntsville returns for a high more

Padilla, King Introduce Legislation to Reward Offshore Wind Developers Who Stand Up to Trump Administration, Streamline Permitting

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, King Introduce Legislation to Reward Offshore Wind Developers Who Stand Up to Trump Administration, Streamline Permitting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced legislation to reward developers who buck Trump Administration demands to abandon their offshore wind leases with access to an expedited route to more development, incentiviz more

Power Is Meant to Be Shared: Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard '97 JD Returns to Fordham Law for a Conversation With Malcolm Gladwell

BRONX, New York, Aug. 12 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Power Is Meant to Be Shared: Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard '97 JD Returns to Fordham Law for a Conversation With Malcolm Gladwell By Maddie Futch For Fordham Law alumna Khadijah Sharif-Drinkard '97 JD, power isn't defined by the title one holds, but by how it's used to create opportunities for others. In her new book, Power Reimagined: My Mission to Get It, Grow It, and Give It Away, Sharif-Drinkard, se more

Prominent entertainment attorney Matt Finkelstein joins Nixon Peabody to lead Music practice

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: [Category: BizLaw/Legal] * * * Prominent entertainment attorney Matt Finkelstein joins Nixon Peabody to lead Music practice * New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP has boosted the depth of its Entertainment & Sports team, hiring veteran music and intellectual property transactions attorney Matt Finkelstein, who joined the firm as a partner to lead its Music practice. Matt advises clients in the music, ente more

Proxy Season: Human Capital, Environmental, and Social Proposals Decline by 30%

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Proxy Season: Human Capital, Environmental, and Social Proposals Decline by 30% * Human capital, environmental, and social shareholder proposal filings declined sharply during the 2026 proxy season. This marks a continued two-year retreat: * Compared to 2025, proposal filings fell 37% for human capital, 33% for social, and 32% for environmental proposals. * Compared to 2024, proposal filings declined by near more

Putting an MBA to Work for Public Education: Syed Shah '25 Builds on His Canisius Exeperience

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * Putting an MBA to Work for Public Education: Syed Shah '25 Builds on His Canisius Exeperience * For Syed Shah MBA '25, a Canisius business education became a foundation for pursuing a long-standing goal: using his financial expertise to serve public education and his community. Today, Shah is putting his education to work as assistant business manager for Williamsville Central School District, where he suppor more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue to Block Trump Administration Effort to Take Money Away From Homeowners

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to block Trump Administration effort to take money away from homeowners Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families. In today's lawsuit, the attorneys gen more

RCC Welcomes Incoming Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Class for Summer Orientation

ROCKLAND, New York, Aug. 11 -- Rockland Community College posted the following news release: * * * RCC Welcomes Incoming Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Class for Summer Orientation * (SUFFERN, N.Y.) -Rockland Community College (RCC) recently welcomed its incoming class of Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students to campus for summer orientation. The EOP summer orientation program gives incoming students the benefit of a residential college experience before startin more

Report From Consumer Watchdog: Slow Death and Dangerous Reinvention of California Resources Corp.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- THE SLOW DEATH AND DANGEROUS REINVENTION OF CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP - A report from Consumer Watchdog - August 2026 (31 pages) - Authored by Liza Tucker * * * Contents Executive Summary ... 1 How CCS Doesn't Work ... 6 CRC Projects are Full of Holes ... 9 Making the Oil Business Make Sense ... 12 Public Health Risks ... 14 Community Fears And Regulatory Failures ... 16 California Consumer Costs ... 20 Conclusion ... 23 Citations ... 24 * * * Execut more

Researchers Develop New Computational Framework to Identify Novel Pathway for Asthma

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop New Computational Framework to Identify Novel Pathway for Asthma * Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in collaboration with investigators at the University of Chicago, have developed a new computational framework that helps scientists identify genes that play central roles in diseases such as asthma but are often overlooked by existing more

Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Targeting ICC

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Targeting ICC * Four human rights groups (the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, and the Open Society Institute) filed a lawsuit in US federal court challenging the Trump administration's sanctions against ICC prosecutors and judges, a UN human rights expert, and three Palestinian human rights more

