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20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F more

54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address more

54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) today led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address conc more

A better pill to swallow: Nanofiber film delivers ultrafast pain relief

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A better pill to swallow: Nanofiber film delivers ultrafast pain relief * Children and seniors who have difficulty chewing and swallowing conventional tablets may have an easier way to find pain relief. Cornell researchers have developed an ultrafast-dissolving nanofiber film that can deliver a cocktail of three drugs so quickly and effectively, 90% of the formulation is released in less than two seconds. The f more

A&O Shearman Advises Fenway Sports Group on Strategic Minority Investment in Liverpool F.C.

LONDON, England, Aug. 18 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * A&O Shearman advises Fenway Sports Group on strategic minority investment in Liverpool F.C. A&O Shearman has advised Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Liverpool Football Club on the sale of a minority equity stake in Liverpool F.C. to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led and managed by Amit Bhatia, with investments from Amit Bhatia and the Mittal Family Trusts, K5 Sports (a K5 Global Fund), with Jeff Bezos as th more

ACLU-MN Responds To Newly Released Records Of Federal Surveillance During Operation Metro Surge

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU-MN Responds To Newly Released Records Of Federal Surveillance During Operation Metro Surge Newly released federal records, first reported by The New York Times, reveal a sweeping federal surveillance operation targeting community members, houses of worship and other community spaces, and advocacy organizations during and after Operation Metro Surge. The records show t more

Albert Einstein College of Medicine Neuroscientist Castillo Urges OMB to Preserve Scientific Peer Review in Federal Research Grants

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Science at the heart of medicine Dominick Purpura Department of Neuroscience Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Pablo E. Castillo, MD/PhD Harold and Muriel Block Chair Professor 1410 Pelham Parkway South Kennedy Center, Rm 703 Bronx, NY 10461 USA Phone 718.430.3263 Email: pablo.castillo@einsteinmed.edu more

Albertus Magnus College Announces Faculty Promotions

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Announces Faculty Promotions Fulfilling the Strategic Priority of Leading Academic Innovation in the College's Second Century of Excellence - Albertus Magnus College is proud to announce the promotion of three distinguished faculty members across key academic disciplines, effective for the 2026-2027 academic year. Evaluated against the highest benchmarks of teaching e more

Alliance for Positive Change Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Grant Rule Over Concerns It Threatens HIV Service Stability and Scientific Integrity

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: RIN OMB-2026-0034-0001 Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance [2 CFR Sub Sec.200.205, 200.300, 200.340-200.343, 200.421, 200.450] To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of Alliance for Positive Change, I write to convey our strong opposition to the Office of Management and more

America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On more

American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T more

American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Iran's $30,000 Bounty on U.S. Troops

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Iran's $30,000 Bounty on U.S. Troops Iran is reportedly offering a $30,000 bounty for the capture or killing of U.S. troops, raising new concerns about threats against American service members. As reported by the New York Post: Tehran's military chief put out a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier -- with the reward doubled for Iran more

American Economic Liberties Project Senior Counsel Hepner Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Lee A. Hepner, senior legal counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I currently serve as Senior Legal Counsel at more

APA Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Citing Risks to Psychological Research Training and Behavioral Health Services

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Russ Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th St. NW Washington, DC 20503 RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance - Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Dear Director Vought: On behalf of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Association Servi more

Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to cr more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac more

As Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students, Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers & Action from U.S. State Department

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students, Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers & Action from U.S. State Department * PROVIDENCE, RI - With college students heading back to campus in the coming weeks for the start of a new academic year, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are pressing the Trump Administration to process international student and scholar visas without more

Attorney General James Secures $6 Million from Three Buffalo Nursing Homes for Years-Long Fraudulent Billing Scheme

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $6 Million from Three Buffalo Nursing Homes for Years-Long Fraudulent Billing Scheme * August 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $6 million from three nursing homes in the Buffalo region, Safire Rehabilitation of Northtowns, Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns, and Williamsville Suburban Nursing Home (the Safire h more

Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th more

B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Attends Pakistani Independence Day Festival

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Attends Pakistani Independence Day Festival * Earlier today, Governor Hochul made an appearance at the Pakistani Independence Day Festival. B-ROLL of the Governor attending the Pakistani Independence Day Festival is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). VIDEO: The event is avai more

B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the India Day Parade

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the India Day Parade * Earlier today, Governor Hochul marched in the India Day Parade to celebrate India's independence. B-ROLL of the Governor marching in the India Day Parade is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTub more

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Completes Full Redemption of 2026 Notes

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 18 -- Babcock and Wilcox Enterprises, a provider of energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Completes Full Redemption of 2026 Notes Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. ("B&W" or the "Company") (NYSE: BW) announced today that, on August 14, 2026, we completed the previously announced redemption of the entire $61.4 million aggregate principal a more

Baruch Honors Six Students for Research on AI and Society

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch Honors Six Students for Research on AI and Society * For her PELTA Publication Prize-winning project, An Apocalyptic Business Plan, Ariel Taub examined the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, resource scarcity, and water security. Six Baruch students are exploring some of the most urgent questions surrounding artificial intelligence through an inaugural publication prize, part of the College's recently more

Baruch's Stock Market Challenge Gives High School Students a Taste of Wall Street

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * Baruch's Stock Market Challenge Gives High School Students a Taste of Wall Street * The Bert W. and Sandra Wasserman Trading Floor features 55 high-end, dual-screen workstations providing access to real-time market data feeds and financial analytical tools. Baruch College's fourth annual High School Stock Market Challenge attracted a record 33 rising seniors from 17 New York City high schools this summer, immersing student more

Binghamton University: Digital Amnesia - Taking Screenshots Makes You More Likely to Forget Information