Rights groups sue Trump Administration over targeting ICC

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * Rights groups sue Trump Administration over targeting ICC * NEW YORK (August 11, 2026) - Four human rights groups filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York on August 11, 2026, alleging that the Trump administration is illegally sanctioning individuals and organizations affiliated with or assisting the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) more

Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Targeting ICC

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release: * * * Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Targeting ICC Lawsuit says executive order unconstitutional, punishes human rights work and those seeking justice * Four human rights groups (the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, and the Open Society Institute) filed a lawsuit in US federal court challenging the Trump administration's sanct more

Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Ph.D. Student Earns Prestigious SMART Scholarship

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT computing Ph.D. student earns prestigious SMART Scholarship Student conducts AI research through government scholarship-for-service award - Cedric Bone, a Ph.D. student at Rochester Institute of Technology, wants to better understand how humans adapt to artificial intelligence (AI) systems. His research has led to a government scholarship award that fully funds his tuition and guar more

Rochester Institute of Technology Researchers Improve Prosthetics With New Materials, Sensors, and Bioprinting Breakthroughs

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researchers improve prosthetics with new materials, sensors, and bioprinting breakthroughs Collaborative approach has the potential to improve quality of life for prosthetic users - New advances in bioprinting by Rochester Institute of Technology researchers are pointing the way to nearly human capabilities for finger prosthetics. Fingers, complex structures made up of multiple bo more

S&P Global Energy | US loans for long-lead nuclear components seen boosting US, South Korean supply chain

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * S&P Global Energy | US loans for long-lead nuclear components seen boosting US, South Korean supply chain * In an article for S&P Global Energy, White & Case partner Christina England-Livengood discusses the US Department of Energy's US$17.5 billion American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans program. The article examines how the loan guarantees for long-lead nuclear components could r more

Saints Around the World: Lisbon, Portugal

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Saints Around the World: Lisbon, Portugal * There are delicacies in this world that you cannot find at home. The only way to experience them is to step outside of your comfort zone... and grab a fork. Nina Rhatigan '28 grew up in Oceanside, NY, and despite the literal presence of "ocean" in the name of her hometown, the Long Island native doesn't eat seafood. Well, usually. But when in Rome, or in this case, Po more

Sarah J. Williams named interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Sarah J. Williams named interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sarah J. Williams, professor of law at Penn State Dickinson Law, has been named interim dean of the law school, effective August 11. Williams follows Laura H. Williams, senior associate dean for external affairs and chief of staff, who served as acting dean of the law school since for more

Save the date! Howard Payne University announces Chris Tomlin concert Sept. 20

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Save the date! Howard Payne University announces Chris Tomlin concert Sept. 20 * BROWNWOOD - August 10, 2026 - Howard Payne University (HPU) is excited to announce that Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin will perform a free community concert and night of worship at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Brownwood Event Center's outdoor stage, 601 Baker St. The event, originally scheduled for Ap more

SC State remembers Dr. Suresh R. Londhe, architect of agribusiness programs

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 11 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State remembers Dr. Suresh R. Londhe, architect of agribusiness programs * Londhe's 40 years of service included building academic programs and expanding the university's international reach. He died Wednesday at age 87. ORANGEBURG, S.C. -South Carolina State University is remembering Dr. Suresh R. Londhe, a longtime educator, researcher and academic leader whose four decades of servi more

SCHUMER CALLS ON USPS TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY AND REOPEN WEST PARK POST OFFICE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER CALLS ON USPS TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY AND REOPEN WEST PARK POST OFFICE * West Park Post Office Has Served Ulster County Community For More Than 130 Years Until USPS Abruptly Announced Its Closure, Forcing Customers To Travel Five Miles Away To Highland To Collect Mail Instead Schumer Urges USPS To Restore Postal Operations So Residents And Small Business more

Sean Tonolli Admitted to the Edward Bennett Williams American Inn of Court

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Sean Tonolli Admitted to the Edward Bennett Williams American Inn of Court * Cahill partner Sean Tonolli has been admitted to the Edward Bennett Williams American Inn of Court, an invitation-only professional organization focused on white-collar practice. The Inn counts among its ranks leading defense attorneys, federal and local judges, and government officials. Sean is a f more

SEC Charges Private Fund Adviser Adit Ventures Management, Its CEO and Affiliated General Partners in Alleged Fraud

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Private Fund Adviser Adit Ventures Management, Its CEO and Affiliated General Partners in Alleged Fraud * 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 Ventures LLC; Adit Ventures II LLC; and Adit Ventures III LLC (the General Partners), for all more

Sen. Durbin, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to ATF Director Cekada

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with three 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: August 6, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue NE Washington, DC 20226 RE: RIN 1140-AB04, Revising Definitions of "Adjudica more

Sen. Durbin, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to ATF Director Cekada

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with three 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: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Robert Cekada Director Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Avenue NE Washington, DC 20226 RE: RIN 1140-AA73, Clarifying Interstate Transportat more

Sen. Peters Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Opposition to Contempt Resolution Against Fauci

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following Dear Colleague letter to Members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 5, 2026 Dear Colleague: I am writing to urge you to oppose the contempt resolution scheduled for a Committee vote this week. A Committee vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress will not provide the Committee wit more

Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Compass Inc., Midwest Real Estate Data

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Compass Inc. and Midwest Real Estate Data: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 6, 2026 Robert Reffkin Founder and CEO Compass, Inc. 110 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10011 - Rebecca Jensen President and CEO Midwest Real Estate Data 2443 Warrenville Road, Suite 600 Lisle, Illinois, 60532 more

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Issues Report on USMMA Athletics Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-126) on the USMMA Athletics Act (S. 3266). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on June 15, 2026. The Senate passed the bill on Aug. 6, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of S. 3266 is to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) more

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Paul Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on COVID-19

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 29, 2026, hearing on COVID-19: * * * One million Americans died from COVID 19. Some estimate as many as 15 million people died worldwide from COVID 19. Publicly Anthony Fauci promoted the theory that the virus arose naturally while privately he was well aware of a mountain of evidence suggesting the virus originated more

Sentara Albemarle cracks the code on attracting providers to a rural community hospital

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Albemarle cracks the code on attracting providers to a rural community hospital * In an era when health systems across the country are facing steep recruitment hurdles, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has quietly cracked the code. Within its first year, the new hospital, which replaced a 65-year-old facility last year, brought on 25 new provid more

SHANE GILLIS AND PEYTON MANNING DO ANYTHING FOR A BUD LIGHT ON GAMEDAY IN NEW SPOTS KICKING OFF THE 2026 NFL SEASON

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * SHANE GILLIS AND PEYTON MANNING DO ANYTHING FOR A BUD LIGHT ON GAMEDAY IN NEW SPOTS KICKING OFF THE 2026 NFL SEASON * #The Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL is back with another epic campaign that makes it fun to fan with hilarious creative, return of fan-favorite team cans and a chance to snag the ultimate game day upgrade Key Facts: * -Bud Light, the O more

Sidley Grows Energy and Infrastructure Practice With New Partner Sharanyaa Kruti Vasan

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Grows Energy and Infrastructure Practice With New Partner Sharanyaa Kruti Vasan * New York - Sidley is pleased to announce that Sharanyaa Kruti Vasan has joined the firm's Energy, Transportation, and Infrastructure practice as a partner. Ms. Kruti Vasan joins the firm from Milbank LLP, where she was a member of their Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finan more

Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation * Siena's social media game is on lock - and it has the statistics to prove it. The 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 more

Social media interest in sororities fuels record-breaking recruitment class

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Social media interest in sororities fuels record-breaking recruitment class * Thousands of young women packed into Colonial Life Arena in early August, the air buzzing with excitement. The seats were filled Potential New Members -women eager to find a home amongst the University of South Carolina's sororities. This year's Panhellenic sorority recruitment is the biggest it's ever been at US more

Sports hospitality veteran Don Dierig named chief operating officer of Sportservice

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Sports hospitality veteran Don Dierig named chief operating officer of Sportservice * Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced the promotion of Don Dierig to chief operating officer of Sportservice, its sports hospitality business. As chief operating officer, Dierig will lead Sportservice's day-to-day food, beverage and retail operations across more