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Digital amnesia: Taking screenshots makes you more likely to forget information Binghamton University psychology research explores the mechanism behind the digital capture effect By Jennifer Micale Snapping a photo or a screenshot to remember something? According to recent cognitive research from Binghamton University's Psychology Department, the practice may make you more likely to forget. If more

Binghamton University: History of Head Injury Could Affect Your Ability to Use Self-driving Vehicles

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * History of head injury could affect your ability to use self-driving vehicles Athletes with a history of head injury contribute to driver simulation study of self-driving vehicles By David Hermanovitch Much of the appeal of self-driving vehicles is just that: the fact that they drive themselves. Still, there are times when a driver needs to put their hands on the wheel, and a new study from Bing more

BorgWarner Announces Final Results and Upsize of its Cash Tender Offers for its Senior Notes

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 17 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Announces Final Results and Upsize of its Cash Tender Offers for its Senior Notes * Auburn Hills, Michigan, August 17, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) (the "Company") today announced the expiration and final results of its previously announced tender offers (the "Tender Offers"), to purchase for cash the debt securities issued by the Company referred to belo more

Bronx Zoo Expands 2026-27 Holiday Lights Festival with New Nighttime Access to Children's Zoo and Select Animal Exhibits

BRONX, New York, Aug. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Bronx Zoo Expands 2026-27 Holiday Lights Festival with New Nighttime Access to Children's Zoo and Select Animal Exhibits * BRONX, N.Y. -August 17, 2026 -The Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights festival will premiere its most expansive offering yet on November 21, now featuring access to select animal exhibits. An enhanced Children's Zoo experience invites guests to pet and fe more

CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate reported hate vandalism targeting a mosque site on Long Isl more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Nurturing Victimization Is Lethal

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- 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. 17, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * NURTURING VICTIMIZATION IS LETHAL There is nothing that destroys one's sense of empowerment more than to think of oneself primarily as a victim. To be sure, there are instances when all of us have been victimized more

Center for Security Policy Director Shideler Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following testimony by Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for homeland security and counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, Distinguished Senators: I would like to thank you for more

Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 17 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Chancellor King and Special Olympics New York Announce Partnership to Launch Paid Internships for SUNY Students * This initiative will Connect SUNY Students with Opportunities to Contribute to Special Olympics New York Throughout the State Builds on SUNY's Goal for Every Student to Participate in a High-Quality Internship Experience. Students interested in participating in one of the paid internships more

Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Pre-Issuance Review Citing Legal Conflicts and Oversight Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 72517th St. NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comment of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034) Citizens for Responsibility and more

City of Thomasville and Health Care Authority Oppose OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Over Fears of Increased Burdens and Funding Uncertainty for Small Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Alabama | Texas | New York | Washington, DC July 11, 2026 Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comment Opposing Proposed Rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," Docket OMB-2026-0034 Dear Director Vought: I submit these comments on more

Clean Air Policies Linked to Improved Cognition Among New York City Children

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Clean Air Policies Linked to Improved Cognition Among New York City Children * Beginning in the late 1990s, air pollution declined in New York City following the implementation of clean air and climate policies. According to new research by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, as prenatal exposures to air pollution declined, subsequent measures of children's more

CNN TO AIR LIVE COVERAGE OF THE TUPAC MURDER TRIAL

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN TO AIR LIVE COVERAGE OF THE TUPAC MURDER TRIAL * August 17th, 2026 The Tupac Murder Trial begins Monday, August 17 at 12pET, streaming on the CNN App for subscribers and simulcast on HLN New York, New York - (August 17, 2026) - After nearly 30 years, one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in the United States will once again be in the spotlight. CNN will provide streaming subscribers with co more

Communities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Election Conditions on Homeland Security Funding

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Communities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Election Conditions on Homeland Security Funding The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to withhold anti-terrorism grants to pressure states and local governments into adopting sweeping election changes - Today, a group of four cities and counties sued t more

D'Youville University Helps Local Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 17 -- D'Youville College posted the following news: * * * D'Youville University Helps Local Students Start the School Year Ready to Learn * D'Youville University was proud to support 2 On Your Side's 2 Pack a Backpack campaign, helping ensure local students have the supplies they need to begin the school year with confidence. On Friday morning, members of the D'Youville community delivered 200 backpacks to the Tops Markets location in Depew, believed to be the larges more

Debevoise Strengthens AI Capabilities with Addition of Mari Grace and Kendall Howell as Counsel

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Strengthens AI Capabilities with Addition of Mari Grace and Kendall Howell as Counsel * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Mari Grace and Kendall Howell are joining the firm's Data Strategy & Security practice, based in the New York and Washington, D.C. offices, respectively. Ms. Grace advises clients on artificial intelligence issues arising in litigation and in more

Defenders of Wildlife Members Submit Over 8,200 Comments Opposing Rollbacks on Wilderness Management Policies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, BLM-2026-0069, NPS-2026-0100, FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575). Re: Comments on the Department of Interior's review of wilderness policies, including Manageme more

Disney Celebrates the Timeless Magic of Disney Princesses During World Princess Week

BURBANK, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * Disney Celebrates the Timeless Magic of Disney Princesses During World Princess Week * Fans can enjoy the annual week-long celebration featuring new content, unforgettable entertainment, and spectacular experiences. Acclaimed filmmaker Alex Prager combines heartfelt storytelling and extraordinary practical craftsmanship in Once A Princess, Always A Princess: A Disney more