Study: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Study: UB researchers create early warning system to monitor housing evictions * The tool, from scholars in the Department of AI and Society, aims to help human service agencies respond faster during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic By Keith Page Human service organizations play an important role in connecting people to housing, health care, food access and o more

Syracuse University: Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * This Foundational Course Opens Doors for Veterans in the Microchip Industry More than 1,000 veterans and military-connected individuals have taken Syracuse University's Semiconductor Foundations course to explore careers in semiconductor manufacturing. John Boccacino An introductory semiconductor course is opening doors to one of the country's fastest-growing industries for veterans, transitioning service me more

Teamsters, Elected Officials Rally for Delivery Protection Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters, Elected Officials Rally for Delivery Protection Act * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.) - Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman rallied today with hundreds of rank-and-file Teamsters and New York elected officials in support of the Delivery more

The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix's East of Eden, with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix's East of Eden, with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria * The Atlantic Festival, back for the second year in New York City from September 17 to 19, is announcing new speakers including the legendary quarterback, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Colin Kaepe more

The Bond Buyer names Ben Tobias as a 2026 "Rising Star"

TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * The Bond Buyer names Ben Tobias as a 2026 "Rising Star" * The Bond Buyer has named Squire Patton Boggs senior associate Ben Tobias as one of its 2026 "Rising Stars." The Rising Stars recognition showcases municipal finance professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, are excellent collaborators, have displayed innovation and creati more

The Rise of the "Disposable" American Worker

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * The Rise of the "Disposable" American Worker * CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 11, 2026 - Across the U.S. economy, a growing number of employers are rewriting the rules of employment to gain flexibility and cut long-term costs, leaving roughly a third of American workers without job security, benefits, or a path to promotion. In his new book Disposable more

The Toy Foundation's Play Fund Delivers Meaningful Impact to Children in Hospitals Nationwide

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * The Toy Foundation's Play Fund Delivers Meaningful Impact to Children in Hospitals Nationwide * At the start of 2026, The Toy Foundation's (TTF) Play Fund program awarded more than $600,000 to 37 children's hospitals nationwide to incorporate play into day-to-day care. Approximately 220,000 pediatric patients will benefit from play space renovations, sensory-friendly experiences, medical play that more

The Truth About Roommates at Siena

LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * The Truth About Roommates at Siena * For many students, having a roommate is one of the first big parts of the college experience. It's exciting to have someone to share your space with, but it can also come with plenty of questions. How do you find a roommate? Can you choose who you live with? What happens if you don't get along? We're answering some of the most common roommate questions so you can feel prepare more

Three Ropes & Gray Partners Named Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain's New York Business

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Three Ropes & Gray Partners Named Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain's New York Business Crain's New York Business honored mergers & acquisitions partner Jackie Cohen, litigation partner David Hennes and health care partner Christine Moundas, as 2026 "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law." This list recognizes New York metro area executives reshaping organizations an more

TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics - July 2026

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 12 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * TMX Group Equity Financing Statistics - July 2026 TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for July 2026. TSX welcomed 19 new issuers in July 2026, compared with 31 in the previous month and 12 in July 2025. The new listings were 15 exchange traded funds and four mining companies. Total financings raised in July 2026 decrease more

TMX Investor Solutions Announces Strategic Technology Collaboration With Optio Incentives

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 12 -- TMX Group issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * TMX Investor Solutions Announces Strategic Technology Collaboration with Optio Incentives Collaboration combines global technology with Canadian market expertise to deliver a new standard for equity plan solutions - TMX Investor Solutions, a subsidiary of TMX Group, today announced it has entered into a strategic technology collaboration with Optio Incentives (Optio), a leading global equity com more

Today's clicks can reveal tomorrow's breakthroughs

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Today's clicks can reveal tomorrow's breakthroughs * The trail of likes, shares and downloads we leave across the internet could help predict successful innovations years in advance, Cornell researchers showed by curating two datasets that allowed them to compare early engagement to future impact. Researchers from the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science published new datasets from more

Toy Association Advocacy Helps Secure New Market Access for U.S.-Compliant Toys in Israel

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Toy Association Advocacy Helps Secure New Market Access for U.S.-Compliant Toys in Israel * The Toy Association(tm) advocacy to expand recognition of U.S. toy safety requirements in Israel has resulted in a significant milestone for the toy industry: Israel has formally implemented a law that will recognize products that comply with U.S. federal requirements as safe for the Israel market. On July more

Turner Construction Company Celebrates 40 Years in Memphis

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Construction Company Celebrates 40 Years in Memphis * Turner Construction Company is celebrating 40 years of serving the Memphis community, marking four decades of partnership, innovation, and lasting impact across the Mid-South. Since its first project began in Memphis in 1986, Turner has partnered with healthcare systems, educational institutions, public agencies, commercial c more

Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Twelve U.S. Health Systems and Aidoc Unite to Confront America's Diagnostic Capacity Crisis As demand for diagnostic answers outpaces the physicians available to deliver them, health systems are collaborating with Aidoc on a shared goal: helping patients receive a safe, accurate diagnosis sooner - NEW YORK -- Twelve U.S. health systems have formed the Diagnostic AI Consortium with Aidoc to harness diag more

U.N. Population Fund Executive Director Keita Issues Statement on Young People, Their Choices, and the Conditions They Need to Shape Their Futures

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following statement by Executive Director Diene Keita on World Population Day: * * * We are living through a time of profound demographic change. Some countries have historically large numbers of young people. Others are experiencing rapid population ageing. And many are navigating both. Societies and economies are being reshaped by intersecting crises, rising inequalities and disruptive technologies. At the same time, informati more

U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Expresses Solidarity With Colombia Following Devastating 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq issued the following statement on Colombia: * * * The Secretary-General is saddened by reports that more than 160 people have lost their lives, with many others injured, following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia yesterday. He expresses his solidarity with the people and Government of Colombia and extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes for a speedy more

U.N. Secretary-General Statement on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on the international day of the world's indigenous peoples: * * * Indigenous Peoples account for over 6 per cent of the world's population. They are guardians of cultural heritage, stewards of vital ecosystems, and crucial contributors to our shared future. Yet across the globe, their rights and well-being face disproportionate threats. Some of the starkest relate to maternal and infant healt more

U.N. Spokesman Issues Statement at Nagasaki Peace Memorial on the 81st Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesman high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu issued the following statement: * * * Eighty-one years ago, Nagasaki became a symbol of humanity's capacity for destruction. Each year on this day, we remember those whose lives were lost. We pay tribute to the generations who rebuilt this city, turning tragedy into triumph. And we honour the hibakusha, who transformed unimaginable suffering into an more

U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Nominee Morris Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Nathaniel Morris, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Colombia, from an Aug. 5, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Committee- Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you as President Trump's nominee for United States Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia. I am grateful to President Trump, Vice President more

U.S. Mission to the U.N. Issues Remarks by Representative Negrea at Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Ukraine

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by Dan Negrea, Representative to the Economic and Social Council, at a Security Council arria-formula meeting on Ukraine: * * * Thank you, Chair. I want to thank Latvia and the UK for organizing this Arria and DPR Pavlichenko for his remarks. I would like to thank, Assistant Secretary-General Fuentes Julio, Mr. Garsiya, Ms. Umerova, Mr. Gushchyn, and Ms. Keiran for their briefings. We have closely followe more

UC-Irvine: Large-scale Study Finds No Link Between Crime and Unauthorized Immigration

IRVINE, California, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Large-scale study finds no link between crime and unauthorized immigration Research team analyzed 11,500 neighborhoods over a decade - For more than two decades, Charis E. Kubrin has followed the data wherever it leads. As UC Irvine Chancellor's Professor of Criminology, Law and Society, she has built a career studying one of America's most politically charged question more

UMGC Wins 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for AI-Powered Military Credit Initiative

ADELPHI, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Wins 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for AI-Powered Military Credit Initiative * Award recognizes initiative that streamlines credit evaluation for military-affiliated learners Adelphi, Md. -August 11, 2026 -University of Maryland Global Campus has been named the Operations Category Winner of the 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for its Credit for Military Rank initiative, wh more

UN Experts Urge Iran to End Escalating Targeting of Ethnic Minorities

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * UN Experts Urge Iran to End Escalating Targeting of Ethnic Minorities * On August 6, 2026, UN experts called on Iranian authorities to immediately end the escalating use of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and other ill-treatment, and executions against ethnic minorities, particularly Kurds and Baluchis. The experts warned that since the January 202 more