Ebola in the DRC is Damaging Livelihoods and Healthcare Uptake

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Action Against Hunger posted the following news release: * * * Ebola in the DRC is Damaging Livelihoods and Healthcare Uptake * Three months after it was officially declared, the Ebola outbreak ravaging the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached an unprecedented scale in the country. With nearly 5,000 cases and 2,300 deaths recorded, the situation continues to deteriorate. The outbreak is spreading rapidly, with between 50 and 100 n more

Environmental Defense Fund: Michigan Coal Plant Costs Balloon to $259 Million, as Trump Administration Orders Sixth Unlawful Extension Past Retirement

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Michigan coal plant costs balloon to $259 million, as Trump administration orders sixth unlawful extension past retirement The aging plant, which should have retired in May 2025, has been forced open for more than 400 days * The Trump administration issued a sixth unlawful "emergency order" extending the J.H. Campbell coal plant past its retirement for another 90 days, even though lo more

Environmental Health Sciences: OMB Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Faces Strong Opposition Over Procedural Failures and Substantive Harms

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 July 11, 2026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 RE: Comment on Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (91 Fed. Reg. 32198) Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Submitted via regulations.gov To Whom It May Concern: Environmental He more

Faces of Extension: Lindy Taggart

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Faces of Extension: Lindy Taggart * 4-H Volunteer * Cornell Cooperative Extension Lindy Taggart's 4-H roots run deep. The lifelong Delaware County resident's connections trace back to the 1920s when her father visited Camp Shakitunk and met a forestry-minded county agent who left a lasting impression. Decades later, Lindy has carried that legacy forward, serving more

Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies Warns New DHS Data Sharing Policy Could Reduce TANF Participation and Harm Immigrant Families

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 11, 2026 John Talieri Senior Official for Privacy Administration for Children and Families 330 C Street SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: FR Docket No. 2026-12514 Comments in Response to Department of Health and Human Services System of Records Notice, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data (Syst more

Freedom From Religion Foundation: Texas Families Urge Supreme Court to Hear 10 Commandments Law Challenge

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 18 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas families urge Supreme Court to hear 10 Commandments law challenge More than two dozen Texas families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to a state law that requires public schools to post a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The nonreligious, Unitarian Universalist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Baha'i families challenging the Te more

Friends of Animals Urges Bureau of Land Management to Preserve Wilderness Protection Manuals Amid Rising Public Land Threats

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Via regulations.gov Sean MacDougall BLM Division of National Conservation Lands Blm_HQ_410_wilderness@blm.gov 970-256-4934 Re: Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands With Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process (BLM-2026-0068); Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330, more

George Santos 2.0? NV-02 Republican Nominee David Flippo's Finances Under Scrutiny

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * George Santos 2.0? NV-02 Republican Nominee David Flippo's Finances Under Scrutiny * "The source of Flippo's wealth remains unclear," NOTUS reports NV-02 Republican nominee David Flippo has some explaining to do. NOTUS reports that Flippo, who personally loaned his campaign more than $1.6 million and has run for office two cycles in a row, has never filed required personal finan more

Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to more

Governor Abbott Appoints Erickson As Director Of Regulatory Compliance Division

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Erickson As Director Of Regulatory Compliance Division * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Matthew Erickson as Director of the Regulatory Compliance Division for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Regulatory Compliance Division reviews rules affecting market competition proposed by state licensing agencies. Matthew Erickson of Austin serves as a staff attorney with more

Governor Hochul Announces Start of $24.5 Million Project to Replace Two Bridges Connecting Interstates 84 and 684

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of $24.5 Million Project to Replace Two Bridges Connecting Interstates 84 and 684 * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a $24.5 million project to replace two 59-year-old bridges along the ramp from Interstate 84 westbound to Interstate 684 southbound in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County. The project will replace the aging structur more

Governor Hochul's Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security: Terminating Temporary Protected Status for Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants is a Reckless and Inhumane Act

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul's Letter to Secretary of Homeland Security: Terminating Temporary Protected Status for Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants is a Reckless and Inhumane Act * Governor Kathy Hochul issued a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary (DHS) Markwayne Mullin to reiterate her strong opposition to the termination of protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants und more

Grantmakers In Health Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Work Requirements Creating Coverage Barriers and Administrative Burdens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Re: Comments on the Medicaid Community Engagement Interim Final Rule On behalf of Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and our undersigned Funding Partners, we appreciate t more

Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Rethink Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Over Medical Frailty and Access Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July Thirty-One 2 0 2 6 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule File Code CMS-2454-IFC Dear Secretary Kennedy: On behalf of the more than 200 hospitals and health systems across New York, Ne more

Groundwork Collaborative President Owens Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Groundwork Collaborative President and CEO Lindsay Owens from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today on this important topic. My name is Dr. Lindsay Owens. I am more

Hachette Book Group Hosts Panel at National Association for Black Journalists' 2026 National Convention Featuring Legacy Lit Authors Roland Martin, Tiffany Cross, and Errin Haines

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Hachette Book Group Hosts Panel at National Association for Black Journalists' 2026 National Convention Featuring Legacy Lit Authors Roland Martin, Tiffany Cross, and Errin Haines Vice President and Publisher of Legacy Lit Krishan Trotman moderated the panel. - Hachette Book Group (HBG) proudly hosted a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair more

HBO Renews IT: WELCOME TO DERRY For A Second Season

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Renews IT: WELCOME TO DERRY For A Second Season * * The HBO Original drama series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, from Warner Bros. Television and executive produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, has been renewed for a second season. Brad Caleb Kane will serve as showrunner. Since its debut, the series has ranked among the top four series premieres global more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Welcomes Expert Infrastructure Partner Marcus Davenport to the Firm

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer welcomes expert infrastructure partner Marcus Davenport to the firm Leading international law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) welcomes Marcus Davenport to its growing projects, energy and infrastructure (PEI) partnership in Melbourne, Australia. Following three decades at Clayton Utz, Marcus joins over 50 global partners within the PEI practi more