UNCCD 'Land' COP17

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNCCD 'Land' COP17 * The seventeeth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17-28 August 2026 August 10, 2026 Listen Event Details Date August 17, 2026 \- August 28, 2026 Location Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia What to know about Land COP17 Theme: Restoring Land. Restor more

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Sulieman's Remarks at the U.N. Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on 'Safeguarding Education in Sudan: Investing in Peace, Recovery & Stability'

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) issued the following remarks by Deputy Executive Director Hannan Sulieman at the U.N. Security Council arria-formula meeting on 'Safeguarding Education in Sudan: Investing in Peace, Recovery and Stability': * * * "Excellencies ... good afternoon. "Thank you to Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman (Permanent Representative of Somalia) for convening today's Arria-formula meeting, and to Liberia and the Democratic Rep more

University of Washington School of Medicine: Healthcare Workers Reflect on COVID-19 Stigma

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 12 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Healthcare workers reflect on COVID-19 stigma Frontline clinicians said that fear, burnout and public messaging influenced their feelings of blame and inadequacy during the pandemic. - A qualitative study of clinicians' COVID-19 experiences suggest that health-related stigma is not static and can change as scientific knowledge, public health policies and social attitudes more

Unlicensed Tour Operator Charged For Causing Deaths Of Five-Month-Old Infant And 27-Year-Old Woman In New York Harbor Boat Capsizing

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Unlicensed Tour Operator Charged For Causing Deaths Of Five-Month-Old Infant And 27-Year-Old Woman In New York Harbor Boat Capsizing * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Assistant Director in Charge of the Coast Guard Investigative Service ("CGIS"), Josh Packer, and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (" more

Usherwood Dedicates Conference Rooms to Founders During 50th Anniversary Year

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Usherwood Dedicates Conference Rooms to Founders During 50th Anniversary Year * As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, BTA member Usherwood Office Technology hosted employees and representatives from CenterState CEO at its Syracuse headquarters. The event included the official dedication of two conference rooms honoring company founders Carol and Charles Usherwood more

Vanderbilt Health evaluating vaccine for C. difficile for people 65 and older

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Health evaluating vaccine for C. difficile for people 65 and older * Investigators at Vanderbilt Health are enrolling participants in a Phase 3 clinical trial testing an investigational vaccine against Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, a contagious bacterial infection of the colon. C. diff is a leading cause of health care-associated infection in the United States. more

Verizon Frontline powers mission-critical communications for America 250 celebrations

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon Frontline powers mission-critical communications for America 250 celebrations * #At a glance * Extensive agency collaboration: The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team partnered with federal, state and local public safety agencies across two dozen event sites. * Mission critical coverage: Network support was deployed for maj more

Virginia Military Institute: Mount Vernon Historian to Speak at Convocation

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Mount Vernon Historian to Speak at Convocation Virginia Military Institute will hold its convocation ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 10:30 a.m. in Cameron Hall on Main Street, hosting Douglas Bradburn, Ph.D. The event marks the start of the new academic year, is free and open to the public. Any groups planning to attend should notify VMI by Aug. 26 via email at forquerla@vmi.edu. The Cameron Hall cle more

Voting Rights Groups Win Preliminary Injunction Blocking USPS From Enforcing Trump Mail Voting Order

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Win Preliminary Injunction Blocking USPS From Enforcing Trump Mail Voting Order In granting preliminary injunction, court finds that President Trump's 2026 executive order is likely unconstitutional and likely to disenfranchise voters in upcoming elections - A federal court today issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. more

What to bring (and leave behind) for move-in day

WICHITA, Kansas, Aug. 11 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * What to bring (and leave behind) for move-in day * Moving into a residence hall is one of the most exciting steps in the journey of a Newman University student. While you can't bring your entire bedroom from home, a little planning goes a long way in turning your new space into a sanctuary for study, rest and community. To help you prepare for your home away from home, we've compiled the ultimate guide to what yo more

What's so funny about higher education?

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * What's so funny about higher education? * When Talia Argondezzi (Ph.D. '12, English) came to the Graduate Center, she wasn't thinking about satire. She wanted to study literature, teach, and build a life in academia. But when a pandemic writing experiment led to her first publication as a humor writer, her career took an unexpected turn. Today, she's director of writing and speaking at Ursi more

White & Case advises CYDSA on MXN 2.74 billion bond offerings

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises CYDSA on MXN 2.74 billion bond offerings * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised CYDSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (CYDSA), a leading Mexican chemical and salt producer, as issuer, on the third and fourth offering of long-term bonds (certificados bursatiles) under CYDSA's existing issuance program, for an aggregate amount of MXN 2.74 billion. The third offering more

White & Case advises Erste Bank Polska and mBank on Suntago water park financing

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Erste Bank Polska and mBank on Suntago water park financing * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Erste Bank Polska S.A. and mBank S.A. on a PLN 550 million financing provided to Global Parks Poland sp. z o.o. Suntago is a landmark water recreation and amusement complex and one of the most significant leisure projects in Poland and the wider CEE re more

White & Case advises J&T Banka on financing of Pisnice apartment complex

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises J&T Banka on financing of Pisnice apartment complex * Global law firm White & Case LLP advised J&T BANKA, a.s. on the financing of WOOD & Company's acquisition of an apartment complex in Pisnice in Prague, the Czech Republic's largest residential transaction of the year to date. "The acquisition of the Pisnice portfolio provides a strong foundation for the more

White & Case advises KLX Energy bondholders on backstopped rights offering

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises KLX Energy bondholders on backstopped rights offering * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the bondholders on KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: KLXE) backstopped rights offering for up to US$125 million. The rights offering is expected to commence in August 2026, and will provide all KLX common stockholders with subscription rights to more

White & Case advises on financing for CIP's solar and battery storage project in Mexico

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises on financing for CIP's solar and battery storage project in Mexico * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Natixis CIB, Santander and Scotiabank, as lenders, on an approximately US$510 million limited-recourse financing for the construction and operation of the La Esperanza solar and battery storage project in Mexico. more

White & Case advises Regnology on acquisition of Fed Reporter

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Regnology on acquisition of Fed Reporter * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Regnology, a leading provider of regulatory, risk and supervisory technology, on the acquisition of Fed Reporter, a market-leading US provider of regulatory reporting solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, including banks, credit unions and bank holding compan more

White & Case represents ad hoc group of whole business securitization noteholders in FAT Brands' chapter 11 restructuring

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case represents ad hoc group of whole business securitization noteholders in FAT Brands' chapter 11 restructuring * Global law firm White & Case LLP has represented an ad hoc group of whole business securitization noteholders ("the Ad Hoc Group") holding approximately US$1 billion of the US$1.4 billion in outstanding whole business securitization notes issued by FAT Bran more

Why I Serve: Senior Airman Daniel Sween

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Why I Serve: Senior Airman Daniel Sween * * Published Aug. 10, 2026 * By Senior Airman Kaleb Tewes * 81st Training Wing KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. - Surrounded by the sights and sounds of New York City, a young boy would watch as the buses pass by. As he studied the movements of their drivers, he knew exactly what he wanted to do when he grew up more

Why Is This Fungal STI Going Underdiagnosed?

DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Why Is This Fungal STI Going Underdiagnosed? * From mushrooms to molds, fungal life on this planet is often overlooked - but has a big impact. In this series, we dive into fungal research across Duke, a growing area of strength for the university. For people infected with TMVII, a newly emerging sexually transmitted fungal infection, symptoms can be painful, persistent, and disruptive. Although identified t more

WILPF Announces Appointment of New International Board Members

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 11 -- The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom issued the following news: * * * WILPF Announces Appointment of New International Board Members Now that the WILPF International Congress 2026 has come to an end, we are pleased to announce the new members of our International Board. The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) - the world's longest-standing feminist peace organisation - is thrilled to announce its next International Boa more

Yang Center for Wildlife Health welcomes three postdoctoral fellows tackling One Health challenges

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Yang Center for Wildlife Health welcomes three postdoctoral fellows tackling One Health challenges * 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 approaches spanning genomics, ecology, biostatistics, more

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