How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events * For all that day-to-day weather predictions have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years-like the deadliest heat waves. Traditional supercomputer-based models can forecast these events, but they require a lot of time and energy. Meanwhile, newer forecasting models, based on artificial intellig more

HSF Kramer and Melbourne Business School Launch Enterprise Bargaining Negotiation Program

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * HSF Kramer and Melbourne Business School launch enterprise bargaining negotiation program Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has partnered with Melbourne Business School to launch its inaugural industrial relations negotiation course for senior executives, human resources and industrial relations practitioners. The Industrial Relations Negotiations Program, d more

Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Iona University issued the following news: * * * Iona University Welcomes Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA to Board of Trustees Bronxville, N.Y. - Continuing to build on the momentum, Iona University today announced the appointment of Joseph A. Armentano '88MBA, chief executive officer of Paraco Gas, to its Board of Trustees. "We are grateful for Joe's willingness to serve Iona in this important capacity," said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. "His professional more

Jackson, Sanchez, and Huffman lead 51 House Democrats Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Jackson, Sanchez, and Huffman lead 51 House Democrats Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements * U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38), and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump admini more

JCPA: 2025 FBI Hate Crimes Data Show Jews Remain the Most-Targeted Religious Community, Jewish Safety is Interconnected with Other Communities' -- and That the Full Picture of Hate in America Is Still Dangerously Incomplete

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release: [Category: Religion] * * * JCPA: 2025 FBI Hate Crimes Data Show Jews Remain the Most-Targeted Religious Community, Jewish Safety is Interconnected with Other Communities' -- and That the Full Picture of Hate in America Is Still Dangerously Incomplete * NEW YORK -In response to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) release of its 2025 hate crime statistics, Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Co more

Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services Warns Proposed Federal Grant Rules Threaten Stability and Services

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034) The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (The Jewish Board) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") pertaining to the proposed Regulation for Federa more

Joe Picco Named Head Coach Of Men's Soccer Program

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 17 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Joe Picco Named Head Coach Of Men's Soccer Program * SUNY Broome Athletics is ecstatic to announce the hiring of Joe Picco as the Head Coach of the men's soccer program. Picco's name is one that should be well recognized and highly regarded within the local soccer community. Joe has spent nearly the last two decades building and coaching high-level and championship-winning youth and high school progra more

Johns Hopkins: Keeve Nachman Named Environmental Health and Engineering Department Chair

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 18 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Keeve Nachman Named Environmental Health and Engineering Department Chair Keeve E. Nachman, PhD, MHS, an internationally recognized exposure and risk scientist, has been named chair of the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, a cross-divisional Department that bridges the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Whiting more

JPMorganChase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: * * * JPMorganChase Declares Preferred Stock Dividends JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorganChase" or the "Firm") has declared dividends on the following series of the Firm's outstanding preferred stock, each of which is represented by depositary shares: Preferred Stock Series ... Distribution (per Preferred Share) ... Distribution (per Depositary Share) Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock more

K&L Gates Adds Broker-Dealer Regulatory Partner in Washington, DC

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Adds Broker-Dealer Regulatory Partner in Washington, DC Washington, DC - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Tim Foley as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. Foley joins the firm in its Washington, DC office from Linklaters LLP. Foley brings extensive experience advising broker-dealers and other financial institutions on regulatory compliance, more

K&L Gates Advises Terramont Infrastructure Partners on Acquisition of Hainesport Transportation Group

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Terramont Infrastructure Partners on Acquisition of Hainesport Transportation Group Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Terramont Infrastructure Partners, a North American middle-market infrastructure investment firm, on its acquisition of a majority interest in Hainesport Transportation Group (HTG), a vertically integrated provider of waste collection, transfer, processing more

Kent State Online MBA Ranked No. 1 in Ohio

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State Online MBA Ranked No. 1 in Ohio * KENT, Ohio -The Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship has earned national recognition for its Online MBA program, ranking No. 30 in The Princeton Review's Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027. Kent State is the highest-ranked institution in Ohio on the list, and the only Ohio university ranked in the top 30. "The college is gr more

LDF and Co-Counsel Successfully Defend Black Man who was Unlawfully Tased in Qualified Immunity Case

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and Co-Counsel Successfully Defend Black Man who was Unlawfully Tased in Qualified Immunity Case * The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming the denial of qualified immunity in Phelps v. City of Saginaw. The Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Schulz Law PLC, and attorney Hugh M. Davis represented Cornelius Phelps. Mr. Phelps is a Black man who attended a de more

League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sue more

Legal Aid Society Urges Withdrawal of TANF Data Sharing Rule Citing Privacy and Access Concerns for New York Families

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bronx Neighborhood Office 260 E. 161st Street, 8th Floor Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 991-4600 https://legalaidnyc.org/ Fax 646-616-4018 Alan Levine President Twyla Carter Attorney-in-Chief Chief Executive Officer Adriene L. Holder Chief Attorney Civil Practice Kat Meyers Attorney-in-Charge Bronx Neighborhood Office August 11 more

Lessons From Our Alliances: What AWS's Agentic Journey Can Teach CEOs About Rewiring for AI

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- McKinsey and Co., a worldwide management consulting firm, presented the following news: * * * Lessons from our alliances: What AWS's agentic journey can teach CEOs about rewiring for AI As companies move from experimenting with AI to embedding agents into core business processes, the challenge is shifting from access to execution. In this conversation, AWS Vice President of Global Sales Greg Pearson joins McKinsey Senior Partner Liz Hilton Segel to share how AWS is rethin more

Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea * Researchers have pinpointed the source of oxygen that sustains deep sea life in the North Atlantic Ocean: the churning waters in the Labrador Sea. The study, published in Nature Geoscience on Aug. 17, gives heightened significance to the Labrador Sea, sandwiched between Greenland and Newfoundland. There, waters from the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circ more

LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth more

Manhattan University Names Grishma Shah, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the O'Malley School of Business

RIVERDALE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Manhattan University issued the following news: * * * Manhattan University Names Grishma Shah, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the O'Malley School of Business Grishma Shah, Ph.D., has been named Interim Dean of Manhattan University's O'Malley School of Business, bringing nearly two decades of experience. - Manhattan University announced that Grishma Shah, Ph.D., has been named Interim Dean of the O'Malley School of Business. Shah, who has served as Associate Dean of t more

Media Advisory: UB students to begin moving into residence halls

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 17 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: UB students to begin moving into residence halls * UB will also host Welcome Weekend, an annual celebration to mark the start of the school year By Cory Nealon BUFFALO, N.Y. -The University at Buffalo is ready to kick off another academic year, with students moving into residence halls and weekend activities to help newcomers adjust to life on cam more

Medicaid Matters New York Warns New CMS Community Engagement Rule Will Cause Coverage Loss and Burden Vulnerable Populations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. www.medicaidmattersny.org | info@medicaidmattersny.org | @MedicaidMtrsNY July 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MC 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Submitted electronically via Medicaid.gov Re: Medicaid Program; Community more

Morgan Lewis Advises A1R Water on Closing of Business Combination With Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises A1R water on Closing of Business Combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III NEW YORK and MIAMI: Morgan Lewis advised A1R water, an atmospheric water generation company, on the completion of its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III (Nasdaq: IPCX), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by more

Morgan Lewis Earns Professional Services Deal of the Year Recognition From The M&A Advisor

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Earns Professional Services Deal of the Year Recognition From The M&A Advisor WASHINGTON, DC: Morgan Lewis has been recognized by The M&A Advisor with the Professional Services Deal of the Year award for its role advising DAR Investment Management on its acquisition of a controlling interest in Intecsa Engineering Group. The transaction establishes a more

Morgan Stanley Declares Dividends on Its Preferred Stock

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Declares Dividends on Its Preferred Stock Morgan Stanley today declared a regular dividend on the outstanding shares of each of the following preferred stock issues: * Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A - $301.21 per share (equivalent to $0.301206 per Depositary Share) * 10 Percent Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $309.7 Billion at End of First Quarter

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $309.7 Billion at End of First Quarter The estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $309.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of State Fiscal Year 2026-27, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Fund investments returned an estimated 6.12% for the quarter. "The Ne more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Invests More Than $8.4 Million in Grants to Support Small Businesses and Commercial Corridors Citywide

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Invests More Than $8.4 Million in Grants to Support Small Businesses and Commercial Corridors Citywide What you should know * Nearly 90 grants will fund public art, street cleaning, wayfinding, neighborhood improvements and lighting, while expanding Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and deepening relationships between small businesses * Investment builds on Mamdani adm more

NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org Officers Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci more

New Jersey Environmental Protection Dept. Challenges EPA Approval of New York Air Quality Plan Over Emission Calculations and Cost Analysis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ed Potosnak Acting Commissioner Paul Baldauf Assistant Commissioner Mikie Sherrill Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell Lt. Governor DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY & RADIATION PROTECTION 401 East State Street P.O. Box 420, Mail Code 401-02 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Tel. (609) 984- more

New study explores why females experience more side effects from head and neck cancer radiation

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 17 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * New study explores why females experience more side effects from head and neck cancer radiation * Females undergoing radiation for head and neck cancers experience more severe mouth sores and inflammation than male patients, according to some clinical studies. Side effects interfere with eating and drinking, and there are limited treatments By Laurie Kaiser BUF more

New York Medical College: Inaugural Anesthesiology Summer Research Program Gives Students an Early Start in Academic Medicine

VALHALLA, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Anesthesiology Summer Research Program Gives Students an Early Start in Academic Medicine Students Developed Research, Clinical, and Scientific Communication Skills While Working Alongside Faculty Mentors - This summer, students became the first to participate in the Anesthesiology Summer Research Program, an inaugural effort by New York Medical College (NYMC) and Westchester Medical Center (W more

NIDDK-funded Diabetes Research Center at the University of Washington Senior Investigator Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations Over Political Interference and Funding Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Department of Medicine 750 Republican Street Room F681 Seattle, WA 98109 206.685.9988 skahn@uw.edu July 10, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 205 more

Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction * Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP advised semiconductor technology company Jariet Technologies, Inc., in its recent business combination agreement with CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions for space and defense. CesiumAstro announced on August 12, 2026, that it had entered a defini more

Nixon Peabody represents NH hospital in 340B prescription drug-pricing lawsuit

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody represents NH hospital in 340B prescription drug-pricing lawsuit * Manchester, NH. Nixon Peabody LLP has filed a complaint on behalf of New Hampshire's Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (MHMH) alleging that Eli Lilly & Co.'s (Lilly) employed unfair and deceptive trade practices related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The lawsuit, filed July 27, 2026, in t more

Nodal Exchange and OPIS Partner to Launch New Environmental Market Contracts with Cooperation from IncubEx

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Nodal Exchange and OPIS Partner to Launch New Environmental Market Contracts with Cooperation from IncubEx * New financially settled contracts based on OPIS daily price assessments expand access to hedging solutions across North American carbon and renewable fuel markets. New York & Washington - August 17, 2026 - Nodal Exchange and OPIS, a Dow Jones com more

NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge * NEWPORT, R.I. - For many years, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport engineers and scientists have been encouraging the next generation of inventors and researchers through SeaPerch, an underwater robotics program for students in grades 5 through 12. This year, four of those spon more

Obesity Weakens Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Lung Cancer - But Exercise May Restore It

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Obesity Weakens Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Lung Cancer - But Exercise May Restore It * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Obesity can weaken the immune system's tumor-killing responses in lung cancer, leading to disease progression, but a new study by experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals that exercise may reverse that effect. Sai Yendamuri, MD, MBA more

Omb Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Threatens Community Health Centers With Funding Instability and Increased Administrative Burdens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 9, 2026 The Honorable Russell Vought Director Oce of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Submied via www.regulations.gov RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance [2 C.F.R. Part 200] Dear Director Vought, Housing Works Community Healthcare submit more

Pillsbury Partners Jean Kuei and Dianne Sweeney Named 2026 Client All-Stars by BTI Consulting

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Partners Jean Kuei and Dianne Sweeney Named 2026 Client All-Stars by BTI Consulting Market research and consulting firm BTI Consulting Group has named Pillsbury partners Jean Kuei and Dianne Sweeney to its 2026 Client Service All-Stars list. The BTI Client Service All-Stars report is the gold standard for law firms and corporate counsel alike to identify the attorneys delivering truly superior clien more

POLITICO Launches Canberra Playbook

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Politico issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2026: * * * POLITICO launches Canberra Playbook CANBERRA - POLITICO today launched Canberra Playbook, bringing its signature morning briefing to Australia's capital for the first time. Delivered each morning, Canberra Playbook will bring POLITICO's mix of original reporting, political intelligence, insider sourcing and sharp analysis to readers across Parliament House, government departments, embassies, bo more

Queensborough Community College: Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Threatens Community Colleges and Local Workforce Development Programs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Subject: Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034) We are writing to express serious concerns regarding the proposed revisions to 2 C.F.R Part 200 published on May 29, 2026. While we support federal efforts to maximize taxpayer accountability, the conversion of more

Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth * Florida Polytechnic University soared into the 2026-27 academic year on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming a record enrollment of 2,342 students. The milestone represents a remarkable 35% increase in total student enrollment over the last two years, up from over 1,900 students in 2025 and more than 1,700 in 2024, further solidifying Flo more

Rep. Gillen Delivers Over $2 Million in New Federal Security Funding for Houses of Worship

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Delivers Over $2 Million in New Federal Security Funding for Houses of Worship * GARDEN CITY, NY -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) announced that eleven faith-based institutions in New York's Fourth Congressional District have been awarded a total of more than $2 million in federal funding through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to safeguard houses of worship and more

Rep. Meeks, Sen. Shaheen Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 17, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, We write to express serious concern that the State Department is impeding the United States Agency for International Development (USA more

Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Paramount Skydance Corp. CEO Ellison

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Paramount Skydance Corp. Chairman and CEO David Ellison: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 Mr. David Ellison Chairman & CEO Paramount Skydance Corporation 5555 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 Dear Mr. Ellison: Last week, in a New York Times op-ed, you pledged to tell your story and stay silent "no more."1 This is gre more

Rep. Thanedar, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CDC Acting Director Bhattacharya, FDA Acting Commissioner Diamantas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Jay Bhattacharya, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 24, 2026 Dr. Kyle Diamantas Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 - Dr. Jay Bhattachar more

Rep. Torres Secures $500,000 for PAL's Webster-Giannone Center to Expand Youth Programming in the Bronx

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Torres Secures $500,000 for PAL's Webster-Giannone Center to Expand Youth Programming in the Bronx Yesterday, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) announced $500,000 in federal funding he secured through Community Project Funding for the Police Athletic League of New York City's (PAL) Webster-Giannone Center, supporting year-round youth programming in the Bronx. The funding will strengthen the PAL Webster-G more

Representative Mannion Calls On Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent To Place Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mannion Calls On Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent To Place Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill * SYRACUSE, NY -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on the Department to resume the effort to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The bipartisan campaign to place Tubman on U.S. currency began in 2015. Last month, Secretary Bessent more

Representative Mannion To Homeland Security Secretary Mullin: Americans Shouldn't Be Tracked Down By Federal Agents For Expressing Legitimate Concerns About ICE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mannion To Homeland Security Secretary Mullin: Americans Shouldn't Be Tracked Down By Federal Agents For Expressing Legitimate Concerns About ICE * SYRACUSE, NY -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a follow-up letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeking answers about why federal agents are tracking down and questioning American citizens who express legitima more

Reps Tenney, Schneider Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging DHS to Protect Nonprofit Security Grant Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Tenney, Schneider Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging DHS to Protect Nonprofit Security Grant Program * Oswego, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) led a bipartisan letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the Department to revise the Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program guidance to ensure faith-based organ more

Restructuring & Insolvency Practice continues expansion at Squire Patton Boggs

TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Restructuring & Insolvency Practice continues expansion at Squire Patton Boggs * Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has strengthened its Restructuring & Insolvency Practice with the addition of Oksana Lashko as a partner in its New York office and National Co-Chair of the firm's Creditors' Committee Practice. Oksana is an accomplished restructuring attorney with extensive more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive more

SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.6 FEDERAL INVESTMENT, CUTS RIBBON ON NEW KEUKA COLLEGE RURAL COMMUNITY OUTPATIENT CLINIC

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.6 FEDERAL INVESTMENT, CUTS RIBBON ON NEW KEUKA COLLEGE RURAL COMMUNITY OUTPATIENT CLINIC * Schumer Secured Federal Investment To Expand Access To Affordable Healthcare In Yates County, Nursing Care, Occupational Therapy, Social Work Counseling, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, And Wellness Coaching To Rural Communities New Clinic Will Serve ~1 more

SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH FOR $5 MILLION FEDERAL FUNDING PACKAGE TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPAND CAPACITY, AND ENHANCE SAFETY AT NEW YORK'S FIRST STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN SENECA COUNTY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH FOR $5 MILLION FEDERAL FUNDING PACKAGE TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPAND CAPACITY, AND ENHANCE SAFETY AT NEW YORK'S FIRST STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN SENECA COUNTY * After Previously Helping Deliver $3.9 Million To Establish The Cemetery In 2023, Schumer's Push Now Includes $3 Million For Critical Gateway, Entrance, Safety & Accessibility Upgrades more

SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Lake Erie Region Is Largest Grape Growing Area East Of Rocky Mountains - Supporting 2,000 Jobs - But Earlier This Year Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts With Western NY Farmers Schumer Ex more

SCHUMER PUSHES FOR $6.2 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR ALFRED STATE COLLEGE PROPOSAL TO TRAIN NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND STRENGTHEN WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER PUSHES FOR $6.2 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR ALFRED STATE COLLEGE PROPOSAL TO TRAIN NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND STRENGTHEN WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS * Schumer Says Effort Will Strengthen Regional Healthcare Ecosystem, Meet Growing Demand For Healthcare Workers, And Support Good-Paying Jobs Across Allegany, Steuben & Livingston Counties A more

SEC Charges Boiler Room Operator, 3 Entities With Defrauding Retail Investors in $74 Million Pre-IPO Investment Scam

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Andrew Spaventa, The Spaventa Group LLC, TSG Capital Advisors LLC, and TSG Alpha Partners LLC, No. 26-civ-06958 (S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 14, 2026) On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged New York resident Andrew Spaventa and three entities he owned and controlled with fraud and other violations in connection with unregistered more

Second Pillar Consulting Warns Proposed Changes to Bank CAMELS Rating System Could Undermine Safety and Soundness

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SecondPilllar.com (804) 432.1629 11174 Lake Shore Ct. Glen Allen, VA 23059 August 17, 2026 Executive Secretary Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council L. William Seidman Center 3501 Fairfax Drive, Mailstop E-2035-c Arlington, VA 22226-3550 Agency Name: FFIEC Docket ID: OCC-2026-0562 We appr more

Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent: I am writing regarding the Trump administration's decision to deploy its Exc more

Senator Schumer visits Alfred State College to push for $6.2 million to expand healthcare education and training

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 17 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Senator Schumer visits Alfred State College to push for $6.2 million to expand healthcare education and training * #Alfred State Partners With Jones Memorial, St. James, And Noyes Memorial Hospitals To Provide Hands-On Training And Help More Students Advance In Healthcare Careers Schumer Says Effort Will Strengthen Regional Healthcare Ecosystem, Meet Growing Demand For Healthcare Workers, And Support Goo more

Skanska JV Awarded $2.43B Contract for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project in Van Nuys, CA

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska JV awarded $2.43B contract for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project in Van Nuys, CA LOS ANGELES, CA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, in a joint venture with Stacy Witbeck, today announced that it has been awarded an additional contract by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the East San Fernando more

South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students more

Southern Tier Independence Center Urges CMS to Protect Disability Exemptions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. 135 East Frederick Street Binghamton, New York 13904 Comments on Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC) July 31, 2026 Southern Tier Independence Center, Inc. (STIC) is a not-for-profit Center for Independent Living (CIL) located in Binghamton, New Y more

Spelman Students Named 2026 Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholars

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman Students Named 2026 Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholars * Three Spelman College students have been named Class of 2026 Virgil Abloh 'Post-Modern' Scholarship recipients as part of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the U.S. Taylor Branch, C'2027, and repeat FSF scholarship winner; Kennedy Hoyt, C'2027, and repeat FSF scholarship winn more

Starling Insights Urges FFIEC to Preserve Forward-Looking Management Ratings in UFIRS Revisions to Address Governance and Culture Risks Before Financial Harm Occurs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. https://insights.starlingtrust.com August 17, 2026 Executive Secretary Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council L. William Seidman Center Mailstop: E-2035-c 3501 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22226-3550 Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Comments on the FFIEC's Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Fi more

SUNY Old Westbury Theoretical Physicist Says Federal Regulation Proposal Threatens Peer Review, International Collaboration, and Basic Research Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on the Proposed OMB Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket OMB-2026-0034 . 2 CFR Parts 1, 25, 170, 175, 176, 180, 182, 183, and 200 . 90-Day Comment Period I am a high-energy theoretical physicist who researches and teaches at a public university and serves as a visiting researcher at a National more

Syracuse University: NEH Grant-Funded Project Will Digitize Pre-Revolutionary War Papers

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * NEH Grant-Funded Project Will Digitize Pre-Revolutionary War Papers University faculty will digitize the Jeffrey Amherst Papers and make them full-text-searchable for easier access to documents revealing key colonial-era relationships. Diane Stirling Two Syracuse University faculty members have received a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to digitize portions of the Jeffrey Amherst Papers--a more

Tahirih Justice Center Opposes Proposed Rulemaking on Federal Grant Terminations and Political Review

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL OFFICE 6400 Arlington Blvd, Ste 400 Falls Church, VA 22042 Justice@tahirih.org 571-282-6161 (p) 571-282-6162 (f) July 10, 2026 Andrew Reisig Joel Savary Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comment in Opposition more

The Class of 2030 Enters Spelman's Legacy of Excellence

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * The Class of 2030 Enters Spelman's Legacy of Excellence * This week, Spelman College welcomed over 650 first-year students and their loved ones to campus during New Student Orientation 2026. Each year, NSO facilitates the smooth transition of new students to the Spelman community by introducing them to the College's educational mission, history and unique opportunities. From August 12-18, students engaged in annua more

Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees: Why Higher Education Should Shorten the Path, Not the Purpose

OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees: Why Higher Education Should Shorten the Path, Not the Purpose * By President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. This essay responds to a recent Wall Street Journal opinion column that argued American colleges should replace the traditional 120-credit bachelor's degree with a 90-credit degree completed in three years. Key Takeaway: A shorter path to a bachelor's degree can reduce cost a more

Toy Industry Hall of Fame Voting Closes this Friday (Aug. 21)

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * Toy Industry Hall of Fame Voting Closes this Friday (Aug. 21) * With the voting deadline fast approaching, Toy Association members are encouraged to help decide the 2027 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductee(s) by submitting their ballots by Friday, August 21. Eligible voters include one contact per member company, current and recent (past five years) members of The Toy Association Board of Directors, more

Transparency International Urges Improved Reporting and Screening to Prevent Corrupt Payments in Arms Trade

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Transparency International U.S. 1100 13th St NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 Tel: +1 (614) 668-0258 info-us@transparency.org us.transparency.org August 14, 2026 The Honorable Thomas G. DiNanno Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Wa more

Turner-Wohlsen JV to Deliver $100 Million Expansion of Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner-Wohlsen JV to Deliver $100 Million Expansion of Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art * The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art announced an approximately $100 million campus transformation and expansion project that will reimagine its 15-acre site into a dynamic cultural destination connecting art, nature, and community. The project will be delivered by a Turner-Wohlsen Join more

UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for new Med School Pathway

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for new Med School Pathway * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) have established a new partnership that creates a direct pathway from undergraduate education to medical school, allowing students to pursue bo more

UA Student Named 2026 NOMA Fellow

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 17 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * UA Student Named 2026 NOMA Fellow * Undergraduate Architecture student Saddqa Bahidrah (BArch '27) was named a 2026 National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Future Faces Fellow. His fellowship included a summer internship at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). To quote his cover letter for the fellowship, more

University at Buffalo Warns Proposed Uniform Guidance Revisions Threaten Scientific Merit Funding Stability and Increase Administrative Burdens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. University at Buffalo - Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance (OMB-2026-0034) | Page 1 of 7 July 10, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, more

University Issues Q&A: Firestone Reflects on 50 Years at Hofstra

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 18 -- Hofstra University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 17, 2026, involving Bernard J. Firestone, professor of political science and dean from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: * * * Firestone Reflects on 50 Years at Hofstra Ginny Greenberg Dr. Bernard J. Firestone, professor of political science and former dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS), is retiring from the University in December 2026 after 50 years of service. A specialist more

University of Arkansas: Dulans Honor Bailey Family Legacy With Land of Opportunity Gift

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Dulans Honor Bailey Family Legacy With Land of Opportunity Gift Julia A. Bailey Dulan B.S.E.'74 and Michael Dulan Sr. have committed $50,000 to the University of Arkansas Land of Opportunity Scholarship, helping expand access to higher education for Arkansas students who are eligible to receive federal Pell grants, indicating high financial need. The Dulans made this gift in honor of Julia's parent more

University of Houston Research Reveals How to Maximize the Impact of Federal Transit Funding

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Research Reveals How to Maximize the Impact of Federal Transit Funding Study Finds Strategic Investments in Smaller and Midsize Cities Can Generate Greater Ridership Gains Key Takeaways * Federal transit funding doesn't have the same effect everywhere: A University of Houston study found that each additional dollar of funding generated about one-third as much new ridership in the largest metrop more

University of Manchester: World-leading Immunologist New Director of Lydia Becker Institute

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 17 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * World-leading immunologist new director of Lydia Becker Institute The Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, along with the MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology, has announced the appointment of leading immunologist and cytokine biologist Prof. Sarah Gaffen as the new institute director. Professor Sarah Gaffen will join from the University of Pittsburgh where she currently holds t more

University of Missouri Kansas City Law Professor Recognized for Decades of Fighting Wrongful Convictions

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Law Professor Recognized for Decades of Fighting Wrongful Convictions Sean O'Brien honored by Innocence Project for landmark Missouri exoneration - Throughout his career, O'Brien has defended clients on death row, helped free wrongfully convicted people through pro bono work and successfully argued two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. O'Brien estimates he is directly re more

URI Ph.D. student named a 2026-27 Switzer Environmental Fellow

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Ph.D. student named a 2026-27 Switzer Environmental Fellow * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 17, 2026 - Yadira Silva Rios of Providence, a Ph.D. candidate in the University of Rhode Island's Biological and Environmental Sciences program, was recently chosen as one of 20 environmental scholars receiving this year's Switzer Environmental Fellowship. The prestigious fellowship, a program of the Robert a more

US Military Claims Legal Compliance Amid Unlawful Killings

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * US Military Claims Legal Compliance Amid Unlawful Killings * The US Department of Defense submitted its 2025 civilian casualty report to Congress on August 10, touting "a strong record of compliance with the law of war" and acknowledging the "moral imperative" of mitigating and responding to civilian harm. The language reflects the Trump administration's selective efforts to maintain the faca more

Va. A.G. Jones Announces Key Personnel Appointments on Aug. 14, 2026

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Key Personnel Appointments Today, Attorney General Jay Jones announced the appointment of Kendra Wergin as the Deputy Attorney General for the Commerce and Infrastructure Division, and Randy Eads as the Deputy Attorney General for the newly established Government Support Services Division. Attorney General Jones also appointed former Deputy Attorney more

Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o more

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